oz617's reviews
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The Tindims of Rubbish Island by Lydia Corry, Sally Gardner

4.0

Eccentric characters, sweet message, beautifully illustrated. I hope it’s some young reader’s favourite book.

The Last Truth by AnaMaria Curtis

5.0

The definition of bittersweet. I couldn’t predict what would happen next, but never in a frustrating way. Very very emotional.

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

5.0

Adorably drawn with a good message of environmentalism. One of the better modern takes on selkies, with links to parts of the myth I don’t often see represented in retellings.

The Divination Handbook: The Modern Seer's Guide to Using Tarot, Crystals, Palmistry and More by Liz Dean

3.0

A bit too objective about palmistry for me, but still fun and informative.

The Day Is Ready for You by Alison Malee

2.0

Some poems were okay, most felt shallow. Another poetry book trying to invoke Rupi Kaur’s style without quite understanding how she makes it work.

The Artist's Way: A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self by Julia Cameron

4.0

The first time I approach a skills course book, I prefer to just read it cover to cover, to see if it applies to me. This book definitely does, and I’m excited to give it a proper attempt. There are definitely times where the author’s worldview clashes with mine – we understand God quite differently, and I vehemently disagree with her transactionary view of friendship – but the creative advice given is sound.

The Black Coat by Neamat Imam

5.0

Not a history I know anything about, but told well enough that that didn’t matter at all.

Star Trek: Waypoint by Sam Maggs, Cecil Castellucci, Dayton Ward

4.0

The image of Worf tranquilly smelling flowers has stuck with me, as has Naomi’s comic and Kira’s realisation that her friends are her family.

Star Trek Alphabet Book (Star Trek) by Golden Books

3.0

I’m debating whether to pass this on to my niece or keep it for myself. The Odo page is very cute

Sylvie by Sylvie Kantorovitz

4.0

I’d love a part two. Sylvie’s story was relatable and adorably drawn.