Lindsey

If you love poetry and Tarot then this is for you! This is an amazing supplement to any Tarot reader's arsenal. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that quite a few of the interpretations did not line up with the traditional RWS Tarot meanings. Although there's nothing wrong with another perspective, I can see it causing confusion for beginners.

I've been thinking about reading Shakespeares' Macbeth soon, so when I saw this I thought it would be the perfect introduction to the story. And it was, it was concise and the art style was great. I especially liked how it pulled actual quotes from the play and gave food-for-thought questions at the end.

This graphic novel made my inner child so happy. This is the younger sibling to the show “6 Feet Under” as it starts with people dying, it's set in a funeral home, and the funeral homeowner can talk to the dead. So, if you like the show “6 Feet Under”, you will certainly like this. Macabre and funny, perfect for this time of year!

This was so surreal and left me with an unsettling feeling, which is perfect for the spooky month. I loved the dark comedy and retro comic style this graphic novel had. I want to re-read it soon to see if I can make more sense of it the second time around.

I am so happy that this is being made into a limited series because it is amazing! The oral history documentary style of the novel is so unique and allows for fun and interesting use of people's unreliable memories. This throws the reader into the 70's rock scene and all the good and bad that comes with it. Another book to add to my favorites shelf!

This story was nothing like I thought it would be based on the synopsis. I thought the whole point of the book was to see how the main character handles an unsavory video being published online about her. You know, like really take a look at the effects of social media on someone's life and how quickly it can ruin someone. As well as how race adds another layer to the situation, and how someone can bounce back from it. (something similar to this does happen but not until the last 10% of the book). However, this was not that at all. It was still good for what it was and got into some other interesting topics, just not what it lead on to be.

The perfect light, quick, and cute read to get you feeling all of the fall vibes. I can definitely see myself reading this every fall from now on.

I love how raw these personal essays were and how easy they are to relate to in one way or another. Although I think anyone could read this book and get something out of it, I think it does help to already be familiar with/a fan of the author through her other creative outlets.

To start, I definitely see why this is a classic. The story is timeless, and the writing is wonderful. With that being said, this is just not the story for me. I have never liked stories strictly focused on romance, or stories about the trials and tribulations of socialite life- and that is exactly what this book is about. Even though I don't like these kinds of stories, this is still the best one I've ever read.

This is going on my favorites shelf, for sure! I got everything I was expecting in terms of creepiness, and then I got more than I was expecting with the amazing characters.

This story would make an awesome limited series on Netflix, I can only imagine the things they could do with the special effects.

Although there is technically a book released before this in the “series”, I would say that is really a prequel to this one. Readers would get more out of both books if they read this one first and then Rolling in the Deep second. This is because Rolling in the Deep spoils the main mystery presented in this book.

This of course suffers from the same pitfalls as other modern-day twitter-Esque poetry does. I enjoyed and appreciated the added artistic elements which made it feel more substantial than other poetry in this category.

3.5

I listened to this on an audiobook that had a full performance (different voice actors for each character) and that was definitely the way to go!

A book that every woman-identifying-person and feminist must-read. There are many trigger warnings, so take that into consideration. However, this fictional account of a womens life in Korea and the sacrifices she has to make is based in reality. The facts were given by the author that supports the situations the main character finds herself in are both appalling yet unsurprising.

This book is a great way for beginingers to start tapping into the water element. Many topics involving water magick are briefly touched on, even unexpected ones. It is an excellent jumping-off point to find areas you may be interested in. I highly recommend this to those who are beginning elemental magick, and even for those who are intermediate and looking for new and unexpected ways to expand their practice.

Unlike most, I actually enjoyed the flashback in this volume. It was nice to see how some of the characters struggled getting to the point of mastery they have now. It was also interesting to see that Mikasa sabatotaged Eren's vertical gear. I wonder why she doesn't just come out and say she wants to have a quiet life with him?

This was an amazing look into the life of Miyazaki and his films. If you are a Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli fan I highly recommend this!

This is my new favorite book, it was pure serotonin from start to finish. I think I put off reading Tolkien for so long because I was afraid it would ruin the movies. But I was so so so wrong!

This may be too soon for some as it centers around a post-pandemic apocalyptic world. This story was so gripping and gives the reader a lot to think about when it comes to society and humanity.

3.5 stars.
This was such a trippy fever dream. It was good though, very weird, and thought provoking.

This was such a difficult read, and I had to take it slowly to fully understand it. The book spanned across many generations, races, and languages so there was a lot to keep up with. The rating is on the lower side for me due to the two mentions of incest which I was not a fan of. Otherwise it was an interesting story of how Middle-earth came to be.

A cute and quick historical fiction story about Marie falling in love with Pierre.

First time reading

I can't believe I waited this long to finally read this books. It was a interesting expansion on the wizarding world. I hope the next Fantastic Beasts movie actually shows more of the beasts that were in this book. (I know Rowling is super problematic, but I have chosen to separate the art from the artist)

This book was amazing!! I listened to the audio version, and the performance took some getting used to since the performer sounded sort of robotic. I can't wait to watch the show to see how it compares.

A cute and interesting recount of her life so far. Felt more like a podcast with her and her parents talking than an actual book, though (I listen to the audiobook and I think it's the way to go). Which is fine in its own way.