ARC Review: Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda

Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda My rating: 3 of 5 stars Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she …

ARC Review: We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia My rating: 4 of 5 stars At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children. Both paths …

Review: Lumberjanes, Vol. 7: A Bird’s-Eye View by Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, Ayme Sotuyo & Carey Pietsch

Lumberjanes, Vol. 7: A Bird's-Eye View by Shannon Watters My rating: 4 of 5 stars All Lumberjanes are on deck when the High Council comes to camp for inspection! The High Council is coming to camp and counselor Jen is determined to make everything perfect, even though a storm is brewing and kittens from the …

Review: Lumberjanes, Vol. 5: Band Together by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, Brooke Allen & Carolyn Nowak

Lumberjanes, Vol. 5: Band Together by Noelle Stevenson My rating: 4 of 5 stars What gives, two-legs?! It's a battle of the bands...with mermaids! April takes it upon herself to restore a friendship that has fallen apart, but will she be in over her head as above water friendships take a hit? When friendships are …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #25

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …

ARC Review: Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi

Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Huntresses of Artemis must obey two rules: never disobey the goddess, and never fall in love. After being rescued from a harrowing life as an Oracle of Delphi, Kahina is glad to be a part of the Hunt; living among a group …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #24

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #23

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …

ARC Review: Your Own Worst Enemy by Gordon Jack

Your Own Worst Enemy by Gordon Jack My rating: 4 of 5 stars Three candidates, three platforms, and a whirlwind of social media, gaffes, and protests makes for a ridiculous and hilarious political circus in Gordon Jack’s second highly satirical novel. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith and Frank Portman. They say that with great …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #22

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …

ARC Review: This Is What It Feels Like by Rebecca Barrow

This Is What It Feels Like by Rebecca Barrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars It doesn’t matter what the prize for the Sun City Originals contest is this year. Who cares that’s it’s fifteen grand? Who cares about a gig opening for one of the greatest bands to ever play this town? Not Dia, …

ARC Review: War of Storms by Erica Cameron

War of Storms by Erica Cameron My rating: 4 of 5 stars The immortal mages have risen, and they're out for blood. Khya arrived at the Ryogan coast too late to stop the invasion. Now, cities are falling before the unrelenting march of an enemy army, and Khya's squad is desperately trying to stay ahead …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #21

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …

ARC Review: What If? by Anna Russell

What If? by Anna Russell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Josh Baker isn’t sure why his brain tells him to do things that other people don’t need to do: checking his locker again and again, counting cracks in ceilings, and always needing to finish a song, for starters. He is a talented drummer, a …

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #20

Diversity Spotlight Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Aimal @ Bookshelves and Paperbacks, and is all about highlighting diverse literature. Diversity Spotlight takes place every Thursday, and it will be featuring three books in any given week: A diverse book you have read and enjoyed A diverse book that has already been released but …