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Saga, Book Two by Brian K. Vaughan
5.0
MAN I really love this graphic novel series so much. I really appreciate that between each chapter, there’s always some narration from Hazel before jumping back into the story. It really adds to the effect of her story telling and I love and appreciate it so much. Even more so, I love how powerful the women in this are. Marko’s mom, Klara, makes a great point of saying “We’re soldiers, not damsels in distress” AND I LOOOVEEE that line. I continue to be impressed by the quality of the story and the character arcs! And I love Ghüs so much.
Saga: Book One by Brian K. Vaughan
5.0
This was probably one of the coolest things I’ve read in a while! DEF adult graphic novel, but theres so many plot lines and great advances! Seriously just SO good, AND the art style is amazing! Honestly wow!!
The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill
5.0
This is literally the sweetest little graphic novel I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Genuinely my heart is just so happy, and although its a super quick read, would highly recommend!
The art is beautifully done, and it’s all so soft and my heart is so full. Will definitely reread when I want something to just make me melt.
The art is beautifully done, and it’s all so soft and my heart is so full. Will definitely reread when I want something to just make me melt.
Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun
5.0
definitely a new little favorite of mine. super precious but also hit me in a spot i didnt think it was going to! definitely recommend and its a super short read but you can definitely dwell if you needed to.
Archie, Volume 1 by Mark Waid
4.0
This is so much fun and my heart is so happy and so pleased. AND THE ARTWORK IS INCREDIBLE. I have no words
Road to Riverdale Vol. 2 by Fiona Staples, Chip Zdarsky, Adam Hughes, Mark Waid, Marguerite Bennett
3.0
not too keen of this one, ngl. i didnt really care for the stories or the plot line of the “side” characters. i read through archie and jugheads and i couldnt handle the betty and veronica one. maybe my mindset from the show is effecting my opinion, but wasnt the biggest fan
Archie, Vol. 3 by Mark Waid
2.0
this was eh. i’m not a big fan of how toxic Veronica and Cheryl were and the artwork definitely wasnt my favorite either. won’t be picking up the next volume
Road to Riverdale by Chip Zdarsky, Adam Hughes, Mark Waid
4.0
super fun! getting into the archie comics and i think this is a good place to start if you want an overview of all of the stories including some spinoff ish from the archie comics :)
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
Rearead 3/17/19: I don't hate the open ended the conclusion was this time around because it left me really hopeful for whatever came next in Cath's life. My heart was genuinely so full listening to it this time around, and I really needed a little light hearted love in my bookish life right now. It's definitely looking like more of a 4.0-4.5/5 instead of 5/5, but still fantastic nonetheless.
Original Read:
I’m... wow??? This book was such a surprise because I wasn’t expecting to like it at all really.
The ending was literally my only main issue. I hate how open ended it was cause it left me feeling a little flat.
Some things that stood out to me:
⁃When their dad goes manic, you get a great view into the mindset of the fear that comes along with it being ‘in her DNA’
⁃I cant judge the mental health aspect of it, but it was really interesting to see the family view of Cath and Wren with their dad
⁃Cath sometimes threw me off with how unwilling she was to let go of certain things like with Wren and her mom, but again, gave me new insight!
⁃Rowell has such a phenomenal way of drawing you in! i got so invested in Cath’s life and her state of mind, where she stood with Levi - I’m wowed.
⁃“You can park your snark at the gate, Omaha” ALRIGHT LEVI
⁃I like that regardless of Levi’s involvement, the story is still about Cath << !!!
Overall, a fantastic read that had me seriously emotionally invested for these characters and their development. AND A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR GIRL CATH FOR SENDING NICK HOME. Peace out my dude!
Original Read:
I’m... wow??? This book was such a surprise because I wasn’t expecting to like it at all really.
The ending was literally my only main issue. I hate how open ended it was cause it left me feeling a little flat.
Some things that stood out to me:
⁃When their dad goes manic, you get a great view into the mindset of the fear that comes along with it being ‘in her DNA’
⁃I cant judge the mental health aspect of it, but it was really interesting to see the family view of Cath and Wren with their dad
⁃Cath sometimes threw me off with how unwilling she was to let go of certain things like with Wren and her mom, but again, gave me new insight!
⁃Rowell has such a phenomenal way of drawing you in! i got so invested in Cath’s life and her state of mind, where she stood with Levi - I’m wowed.
⁃“You can park your snark at the gate, Omaha” ALRIGHT LEVI
⁃I like that regardless of Levi’s involvement, the story is still about Cath << !!!
Overall, a fantastic read that had me seriously emotionally invested for these characters and their development. AND A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR GIRL CATH FOR SENDING NICK HOME. Peace out my dude!
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
I have been aggressively singing "Carry On My Wayward Son" by Kansas since yesterday, and I've made a point that if you don't sing this song at least once while reading the book, you did it wrong. I mean come on, the sequel is called Wayward Son.
Overall, this was a really interesting reading experience! I didn't expect myself to be so invested in the characters or the story line, and although Carry On was born through Fangirl, it is it's own entity entirely and I appreciate that so much! Like I said in my update, this was SO good to listen along to, but I definitely got a bit confused with how many times the POV would switch around. I think that was one of the most difficult parts of this story, but it had its purpose so I understand that!
And in typical Rainbow Rowell fashion, once love was out there, it was KNOWN. Love Simon and Baz, and cannot wait to see how their story developed in Wayward Son with the ending of this one!
Overall, this was a really interesting reading experience! I didn't expect myself to be so invested in the characters or the story line, and although Carry On was born through Fangirl, it is it's own entity entirely and I appreciate that so much! Like I said in my update, this was SO good to listen along to, but I definitely got a bit confused with how many times the POV would switch around. I think that was one of the most difficult parts of this story, but it had its purpose so I understand that!
And in typical Rainbow Rowell fashion, once love was out there, it was KNOWN. Love Simon and Baz, and cannot wait to see how their story developed in Wayward Son with the ending of this one!