Reviews for books I gave five stars to.
I love these comics. They are hilarious. Quite a few of them made me laugh out loud and we’re very relatable. I just love these big eyes aliens. I have been following the artist from the beginning and have enjoyed all of the work he has posted. So I could not resist getting this book, … More Review: Strange Planet by Nathan W. Pyle
The battle for the elixir of life has really ramped up. Gantesusai and Fuchi fight Yamada Asaemon Shugen, Rein fights Iwagakure ninja Shija, and Zhu Jin makes a last ditch effort to defeat the humans. This story continues to keep me hooked between the action and fascinating setting. The creatures that are created are all … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 10-13 by Yuji Kaku
CW: antisemitism, genocide, violence, gun violence, gore I picked this book up because of the title, and I am very glad I did. This was a heavy topic, but a very important and powerful read. First, I am not Jewish but I try to read books on this topic to better understand Jewish history and … More Review: People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present by Dara Horn
This was another action packed volume with an unexpected ending. This continues the fight on the base with Vice-Captain Hosina fighting the kaiju leader until Captain Mina Ashiro arrives to take it down. This was an interesting battle and I loved getting to see more of Hosina’s fighting style. Also I love how badass Ashiro … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 4-6 by Naoya Matsumoto
“True learning is an uncomfortable process that requires you to break down your preconceived notions, your implicit biases, and move away from your comfort zone.” I picked this book up because the title caught my attention. I was extremely interested in seeing what this book was about since it discusses dabbling and seeking an intentional … More Review: The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft: Seeking an Intentional Magical Path by Fire Lyte
This was an action packed, monster filled, and hilarious start for a series. Kafka is an adult who gave up on his dreams of being in the Japanese Defense Force years ago. When a new rookie joins his team for Kaiju cleanup he finds himself fired up again for taking the test. Unfortunately he finds … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 1-3 by Naoya Matsumoto
This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the Webtoon comic. This was another emotional volume. Persephone is still dealing with trauma but we do finally see her start to set boundaries and stand up for herself. She is no longer hiding behind others and I loved watching her put Apollo in his place. Persephone has grown … More Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe
Lily Mayne has done it again! I never knew I needed a soft feme dom and her stoner jewelry making sub but man was this so hot! Beryl and Greid had a beautiful relationship that was all about accepting who you are and finding the right person who gets you. When I went into this … More Review: Berries and Greed by Lily Mayne
Trigger Warnings: sexual trauma, mental abuse, toxic relationships Ugh I adore these two! Hades is trying so hard to take care of Persephone and not fall in love with her! I just loved all the pining and arguments he was having with himself. I love revisiting the beginning of this series because it reminds me of … More Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe
This book was a wonderful look at Victorian spiritualism, magic, and the supernatural. Douris explores the history of spiritualism, séances, automatic writing, cartomancy, spirit photography, and many other things. Douris also provides information on the history of supernaturals, superstitions, magic, and Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Not only is this book filled with a wonderful look … More ARC Review: Spirits, Seers and Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic and the Supernatural by Steele Alexandra Douris
This was a fascinating SciFi world with royals using jousting tournaments to marry off their daughters. A lesbian couple is determined to beat the system though and rescue the trapped princesses. I really enjoyed this one. Pan’s story was interesting and I really want to see how her search for Tara goes. Cass and Bee … More Review: Cosmoknights Volumes 1 and 2 by Hannah Templer
“I would wait my whole life for you…I would wait forever for you, Jugs.” Well Lily Mayne really knows how to make you feel everything! Lore was a beautiful story filled with love, devotion, heartbreak, and change. From the very beginning I couldn’t put Jug and Lor’s story down and it put me through the … More Review: Lor by Lily Mayne
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