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Sandali by Mikey Jimenez, Mikey Marchan
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
The first two and the very last story didn't really do anything for me, but I liked everything else. My favorites were Cosplaya' Hata' and Present. One is about a cosplayer who runs into his former bully, and the other is about two coworkers talking and reminiscing while outside a Christmas party. It's really great to see these moments in the characters' lives, and to see what the creators were able to accomplish within so few pages.
Twinkle, Twinkle by Tori Tadiar
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The art is GORGEOUS and the story is interesting! The end was pretty satisfying too. I just wish the characters were developed more so I could care about what happens to them. Even though it's obvious the twins care about their ate, I don't really feel that connection on an emotional level.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
The main character is basically Scrooge.
Sheets by Brenna Thummler
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
This is a story about a girl who runs a laundromat and gets treated like a figurative punching bag by everyone around her, and to top it all off, a super careless ghost comes and starts ruining her business. Her classmates ostracize her and there's a creepy businessman who keeps harrassing and stalking her. I don't care about the ghost at all. Reading this is just watching someone suffer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Dimitri is sooooo insufferable in this one.
Super Proxies vol. 1 by Sampay
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My first Tagalog book! I had to read it out loud to myself to understand, but I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to read Tagalog but only understands it in conversation. I love the art and found the story super fun. Highly recommend!
Song of Spider-Man: The Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History by Glen Berger
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I wish this had been written later to better incorporate the stuff mentioned in the postscript, but oh well. As it is, I feel like I have to take it with a grain of salt because we only get the author's point of view, and he doesn't seem to see much fault in himself.
I do think this is a really interesting look into not just this musical, but into show business is general. We get to learn a lot about the different people involved and how they work together, as well as how their attitudes toward the show change. But every time I started to care about their dreams to make something amazing, the book would hit me with some more overused foreshadowing.
With all that foreshadowing, I thought there would eventually be more focus on what brought showings of the musical to a close, but it doesn't really end in a place that feels complete.
I am glad this book exists to preserve at least some description of what the first version of the musical was like. It made me really wish I could've seen both versions.
I do think this is a really interesting look into not just this musical, but into show business is general. We get to learn a lot about the different people involved and how they work together, as well as how their attitudes toward the show change. But every time I started to care about their dreams to make something amazing, the book would hit me with some more overused foreshadowing.
With all that foreshadowing, I thought there would eventually be more focus on what brought showings of the musical to a close, but it doesn't really end in a place that feels complete.
I am glad this book exists to preserve at least some description of what the first version of the musical was like. It made me really wish I could've seen both versions.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
All of the Marvels: Mutants, Monsters, Monarchs, Mystery, the Beginning and End of the Universe and 27,000 Superhero Comic Books by Douglas Wolk
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
I appreciate the author's attitude toward Marvel Comics. He is very appreciative of the stories in general, including the oldest comics as well as the newer generation, while also acknowledging that a lot of the comics aren't great. I found what I read interesting, but it's just not the type of thing I want to read from start to finish, especially as the years go by and more comics come out that are not included here.
The Circus Infinite by Khan Wong
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
I've had this in Currently Reading for a while and just haven't been compelled to keep going.
Maharlika Vol. 1, Volume 1 by John Ray Bumanglag, Rexy Josh Dorado
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
It's hard to say what I liked without spoiling it, because this whole first volume is the setup to a bigger story. I was pretty confused at first, but I was really intrigued when I started to see where it was going. I'd definitely recommend for fans of Steins;Gate.
The art is fantastic as well, and I love the baybayin onomatopoeia.
The art is fantastic as well, and I love the baybayin onomatopoeia.