book review, comic/graphic novel, nonfiction

Cheeky: A Head-to-Toe Memoir by Ariella Elovic (Review)

Too tall. Too short. Too fat. Too thin. The message is everywhere–we need to pluck, wax, shrink, and hide ourselves, to not take up space, emotionally or literally; women are never “just right.” Well, Ariella Elovic, feminist and illustrator extraordinaire, has had enough. In her full-color graphic memoir Cheeky, she takes an inspiring and exuberant head-to-toe look at her own body self-consciousness, and body part by body part, finds her way back to herself. Charming and hilarious, full of empathy and candor, and gorgeously illustrated, Cheeky aims to inspire all of us to embrace our bodies, flaws and all, as well as our bodies’ needs, desires, and inherent power.… Read More Cheeky: A Head-to-Toe Memoir by Ariella Elovic (Review)

blog tour, book review, comic/graphic novel, middlegrade

Spill Zone: The Broken Vow by Scott Westerfeld and Alex Puvillard (Blog Tour: Review)

Welcome to my stop on the Spill Zone: The Broken Vow Blog Tour hosted by First Second Books! I am so very happy and honoured to be a part of this blog tour. I read the first graphic novel in the series last year, and I absolutely loved it. Needless to say, I was very excited… Read More Spill Zone: The Broken Vow by Scott Westerfeld and Alex Puvillard (Blog Tour: Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel, middlegrade

The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill (Mini Review)

Title: The Tea Dragon Society Author: Katie O’Neill Type: Fiction Genre: Children’s, Middle Grade, Sequential Art, Fantasy Publisher: Oni Press Date published: October 18, 2017 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 72 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever… Read More The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill (Mini Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel

Shade, the Changing Girl (Volume 1: Earth Girl Made Easy) by Cecil Castellucci and Marley Zarcone (Review)

Title: Shade, the Changing Girl (Volume 1: Earth Girl Made Easy) Author: Cecil Castellucci and Marley Zarcone Type: Fiction, Sequential Art Genre: Comic, Graphic Novel, Science Fiction, Superheroes Publisher: DC Comics Date published: July 18, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 144 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in… Read More Shade, the Changing Girl (Volume 1: Earth Girl Made Easy) by Cecil Castellucci and Marley Zarcone (Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel

Snotgirl #7 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Rachel Cohen, and Jason Fischer (Mini Review)

Title: Snotgirl #7 Contributors: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung (Illustrator), Rachael Cohen (Illustrator), Jason Fischer (Illustrator) Type: Comic / Graphic Novel (Single Issue) Genre: Sequential Art Publisher: Image Comics Date published: September 20, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 32 Source: Publisher Summary: From bestselling writer BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY (Scott Pilgrim) and superstar LESLIE HUNG, it’s… Read More Snotgirl #7 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Rachel Cohen, and Jason Fischer (Mini Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel, young adult

Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra by Kevin Panetta, and Paulina Ganucheau (Review)

Title: Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra, Author: Kevin Panetta and Paulina Ganucheau Type: Fiction, Comic Book/Graphic Novel, YA Genre: Fantasy, Magic Publisher: Dark Horse Books Date published: March 9, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 136 Source: Library Summary: They’re an elite group of teenage girls with magical powers who have sworn to protect… Read More Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra by Kevin Panetta, and Paulina Ganucheau (Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel

Snotgirl #6 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, and Rachel Cohen (Mini Review)

Title: Snotgirl #6 Contributors: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung (Illustrator), Rachael Cohen (Illustrator) Type: Comic / Graphic Novel (Single Issue) Genre: Sequential Art Publisher: Image Comics Date published: July 5, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 32 Source: Publisher Summary: NEW STORY ARC!: From the creator of Scott Pilgrim! Lottie Person is a glamorous fashion blogger living… Read More Snotgirl #6 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, and Rachel Cohen (Mini Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel

Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don’t Care by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Mickey Quinn, and Maré Odomo (Mini Review)

Title: Snotgirl Contributors: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung (Illustrator), Mickey Quinn (Colorist), Maré Odomo (Letterer) Type: Comic / Graphic Novel Genre: Sequential Art Publisher: Image Comics Date published: February 21, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 144 Source: Library Summary: Who is Lottie Person? Is she a gorgeous, fun-loving social media star with a perfect life or… Read More Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don’t Care by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Mickey Quinn, and Maré Odomo (Mini Review)

book review, comic/graphic novel

Love is Love edited by Phil Jimenez (+other contributors) (Review)

Title: Love is Love Editor: Phil Jimenez (all other contributors listed later in this post) Type: Comic / Graphic Novel Genre: Sequential Art, GLBT Publisher: IDW Publishing Date published: December 28, 2016 Format: Digital Page Count: 160 Source: Publisher Summary: The comic book industry comes together to honor those killed in Orlando this year. From IDW Publishing,… Read More Love is Love edited by Phil Jimenez (+other contributors) (Review)