The Conscience: Inner Land--A Guide into the Heart of the Gospel, Volume 2 (Eberhard Arnold Centennial Editions)

author: Eberhard Arnold
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.73
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2023/05/22
date added: 2023/05/22
shelves: non-fiction
review:
“The Conscience: Inner Land, a Guide into the Heart of the Gospel, Volume 2“ by Eberhard Arnold is a book about the healing and restoration of the troubled conscience.

The conscience, or the inner moral compass, is sensitive and can be corrupted pretty easily. Before we know it, we can be guided by an askew judgment. In this book, we learn that only through the forgiveness of Jesus can our conscience be made true.

This work along with the others in the series were packed in metal boxes and buried at night from the Nazis. The author was no fan of the Nazis and the discovery of his books and ideas could have been the end of his life. The works have a bit of a dated quality to them but I’ve enjoyed reading them.



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Slaughterhouse-Five, or the Children's Crusade

author: Ryan North
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2020
rating: 5
read at: 2023/05/21
date added: 2023/05/21
shelves: graphic-novels, classics
review:
“Slaughterhouse-Five, or the Children’s Crusade“ adapted by Ryan North with illustrations by Albert Monteys is a graphic novel adaptation of the book by Kurt Vonnegut.

Billy Pilgrim survives the bombing of Dresden, travels to the planet Tralfamador, and has met Kurt Vonnegut, but necessarily in that order. His life has become unstuck in time. We see the events of Billy Pilgrim‘s life out of order just as he is experiencing them. Along the way we meet some interesting and outlandish characters too

This is a pretty brilliant adaptation. The art is top notch, and the adaptation does some interesting things using the graphic novel format/ I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.



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Mega-Dogs of New Kansas

author: Dan Jolley
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.27
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2023/05/21
date added: 2023/05/21
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
“Mega-Dogs of New Kansas“ by Dan Jolley with illustrations by Jacques Khouri is a graphic novel about a young girl, and her giant mutant dog on a new planet,

Sienna Barlow loves riding around her new home on the planet New Kansas on her dog, Gus. She’s also extremely shy and only talks to her dog and her mom. When another boy thinks she’s stuck up, he plays a prank on Gus which backfires. Now Sienna, Gus, and the boy who played the prank have to find a way back home. Along the way they find secrets about themselves and their new home which may save the planet.

I like this middle grade comic for kids about domesticated dogs on a new planet. Giant lizards are fun too and the premise isn’t too bad. I like the idea of these two strangers becoming friends.



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Smoove City (1)

author: Kenny Keil
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2023/05/21
date added: 2023/05/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
‘Smoove City’ with story and art by Kenny Keil is a graphic novel throwback to a certain time in the 1990s.

Friends Ronnie, Mikey, Vinnie and Ray want to form a band, but with no exposure and no money they are finding it hard. They need a mixtape to get heard. They make one at the mall which has some shady strings attached. More strings come in the form of a record company employee who wants to be a manager. He takes them on tour, but will it make them famous or land them in jail?

I loved the bright colors in the artwork and all the great 90s in-jokes.. The story fits the times perfectly and was fun to read.



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Leonardo Da Vinci: The Renaissance of the World

author: Marwan Kahil
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.20
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2023/05/14
date added: 2023/05/14
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
“Leonardo, da Vinci: The Renaissance of the World“ by Marwan Kahil, with illustrations by Ariel Vittori, is a graphic novel about the famous artist.

This graphic novel attempts to tell the story of Leonardo over multiple different times in his life. The story is not chronological, which can be confusing to people who are not familiar with his story. There is a lot of political intrigue, some romantic elements and a lot of unfinished projects.

I liked the art well enough but if you’re looking to learn about Leonardo da Vinci, there are better sources out there that are not as confusing.


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Cat & Cat #2: Cat Out of Water

author: Christophe Cazenove
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2023/05/13
date added: 2023/05/13
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
“Cat & Cat Volume Two: Cat Out of Water'' with story and art by Christophe Cazenove is a graphic novel following the adventures of a girl named Catherine and her cat name Sushi.

This is the second series of strips about cat and cat. This time around they visit the great outdoors and deal with a nosy aunt. Sushi finds new ways to annoy dad and Cat and has to deal with moving away.

I like this series of cute cartoons. It is pretty fun. I think young readers would like it.



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The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods

author: Svetlana Chmakova
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2009
rating: 4
read at: 2021/08/17
date added: 2023/05/10
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Weirn Books, Vol. 1' with story and art by Svetlana Chmakova is a graphic novel about young magic users who live in the Night Realm.

Weirns are like vampires, but not. They attract interesting shadow pets. Allis and Na'ya are young weirns who still go to school. When a bully in the school starts to act unusually nice, and Na'ya's little brother disappears, they are suspicious. The investigation leads them to a forbidden mansion in the Silent Woods and a secret that has lasted for years.

I liked this story of unusual creatures and magic. The worldbuilding is interesting. The art has a manga style that was appealing.

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


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