Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters Vol. 2

author: Chris Samnee
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.54
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/04/13
date added: 2022/04/13
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters Vol. 2' by Chris Samnee and Laura Samnee is a graphic novel that continues the adventures of Jonna and Rainbow as they try to find their father.

The girls find a weird hidden city and don't find it hospitable. Jonna gets captured, caged, and finds herself fighting monsters (which she is good at). Meanwhile, Rainbow tries to find Jonna and food, but not necessarily in that order. This volume also includes a flashback to the time right before everything changed.

This is a fun series with really great art. While there is less of Jonna doing what she does best this time around, it was nice to have some focus on Rainbow.

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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Marsupilami: The Beast

author: Zidrou
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.94
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2021/08/27
date added: 2022/04/05
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Marsupilami: The Beast' by Zidrou with art by Frank Pe is a graphic novel about a really strange animal and the small boy who finds it.

The story takes place in 1955 in post-war Belgium. A strange unseen animal with a really long tail terrorizes a cargo ship and ends up stranded. It is found by a small boy who collects animals of all types, including a beer drinking horse. Will this new creature get along with the others or will it make them all a meal?

I am familiar with drawings of the original Marsupilami, but I never read the comics. This is a reboot that seems pretty different than those, but I found the story engaging and the characters were good. The art was kind of a caricature style, but I liked it.

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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101 Video Games to Play Before You Grow Up: The unofficial must-play video game list for kids

author: Ben Bertoli
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.07
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/04/04
date added: 2022/04/04
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:



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Doris' Dear Delinquents

author: Emma Ward
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.96
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/04/04
date added: 2022/04/04
shelves: childrens
review:
'Doris' Dear Delinquents' with story and art by Emma Ward is an alphabet book about a mother with 26 unruly children.

Doris is a gharial crocodile who is busy with her misbehaving hatchlings. In alphabetical order and full of alliteration, we learn that Avery at the goldfish, Bella bit mom and so on.

This was a fun take on the alphabet and the illustrations are great. I like the look of the gharial crocodile with the extra long snout.

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


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What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Vol. 1

author: Fumi Yoshinaga
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2022/04/04
date added: 2022/04/04
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Volume 1' by Fumi Yoshinaga is a manga about cooking and romance.

Shiro is a lawyer who likes to cook for his boyfriend Kenji. Shiro is frugal but manages to put together good meals. Kenji works in a hair salon with a cast of characters. Shiro's parents don't know how to act around him since he's come out, but one thing is for certain, Shiro can cook.

This was a sweet manga and I liked the characters. I also liked the practical tips on cooking and the recipes.

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


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Smurfs Village Behind the Wall #2: The Betrayal of SmurfBlossom

author: Peyo
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.11
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2022/04/02
date added: 2022/04/02
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'Smurfs: Village Behind the Wall: The Betrayal of SmurfBlossom' with story and art by Peyo is a graphic novel that takes us back to the hidden village filled with different Smurfs.

When a contest reveals that a river is drying up, it leads the Smurfs to discover why. It leads them to the answer but solving it may be tough. It's made even tougher when one of the Smurfs tries to cover something up.

These are fun stories, and I like the addition of more female Smurf characters. The story is good and the humor and action are solid for younger readers.

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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World Class

author: Jay Sandlin
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.69
book published:
rating: 2
read at: 2022/04/02
date added: 2022/04/02
shelves: graphic-novels, young-adult
review:
'World Class' by Jay Sandlin with art by Patrick Mulholland is a graphic novel about a young man from Columbia who has dreams of making it big in football.

Adrian Molina loves to play soccer and dreams of playing for Nottingham. When he gets a chance to join Regents United, he is hesitant because he can't afford it, but a talent agent arranges it all for him. Going to a new school in a new country is hard enough without the current star on the team, Titan Evans, giving him a hard time, but with hard work, Molina may just make it work.

This is a mostly paint by numbers sports story that telegraphs every surprise. The agent seems important, then fades into the background, and the cultural stereotypes are embarrassing. The art is fine, but the soccer matches are just like those close fight scenes in movies where you can't actually tell what is happening. This could have been better.

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


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