Reviews for books I gave five stars to.
Lady Camembert wants to live her life on her own terms. She doesn’t want to be forced to marry a man, especially since she isn’t attracted to them. After her father paces away, she journeys to the Kingdom of Fromage to start her life over as Count Camembert. While she is supposed to keep a … More Review: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese by Deya Muniz
TW: discussions of abortions, rape, sexual harassment/coercion in the workplace, alcoholism, homelessness, starvation, abandonment of children, death of children, drug overdose (including in children), sex work, death of husband, incest, child kidnapping, incarceration, racism, lynching, the Civil War, torture, death of family members, suicide. “Restell was a businesswoman, a scofflaw, an immigrant, and an abortionist. … More Review: Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York’s Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist by Jennifer Wright
TW: eating disorders, mentions of bullying Nick and Charlie’s story continues with Nick being in his final year at Truman and starting to look into universities. Charlie has got his anorexia mostly under control and has returned to school and is dealing with how to tell Nick that he is ready to take their relationship … More Review: Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
This book was just what I needed right now. This was a delightful fantasy adventure that was hilarious and steamy. Spice trader Cinnamon’s quiet life is turned upside down when she accidently rescues a demon who isn’t the mindless beast that her supposed goddess preaches they are. Now she is on an adventure with him … More ARC Review: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
“We were always so different. So much alike. I miss my brothers. So much. And I miss my father. More than anything else, I wanted to make him proud. In the end…too little, too late. Story of my life.” This was an emotional, gritty, and dark Turtles graphic novel. In the future, Michelangelo is the … More Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin by Kevin Eastman
The Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill event continues with Kyoto vs Jujutsu High students. The fights in this are great and I am loving all of these characters, even the Kyoto students. We see so many cool new abilities and how strong some of these characters can be. I really loved seeing what Panda can do since … More Review: Jujutsu Kaisen Volumes 5 and 6 by Gege Akutami
Tinsley Adams is a pastry chef stuck on an alien planet where food is cooked piping hot and perfect every time. There is no fun in it and no sense of community so Tinsley is determined to create a different kind of community-building activity – Christmas. But she will need the help of Scrooge McAsshat, … More Review: Eat My Moon Dust by Etta Pierce
This book picks up a few months after the first book ends. Hudson and Wes have opened their own private investigation business, Caballero Investigations, and have a steady stream of customers now. But not everything is perfect because Hudson is determined to avoid paranormal cases and Wes is struggling to contain his newly changed magic. … More Review: Give Up the Ghost by Jenn Burke
Simon is ready for the real deal when it comes to relationships but unfortunately his libido hasn’t gotten the message. After a disastrous hookup, he finds himself frustrated and missing part of a tooth, which is why he is at the dentist when he meets Dr. Jackson Allbrook. Things heat up quickly between them but … More Review: Easy by Kiki Clark
This was a great introduction to Jujutsu High and this world of cursed spirits. Yuji was a determined young man who just wants to save people and fulfill his grandfather’s wish. While this is the first volume, we already see a lot of danger and death. Also, i really like all the characters that have … More Review: Jujutsu Kaisen Volumes 1 and 2 by Gege Akutami
Well this book was such a wonderful surprise and I couldn’t put it down. Wesley Cooper is a ghost who travels between the living plane and the otherplane and he uses this ability to be a “recovery specialist” for those who want him to steal items. When he meets Hudson in the 1980s, he finally … More Review: Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke
I love this comic! Watching the beings observe life and describe it is hilarious and accurate. I follow Pyle on instagram and frequently see the new comics but there are always some that I miss. Quite a few of these were new to me and a lot of the other ones I had forgotten about … More Review: Stranger Planet by Nathan W. Pyle
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