If I Stay Mia has a perfect family (hip parents, adorable younger brother) and a perfect boyfriend (Adam, a sensitive punk rocker) and is a perfect cellist (surpasses multiple teachers!) whose perfect audition landed her a spot at Juilliard after graduation. Her perfect life (well, okay, there’s a modicum of tension with Adam about her moving away to New York in the fall) is … [Read more...] about If I Stay, Books 1-2 by Gayle Forman
Supernatural
Jackaby, Books 1-4 by William Ritter
Jackaby I’ve seen this series described as “Sherlock meets Doctor Who,” and that is pretty apt. It’s January 1892 and our plucky British narrator, Abigail Rook, has just arrived in New England and needs employment. No one is hiring except for the eccentric investigator, R. F. Jackaby, who is looking for a new assistant since his previous one is “currently waterfowl.” Jackaby’s … [Read more...] about Jackaby, Books 1-4 by William Ritter
A Barrage of Buffy
Because I am a great big geek, one of my personal goals is to read all of the novels inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This is the second in a series of posts collecting relatively short reviews of these books. All of the following are set during the show's third season. Obsidian Fate by Diana G. Gallagher In 1520, a Spaniard conveying stolen Aztec treasure to a secret … [Read more...] about A Barrage of Buffy
The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vols. 1-8
By Kore Yamazaki | Published by Seven Seas I’d heard good things about The Ancient Magus’ Bride from my Manga Bookshelf compatriots, but I had also heard about a sad fate befalling some cats, so I steered clear. After reading and really enjoying Kore Yamazaki’s Frau Faust, however, I decided to give AMB a try. I’m glad I did, because it turns out the cat stuff wasn’t a deal … [Read more...] about The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vols. 1-8
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1
Story by Kaiu Shirai, Art by Posuka Demizu | Published by VIZ Media First off: The Promised Neverland is amazing and you should go buy it. I'd heard good things about it, but hadn't expected this degree of exhilarating awesomeness. Secondly: I will do my best to avoid major spoilers, but a few are unavoidably required to describe (and compliment) the plot. Take heed! Emma … [Read more...] about The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1