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Poison Ivy, Volume 1: The Virtuous Cycle by G. Willow Wilson
3.0
There are some choices I don’t love. Making Ivy a carnivore makes zero sense when you consider the impact of factory farming on the planet. I also understand that we’re dealing with the aftermath of heroes in crisis and Fear State here but the undoing of Ivy’s character development towards anti hero over the last couple of years has been disappointing. I’m glad that the ending of this arc at least hints to things changing for her.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
adventurous
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
4.0
A great Summer read, exciting and interesting to learn more about the InGen incident and the science behind it. Ending felt like a bit of an afterthought for me, like he didn’t know how to wrap it up. But look forward to picking up The Lost World.
Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 by Tom Taylor
4.0
Super immersive world, and I’m obsessed with Forest Witch Ivy. Art is gorgeous and a fitting style for the series.
DC vs. Vampires Vol. 2 by Matthew Rosenberg, James Tynion IV
3.0
Didn’t love how this ended, but was a fun read for the most part.
Batgirls Vol. 2: Bat Girl Summer by Michael Conrad, Robbi Rodriguez, Becky Cloonan, Neil Googe, Rico Renzi
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great continuation, Cass and Steph’s friendship feels like the heart of this series and I love it so much. Really love the art in issues 9-12 as well, love the bold, colourful panels.
Batgirls Vol. 1: One Way or Another by Becky Cloonan
medium-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
3.5
Starts off slow but really takes off. Both funny and sweet, the friendships between the Batgirls is the highlight for me. A fun storyline to kick off the run, too.
Robins: Being Robin by Tim Seeley
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? Yes
2.0
A disappointing run. Plot is convoluted but comes together in the end but the dialogue is wooden and off putting. Wasted an entire first issue on exposition with the Robins introducing themselves around a table, as if anyone picking this up would be unfamiliar with the characters.
Dark Disciple by Christie Golden
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Absolutely life ruining, but a gorgeous addition to Ventress’ story. Clearly written from a place of so much love for my favourite character is Star Wars
The Diary of a Farmer's Wife, 1796-1797 by Anne Hughes
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
Not to be read as a primary source due to its origins as described as a foreword, but nonetheless a cute and funny collection of stories in the life of a farmer’s wife