Tag: Graphic Novel

Review: Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna

Review: Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna

Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna artwork by Pablo Ballesteros My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Age Category: Middle Grade Blurb: When you’ve dreamed of getting into the Seven Schools of Magic your whole life, what do you do when it turns out to be the worst thing ever? This heartwarming graphic novel adventure is perfect for fans of Harry Potter, The Okay Witch, and City of Dragons! For all of her twelve years, Jupiter Nettle has wanted to attend one of the Seven Schools of Magic. When she finally gets the call to take […]

Posted January 6, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley

Review: Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley

Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley illustrated by Cassio Ribeiro My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: A charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga. Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer – and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But […]

Posted August 14, 2024 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess

Review: Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess

Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Fiction/ Graphic Novel Age Category: Middle Grade Blurb: For fans of Click and Brave, this touching coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel debut follows an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it and learns to express her true self in a world where everyone defines her by her differences. Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn’t understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she’s always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, […]

Posted July 12, 2024 by Lola in Contemporary, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 2 by Natsuya Semikawa

Review: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 2 by Natsuya Semikawa

Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 2 (Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu #2) by Natsuya Semikawa (author) and Virginia Nitouhei (artist) My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy/ Manga Age Category: Adult Blurb: Japanese-style pub “Nobu” is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu… The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together […]

Posted July 8, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 1 by Natsuya Semikawa

Review: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 1 by Natsuya Semikawa

Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 1 (Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu #1) by Natsuya Semikawa (author), Virginia Nitouhei (artist) and Kururi (Character Design) My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Fantasy/ Manga Age Category: Adult Blurb: A Japanese style pub called “Nobu” exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more… When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away… The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within! […]

Posted June 24, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 0 Comments