Review: Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery

Temple Grandin is a woman who changed the world of livestock industry. She advocated for better conditions for livestock animals and humane ways to kill them. She is also an advocate for autism and shows how autistic people can contribute to society.  I first learned about Temple in college and I remember watching a short … More Review: Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery

Review: Chasing the Green Fairy by Melanie Karsak

The 1824 British airship qualifying race is only a few weeks away but Lily Stargazer finds herself struggling to care after receiving terrible news. She has to find herself again before the race but first she has to deal with Celtic mysteries, fairy lore, and her addictions.  This is a story about love, heartache, loss, … More Review: Chasing the Green Fairy by Melanie Karsak

Review: Chasing the Star Garden by Melanie Karsak

Lily Stargazer is an airship racer known for her reckless ways and her famous lover Byron. When she loses the London Leg of the1823 Airship Grand Prix, she finds herself plunged into a century old mystery and out of her depth.  This was a very interesting world and story. Lily is a very interesting character … More Review: Chasing the Star Garden by Melanie Karsak

Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore

This tells the story of the creation of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. It starts with Mina Murray (nee Harker) gathering the members for the league. Those members are Alan Quartermain, Captain Nemo, Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde, and the Invisible Man.  This was a very interesting and good start to a series. I enjoyed it, … More Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore

Review: Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier

Cheer Up is a very cute graphic novel. Annie is a smart, antisocial teen who is being pressured to join the cheerleading squad to increase her chances at college scholarships. While on the team she reconnects with her former friend Bebe. Bebe is a trans girl who is struggling to please everyone and still set … More Review: Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier

Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Trigger Warnings:  Forced outing and initial prejudice and non-acceptance. Prince Sebastian is trying to hide his secret life as the fabulous Lady Crystallia, who is known as Paris’s hottest fashion icon. His secret weapon is his best friend and brilliant dressmaker Frances.  This was an incredibly sweet and wholesome comic! Prince Sebastian struggles with the … More Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang