New Books in Bloom
The writer has completed their Christmas shopping and is focusing on holiday reading, including "The Pirate Princess," which is a pirate adventure centered on Julie, daughter of the Pirate King. The narrative explores her complex family dynamics and a mysterious female pirate's revenge. The review praises its engaging art and story, rating it four stars.
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.
The post reviews a five-star LGBTQ+ graphic novel featuring Momo, an introverted college student, and PG, a flirtatious lone wolf. Their unexpected friendship develops despite communication challenges. The narrative highlights Momo’s naivete and PG's romantic issues, ultimately exploring their potential happily ever after amidst personal growth and diverse representation.
The author reflects on their reading challenge focused on Indigenous literature while recovering from a cold. They review "The Ribbon Skirt" by Cameron Mukwa, highlighting its engaging story about Anang, a two-spirit child navigating identity and tradition. The graphic novel is praised for its vibrant art, inclusive themes, and powerful storytelling.
You’re Probably Gayish by Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz explores stereotypes about gay men, tracing their origins and assessing their validity. Structured by chapters focusing on each stereotype, the book includes a quiz to evaluate readers' 'gayish' traits. It offers insights into the impact of stereotypes while being an accessible read.
The author shares her reading experiences while reviewing a graphic novel in the Huda series, which follows a high school junior navigating family changes and typical teen challenges. The semi-autobiographical story is relatable, particularly for young adults. The book, praised for its humor and insight into Muslim life, receives strong four stars.
Cindy Chang's graphic novel, How to Draw a Secret, explores her childhood as a Taiwanese American girl navigating family changes after her father leaves. Through art, she reflects on her family's dynamics and finds her voice amid grief and confusion. The book, aimed at middle-grade readers, is engaging and relatable. Check out the author @cindobindo
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