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"Veronika is 24 and tired: of her crummy boyfriend, of living with her parents, of feeling stalled out while everyone else moved on. With a new job coding software for a “wellness” company that makes brain-boosting energy drinks, she finally has a chance to turn things around. At this rate, Veronika may never feel tired again! But as she gets more comfortable with the office and the people in it, Veronika stumbles upon surprises in the dark that leave her questioning everything she thought she knew about the world… and about herself."

The Well – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

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A slice-of-life story that turned dark and intriguing quite quick and kinda unexpected (pacing-wise). In a good way. I loved the daily life parts, and the …

The front and back cover of "Indigo" by Chi-Ho Kwong and Chi-Kit Kwong. Blurb: "Ella is a reporter for an occult magazine, living what appears to be a normal life. She’s not the best at getting along with people, but she has the special ability to sometimes know what other people are thinking. She also possesses an extreme sensibility which enables her to communicate with plants and animals. One day, Ella learns of the strange death of her college professor and beloved mentor, who seems to have committed suicide by starving to death. Instinct draws Ella to investigate the real cause of the professor's death, which gradually unfolds a series of mysterious incidents which surpass Ella’s wildest imagination. As she investigates further, Ella encounters people who slowly guide her closer to the truth, which causes alternate forces to try and stop her pursuit. With help, Ella overcomes all odds, and in the process discovers she must fulfill her destiny and decide the fate of humanity, Earth...and the universe."

Indigo – Manhua Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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Another story that inevitably shows there’s no point in life. And yet, at the same time there is, if you want one. A never-ending wonder of: Why? And then what?

Title, right: "mga walang pangalan pero andyan (those without names but are there) by Archie Oclos." Left: "Frolicsome, wanderers, and said to have nine lives—these are the characteristics of the leads of this story. Whitey, the combo, pirate, princess, and the batman, they are the six cats we will be following in Those Without Names But Are There by renowned street artist and muralist, Archie Oclos. cat, street, journey. Three words only. For every illustration. For every page. A few meows, several little rustles, while witnessing the journey of the said cats to the city. Join them in slipping through twists and turns: from the jeepney terminal, cafeteria, vulcanizing shop, condominium, grocery store, and other such alleys. What is it that they see from where they’re standing? What is it that we experience as creatures braving the streets?"

The stray cats of Manila – Book Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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Interesting. Creative. Empathetic.

The front book cover of “Hi, Earth” (by Elizabeth Pich, Jonathan Kunz) on the right side: Planet earth, sitting on a chair surrounded by fire with the blue sky in the back. On the right, in the background, plastic waste can be seen lying on grass around a garbage bin. The back cover of “Hi, Earth” on the left: A blue sky with fire at the bottom. The sun is shining and grimacing in the top right, behind a 4-panel comic strip. Text below: “This hilarious and bittersweet collection of comics from the webcomic War and Peas pays tribute to a subject near and dear to us all: PLANET EARTH. With comics told from the point of view of animals, icebergs, trees, plastics, aliens, horny flowers, and a teenage praying mantis named Timmy, Hi, Earth packs a Noah's ark-size cast into just over one hundred delightful pages. These sweet and apocalyptic comics celebrate the wonders and weirdness of Earth even as we hurtle toward an uncertain future-roasting our human folly while also creating moments of wonder and appreciation for our beautiful, fragile, messed-up planet.” Andrews McMeel PUBLISHING® www.andrewsmcmeel.com 2025 JONATHAN KUNZ AND ELIZABETH PICH $16.99 U.S.A. ($22.99 Canada) ISBN: 978-1-5248-9829-8 51699 9781524 898298 Printed in China

Hi, Earth – Comic Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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Funny, yet tragic. I mostly wanted to cry to these, but the morbid humor works well enough to even make me laugh away my tears.

The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

ivetafox7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

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The Black Bird Oracle is the fifth book by Deborah Harkness, following the Bishop-Clairmont family. The series is a supernatural romance which explores the relationships between the different supernatural species. So far, the series has been a hit and the Black Bird Oracle is no different. This story focuses on the paternal side of the…

You are a sacred place – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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“People are places, and you are a sacred place.”
A letter to those who are fighting depression and need some hope in their life.

Star Quest Academy – Book Review

Arden Skye7 months ago7 months ago24 mins

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Doesn’t feel that brand new, possibly has lots of similarities to other works (someone on another platform mentioned Harry Potter, can’t confirm though), but it was a fun ride. (And I’m way older than the target group!) Diverse, adventurous, creative, and focused on friendship, which always is a plus. – Story: Quite fast-paced, there’s always…

Your Letter – Manhwa Review

Arden Skye7 months ago8 months ago03 mins

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That was so… heartwarming. Soft and tender, sweet and magical. I was moved to tears here and there, though mostly smiled through it, and deeply felt with all of the characters. It has stirred me so profoundly, especially the ending left me with an unexplainable longing, that I’m a bit too awestruck to form any…

The front cover of "hairball" – a black cover with the face of a cat in the middle. Orange eyes and a bit of blood on its teeth.

Hairball – Graphic Novel Review

Arden Skye8 months ago7 months ago03 mins

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Plot After a young girl, Anna, gets bitten by her cat, bad things start to happen to her parents, who are constantly fighting and blaming her or the cat for everything that went down in their lives. When Anna tries to get rid of the cat, she discovers there might be a greater terror behind…

Volume 1 cover of "How Do I Turn My Best Friend into My Girlfriend?"

How Do I Turn My Best Friend into My Girlfriend? – Manga Review

Arden Skye8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

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It had a rough start, but a great middle part, and then, unfortunately, a rough ending. Plot After seeing her best friend, Yuzu, being confessed to by another classmate, Minami realizes she wouldn’t be quite okay with Yuzu dating someone else, even though she wants her to be happy. As Minami hopes to go from…