New Books in Bloom
My reading taste at their very heart are quite cozy. I was raised on cute overly girly comics and shojo manga. I often say that Sailor Moon is in my DNA. I say this because because it is one of the first shows I remember watching as a kid. As bad as the DIC dub… Continue reading Skip and Loafer: A Fresh Look at Shojo Manga
I hope everyone is having a good week. I'm enjoying time off before my next class with my friends. I've been playing oneshots and working on D&D games mostly but I've also been getting chances to read. Synopsis I enjoyed the History of Everything. It focuses on two teen goth girls Agnes and Daisy. These… Continue reading Friendship and Nostalgia: Review of ‘The History of Everything’
The graphic novel "Fitting Indian" by Jyoti Chand explores mental health challenges in South Asian communities through the story of Nitasha, who struggles with parental expectations and feelings of isolation. As she spirals into self-destructive behaviors, she learns to confront her issues and advocate for mental health awareness alongside her mother. The novel provides a raw depiction of these important themes.
In March, the author enjoys reading, particularly "Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology," a graphic novel blending English and Chinese cultures with mythical creatures. The story follows Lu, searching for her missing grandmother, and explores family dynamics through her relationship with Ren. Despite some predictability, the cozy and engaging tale highlights emerging talent Angela Hsieh.
The author reflects on a difficult month marked by health issues and the loss of their cat. Despite these challenges, they remained productive, enjoying various books, including "Immortal Dark" and "We Still Belong." They look forward to resuming regular blogging and sharing their reading experience for March.
The content discusses the book "Turning Twelve" by Kathryn Ormsbee and Molly Brooks, which explores a young girl's experiences in a religious community as she faces new challenges and friendships while growing up. The reviewer connects personally with the themes of self-identity and societal pressure, praising the story's relatability and artistic quality.
In December, the author reflects on a busy month spent supporting family and achieving a reading goal of 121 books. They review "Sugar Shack," the third book in the Peapod Farms series, which explores blended family dynamics through the character Jen's relationships with her step-siblings. The book is both informative and relatable, earning a four-star rating.
Off Menu is a graphic novel by Oliver Gerlach featuring Soup, a young woman confronting her abusive boss who seeks to control her and the community. Amidst a cooking competition, Soup rallies her friends for support to defeat him, blending culinary challenges with fairy magic in an engaging LGBTQ narrative.
In December, the author reflects on a productive reading season, completing 18 books and 3530 pages in November. Highlights include the impactful novel "Little Moons," a focus on Indigenous issues, and "All the Painted Stars," a sapphic romance. The author aims for 15 reads in December, targeting a goal of 125 books.
This content highlights five queer food-themed graphic novels aimed at boosting reading goals. Each story features unique characters and challenges centered around cooking competitions, personal growth, and romance. Notable titles include "Battle Royale," "Off Menu," and "The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich," showcasing diverse themes and engaging narratives.
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