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Poetry Comics by Grant Snider

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness

This was such a delightful read. I follow Grant Snider over on Threads where shares poetry comics including my favorite one called Words of Wonder. When I saw that a book was being released? I knew I had to read it, and to get ahold of it during National Poetry Month is even better. The poems are fun, but also reflect on things like issues with self-confidence and how hard it can be learn something yet in a way that shows understanding while also giving hope. There's even lovely comics about how to write poetry or what it's like to write that were super relatable. There were moments where I laughed, shook my head in agreement, and just found that I felt lighter and was unable to stop smiling at the joy I was feeling. I definitely recommend picking this book up when you get a chance. You'll be happy you did.

Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin

challenging hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, and War

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, Blood, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Slavery

Minor: Alcohol

This book. . . how do I put into words how much I adore this book. I am baffled that I had not heard about this book sooner given the absolutely amazing disability/chronic pain rep to be found within it. Not just the side characters, no, but the main characters too. I was floored. And it wasn't just one type of disability experience, but people that had different disabled experiences. Found within the pages there's great mental health rep and LGQBTIA+ rep too. On top of this are a variety of well-written characters, including the side characters who feel beautifully fleshed out, and the brilliant unveiling of a fascinating world. I could not stop reading this book and want more. So much so I'm re-reading it this month(April) on audiobook just so I can read the sequel sooner as my ebook hold still has like 7 weeks to go cause people are realizing what I did: this book is amazing. Anyways, while I wanted to write a more involved review, I forgot I hadn't gotten around to it so instead this babbling mess of me gushing at 3am is the best I can do. I'll write something better at a later date.

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo

adventurous emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Self harm, Body horror, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Confinement, Bullying, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood

Minor: Sexism

Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry

Could You Ever Waddle with Penguins!? by Sandra Markle

funny informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0