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Words of Devotion, Volume 01 by Keiko Konno
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The first 4 chapters are about Tachibana and Ootani. They're very weirdly possessive of each other, don't seem to trust each other much, and have trouble communicating about their feelings. But then once their plot wraps up, they disappear from the story (until their cameo in chapter 7) and leave the next three chapters to be about three completely different couples.
Two of the three couples are highly unhealthy and concerning. Shinji 100% assaulted Hirofumi and I am concerned, and then Miyata abducted Kasahara because he didn't believe he could start a relationship with someone any other way??? There is so much wrong with these pictures.
Chapter 7 focuses on Alfred and Shou, who are such a wholesome breath of fresh air after all that. They're cute and supportive of each other. Very gentle. Very sweet.
Two of the three couples are highly unhealthy and concerning. Shinji 100% assaulted Hirofumi and I am concerned, and then Miyata abducted Kasahara because he didn't believe he could start a relationship with someone any other way??? There is so much wrong with these pictures.
Chapter 7 focuses on Alfred and Shou, who are such a wholesome breath of fresh air after all that. They're cute and supportive of each other. Very gentle. Very sweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence
The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story is like slice of school life, but the bandaids are being ripped off to expose everyone's traumas.
I didn't expect there to be so much religious discussion in this manga, but I guess I should have the moment it was established that they were at a Catholic school. All that talk about angels and traitors...
Naturally, the Big Bad was gonna be revealed as a Satan/Lucifer stand-in. I'm disappointed but not surprised that Satanism was brought up as a cult-like worship of evil... when that's not even close to what it is in practice.
I kind of want to know more about the creator of this manga so I can understand if these are their thoughts and opinions or if there was an entirely different reason for this story's development.
I didn't expect there to be so much religious discussion in this manga, but I guess I should have the moment it was established that they were at a Catholic school. All that talk about angels and traitors...
Naturally, the Big Bad was gonna be revealed as a Satan/Lucifer stand-in. I'm disappointed but not surprised that Satanism was brought up as a cult-like worship of evil... when that's not even close to what it is in practice.
I kind of want to know more about the creator of this manga so I can understand if these are their thoughts and opinions or if there was an entirely different reason for this story's development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Suicide
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Grief
Minor: Death, Rape, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
A cute song book that teaches kids to recognize some colors while showing them how to handle their emotions when little inconveniences happen.
Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
The preschooler I read this book to was thrilled about the interactive parts of the story. It's a cute way to engage kids with the changing of the seasons.
Skeletons! Skeletons!: All About Bones by Katy Hall
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
This book explains the different parts of the skeleton with a dash of humor and an easy to understand writing style. I particularly like the pages you hold up to the light to see how the skeletons match up with the animals they belong to. It's a very fun hands on experience!
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze by James Dean, Kimberly Dean
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Pete the Cat tries to teach kids that school is more fun than snow days.
Baby Loves Structural Engineering! by Ruth Spiro
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
Baby's first guide to how building with LEGOs is like engineering. The Three Little Pigs references scattered throughout the pages are very cute.
Peek-A-Boo Dinosaurs by Marina Le Ray, Charles Reasoner
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
A dino-themed book about counting with cute and vibrant illustrations.
Fireman Fred by Lynn Rowe Reed
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The story is simple and pretty good for helping little kids practice reading and using their vocabulary skills, but there is something both charming and unsettling about the illustrations in this book. They look like pictures a kid would draw, which may very well be the intention behind the style, and that would be alright if the teeth didn't give me the heebiejeebies. The ending to the story was pretty cute though!
Shanah Tovah, Grover! by Joni Kibort Sussman
informative
fast-paced
3.0
This is a decent introduction to Rosh Hashanah, but it doesn't go beyond a check list of things to do in preparation.