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Book Curses by Eleanor Baker

funny informative fast-paced

4.0

I really liked the chronological order of this book. There was a lot of creativity in the curses, although some of them were repetitive. I also enjoyed the descriptions which added context and background into why this or that was relevant at that time. A curious reading that will be perfect for those who like history and books as reading subjects.

The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

ace poco terminé de leer un libro que me encantó desde el primer capítulo. The Forest Grimm, por Kathryn Purdie, es una de esas lecturas que se vuelven cada vez más adictivas a medida que avanzas hasta que resulta imposible dejar de leerlo. Tuve que obligarme a cerrar el libro porque resulta que la universidad es importante.

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I recently finished a book that I fell in love with from the first chapter. The Forest Grimm, by Kathryn Purdie, is one of those reads that becomes increasingly addictive as you go along until it becomes impossible to put down. I had to force myself to close the book because it turns out college is important.

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https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-forest-grimm.html 

Lethal Dose of Love by Yosumi

dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As always, the script got me into it, and I found a story that only got better with time. Yuu seems like a cliché at first, but then you spend more time with him, his past, and his baggage, until you find out what made him the way he is. I won't spoil anything, just say there's a great exploration of trauma and healing.

Me and My Dysphoria Monster: An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria by Laura Kate Dale

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Otra historia preciosa que ayuda a entender los retos de los niños trans. Es fácil de seguir, con una historia básica, y que muestra la importancia de la representación.

Another lovely story that helps understand the challenges of trans kids. It's easy to follow, with a basic story, and shows the importance of representation.

My Shadow Is Purple by Scott Stuart

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Lo mismo que dije en el libro anterior a esta serie: Es una historia preciosa sobre identidad y los gustos. Perfecta para empezar conversaciones, no busca llevar al lector hacia ninguna idea más allá de aceptarse cómo es y a cada quien por lo que es sin importar qué.

As I said in the previous book of this series, it's a beautiful story about identity and likes. Perfect for starting conversations, it doesn't seek to lead the reader to any idea other than accepting themselves as they are and each person for who they are, no matter what.

My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Es una historia preciosa sobre identidad y los gustos. Perfecta para empezar conversaciones, no busca llevar al lector hacia ninguna idea más allá de aceptarse cómo es y a cada quien por lo que es sin importar qué.

It's a beautiful story about identity and likes. Perfect for starting conversations, it doesn't seek to lead the reader towards any idea beyond accepting themselves as they are and each person for who they are, no matter what.

ZomCom'ics by Emi Mena Garrucho

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Este libro me llamó la atención cuando leí que no tenía palabras. Cuando encuentro algo así, me interesa de inmediato porque presenta un nuevo desafío lingüístico. El arte es lo más importante aquí, y esta no es la excepción. Divertida y graciosa, es una lectura ridículamente fácil que te hace reír con un sentido del humor absurdo, aunque a veces oscuro. 

This book caught my attention when I read that it was wordless. When I find something like I am immediately interested because it presents a new language challenge. The art is front and center here, and this is not the exception. It is a ridiculously easy read that makes you laugh with an absurd, yet sometimes dark sense of humor.

Full review (Feb. 10):  https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2025/02/zomcomics.html

Hungry Heart by Jem Milton

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Quiero pedir un momento de apreciación por el arte. Un minuto de silencio para admirar las líneas tan limpias, los colores, los contrastes, las sombras, y cómo todo trabaja de manera armoniosa en la página. ¿Ya lo apreciaron? Perfecto. Ahora tomen un minuto para admirar las expresiones de los personajes, y cómo reflejan el mundo interno de cada uno indiferentemente de lo que pasa afuera.

I want to ask for a moment of appreciation for the art. A minute of silence to admire the clean lines, the colors, the contrasts, the shadows, and how everything works harmoniously on the page. Did you appreciate it? Perfect. Now take a minute to admire the characters' expressions, and how they reflect each other's inner world regardless of what's going on outside.

Full review - February 5:  https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2025/02/hungry-heart.html

Castle Swimmer volume 2 by Wendy Martin

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Este volumen sigue justo donde quedó el anterior, tal y como me esperaba viniendo de un webcómic, cosa que me encanta. Vemos a los personajes madurar mucho más esta vez y cómo algunos de ellos son más complejos de lo que creíamos. Obvio que Kappa y Siren son mis favoritos, pero la reina Susca y Skiff se ganan el cariño también.

 

This volume picks up right where the last one left off, just as I expected coming from a webcomic, which I love. We see the characters mature a lot more this time around and how some of them are more complex than we thought. Obviously Kappa and Siren are my favorites, but Queen Susca and Skiff earn our love as well.

https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2025/02/castle-swimmer-vol-2.html

Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Le tenía un poco de miedo a este libro por todos los temas políticos. Hay conceptos con los que tengo muchísimos problemas, y los que me conocen saben exactamente por qué. Aún así, admiro demasiado a Andrew Joseph White como para decirle que no a una historia de su mano, y no me arrepiento. enlo absoluto. Es una novela densa, sí, y al inicio se siente un poco lenta, pero se vuelve adictiva después de la primera mitad.

 

I was a little afraid of this book because of all the political themes. There are concepts that I have a lot of problems with, and those who know me know exactly why. Still, I admire Andrew Joseph White too much to say no to a story from his hand, and I don't regret it at all. It's a heavy novel, yes, and at the beginning it feels a little slow, but it becomes addictive after the first half.

 

https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2025/01/compound-fracture.html