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Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Y’know, I forget how MESSY Greek mythology is lol
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this one! Especially Persephone’s friendship with Eros. It was really sweet.
The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book by Taylor Swift
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This book was so great! I loved getting to revisit the Eras Tour and see all of the details up close. The pictures were all so stunning!
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
The class I student taught in is obsessed with the Dog Man books, so I wanted to give it a try! I can definitely see why the kids love it as there is this lifelike child narrative voice and style to it. From a teacher standpoint, I appreciate how it shows George’s spelling mistakes. It shows the word crossed out and rewritten. Modeling of mistakes and corrections is so beneficial for these kiddos. It’s a very simplistic story, great for those reluctant readers.
The Talk by Darrin Bell
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Holy s**t this book. This book. It needs to be gifted to everyone in the world. It should be required reading in schools.
This graphic memoir describes Darrin Bell’s experience growing up Black in America. He writes/illustrates his own personal encounters while also depicting current and national events. We get to witness Bell’s life from 6 years old to him growing up and having kids of his own, having to decide if he wants to have The Talk with them.
This was an incredibly powerful read and I highly recommend it.
This graphic memoir describes Darrin Bell’s experience growing up Black in America. He writes/illustrates his own personal encounters while also depicting current and national events. We get to witness Bell’s life from 6 years old to him growing up and having kids of his own, having to decide if he wants to have The Talk with them.
This was an incredibly powerful read and I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Slavery, Police brutality, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder
Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga by Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
A Sign of Affection, Volume 8 by suu Morishita
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Mansies dyed his hair and gained a whole new personality LOL
I really loved this volume! Yuki and Itsuomi take their relationship to the next step as they decide to move in together and he meets her parents. This volume also shows how much Itsu has learned sign language as he is able to interpret for Yuki now. Makes my heart all warm.
I really loved this volume! Yuki and Itsuomi take their relationship to the next step as they decide to move in together and he meets her parents. This volume also shows how much Itsu has learned sign language as he is able to interpret for Yuki now. Makes my heart all warm.
A Sign of Affection, Volume 7 by suu Morishita
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This series is just so cute! Yuki specifically is more confident in their relationship in this volume. I love how trusting, communicative, and considerate Yuki and Itsuomi are with each other.