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.
Another great installment in the Mystic Bayou series. Good mystery and intrigue interwoven in this supernatural romance. All the books in this series have kept my mind engaged, trying to figure out who the token bad guy is.
A fun graphic novel inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Vibrant supernatural characters abound, as this is a story that revolves around the feud between witches and vampires.
Lots of supernatural characters and romance. This book was good enough for me to finish, but it lacked a bit of the joie de vivre that I felt from the previous books in the series. This one just felt a bit flat and perhaps a bit too domestic.
Another great book in the Mystic Bayou series. There are magical artifacts, supernatural shifters, and other assorted supernatural creatures (including banshees, obviously). Quick paced and lighthearted with a bit of mystery and romance. This one actually brought tears to my eyes.
Another good continuation in the Mystic Bayou series. Lots of supernatural characters, a bit of romance, and a sprinkling of mystery. There are always plenty of shenanigans going on in Mystic Bayou.
