Proteus Vex: Another Dawn

author: Michael Carroll
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.56
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/29
date added: 2022/06/29
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Proteus Vex: Another Dawn' by Michael Carrol, Henry Flint and Jake Lynch is a graphic novel that rewards the patient reader.

In a very strange galaxy two races have fought for 14 centuries until it dramatically ended. In this world ex-soldier Proteus Vex finds himself in the midst of a conspiracy and a secret that some would rather not be exposed.

This was a bit of a challenging graphic novel to get in to, but I stuck with it and ended up liking it. The story is pretty strange, but the art is even stranger. I liked it and I wouldn't mind visiting this universe again.

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Kuma-Kuma Chan, the Little Bear

author: Kazue Takahashi
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2001
rating: 3
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date added: 2022/06/29
shelves: childrens
review:
'Kuma-Kuma Chan, the Little Bear' with story and art by Kazue Takahashi is a storybook for young readers.

Kuma-Kuma Chan which loosely translates to 'cute little bear' follow a bear as he goes about his day. Told with simple sentences and pictures, this is a gentle and sweet book.

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The Lady and the Unicorn

author: Béatrice Fontanel
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/29
date added: 2022/06/29
shelves: childrens
review:
'The Lady and the Unicorn' by Beatrice Fontanel with illustrations by Vanessa Hie is a picture book that makes up a story based on the famous Unicorn Tapestries.

With illustrations inspired by the Unicorn Tapestries, we get a story of men hunting, fairies and a unicorn. The men leave a mess in their wake in their search for the unicorn. The unicorn is hotly pursued and close to getting caught when it is rescued by a lady.

There is an afterword that talks about the tapestries and shows details in them that the book uses. The story is magical as are the beautiful illustrations.

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We Adopted a Baby Chick

author: Lori Joy Smith
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.08
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/29
date added: 2022/06/29
shelves: childrens
review:
'We Adopted a Baby Chick' with words and pictures by Lori Joy Smith is the story of a family who adopts a baby chick.

Albert the sheep was previously adopted by the family. Imagine his jealousy when they now adopt a baby chick who is smaller, fluffier and cuter than he is. Is Albert still even needed?

This is a sequel, but I don't know that you need to read that one, but this book is so cute, you will probably want to. The lessons in sibling rivalry are obvious, but taught gently. The illustrations are simple but easy for young readers to follow.

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The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States

author: Alliah L. Agostini
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.64
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/27
date added: 2022/06/27
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'The Juneteenth Story' by Alliah L. Agostini with illustrations by Sawyer Cloud is a picture book telling the story of the new national holiday.

Two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the news finally reached Texas and became a day to celebrate and remember. The holiday slowly spread as families moved to other states, but it was still largely unknown until the President made it a holiday for everyone to celebrate.

Filled with facts and wonderful pictures, I really enjoyed learning more about this holiday and feeling sad that it took this long to learn about it.

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Rodney Was a Tortoise

author: Nan Forler
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.29
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2022/06/26
date added: 2022/06/26
shelves: childrens
review:
'Rodney Was a Tortoise' by Nan Forler with illustrations by Yong Ling Kang is a picture books for young readers about a girl who loses someone very precious to her.

Bernadette has a pet tortoise named Rodney and they are best friends. He's great at staring contests, but eats pretty slowly. Rodney is pretty old, and it seems like he will be around forever, until he isn't. Now Bernadette has to figure out how to live without Rodney and that is really hard.

This book made me ugly cry, and that is wonderful. I really felt for poor Bernadette and her loss. The illustrations are really quite nice. This may not be a book for every occasion, but I think it's probably the right one for some.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Amanda Gorman (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.34
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/26
date added: 2022/06/26
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'Amanda Gorman' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Queenbe Monyei is another book in the great Little People, Big Dreams series.

Amanda Gorman is best known as the young poet who won the crowd at Joe Biden's 2022 inauguration. But before that, we learn that she grew up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment. This makes her accomplishment at 19 even more remarkable.

As ever, this series impresses. The illustrations by Queenbe Monyei are perfect. Recommended for young dreamers.

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The Smurfs #24: The Smurf Reporter (The Smurfs Graphic Novels)

author: Peyo
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 2022/03/27
date added: 2022/06/25
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'The Smurfs #24: The Smurf Reporter' by Peyo is a graphic novel about a village of famous blue characters.

This time around, one of the Smurfs gets the idea that the old way of getting news isn't working. This leads to the creation of a printing press and finding gossip to fill the pages which leads to comedy and bad feelings. This also leads to a plot by Gargamel to capture the Smurfs.

It's fun and also kind of a send up of news and news culture. The satire is pretty strong here and makes for a good story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from papercutz and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Alexander von Humboldt (Great Minds #1)

author: Peter Nys
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/23
date added: 2022/06/23
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'Alexander von Humboldt' by Peter Nys is the first book in the Great Minds series. A series about science and curiosity.

As a young child Alexander von Humboldt liked to collect and compare animals and rocks. Later he became a mine inspector. This led him to take voyages to far off places like South America and make many discoveries.

The story is great. The illustrations are fun. It's a good book for the little explorer in your life.

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Airship to the Arctic

author: Jan Leyssens
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/23
date added: 2022/06/23
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'Airship to the Arctic' by Jan Leyssens is a picture book for young readers about a famous explorer and is part of a series about scientific wonder.

This book tells two stories that end up intersecting. One is of the development of air travel by balloon. The other is of polar explorer Roald Amundsen who, after having difficulties with ships getting to the Arctic, is looking for a new method of exploration.

The story is engaging. The illustrations are really very good. The book should suit curious young readers who like true stories.

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Space Pirate Captain Harlock Vol. 1

author: Leiji Matsumoto
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.00
book published:
rating: 2
read at: 2022/06/21
date added: 2022/06/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Space Pirate Captain Harlock' by Leiji Matsumoto and Jerome Alquie is a graphic novel based on the famous anime series.

When Earth is threatened by an invasion that may have been waiting all along, it's up to Captain Harlock and his crew to save the world. The mysterious Mazons have arrived from the icy depths and even old enemies put truces together to win.

The art is great, but this book suffers from way too much exposition. I do remember watching some of the original series, but I had a hard time maintaining much interest in this overly wordy story where everything had a lengthy explanation.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Ablaze, and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The Cryptid Club #1: Bigfoot Takes the Field

author: Michael Brumm
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/21
date added: 2022/06/21
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'The Cryptid Club #1: Bigfoot Takes the Field' by Michael Brumm with art by Jeff Mack is a graphic novel for young readers about a mysterious siting at a school.

When there is rumors of a Bigfoot siting at her school, Lily decides to form a club with Henry and Oliver. They devise a way to sneak out of the house and investigate the school locker room. What they find could change the fate of their school football team.

I laughed pretty hard a few times while reading it. I think younger readers will really like this one. The art and characters are also fun.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from HarperColllins Children's Books and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Bite Sized Archie Vol. 1

author: Archie Comics
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.25
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/15
date added: 2022/06/15
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Bite Sized Archie' by Ron Cacace with art by Vincent Lovallo is a graphic novel full of fun 4-panel comics that have been online.

All the familiar characters I knew were here. The humor and outfits are a bit updated, but it still feels familiar. This volume delves in to the creative process of sketching out the panels and some running jokes based on various memes. I had fun reading this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Letter Better, Archie Comics, and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Charlie's Angels Vol. 1

author: John Layman
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.25
book published:
rating: 2
read at: 2022/06/15
date added: 2022/06/15
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Charlie's Angels Vol. 1' by John Layman with art by John Eisma is a graphic novel based on the popular 1970s television show.

The original Angels star in this comic. Jill, Kelly and Sabrina are working undercover in a nightclub when they are suddenly swept into a larger conspiracy. that will involve an imposter Charlie giving orders and attempts to assassinate President Jimmy Carter.

It feels like an episode of the old show, but not an especially good one. There isn't much here for new fans and the only value might be for nostalgia. The art works ok with the story.

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Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

author: Serena Blasco
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/12
date added: 2022/06/12
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels' with adaptation and art by Serena Blasco is a graphic novel adaptation of the novels by Nancy Springer.

Enola Holmes has two famous brothers and a missing mother. Her brothers decide to send her off to finishing school for her to become a proper lady. Enola has other plans including hiding in plain sight in elaborate disguises and maybe even solving a few mysteries along the way.

I've not read the books, but I have seen the streaming series based on the books, but they feel like decent adaptations. The art is fun and I especially like the addition of Enola's notebook at the end of each graphic novel showing her thought process

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Scout Is Not a Band Kid

author: Jade Armstrong
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2022
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/12
date added: 2022/06/12
shelves: graphic-novels, young-adult
review:
'Scout Is Not a Band Kid' with story and art by Jade Armstrong is a graphic novel about a young girl who joins band under false pretenses.

When Scout finds out that her favorite author will be at a end of year festival along with her school's band, she sees it as a chance to meet her idol. She joins band and ends up in the trombone section, even though she doesn't know how to play or read music. Soon she is being tutored by the first trombone who takes band very seriously and can't stand what Scout is doing.

As a band nerd, and former trombone player, I enjoyed this story of a person with no right to be in band who finds her place. The art was fine for the story, but I hope there is more color in the finished product.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Random House Children's and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The Ghosts of Sherwood (The Robin Hood Stories, #1)

author: Carrie Vaughn
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/10
date added: 2022/06/10
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review:
'The Ghosts of Sherwood' by Carrie Vaughn is a book about Robin Hood and his children.

Robin Hood is old, at least, according to his daughter Mary. There are many stories about him but they seem to be mainly stories. There are also ghosts that live in Sherwood Forest and they show up when Mary and her siblings are captured.

I'm a sucker for a good Robin Hood story and this was a good one. I loved the story of Robin and Marian and their clever children. This was touching and wonderful.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Macmillan-Tor/Forge and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe

author: Kij Johnson
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2016
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/10
date added: 2022/06/10
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review:
'The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe' by Kij Johnson is the story of a lost student and the teacher sent to find her.

When one of Professor Vellitt Boe's student elopes with someone from the waking world, Vellitt is sent from the Ulthar Women's College to find her. Her journey will take her across lands familiar and strange in the company of strange companions.

This felt like a weird travelogue and I loved the lands and descriptions. In reality, it's a redemption of a similar story by H.P. Lovecraft. I loved this unusual story and it's compelling main character.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Macmillan-Tor/Forge and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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I Love You, Blue

author: Barroux
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.15
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/10
date added: 2022/06/10
shelves: childrens
review:
'I Love You, Blue' with story and pictures by Barroux is a picture book about a lighthouse keeper's love of a particular whale.

One day at sea, a lighthouse keeper is caught in a storm and saved by a whale. When he goes to look for the whale, he finds it has been affected by pollution. He wants to help his new whale friend.

This is a simple but beautiful story to introduce young children to ecology. The illustrations are simple and fun.

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The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story

author: Emma Bland Smith
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.43
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2022/06/08
date added: 2022/06/08
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'The Gardener of Alcatraz' by Emma Bland Smith with illustrations by Jenn Ely is the true story of Elliott Michener in picture book format.

When Elliott Michener was caught counterfeiting and sent to Alcatraz, all he could think about was escaping. What happened instead was an opportunity that transformed his life and the island around Alcatraz.

I loved this story of hope and beauty and a man who truly changed his life. The illustrations are also fabulous. The story is followed by a brief biography with pictures.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Charlesbridge and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Jurassik Diaries Vol. 1

author: Philip Osbourne
name: Wayne
average rating: 1.75
book published:
rating: 1
read at: 2022/06/08
date added: 2022/06/08
shelves: childrens
review:
'Jurassik Diaries Vol. 1' by Philip Osbourne is a book for younger readers that is part prose and part graphic novel.

Martin is smart and has made enemies of the school bullies. He finds himself tranported back to the Jurassic era along with them and they form up sides with the dinosaurs. Martin's plan is to teach his dinosaurs 3 inventions: fire, the wheel, and game controllers.

Martin is a pretty annoying narrator and I found this a pretty unfunny story. There are a lot of these kind of books out right now and a lot better ones to recommend to your kids than this one.

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The Transporter - Volume 1 - Nymph

author: Tristan Roulot
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/08
date added: 2022/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Transporter 1: Nymph' by Tristan Roulot with art by Dimitri Armand is a graphic novel about a stranger who will deliver anything for a weird price.

At some future time, humans have been mostly wiped out by a virus. Humanity is set back to an almost medieval state. A lone stranger, known only as The Transporter, will help you transport goods or people safely. In return, he demands an enigmatic price.

I liked this strange futuristic story of an even stranger man. Not much is explained but I liked the enigmatic nature of the story. The art was good, too.

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


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Orcs in Space Vol. 2

author: Michael Tanner
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/08
date added: 2022/06/08
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review:
'Orcs in Space Vol. 2' by Justin Roiland and Michael Tanner with art by Francois Vigneault is the graphic novel return of the brainless orcs who somehow found themselves in space.

Gor, Kravis and Mongtar are back and ready to fight, which is good, because they are making lots of enemies. Among them a biker gang (in space) called the Fuzzballs, an evil scientist and a group of space rats.

I think I found the first volume just a little bit better since it was a fresher concept, but this one is still full of goofy humor and weird violence.

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Black Mass Rising: A Graphic Novel

author: Theo Prasidis
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.42
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/05
date added: 2022/06/05
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Black Mass Rising' by Theo Prasidis with art by Jodie Muir is a graphic novel set in the year after the death of Dracula.

Dracula is dead and hope is returning after 100 years of darkness. When a strange man known only as Healer shows up in Aurelia's town, evil rises up again and everything is threatened. Aurelia goes with Healer to see if this new plague can be stopped. Along the way, they find a surprising ally, but is Dracula really gone?

I found many of the twists pretty early on. The art is a painted style but lacks fluiditiy and motion, and yet I enjoyed this religious horror novel and the main character of Aurelia is written pretty well.

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Machinehood

author: S.B. Divya
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.61
book published: 2021
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/05
date added: 2022/06/05
shelves: sword-and-laser
review:
'Machinehood' by S.B. Divya is a novel about the future full of labor rights, gig economy, and technology.

Weiga Ramirez is ex-military and works gigs as a Shield or bodyguard. Technology means she can broadcast her exploits and earn tips from viewers. When a movement called the Machinehood shows up and threatens life as she knows it, she is called back to a military that betrayed her to fight something she doesn't understand.

I liked the near future world and the people struggling to make a living. I liked the technology also, but the book dragged a bit for me and had sections that felt a bit too preachy.

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The High House

author: Jessie Greengrass
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2022/06/05
date added: 2022/06/05
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'The High House' by Jessie Greengrass is a novel about an eco catastrophe in the near future.

In the near future, the inevitable forces a climate scientist named Francesca to create a refuge for her son and step-daughter. The house has two caretakers, Grandy a jack of all trades and his granddaughter Sally. When calamity hits and before Francesca perishes, she sends her stepdaughter Caro and her son Paulie to the house for shelter.

The book tells the story weaving between the years, as bees and birds and people disappear from the planet until it appears that the only inhabitants left are those of the High House.

The writing is strong with breathtaking prose. While it's not a happy subject, seeing it through the eyes of these survivors makes it even keener. I heartily recommend this book, especially to those fans of similar works by Margaret Atwood.

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New York: The River That Runs Both Ways (The Change #5)

author: Guy Adams
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.71
book published: 2017
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/05
date added: 2022/06/05
shelves: young-adult
review:
'The Change: New York: The River That Runs Both Ways' by Guy Adams is book 5 of the series about changes that have made Earth a really strange place to live.

The survivors of Coney Island are making their escape by boat along the Hudson River, but this is The Change, so things will not be easy. From cannibalistic fisherman on the Narrows Bridge to a never-ending fight across the river with Grace and her friends right in the crossfire.

I've enjoyed this weird series and I've got one more book to read. This installment felt a bit like not much was going on to advance the story, so I thought it was a weaker entry, but the series has evoked some surreal images, like the one this time of the giant, living Statue of Liberty.

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The Prefect (Prefect Dreyfus Emergency, #1)

author: Alastair Reynolds
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/05
date added: 2022/06/05
shelves: sword-and-laser
review:
'The Prefect' by Alastair Reynolds was the November pick for my online book club and I am woefully late in finishing it.

Set in the world of The Inhibitor Trilogy, this story follows a Prefect through the Glitter Band as he investigates a brutal attack against a habitat. The trail leads to an even more insidious attack that threatens many lives.

I liked this read, but wasn't as engaged as with other Alastair Reynolds novels. It's possible that my reading tastes have change over the years. It was nice to see some nods to the Inhibitor Trilogy as a sort of easter egg in the novel.


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Yojimbot, Tome 1

author: Sylvain Repos
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.79
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/03
date added: 2022/06/03
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Yojimbot Part 1' with story and art by Sylvain Repos is a graphic novel about a samurai robot that has a glitch.

In a weird dystopian future, robots fight on an island in Japan. A young boy named Hiro lives unnoticed on the island until they are noticed by military bullies and Hiro's father is killed trying to shield his son. A samurai robot, known as a yojimbot, takes the young boy under his protection as they seek revenge.

It's a pretty interesting premise, but the book is a bit short, so just as it got interesting, the story ended. The art is pretty cool, and it looks like I'll need to seek out more issues of this one.

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Beyond the Breach Vol. 1

author: Ed Brisson
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/03
date added: 2022/06/03
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Beyond The Breach Vol. 1' by Ed Brisson with art by Damian Couciero is a graphic novel about probably the weirdest road trip ever.

Vanessa is going through a rough patch after losing her mother and finding out her boyfriend is cheating with her sister, so she decides a road trip is in order. When her journey is interrupted by strange monsters from other dimensions, she finds herself caring for a young boy named Dougie and an other-worldly cat named Kai. There is also a stranger riding a gigantic tortoise that seems to have a better handle on what is happening. Survival is better with more, but it may not be possible in this weird world.

It's a fast read with lots of violence, which is fine, but it left me with lots of questions. I suppose that's for the next volume. The art is good and creature designs are pretty horrific.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Aftershock Comics, and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Dinosaur Explorers: Trapped in the Triassic

author: Albbie
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.73
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/03
date added: 2022/06/03
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Dinosaur Explorers Vol. 4: Trapped in the Triassic' by Albbie with art by Redcode is a graphic novel about time travellers moving through different eras in search of dinosaurs.

The crew find themselves in the Triassic era and with more dangerous creatures, Dr. Da Vinci has made a nifty vehicle for the kids to move around in. The problems come when the kids argue over who gets to drive and Emily storms off in to danger.

Along the way, the reader learns cool facts about the creatures of the era. The art style is a kind of manga style and the story should keep younger readers engaged.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Papercutz and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Sci-Fu Vol. 2: It Takes 2 (Sci-Fu, #2)

author: Yehudi Mercado
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/03
date added: 2022/06/03
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Sci-Fu Vol. 2: It Takes 2' with story and art by Yehudi Mercado is a graphic novel that returns to a world of rap, kung-fu and robots.

Wax, the newly crowned king of planet Discopia, is back and just wants things to be normal, but nothing can be normal as robots start showing up, including one that looks like Wax and fights like him. With the pressure building, he says harsh things to his BFF Cooky, but Wax is going to learn that it takes all your friends to win your biggest battles.

I just love the vibe of this series with it's love of old kung-fu movies and old school rap. The art is vibrant and fun too.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Little Miss Cheery

author: Zidrou
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.09
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/06/03
date added: 2022/06/03
shelves: graphic-novels
review:



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