Adventures in the Circulatory System

author: Alexander Lowe
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/09/30
date added: 2020/09/30
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens, non-fiction
review:
'Adventures in the Circulatory System' by Alexander Lowe is a graphic novel for young readers is about a group of young explorers who travel and learn about the human body.

The Body Squad has a member who gets a small injury, and they see it as a chance to shrink down and tour her circulatory system. They learn about platelets and white blood cells and what happens to blood flow during different event.

This was a fun book in an easy reading style. The characters are fun, and entering the bloodstream through a bandage was a bit gross. The illustrations seem a bit rough, but I think kids wanting to learn science

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Strange Skies Over East Berlin

author: Jeff Loveness
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.29
book published: 2020
rating: 2
read at: 2020/09/29
date added: 2020/09/29
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Strange Skies Over East Berlin' by Jeff Loveness with art by Lisandro Estherren is an alien encounter story set in the Cold War in East Berlin.

The story takes place in the shadowy realm of East Berlin in 1973. An American spy encounters a strange being from outer space. The being is very powerful and the spy has to make strange alliances to survive.

I love the moody art and the idea of the story. I felt let down by the execution of the story. It had potential, but just wallowed in sameness.

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


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Titan

author: François Vigneault
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.53
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2020/09/28
date added: 2020/09/28
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Titan #1' with story and art by François Vigneault is a science fiction graphic novel of workers and managers.

Manager, or MNGR, Joao da Silva is sent to the moon of Titan to oversee a labor dispute. The inhabitants of Titan are larger than terrans, and also outnumber the terrans on the moon. Joao is convinced that everyone can work together and he has union representative Phoebe Mackintosh to help. The Titans, though, have other plans.

I liked this story of conflict and rioting on another planet. The space and technology aspects kept it interesting. The art wasn't completely to my liking at first, but I ended up liking it and it works really well for the story.

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


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With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun, Volume 1

author: Hidekichi Matsumoto
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.62
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/09/23
date added: 2020/09/23
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun, Volume 1' by Hidekichi Matsumoto is a manga full of comics about the artist living with a cat and a dog.

Owning a pet can be fun, and pets have their own personalities as Hidekichi Matsumoto has discovered. While her dog reacts with happiness at a new toy, her cat shows disinterest. At bedtime, the dog snuggles in to be, while the cat is wound up and playing loudly. Included in the volume is how the author met each of her pets.

This was really a lot of fun to read. I can tell the artist loves both pets, but her cat is hilarious in its moodiness.

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


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Interpol - Volume 1: Mexico - La Muerte

author: Philippe Thirault
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.88
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/09/22
date added: 2020/09/22
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Interpol Volume 1: Mexico - La Muerte' by Philippe Thirault with art by Marty is a story about graphic murder in Mexico.

Headless women start showing up all over Mexico City. Interpol agent Claire teams up with a local P.I. named Pablo Tikal. Pablo's methods are unorthodox, from stealing cars to using counterfeit money. Claire and Tikal find mutual respect in methods, but can they find the killer.

I liked this kind of gruesome story. The characters were pretty interesting as was the resolution of the murders.

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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The Missing Dragon (Student Ambassador #1)

author: Ryan Estrada
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2020/09/22
date added: 2020/09/22
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'Student Ambassador #1: The Missing Dragon' by Ryan Estrada with illustrations by Axur Eneas is a graphic novel for young readers about an unlikely friendship.

Joseph Bazan becomes a student ambassador and that takes him on some amazing adventures, like calming a pool of crocodiles or hiding under the president's desk. He gets sent to solve a diplomatic crisis with a child leader in another land. Joseph and the young king find themselves on the run and becoming friends along the way.

This was a pretty fun story and I think young readers would have a blast reading it. The art is fun too!

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Sayonara, Football, Vol. 1

author: Naoshi Arakawa
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.78
book published: 2009
rating: 4
read at: 2020/09/21
date added: 2020/09/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Sayonara, Football 1' by Naoshi Arakawa is a sports manga about soccer.

Nozomi Onda just wants to play soccer, but she is a girl and her school only has a boys team. That doesn't stop Onda from practicing with the team and practicing harder than anyone. When a rival team is coming to play the team, Onda finds the team has a boy from her past. Will Onda ever get to play?

I like sports manga, but this one might be a tough sell to Western audiences. The argument is made repeatedly that Onda is a female, and slighter in build and muscle than the boys. Still, I found it a fun read and the art of the games was pretty exciting.

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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