Take a photo of a barcode or cover
icanreadish's reviews
165 reviews
Murder Road by Simone St. James
3.0
a few genuinely scary scenes, but the horror aspect kind of devolves into a typical whodunnit of a murder mystery instead of the promised supernatural horror. the pacing is a little off, and there's a lot of flashbacks to the couple's meeting and info about the mc's backstory that i can't really find relevant to the plot.
Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise
4.0
such a fun graphic novel! the artwork is so gorgeous and every panel is full of color and detail. i look forward to future works from this creator <3
Abbott: 1973 by Saladin Ahmed, Sami Kivelä
4.0
the art is gorgeous and the plot is so enriching, though there were a few jumps that left me kinda (?), but i don't think that's atypical of comics. again - the artwork is just gorgeous, and i love the sapphic representation. so much fun!
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
fast-paced
5.0
I read this in middle school, came back to it over 15 years later and it's just as charming as it was then. It's a fantastic historical fiction with a clear-voiced, headstrong protagonist you can't help but love. I adore this book so much - despite the heavy subject matter, it's optimistic and full of heart. It's a great read for readers of any age.
In the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran
4.0
i lost the plot towards the end, but this was an interesting and fast-paced novella with really cool worldbuilding.
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
dark
fast-paced
5.0
very good, very creepy, very quick dark fantasy. our core group is full of familiar characters, but the author gives a touch of fresh prespective and engaging dialogue so they don't feel stale. there's fabulous development, the plot moves quickly, and the writing is engaging and accessible.
i just do really wish male authors would stop commenting on young girl's developing bodies. i'm really tired of reading about a preteen girl's developing breasts and hips, no matter how "period appropriate" .... men should stop this !!!! let's move on !! it didn't take away my enjoyment too much, obviously, but it was just So Ick in a way that the rest of the body horror wasn't.
i just do really wish male authors would stop commenting on young girl's developing bodies. i'm really tired of reading about a preteen girl's developing breasts and hips, no matter how "period appropriate" .... men should stop this !!!! let's move on !! it didn't take away my enjoyment too much, obviously, but it was just So Ick in a way that the rest of the body horror wasn't.