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An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
The Salem Witch Trials can be a rather heavy topic to digest. I think this graphic novelization of the history behind the trials makes it a little easier to take in for younger minds. The depictions of the hangings can be a little graphic but I'm also a fan of history not being sanitized. History is ugly - plain hard facts. I think this graphic novel would be a great introduction to the topic of witchcraft hysteria in the early days of America's history for younger folks.
The Salem Witch Trials can be a rather heavy topic to digest. I think this graphic novelization of the history behind the trials makes it a little easier to take in for younger minds. The depictions of the hangings can be a little graphic but I'm also a fan of history not being sanitized. History is ugly - plain hard facts. I think this graphic novel would be a great introduction to the topic of witchcraft hysteria in the early days of America's history for younger folks.
Your Throne Volume One by SAM
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
Though I really enjoyed the art style I found the story to be rather confusing the vast majority of the time. I'm a little confused about Psyche's backstory. Medea's was a little easier to follow. The body switch-a-roo is so over done and I don't really think this was deployed in a creative way.
Though I really enjoyed the art style I found the story to be rather confusing the vast majority of the time. I'm a little confused about Psyche's backstory. Medea's was a little easier to follow. The body switch-a-roo is so over done and I don't really think this was deployed in a creative way.
The Harrowing by Kristen Kiesling
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
I liked this but I really wished it had full-color illustrations! The premise of teens developing psychic powers that help them to stop crimes before they happen is pretty cool. I appreciated the different spin that the author gave this premise. The red and black auras reminded me of the duality that is given to man in something like Jeykell and Hyde - the notion that a grey area doesn't exist in every person, but it does! And what do we make of that? Do we give a person who *might* commit a violence act the opportunity to? Do we put them away before the have the chance? Or do we try to change the course? All super interesting questions!
I liked this but I really wished it had full-color illustrations! The premise of teens developing psychic powers that help them to stop crimes before they happen is pretty cool. I appreciated the different spin that the author gave this premise. The red and black auras reminded me of the duality that is given to man in something like Jeykell and Hyde - the notion that a grey area doesn't exist in every person, but it does! And what do we make of that? Do we give a person who *might* commit a violence act the opportunity to? Do we put them away before the have the chance? Or do we try to change the course? All super interesting questions!
Taxi Ghost by Sophie Escabasse
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC*
I think this one was very cute! Girl who sees ghosts and helps them? Great trope! I loved, loved, loved the period party mention - normalizing menstruation for young girls is a must! The illustrations were cute and I think the theme of community throughout was a nice touch.
I think this one was very cute! Girl who sees ghosts and helps them? Great trope! I loved, loved, loved the period party mention - normalizing menstruation for young girls is a must! The illustrations were cute and I think the theme of community throughout was a nice touch.
Lavender Clouds: Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health by Bex Ollerton
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
I applaud Kingfisher on the level of research that must have went into this book between the roses, insects, and vultures! Definitely a new favorite from her.
Filthy Rich Vampires: Three Queens by Geneva Lee
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks by Lisa Naffziger
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
*NetGalley ARC*
My love for cryptids knows no bounds. I enjoyed this graphic novel immensely. The art was well done and I loved the featured cryptids and the fact that they got to tell a little of their backstory. The message that humans can do more harm than good to things that they do not understand or that sometimes humans are motivated by greed resonated throughout. I hope we see more Deja Ross cryptid adventures in the future!
My love for cryptids knows no bounds. I enjoyed this graphic novel immensely. The art was well done and I loved the featured cryptids and the fact that they got to tell a little of their backstory. The message that humans can do more harm than good to things that they do not understand or that sometimes humans are motivated by greed resonated throughout. I hope we see more Deja Ross cryptid adventures in the future!