Who knows what demons haunt the soul of another? Who knows what voices visit in the still of the night? Why does the guy who seems to have everything going for him cash in his chips when he’s ahead of the game? What makes a man cross over the line, cease resisting, and obey the voices in his head? What? Why? I’m no head doctor. I’ve never heard the voices, but Hamilton must have. The only voice I heard said the same thing over and over, “This doesn’t add up.” -To Leave a Shadow by Michael D. Graves
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I saw IndiiCreates's beautiful cover illustration for Pastel Pink and was immediately curious. And when I read the summary, even more so! Pastel Pink by Nikki Minty is a fantasy/sci-fi YA book centered on Ruby. A young human teenager that was murdered on her eighteenth birthday and reincarnated on planet Zadok as Harlow. And unfortunately for Ruby, not only was she born at the bottom of Zadok's caste system, her memories of her previous life are still intact. To make things worse, after an accident Ruby's spirit is able to return to Earth when she's unconscious. It's there that Ruby learns that her killer never faced justice and is now getting close to her sister. Now Ruby must keep her sister safe and manage to keep HERSELF safe as Zadok faces rising political tension. A short and poetic story about a workaholic couple in 1980s Tokyo who bond with a local neighborhood cat. Chibi, the neighborhood cat, enters the lives of the young couple during a period filled with constant change. The illness of a friend, having to move to a new home, job changes, and all the warning signs of an impeding economic recession (Japan's Lost Decade). I absolutely love manga and graphic novels. They probably make up more than 50% of what I usually read and I enjoy keeping track of my favorite releases. Of course, being able to keep up with that much manga and graphic novel reading takes money and my pockets aren't the deepest. Thankfully, I've been reading graphic novels for nearly 16 years and I've been able to find small ways to continue supporting the creators that create the works that I love while not breaking the bank. So here are a few ways I've been able to keep reading graphic novels!
Although only 48 pages long, Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is an entertaining read that breaks down the concepts of mindfulness and provides helpful tips on self-improvement. Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy presents frustrating challenges that can easily happen in one's daily life and provides advice on how to handle those challenges in a mindful and positive way. Showing how we can make not only a positive difference in our own lives, but also in the lives of others. I would recommend this short graphic novel to parents and teachers wanting to introduce their children to the concepts and importance of mindfulness. The concepts here are explained in a very understandable way and the colorful illustrations serve as fun visual aids. My Rating: 💙💙💙💙 Amazon | Bookshop I received this advance copy from NetGalley and Oni Press for a honest review. Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy by Wook-Jin Clark will release on April 6, 2021. A poignant story about sisterly love, grief, and the painful process of moving on. "Natsumi’s little sister Haru was her whole world—and now she’s gone. After the funeral, Natsumi reluctantly agrees to date her sister’s fiancé Togo. But as their relationship develops with the passing seasons, Haru’s memory lingers over them like a curse." In Haru's Curse, Konishi creates an emotional story centered on Natsumi's and Togo's budding relationship after the death of Haru. While I initially had some doubts on how such a story could be tastefully done, Konishi completely exceeded my expectations. "In August of 1870, a rumor flits about the cafes and restaurants. It infects the streets: The Prussians are coming. Stores are quickly emptied of cheeses and loaves." -Victorine by Drema Drudge A snippet from one of my current February reads. A biographical historical fiction novel about the life of female French artist Victorine Meurent. Looking forward to another month of Friday 56! Auribus teneo lupum (I hold a wolf by the ears): When one is in a situation where there is no way out without getting hurt. I Hold a Wolf by the Ears is a collection of 11 dark short stories by Laura van den Berg. Each story centers on a woman going through turmoil or reflecting on past pain. In these short stories you'll meet various types of women. One who impersonates the dead wives of widowers. Another woman who spent her youth in a treatment facility. A woman who doesn't realize she's being drugged by her husband. Another who is impersonating her missing sister. And a divorcee who refuses to believe that her brother abused his ex-wife. Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings. It's a fun way for bookworms to share the upcoming releases that they are most excited for.
I'm happy to spotlight Dial A for Aunties. I saw this promoted on Twitter and I'm weak for wacky family comedies. "Theo had always heard stories about a princess kissing a frog and turning it into a prince. He wished that one day a cute princess would turn him into a prince too. Would Theo succeed in finding his princess?" This picture book by Ellen DeLange is a cute story about a young frog who desperately wishes he was a prince. He searches high and low. Looking and looking for a princess that will give him a kiss and turn him into a prince. |
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