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tinyelfarcanist's Reviews (326)
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FIVE FABULOUS STARS for this queer, fun, and irreverent graphic novel.
A queer prince joining an adventuring party sounded right up my alley, and it fulfilled my expectations. Sexy semi-nude prince from page 1 what's not to love?
I need more from this world and these characters. Kendra Wells seems to be setting up a bigger story for them.
A queer prince joining an adventuring party sounded right up my alley, and it fulfilled my expectations. Sexy semi-nude prince from page 1 what's not to love?
I need more from this world and these characters. Kendra Wells seems to be setting up a bigger story for them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This mom is parenting goals. I was afraid this would become repetitive, but the introduction of new characters keeps it compelling.
We get to see more about Yuri with a full chapter from his POV
We get to see more about Yuri with a full chapter from his POV
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Homophobia
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
Once upon a time, they said, as if they had not yet been born when the happenings transpired.
Once upon a time, they said, as if to turn the already-inexplicable truth into something even more mysterious.
I first heard of this book in a list of queer retellings, and it jumped up on my TBR. I loved the prose of some passages but wished it was more consistent all through. There were a couple of occurrences of the much-hated "let out the breath he had been holding".
Was death such that you could grieve for what you had left behind? If so, then yes, Petra would miss him—miss him dearly. He would miss so much: the sun against his skin, the background hum of bees and cicadas, the taste of water when he'd gone too long without a drink. He would miss picking fruit in the summer and finding the first green hints of spring in the last of the melting snow. He would miss waking on winter mornings to find foxes curled under the blankets with him for warmth and company.
I liked the depiction of how hiding who you are takes a toll on you. How it causes irritability, hurting you and the people around you.
A heartwarming tale of trauma, acceptance, consent and trust.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Acephobia/Arophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
For a while, it appears to be about the priests' war against demons: full of death, greed, and blood (called "claret" way too many times). The focus shifts to an ACOTAR-like blooming affair between star priestess Anaya and an angsty (30-year-old) demon. I should have seen it coming from the prologue.
I enjoy dark fantasy and fantasy romance, but this book didn't work for me as they didn't mesh properly. Its cringy Disney-esque scenes clash with the gore from the fight scenes. There are graphic sex scenes that felt out of place and harmed the narrative's pace. I found myself skimming to get to the plot.
The story features multiple romantic pairings, and I'm disappointed none of them is queer (except for an accidentally represented demiromantic character). There's one character dealing with sexual abuse trauma, and I don't think it was done sensibly.
We spend the whole book watching our heroine question her priesthood's methods and motives, just for her to back down near the end for the sake of drama.
This first chapter of the saga isn't actually closed. It ends with smut that, once again, doesn't do much to advance the plot, while many threads are left open to lure you into the next one. Nevertheless, I won't be continuing the series.
I enjoy dark fantasy and fantasy romance, but this book didn't work for me as they didn't mesh properly. Its cringy Disney-esque scenes clash with the gore from the fight scenes. There are graphic sex scenes that felt out of place and harmed the narrative's pace. I found myself skimming to get to the plot.
The story features multiple romantic pairings, and I'm disappointed none of them is queer (except for an accidentally represented demiromantic character). There's one character dealing with sexual abuse trauma, and I don't think it was done sensibly.
We spend the whole book watching our heroine question her priesthood's methods and motives, just for her to back down near the end for the sake of drama.
This first chapter of the saga isn't actually closed. It ends with smut that, once again, doesn't do much to advance the plot, while many threads are left open to lure you into the next one. Nevertheless, I won't be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape
Minor: Infertility
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is, undoubtedly, a feminist tale.
There is a story on the books, of the emperor of Anh coming to In-Yo in a dream and pressing a seed into her belly. It is the story that the people of Anh like a great deal, about the great virility of their rulers and how they reach out in their sleep or in death, and it isn't as if the history books aren't full of such things.
In such a short format, the author packs a fleshed-out world you want to delve into. Passing characters leave a mark and the story being told from the past is even more engaging than the present.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Murder
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War
Minor: Infidelity
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As usual, beautiful illustrations and wholesome relationships in Kay O'Neill's books. This one has a message of conservation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Death
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Uh, lady, I'm pretty sure your son is gay.
Honestly, I was on the fence about this one. I bought it at a discount, and my expectations were low. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
I loved the wholesomeness of it. This is what a supportive parent looks like.
Honestly, I was on the fence about this one. I bought it at a discount, and my expectations were low. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
I loved the wholesomeness of it. This is what a supportive parent looks like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia
adventurous
mysterious
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:
Yes
I'm more accustomed to reading contemporary works, so the page-long paragraphs were a bit daunting at first.
It's narrated as a biography of the great wizard Sparrowhawk. It has a distant feeling as if you were looking at the events through a veil. I enjoyed it regardless, the characters' motivations felt genuine, and I noticed homoromantic undertones in the interactions between the protagonist and his best friend.
There's a reason this one is a classic.
It's narrated as a biography of the great wizard Sparrowhawk. It has a distant feeling as if you were looking at the events through a veil. I enjoyed it regardless, the characters' motivations felt genuine, and I noticed homoromantic undertones in the interactions between the protagonist and his best friend.
There's a reason this one is a classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Animal death, Death
Minor: Child abuse
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Peculiar art style that's usually too dark and sketchy to figure out what's going on in certain panels. Intriguing premise and endearing characters but not enough for me to invest in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, War
Moderate: Violence
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
I love the diversity rep on all of Kay O'Neill's works. They are a must in every children's library.
This one has got an air of etherealness to it.
This one has got an air of etherealness to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Violence