Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
author: Mariko Tamaki
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2019
rating: 5
read at: 2019/09/07
date added: 2019/12/31
shelves: graphic-novels, young-adult
review:
'Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass' by Mariko Tamaki with art by Steve Pugh is part of the DC Ink line of reimagined graphic novels for young adults. This is the best of the series so far in content and scope.

Harleen Quinn's mother sends her off to her grandmother's house to live when she gets a new job. Harleen has $5 in her pocket and discovers that her grandmother has been deceased for quite a few months. She is taken in by Queen, a large cross-dresser. Harleen starts school and makes friends with Ivy, a girl who likes plants. Harleen finds out that a program of gentrification is happening in the neighborhood and her friends' lives may be forced to change.

I really loved this story and art. The character feels like the one I know. There are some other characters in different forms in this. I loved this version of Harley more than others I've read. The art by Steve Pugh is so good. I kept just looking at the way he composed pages.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Ink and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The Holy Bible: English Standard Version

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version
author: Anonymous
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.71
book published: 2001
rating: 5
read at: 2013/12/31
date added: 2019/12/31
shelves: non-fiction
review:
My annual journey ends. Time to start again tomorrow.


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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Rocket Salvage

Rocket Salvage
author: Yehudi Mercado
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.70
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/28
date added: 2019/12/28
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Rocket Salvage' by Yehudi Mercado with art by Bachan and Jeremy Lawson is a Sci-Fi graphic novel with the kind of wackiness you might like, if you liked the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Primo Rocket had a career as a racer until an accident. Now he runs scrapyard with his two kids, Beta and Zeta. But there are secrets behind these two kids, like one of them is secretly a weapon. Now everyone wants the weapon and Primo has to fight off megalomaniacs, mobsters, and luatic scientists to save his kids.

This story scratched an itch I've got for loopy science fiction. At times, the family feels like Speed Racer, but there isn't a lot of racing going on in this. There is a ton of action, and I liked just about all of these characters, good and bad. The art works wonderfully, especially when things get all topsy turvy.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Us

Us
author: Curtis Wiklund
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/28
date added: 2019/12/28
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review:
'Us' by Curtis Wiklund is a series of drawings he did of he and his wife over the course of a year.

Curtis Wiklund was inspired by his wife to do a drawing every day. He chose his married life with her, so we get a collection of the quiet moments of a marriage. Inside jokes, romantic moments and even things like sharing chores.

The drawings are everything from quick sketches of basically stick figures, to more finished works. They all have captions to describe the picture.

There are some lovely pictures in here and the intimacy captured just makes it more special. I appreciated getting the chance the read this collection.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Cash & Carrie Book 2: Summer Sleuths!

Cash & Carrie Book 2: Summer Sleuths!
author: Shawn Pryor
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.22
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/08/24
date added: 2019/12/28
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Cash & Carrie Book 2' by Shawn Pryor, Giulie Speziani, Marcus Kwame Anderson, Chris & Gin is my first look at this series for young readers.

The main story is about a bunch of middle school students away at camp. The camp is having a competition, and the kids are divided in to teams, but someone is sabotaging the teams. There are mysterious emails and bee attacks. All signs point to one kid who is super competitive and eager to win, but could it be him or someone else?

It fits a need for readers in the 3rd and 4th grade. The story is fine. The art is fine too. If you've got a kid in your life who likes comics, you can't go wrong with this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Action Lab Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Manfried the Man

Manfried the Man
author: Caitlin Major
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.64
book published: 2018
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/26
date added: 2019/12/26
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Manfried the Man' by Caitlin Major with art by Kelly Bastow is a graphic novel about cats and men trading places.

In this world, cats are human sized and walk on two legs. Men are naked and as small as the house cats we know and also walk on two legs. Steve Catson is proud of his man, Manfried, but the other cats he knows think he might be a bit overobsessed. One day, Manfried goes missing, and Steve must rally friends and strangers to help him find his missing man.

I don't know that I would describe this story as hilarious, but it's fun in an odd ironic way. I like the strange touches, like the pet men eating cheeseburgers and fries, or that the men have markings a bit like cats. The art was fun.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Quirk Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Monday, December 23, 2019

The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn Vol. 1 源氏物語 あさきゆめみし 完全版 1

The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn Vol. 1 源氏物語 あさきゆめみし 完全版 1
author: Waki Yamato
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.36
book published: 2008
rating: 3
read at: 2019/03/14
date added: 2019/12/23
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn' by Waki Yamato is a classic manga based on an 11th-century literary classic.

This manga begins with the story of Prince Genji. His birth, like much of his story is tragic. When Genji gets older, the stories in this manga are about the various courtly love interests he has, and how they make his life miserable, especially when he falls in love with an older woman and it turns out to be his stepmother.

The art is lavish and detailed, from the courtly robes to the many flowers. I wished at times it would have been in color.

The story felt a bit dry to me, and I found my attention drifting. I like classics, but this tends to read like one. I did really like the included interview excerpts from the creator of this manga.

I received a review copy of this manga from Kodansha Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.


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Saturday, December 21, 2019

When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?: Parenting and the Creative Muse

When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?: Parenting and the Creative Muse
author: Richy K. Chandler
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.78
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/21
date added: 2019/12/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?: Parenting and the Creative Muse' with words and art by Richy K. Chandler is a graphic novel about the challenges of having a creative muse and limited time to do anything with it.

Tariq is a stay at home dad. His wife holds down a good job and Tariq loves his daughter. Tariq is also trying to get his career as an artist going, but with the demands of parenting, he has little time to be creative. This book is his character working that out with other people and himself.

It's an interesting inner monologue between this character and his creative muse. At no point does he consider letting parenting take a back seat, and I applaud that. He does find some creative solutions. The art wasn't my favorite, but it worked for the story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Singing Dragon, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Hammerfall, Vol. 1: While the Serpent Sleeps

Hammerfall, Vol. 1: While the Serpent Sleeps
author: Sylvain Runberg
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2019/07/21
date added: 2019/12/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Hammerfall 1. While the Serpent Sleeps' by Sylvain Runberg with art by Boris Talijancic is a graphic novel about Vikings and Normans and captivity.

Harald has a good life. He is the village leader's son and he is about to get married to Lina. While the festivities are going on, the village is attacked and everyone is either killed or taken captive by Bjorn the Beautiful. Harald watches helplessly as Lina is taken by Bjorn. All he can do now is bide his time and wait for a chance to free them both.

I liked the idea of this graphic novel. The art was good, but confusing. I had a hard time telling the male characters apart. I also wished there had been a little more exposition about the scene at the very beginning. I liked the story, but felt like it could have been a bit stronger.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Friday, December 20, 2019

Tyrannosaurus Ralph

Tyrannosaurus Ralph
author: Nate Evans
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/20
date added: 2019/12/20
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Tyrannosaurus Ralph' by Nate Evans with art by Vince Evans is a fun romp (pun intended!) of a graphic novel.

Ralph is in fourth-grate and tends to get bullied a lot. When a freak accident puts his brain into the body of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, he now has the power, but will he find the courage? He will need to because he is on an alien planet being forced to fight for the fate of the Earth in a gladiator arena.

This book took a ludicrous premise, then made it more so, and nailed the idea. The story is fun. The art is fun. Ralph is a completely likeable character. They even answered the question I had nagging me in the back of my head for the whole book, so kudos.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The Art of Doodle Words: Turn Your Everyday Doodles into Cute Hand Lettering!

The Art of Doodle Words: Turn Your Everyday Doodles into Cute Hand Lettering!
author: Sarah Alberto
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.29
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/20
date added: 2019/12/20
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'The Art of Doodle Words: Turn Your Everyday Doodles in Cute Hand Lettering! by Sarah Alberto is an approachable how to book to teach art.

Starting with some of the tools, then moves into some foundational lettering styles that will be used in the latter half of the book. Part two is the doodle words themselves. Layouts are shown and how the doodles build on the words. Then color is added and the reader is encouraged to take their turn.

Reading this straight through feels a bit repetitive, but that's not really the point of a book like this. The point is to provide instruction and inspiration and this book certainly does that.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Race Point Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777
author: Rick Atkinson
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2019
rating: 5
read at: 2019/12/18
date added: 2019/12/18
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777' by Rick Atkinson is a sprawling 800 book, and the first in a trilogy.

Those who have read Atkinson's amazing Liberation Trilogy, about America's part in the European theater of World War II will know what to expect. He has incredible attention to detail, but writes engaging prose that puts the readers right there.

The author was given access to King George III's correspondence, which was only recently available for scholars to study. With a large list of books and over 100 pages of notes, this is a well researched book.

Was this worth reading over the last few months? I'm a fan of this period of history, and there are a number of excellent books about the timeframe, but this is by far my favorite so far.

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Queen Street

Queen Street
author: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.07
book published:
rating: 2
read at: 2019/12/16
date added: 2019/12/16
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Queen Street' written and drawn by Emmanuelle Chateauneuf is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel.

Aimee was a lawyer when she lived in the Philippines, but she left there to immigrate to Canada and get married. Now she is raising a busy young girl, and doesn't see her husband much. She lives in an apartment with an eclectic group of people who help her raise her daughter. She also tries to find work, but as an immigrant, her jobs tend to be in restaurants.

This had a lot of potential. The description sounded really interesting, but the book just doesn't deliver. I like a lot of what's going on, but it kind of peters out about halfway through, and it left me wanting something a lot better.

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Rockabilly/Psychobilly: An Art Anthology

Rockabilly/Psychobilly: An Art Anthology
author: Jamie Kendall
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.42
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/16
date added: 2019/12/16
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'Rockabilly/Psychobilly: An Art Anthology' edited by Jamie Kendall is a collection of art focused on nostalgia and horror.

Filled with over 600 pieces of art by 55 artists, this collection spans the musical worlds of rockabilly, and its darker cousin psychobilly. The rockabilly side has gig posters and lots of cheesecake art and guys with greased back hair. Psychobilly adds a horror element to that genre, and has band posters and album art as well as some scary looking art.

I liked this collection of creative art. It all leans toward the nostalgic in style, but doesn't feel old, if that makes sense. Each artist has a few images featured along with a song the reader should listen to while looking at the art. I didn't do that, but the selections I knew seemed picked right for the part.

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

Dead Legends

Dead Legends
author: James Maddox
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/14
date added: 2019/12/14
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Dead Legends' by James Maddox with art by Gavin Smith was a nice surprise of a graphic novel.

A tournament gathers skilled martial artists. Each entrant must have a special coin to enter. A mysterious woman joins the tournament, and we learn her motive is revenge for the death of her husband. She harbors other secrets too. Combatants battle each other over days to detrmine the winner.

I had a lot of fun reading this. It's full of tropes from martial arts movies and games. It's also pretty violent. The art conveys tons of action. I liked this fun, quick read.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from A Wave Blue World in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Thursday, December 12, 2019

The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Short Stories

The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Short Stories
author: Bret Harte
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.74
book published: 1882
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/12
date added: 2019/12/12
shelves: classics
review:
'The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Stories' by Bret Harte is a series of stories all set in the Wild West of California during the 1800s.

The title story is one I was familiar with from reading assignments in school. A gruff group of prospectors finds a baby in their midst and names it Luck. Other stories in the collection include stories of rescues and ingenues.

I liked this collection, but it does lean toward the melodramatic and melancholic. I found the stories interesting reads as historic specimens, and I'm glad I read the collection, but I'm not sure it holds up to modern readers.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman

Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman
author: Andy Mangels
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.66
book published: 2017
rating: 2
read at: 2019/12/12
date added: 2019/12/12
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman' by Andy Mangels with art by Judit Tondora is a nostalgia graphic novel with the stars of two different shows of the 1970s.

Diana Prince and Jamie Sommers meet and realize they have some things in common, mainly stopping a group of evildoers. Amongst the villains: the Fembots. With Diana's home at risk, they must act quickly.

The art was pretty good and represented the actresses and actors fairly well.

The problem with a nostalgia book is the need to throw in lots of references. This can work if it's done well, but it really wasn't here. I would have preferred a better crafted story rather than one that served fans of the shows. There is a way to do both and I've seen it done better.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

X-O Manowar, Vol. 6: Agent

X-O Manowar, Vol. 6: Agent
author: Matt Kindt
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.28
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/11
date added: 2019/12/11
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'X-O Manowar, Vol. 6: Agent' by Matt Kindt with art by Juan Jose Ryp collects issues 19-22 of the series.

Aric is back on Earth and he is recruited by Colonel Jamie Capshaw. She recruits him to help investigate an alien threat. It turns out aliens have shown up on Earth because one their leader is looking for his wife, who has apparently been abducted. Nothing will stop him from declaring war. Aric tries to use his armor, but it starts behaving strangely to the alien attacks.

I liked this story with Aric back on Earth. I didn't think the art was quite as good as art in some previous volumes, but I still liked the interesting looking alien races.
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Monday, December 9, 2019

Puzzle Box, Volume 3

Puzzle Box, Volume 3
author: Peter Grabarchuk
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/09
date added: 2019/12/09
shelves:
review:
'Puzzle Box, Volume 3' edited by Peter Grabarchuk and Serhiy Grabarchuk is a collection of brain teasers that I found quite challenging.

There are 300 puzzles here (with solutions, if you need them. There are 12 different puzzle creators and 19 different types of puzzle. There are logic puzzles and matchstick puzzles. There are figure folding puzzles and many more.

I had fun looking through this collection and trying a few out. I was able to solve a few, but not all. These are puzzles for those who like their puzzles on the hard side.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Sunday, December 8, 2019

Lightness

Lightness
author: Catherine Meurisse
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2016
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/08
date added: 2019/12/08
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
'Lightness' with words and art by Catherine Meurisse is a graphic novel memoir that is heartbreaking and funny.

Catherine Meurisse was late for work the morning on January 7, 2015. Because she was, she was not at the offices of Charlie Hebdo when two terrorists murdered her coworkers. The trauma and grief leave her in a dissociative state, and this graphic novel shows her journey during that time. From having to deal with her own loss, to the intrusion of having police escorts, Catherine tries to find her place in art and beauty again.

The author/artist is a cartoonist, so that is the style of the art in the book. It works because it is her own. The story is oddly funny at times, just like grief can be. I really enjoyed getting to read this.

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Friday, December 6, 2019

The Story I Tell Myself: How Self-Narratives Define Our Identity, Hold Us Back and How We Can Change Them

The Story I Tell Myself: How Self-Narratives Define Our Identity, Hold Us Back and How We Can Change Them
author: Peter Ash
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/06
date added: 2019/12/06
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'The Story I Tell Myself: How Self-Narratives Define Our Identity, Hold Us Back and How We Can Change Them' by Peter Ash is a self-help book written as a sort of memoir.

Author Peter Ash talks about his journey to change the self-narrative in his life. He felt weighed down and like his life could have been more. He reviewed the things that happened to him as a child and the kind of story he was living his life by. Then he worked on slowly changing that story and changing his life.

It's a personal journey and because of that, more hopeful for people (like me) who struggle with this kind of thing. Rather than some lofty "expert" here is someone who struggled like us and found a way out. It's well written and I enjoyed reading it.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Kobo Writing Life and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Dungeons and Drawings: An Illustrated Compendium of Creatures

Dungeons and Drawings: An Illustrated Compendium of Creatures
author: Blanca Martínez de Rituerto
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.69
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/06
date added: 2019/12/06
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review:
'Dungeons and Drawings: An Illustrated Compendium of Creatures' by Blanca Martínez de Rituerto and Joe Sparrow is an illustrated bestiary of creatures that one might encounter in role playing games.

In alphabetical entries from Ahuizotl to Zombie, the reader learns on one page about the stats and dangers of every creature. A system of icons gives alignment, element, and type. An infographic ranks each monster on a scale of 1 to 5 for things like combat, magic and loot. There is a description of what an encounter with the creature might be like and some interesting text noting where in the real world the origins might have come from.

The second page is a full page drawing of the creature. There are some nice variations of drawings for things like vampires or a colossus. The drawings are colorful and some are kind of funny. The book ends with sources for further reading.

What could be more fun than an encyclopedia of monsters? I had a fun time reading this.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

X-O Manowar, Vol. 3: Emperor

X-O Manowar, Vol. 3: Emperor
author: Matt Kindt
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.55
book published: 2018
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/04
date added: 2019/12/04
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'X-O Manowar, Vol. 3: Emperor' by Matt Kindt with art by Clayton Crain and Renato Guedes is the third volume in this space epic that takes the character away from Earth and his armor (at least up to this point).

In the issues leading up to this, Aric has had to kind of relearn who he is without the armor. Now the armor is back, and he's out to defeat the Emperor of Gorin. Aric realizes that even with his armor, things don't always work out. In the final issue collected here, we meet a group of bounty hunters out to kill Aric.

I've read the first two volumes of this series, and I felt like things were a bit more coherent. This time, the story feels a bit choppy and it jumps around. The art is issues 7-9 by Clayton Crain is very nice digital artwork. The issue 10 art by Renato Guedes is even better.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Valiant Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The Snow Queen (The Snow Queen Cycle, #1)

The Snow Queen (The Snow Queen Cycle, #1)
author: Joan D. Vinge
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.96
book published: 1980
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/03
date added: 2019/12/03
shelves: sword-and-laser
review:
'The Snow Queen' by Joan Vinge was the November pick for my book club.

The planet Tiamat is near a black hole and is ruled in cycles by a Winter Queen and a Summer Queen. A young woman named Moon learns she is special and may take over the job of Summer Queen. Her childhood friend, and the boy she loves, Sparks, ends up in the court of the Winter Queen. The book follows the journey of these two characters (and quite a few more).

I initially had a hard time getting in to this book, but as the story progressed, I liked it more and more. The characters were not one note. The story was engaging. I don't think all my questions were answered, but I'm glad I took this journey.


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The Scarecrow Princess

The Scarecrow Princess
author: Federico Rossi Edrig
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.00
book published: 2017
rating: 3
read at: 2019/12/03
date added: 2019/12/03
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Scarecrow Princess' with art and story by Federico Rossi Edrig is a graphic novel about a girl who has been chosen for a purpose, even if she's not exactly sure she wants to be.

Morrigan Moore moves to a new town because of her author mother and brother. They want to investigate supernatural stories. Morrigan just wants to cope with being moved around. She makes a new friend and meets a strange old woman. Then she has an encounter with a stranger surrounded by crows who seems to have taken Morrigan's mother and brother hostage. Morrigan must find the power within her to help get them back.

This had the bones of a decent story, and I did like the story and associated characters. I didn't care for the art much at all and felt like it drug everything around it down a bit.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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