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Cold Bodies by Magdalene Visaggio, Andrea Mutti
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The premise of this graphic novel was so promising. A final girl from a Snow Day massacre has sold the rights to her story and multiple movies have been made. It promised to explore how that would impact the trauma - but only brushes on it. I am not entirely sure what happened and whether what was happening was in the movie, the past or the present.
However, the art is spectacular. The chase scenes were intense. The color palate contributed to the sense of dread and doom.
However, the art is spectacular. The chase scenes were intense. The color palate contributed to the sense of dread and doom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology by Deirdre Cooper Owens
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Infertility, Terminal illness, and Grief
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Space Story by Fiona Ostby
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love how this graphic novel uses the illustration medium to tell the story. In this story, there are three storylines - past, current Earth and current Space Station. The author uses colors to denote what timeline you are reading. Thus they tell a complicated story using few words and it is magnificent.
This graphic novel focuses on family, being separated from the ones you love, and grief. Again, the author brilliantly uses the medium to convey these deep emotions with minimal words.
This is a powerful gut punch of a graphic novel. I cannot recommend it enough!
This graphic novel focuses on family, being separated from the ones you love, and grief. Again, the author brilliantly uses the medium to convey these deep emotions with minimal words.
This is a powerful gut punch of a graphic novel. I cannot recommend it enough!
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Dumb: Living Without a Voice by Georgia Webber
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love that this book portrays how partners can support each other healing through trauma.
I also wish more romance books showed people with sexual dysfunction and how partners navigate that. This book does it elegantly!
Two other things I loved - older main characters and the film industry. I loved learning aspects of film making.
I also wish more romance books showed people with sexual dysfunction and how partners navigate that. This book does it elegantly!
Two other things I loved - older main characters and the film industry. I loved learning aspects of film making.
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death by Caitlin Doughty
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Some of the questions children ask about death are fascinating. I would never have thought to think about what happens if you die in outer space or what if a graveyard fills up or can you keep grandpa’s skull.
I learned a ton on this book. Despite being about death - it is surprisingly light hearted.
I learned a ton on this book. Despite being about death - it is surprisingly light hearted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I understand the concept of gentrification at a high level but this book helped me understand the people impact. How heartbreaking losing your neighborhood is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence