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Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker, Wendy Xu

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adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

What a delightful read! Each panel was a delight. 
Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care by Leslie Hung, Bryan Lee O’Malley

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 74%.
Erratic back and forth with not quite enough substantial story to grab me. 
Taproot by Keezy Young

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

4.75

What a delightful story! I want more though. 
Venom & Vow by Elliott McLemore, Anna-Marie McLemore

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3.75

I didn’t love both narrators — MW Cartozian Wilson left extra space between words that I found very distracting. But outside of that, I loved the series of getting to know a person missteps. I found the world building to be a delight. 
Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot

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fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Sometimes predictable, but very enjoyable. 
Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione

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3.0

Story is cute, but felt heavy handed and thus distracting. 
Moonstruck Vol. 1: Magic to Brew by Clayton Cowles, Caitlin Quirk, Grace Ellis

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funny fast-paced

5.0

Such a cute and funny comic. I laughed out loud a lot, both at the writing and the details included in the wide shots. 
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I read this book even though it was outside my comfort zone. It was short, but didn’t keep my attention. I didn’t feel attached to the main character or immersed in the world. 
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia

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3.75

The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta

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emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

There were parts of this book that were incredibly enjoyable, but the sometimes heavy handed informative tone of certain sections really snapped me right out. It felt more like understanding your gender 101 in several spots.