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1015 reviews

Silk, Volume 0: The Life and Times of Cindy Moon by Dave Johnson, Travis Lanham, Ian Herring, Robbie Thompson, Tana Ford, Stacey Lee, Annapaola Martello

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adventurous funny tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

My favorite new Spider-person. Give Cindy Moon a movie!

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

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emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow. Incredible writing. Incredible art. Still the same adorable relationship vibes, but with some serious and emotional portrayals of eating and mental disorders. Being in a loving relationship doesn’t cure those kinds of disorders, but it’s important to learn how to be a supportive partner to someone who is struggling. I want everyone to read this. I want every high schooler to see a good, healthy relationship in writing and art. This is so good.

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Amazing Spider-Man #300 by David Michelinie

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

I’m going to count every 6 issues as one ‘book’ since that’s typically the equivalent of a trade paperback. Finally picked up this start to finish read after a year or so off! Reading the Amazing Spider-Man from start to finish is a project I’m doing with my good friend John. Excited to get back into it - although right now each issue holds only very small connections to the issue before or after.

Crossover Vol. 1: Kids Love Chains by Donny Cates

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Excellent story telling. Unique and fun and mysterious! Exciting to be pulling this series every month.

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

Only took off a quarter of a star because I thought the wrap up was too quick and not as well fleshed out as the rest of the book.
I adored this book. Some of the best spice I have ever read, and one of the best heroines. I am so happy this book exists, for those on the spectrum and those who aren’t. Stella is likeable, relatable, and heartfelt, and also autistic. And her love story is so sincere.

All The Feels by Olivia Dade

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I hope this series continues! The banter is A+, the character growth is lovely, and the love story is a beautiful slow burn. Still waiting on a romance with a fat male protagonist, but this is good progress.

Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller

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informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

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lighthearted medium-paced