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Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ½
heartstopper is such a cute, lovable novel that is such a fun read. i’m not gonna lie, i get through graphic novels really fast so i it took me about 30 minutes to read the whole thing and i loved every second of it. for just being the first book, we are already introduced to these characters and make connections with all of them in such strong ways. the art style is adorable and it’s so nice to see mlm representation in graphic novel form. i love the relationship that is forming between charlie and nick and how it tackles the struggle of people falling for the same gender without knowing their identities first. all in all, a great read.
heartstopper is such a cute, lovable novel that is such a fun read. i’m not gonna lie, i get through graphic novels really fast so i it took me about 30 minutes to read the whole thing and i loved every second of it. for just being the first book, we are already introduced to these characters and make connections with all of them in such strong ways. the art style is adorable and it’s so nice to see mlm representation in graphic novel form. i love the relationship that is forming between charlie and nick and how it tackles the struggle of people falling for the same gender without knowing their identities first. all in all, a great read.
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
5.0
oh my gosh. this book tugs at my heartstrings and makes me feel so many types of things. i love the relationship between charlie and nick and the chemistry they have and that alice oseman has created throughout these novels. i actually enjoyed this more than the first book, i really liked how we got to delve into nick’s life and story more. it’s so nice seeing positive bisexuality representation for once too! i can see heartstopper becoming a series of graphic novels that becomes a staple in lgbt+ literature and mean a lot to many people in the upcoming future. ♡
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
5.0
this is the best volume so far. i am so glad we got to be able to meet and connect with the other characters so much more than the first two volumes and that we’re finally to the point that they are out as boyfriends! i think the idea of a field trip was a perfect setting for the reader to be able to learn more about the other characters as well as bringing a new scenery and more stories into play. alice does a great job at being able to take a simple story and still make it enjoyable and worth while. not every story needs a lot of twists and turns, and that’s what i really enjoy about these heartstopper novels. i’m so happy to see nick and charlie be a healthy relationship for mlm people to look up to. i feel so represented.
Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
2.0
i really wanted to like this, but at the end of the day i just liked it for the art which has become a big problem in the graphic novel community. this story has barely any world building, we are thrown straight into the story without even getting to know the characters and when we DO get to know the characters — they’re assholes! i didn’t even know this book was set in the 1980’s till a few pages before i finished because there’s no discussion about the setting, time period, or anything. also, there’s a way of pulling off a 1980’s setting without making your characters be homophobic. not the best look considering this is the first book and you want us to like these characters, and you’re making them spout the f slur and homophobic rhetoric. i’m disappointed considering how acclaimed this graphic novel was these past few years, but whatever.
Death Note, Vol. 2: Confluence by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
5.0
continuing from the first novel, this is genuinely such a interesting manga series. i’ve watched the whole anime so i know what’s going to happen already, but i’m still sat here with my eyes peeled wondering what’s gonna happen next! death note is just genuinely such a interesting story and one of the most unique in manga. no wonder it’s so popular — because it’s entertaining and fast paced. exactly what a manga should be! i liked this more than the first book, i’m glad we’re finally getting somewhere in the case and we get to meet L.
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition) by David Levithan, Rachel Cohn
3.0
i honestly wouldn’t have read this book if it weren’t for the netflix adaptation and how enjoyable the show is. sadly, and i never say this about books — the show is much better. i had a hate/love relationship while reading this book because i enjoyed levithan’s chapters way more than cohn’s chapters. levithan is a way better writer than her, and that’s not saying much.
throughout this book you get introduced to so many characters, lily’s family and soccer team, dash’s friends and parents, etc. and you do not connect with any of them. i am so glad they made lily a poc in the netflix adaptation because if i read this prior to watching it, i genuinely would’ve disliked this book more. this book’s character’s descriptions are very dated wether it be dash’s fedora or lily’s giant black nerd glasses. it just feels like levithan and cohn tried so hard to pander to the idea of being a hipster and it’s painful to read each character’s internal dialogue. no levithan, i do not wanna hear dash talk about 6 different book quotes you read that take up a whole page. if you have to use that many book quotes in your own book, maybe you should write more...
i liked dash a lot more than lily. lily felt very childish, and then would complain when people would treat her like a child. dash’s chapters felt way more fleshed out and had more story to them. lily’s were always about langston, her grandpa or parents, or patting herself on the back anytime she went farther than one stop on the subway. lily is just super immature compared to dash. considering the reviews for the sequel are very disappointing, i don’t think i’ll be continuing reading this series anytime soon... maybe if netflix renews the series to do a season of the sequel i will... but for now i’ll stick with rewatching the show.
throughout this book you get introduced to so many characters, lily’s family and soccer team, dash’s friends and parents, etc. and you do not connect with any of them. i am so glad they made lily a poc in the netflix adaptation because if i read this prior to watching it, i genuinely would’ve disliked this book more. this book’s character’s descriptions are very dated wether it be dash’s fedora or lily’s giant black nerd glasses. it just feels like levithan and cohn tried so hard to pander to the idea of being a hipster and it’s painful to read each character’s internal dialogue. no levithan, i do not wanna hear dash talk about 6 different book quotes you read that take up a whole page. if you have to use that many book quotes in your own book, maybe you should write more...
i liked dash a lot more than lily. lily felt very childish, and then would complain when people would treat her like a child. dash’s chapters felt way more fleshed out and had more story to them. lily’s were always about langston, her grandpa or parents, or patting herself on the back anytime she went farther than one stop on the subway. lily is just super immature compared to dash. considering the reviews for the sequel are very disappointing, i don’t think i’ll be continuing reading this series anytime soon... maybe if netflix renews the series to do a season of the sequel i will... but for now i’ll stick with rewatching the show.
Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 by Sui Ishida
5.0
i originally watched the anime first — only up to season one — so i expected to get a bit bored like i did with sailor moon since i already knew the plot. but i didn’t get bored at all, in fact i enjoyed this manga way more than the anime! this manga is so intriguing and has such a interesting storyline that can be enjoyed by so many people. i wanted to read the manga because the anime differs from the manga in season two, and it did not disappoint! the story, art, and characters are all so fleshed out and they keep your eyes glued to the pages. the tie in of the story between kaneki and rize and his favorite book is such a interesting way to piece the story together and i really enjoyed it. looking forward to reading book two!
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
4.0
despite the countless clichés throughout the book, i really enjoyed it! i think lara jean definitely needs more character development considering she barely breaks free from her mold of a character until the last twenty pages. i really enjoy all the characters a lot though! i think i dislike margot the most though. i understand how hard it must’ve been for her to take upon the motherly role, but that’s no excuse to always — in chris’ wise words — have a stick up your ass.
i read this after seeing the netflix films so i was genuinely shocked when it left off on that last note! i thought lara and peter were going to get together in this book but i guess not. that’s a smart move on jenny han though to get more people to read the sequel!
i read this after seeing the netflix films so i was genuinely shocked when it left off on that last note! i thought lara and peter were going to get together in this book but i guess not. that’s a smart move on jenny han though to get more people to read the sequel!
Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman
4.0
such a cute book that was super fun 30 min read, the relationship between the girls in the novel is so pure and innocent and real. i’ve definitely felt the feelings they went through in the book and with a splash of mermaid magic, it was adorable.