An otherworldly romance set in Paris. I loved the diversity of magical/supernatural creatures. And I also loved the diversity of the characters sexual and romantic identities—a very good representation of different identities.
Cute and lighthearted. I enjoyed the diverse characters and the fast-paced plot.
An absolute delight! I loved the first volume of this graphic novel series and I am just as smitten with this one! The art is adorable and the storytelling is light and quirky. It's all so upbeat and whimsical. Lots of smiles. Lots of giggles. This book is pure joy.
This book explores life, with a particular eye on death and grief. The overall tone is slow and melancholic. But the worldbuilding is intimate, with lush and vivid details. Even the characters feel fully fleshed-out and real with very human emotions.
A fun, witchy read. I loved that this was set in Wales—old castles and Celts will always be favorites of mine. And magic! And witches! Basically, there was a lot I loved about this book. The light conversational tone, the holiday vibes, and the witchy wonders held my attention and kept me coming back for more.
A fun premise and a light tone. Despite the rather bland cover, this book turned out to be an engaging read. It is fast paced with plenty of action and intrigue, as well as good moments of humor. It even gave me chills towards the end.
A light tone and good diversity of characters. This book is definitely more character driven than most graphic novels, with a story that emphasizes the very human desire to fit in and feel wanted.
A captivating novel from start to finish. This is a dark, young adult reimagining of The Little Mermaid set off the western coast of Africa. Even though this story hints at The Little Mermaid, it is fully original with its interweaving of mythology and folklore from the African diaspora.
A great collection of sexy, steamy, and supernatural short stories. I'm not often a fan of short story collections, because often times I find them lacking. However, I enjoyed each one of these stories. I was a particular fan of Molly Harper's story. But honestly, I found them all to be delightful in their own ways.
A good conclusion to the Mystic Bayou series. Filled with supernatural shenanigans and a token bad guy. There is some good body positivity in this book. And I found the main character more grounded and real.
Lovely, atmospheric details. I found myself emerged in the dark and harrowing setting of Near. This book has the feel of a classic folktale: common villagers, an impending evil, a hero character, and a moral lesson—head the words of wise women and don't underestimate society's outliers.
Mysterious and subtly erotic. This book is a monster story and a love story—a slow and dangerous seduction. Great character development and a tear-jerker of an ending, with some good subtext throughout. It is a gentle reminder that even if we don't feel like we fit in, our differences should be celebrated, rather than hidden.
