Hello, world! I can't believe July is already over. Summer is so busy for public libraries, and I am ready for a break!
I read a lot of graphic novels/manga in July, and I reread the entirety of Heartstopper, because why not? Overall, I don't think I rated anything under 3 stars, so that's a pretty good month! So, here we are! My July 2023 Wrap-Up! 1. Nimona by N.D. Stevenson 5 out of 5 stars I love everything N.D. Stevenson does. I was not expecting this to be so sad, but it was also funny and heartwarming and I loved it. 2. Big Ethel Energy, Vol. 1 by Keryl Brown Ahmed and Siobhan Keenan (Illustrator) 4 out of 5 stars This was a really cute first volume! I will definitely continue reading.. 3. Big Ethel Energy, Vol. 2 by Keryl Brown Ahmed and Siobhan Keenan (Illustrator) 4 out of 5 stars I really really liked this volume! Ethel is such a relatable character. I really want to know how things work out! 4. The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World, Vol. 2 by Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya, Reiko Sakurada (Illustrator) 5 out of 5 stars I just love this series so much. Tsukina is incredible. I'm not always one for romance, but this one is just so ridiculously sweet. 5. Pearl of the Sea by Anthony Silverston 4 out of 5 stars This is a really sweet story about letting go. And the illustrations are beautiful! 6. The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan 4 out of 5 stars See full review here. 7. The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, Vol. 1 by Fujiazuki (Illustrations), Yuka Tachibana (Original Creator), Yasuyuki Syuri (Character Design) 4 out of 5 stars I am loving this very specific genre of "average 30-something is reluctantly sent to another world and becomes ridiculously powerful in magic." 8. Tegan and Sara: Junior High by Tegan Quin, Sara Quin, Tillie Walden (Illustrator) 4 out of stars This was so good! It follows identical twins Tegan and Sara as they navigate twinhood, junior high, and all the complicated feelings and changes that come with it. I used to listen to Tegan and Sara a lot, and this made me want to go back and listen to all their music. 9. Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong 4 out of 5 stars See full review here. 10. You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron 4 out of 5 stars I didn't really know what to expect from this, but I definitely didn't expect whatever this was. But in a good way. It was thrilling from the start, I didn't want to put it down, and it creeped me out. It's short, and I would have finished it faster if I hadn't been reading it on lunch breaks at work (bad idea, I didn't want to go back to work). But overall a solid, campy, twisty horror. 11. Ham Helsing #3: Raising the Stakes by Rich Moyer 4 out of 5 stars The Ham Helsing series is truly one of the greatest things to exist in this world. 12. None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney 4 out of 5 stars Updated: I don't know why I originally only gave this 3 stars? It's really intense and thrilling, with lots of twists. It's a bit long, but it's still fast-paced. If you like Criminal Minds, give this book a try. Original: This was a really intense thriller. The characters were great, the plot was strong. Overall I really enjoyed it. 13. Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 5 out of 5 stars Updated: Rereading the series for fun and for the second season of the show. I still just love it so dang much. I don't know why I only gave it 4 stars the first time. Also, Nick taking a bunch of internet quizzes to try to find out if he's gay/bi is so relatable. Original: I'm not a big romance fan, but this one was just too cute. 14. Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman 5 out of 5 stars Just finished rereading. I seriously love this series so much and I don't know why I only gave it four stars originally. 5 stars, all the way. 15.Heartstopper: Volume Three by Alice Oseman 5 out of 5 stars Reread: Why is this series the sweetest thing in the world? And seriously, I gave these only 4 stars originally? What was wrong with me? 16.Heartstopper: Volume Four by Alice Oseman 5 out of 5 stars Reread: I forgot how intense this volume gets. Charlie's struggles with mental health hit even harder this time around. But it's such a beautiful story of learning how to help those you love, and understanding that sometimes the help they need is beyond what you can do. UGH. I love this series so much.
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