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Soul of the Stone by Sharina Harris

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 So, this takes a sharp dive into Egyptology in a way that was overpowering compared to book one. The vampire business is still there but much more in the background.

Raven is still adjusting to her new powers and the voices (souls) in her head. But her smart mouth hasn’t changed. I still love her narrative voice so so much. She’s so funny.

I felt like the trials took up the brunt of the story, so it felt as if the characters were only ever in two locations. After a while, all the snakes and hellish creatures got repetitive. I don’t know if I’d have enjoyed this more if I had been more familiar with the Egyptian gods.

Still, a good bit of escapism

3.5 

Creepy Cat Vol. 4 by Cotton Valent

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

Creepy Cat Vol. 3 by Cotton Valent

dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"And Levi's not even that cute ... He's all forehead. He's aging prematurely. I think he spends too much time in the sun."

The body language in this volume was stellar (when Cath was reading to Levi 10/10). Levi is a little too charming, can't tell if he's genuine or just a smarmy playboy.

Also, the distance between the twins has grown wider. Wren really wants to be an individual but it feels like to Cath she wants nothing else to do with her. (I understand where both sisters are coming from).

Noodle & Bao by Shaina Lu

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Tezucomi Volume 2: Artists of the World Pay Tribute to the Works of Osamu Tezuka by Osamu Tezuka

medium-paced

2.0

Thief of the Heights by Robin Yao, Son M

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

The classism issues were well-portrayed here + middle eastern influences

One False Note: A Graphic Novel by Hannah Templer, Gordon Korman

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

 The artwork is superb, but I was burnt out and bored with this one after a while. 

Hilda and Twig: Hide from the Rain by Luke Pearson

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

 I love the fantastical, whimsical nature of the Hilda stories. They are a happy place in book form.

This one was just as fun with Twig taking the lead with a crystal snake.

Also, this is my reminder to watch season 2 of Hilda.