Laura

I enjoyed Bubble a lot but as someone who hasn't listened to the podcast before, I don't think I understand a lot of references or jokes.

Overall, it was fun and enjoyable and made me want to look into the larger story happening outside the graphic novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and First Second Books for this eARC.

I enjoyed this graphic novel! The story felt well-balanced between learning about the characters, the world they live in, and the adventure itself. I especially enjoyed learning more about the protagonist and his relationship with his parents growing up. I also really enjoyed the art style!

While I was entertained, I do think it took a bit too long to learn about the secrets they're protecting. Obviously no one is supposed to know what these secrets are but I feel that, as a reader, perhaps I would've have felt more invested in their mission and willingness to die over them if I had more knowledge a little earlier.

Overall, I was very entertained and I can't wait to read the next volume!

Garlic and the Vampire is such a cute middle-grade graphic novel that touches on a number of topics kids may deal with. Garlic has anxiety, low confidence, and deals with bullying on a daily bases. When learning there is a vampire living nearby, she overcomes her anxiety and fear while investigating his home and learns not to judge others.

The artwork is beautiful and the characters are just so adorable. I highly recommend this wonderful, wholesome graphic novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for this eARC.

This was such a great graphic novel! Wynd takes place in a fantasy world where magic is banned, including magical type beings. Wynd is one of those beings so hides his pointed ears while working at his adopted mother's restaurant. When someone comes to town that can sniff out magic, his mother tries to get him out of town before he's found.

Wynd was just a great character who, like any young person, was just trying to be himself. I loved how queer it was and his attraction for another young man was just normal and accepted. All the other characters were well written and mostly likeable and the art worked perfectly with the tone of the story.

I highly recommend checking out this series and I will likely read this again :)

DNF at 89%. Should've done it earlier. I just got tired of being confused all the time