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Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark fast-paced

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

4.0

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

Peaky Blinders: Official Wit & Wisdom: 'I'm Not God. Not Yet.' by Peaky Blinders

funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Peaky Blinders is one of my absolute favorite series and I just couldn't pass on seeing what this book was all about. I loved how the pictures took me back to some of the iconic scenes of the series and the quotes... I swear I could hear the characters as they said them!

Overall a great experience for every Peaky Blinders fan!

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and White Lion Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell

adventurous 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

3.75

*review coming soon*

Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera

challenging reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

 *review coming soon*

Coven by Da Coffee Time, Taous Merakchi

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this graphic novel! It reminded me of shows like Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, but it also took me back to those witchy Disney films like Twitches and Halloweentown. It really had those cozy witchy vibes!!! 🍂🧙‍♀️

It felt like there was an intention to create a visual identity to each one of the characters, which compliments each of their personalities so well, helps in the characters' building process, and adds so much to the story as this is a graphic novel!

Fall is coming and the spooky season is right around the corner, so do consider giving this one a try. You’ll love it! 🍁🎃

Thank you to @netgalley and @europecomics for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! 

Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell

informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

Delicates by Brenna Thummler

emotional 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

“Delicates” is the second installment in the "Sheets" series. Much like the first book, this one is also simply a heartwarming, although heavy, read. I do have to say that I truly began to appreciated the illustrations in this specific book, because I realize just how much they help to tell the story. I might even say that this story could be told by the illustrations alone!!!

Thank you to @netgalley and @onipress for providing me with the eARCs in exchange for an honest review!

Sheets by Brenna Thummler

emotional lighthearted fast-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

“Sheets” has got to be one of the cutest graphic novels I’ve ever read!!! It’s such cozy, heartwarming read , but one that also discusses important themes like grief, loneliness, and mental health.

Thank you to @netgalley and @onipress for providing me with the eARC in exchange for an honest review!