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Dick Fight Island, Vol. 2 by Reibun Ike
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Entertaining and funny. I didn't find a lot of development, but it was okay. If you're looking for something lighthearted with more... plot, than actual plot, then this is for you.
The World of Disney Mirrorverse by The Walt Disney Company, Jonathan Gray
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
A quick, simple, yet entertaining reading. I am not sure I would play the game, but I enjoyed getting to know some of the characters.
Dick Fight Island, Vol. 1 by Reibun Ike
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
La historia no se toma en serio a sí misma, pero los personajes sí, que es lo que la hace entretenida. Hay más de una escena que me hizo reír, y aunque no hay un desarrollo como tal, sí hay elementos que te hacen seguir leyendo.
The story doesn't take itself seriously, but the characters do, which is what makes it entertaining. There are more than one scene that made me laugh, and although there is no real development, there are elements that make you keep reading.
The story doesn't take itself seriously, but the characters do, which is what makes it entertaining. There are more than one scene that made me laugh, and although there is no real development, there are elements that make you keep reading.
Now, Conjurers by Freddie Kölsch
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This was one of those stories that reads itself. The pace was a little erratic at times, but chapter after chapter it ended up hooking me. The characters are impossible not to love, even Cameron, who ends up winning you over as a reader later in the novel. Obviously my favorites are Bastion and Nesbit, but Dove is close behind.
There were many tense moments, and although there are elements of romance, it is mostly a story of horror and drama, of family wounds, and the meaning of forgiveness, both towards oneself and towards others. The descriptions draw you into the book in an incredible way because of how evocative they are, with a balance between plot-driven and character-driven writing styles.
In some cases, the dialogue seemed a bit raw to me. While it is true that real life is not a perfect script, where each word connects perfectly with the other, I found that some sentences were not that polished, in addition to the repetition of "such character said" after several dialogues. That was the only thing that didn't quite convince me.
Other than that, Now, Conjurers is a beautiful, gloomy book, but with a beautiful message at the end of the day, inspired by the famous saying "be careful what you wish for, because it might come true." Wishes do come true, but only because we make them come true. All the members of North Coven took it upon themselves to remind me of that as a reader.
https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/11/now-conjurers.html
There were many tense moments, and although there are elements of romance, it is mostly a story of horror and drama, of family wounds, and the meaning of forgiveness, both towards oneself and towards others. The descriptions draw you into the book in an incredible way because of how evocative they are, with a balance between plot-driven and character-driven writing styles.
In some cases, the dialogue seemed a bit raw to me. While it is true that real life is not a perfect script, where each word connects perfectly with the other, I found that some sentences were not that polished, in addition to the repetition of "such character said" after several dialogues. That was the only thing that didn't quite convince me.
Other than that, Now, Conjurers is a beautiful, gloomy book, but with a beautiful message at the end of the day, inspired by the famous saying "be careful what you wish for, because it might come true." Wishes do come true, but only because we make them come true. All the members of North Coven took it upon themselves to remind me of that as a reader.
https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/11/now-conjurers.html
Somna by Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The fact that women wrote a story that condemns women is... surprising.
There was no explanation of why the demon was haunting Ingrid, what is it that he wanted, what made Ingrid take those decisions and not the obvious ones.
The art? Gorgeous. The writing? Poor. Development? None. Moral? If women explore their sexuality and want to be freed from patriarchal oppression, they shall burn.
There was no explanation of why the demon was haunting Ingrid, what is it that he wanted, what made Ingrid take those decisions and not the obvious ones.
The art? Gorgeous. The writing? Poor. Development? None. Moral? If women explore their sexuality and want to be freed from patriarchal oppression, they shall burn.
Confession by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, Kaiji Kawaguchi
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Although a great idea and a good proposal at the beginning, it was still too cliché in the execution, slow pace, and a plot twist at the end that, while nice, didn't work that much for me. The art is definitely dated, but it was okay. All in all, it was a quick, simple reading that didn't do much for me.
Graveyards by Alastair Horne
dark
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Nice and informative, the photos are obviously the best part. I found the writing... lacking. I started to lose interested after the first half, which is mostly American and European countries. This imbalance made me very critical of it. There's no denying that English and American cemeteries can be gorgeous, but why not include more from the other countries so it's balanced? It was a good idea, but questionable execution. It was entertaining, but I expected better.
Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats by Casey Gilly
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Although nice and funny, it is not as memorable as I expected it to be. Maybe because I'm a father yet, maybe because it was shorter than I expected it to be because it was more pictures than anything else, but it didn't work that much for me. However, I can recognize all the work that was done and the effort, the quality of the result and how good it is. This is just a matter of likes, so even if I'm not a big fan of it I would highly recommend other to read it. It's really good and makes you laugh a lot.
The Book of Forgotten Witches: Dark & Twisted Folklore Stories from Around the World by Balázs Tátrai, Lilla Bölecz
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
From start to finish, I loved the read. It has all the things I like and several surprises up its sleeve. It's a fairly diverse anthology that shows the figure of the witch from different cultures, many of which are not as famous as they should be. There are some well-known names or that are already gaining ground, but the vast majority are characters I hadn't heard of before.
Part encyclopedia and part collection of stories, the prose is perfectly curated, the descriptions and style are evocative, while the art shines throughout. It's a balance that gives the book its own shine along with the charm of the elements that compose it. In addition, the structure it handles is well-crafted.
That's my favorite part. The synopsis makes it seem like there are too many concepts, more ideas than there should be, in a single book. However, the balance is maintained even in the mix of elements. It has a certain air of a self-help book, but a very good one, one that you really want to read, because each story and legend makes you think about yourself.
With a mix of fantasy, folklore, and mesmerizing art, The Book of Forgotten Witches is a perfect adventure that made me travel around the world, discover stories I'd never heard of, and see the figure of witches from another point of view. From vampires to ghosts, guardians to pacts with the devil, it's a book I plan to reread more than once.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/10/resena-review-book-of-forgotten-witches.html
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/10/resena-review-book-of-forgotten-witches.html
a broken vase, envenomed by Bert S. Lechner
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Although I'm still a bit of a newbie in terms of reviewing poetry, I feel that I'm getting more and more in tune with what I like and what works for me. This book definitely did all of the above. The author has a simple yet rich language that charmed me from the first page. From then on, it becomes an adventure through memories, feelings, regret, and insecurity nightmares.
Full review (OCt-10): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/10/resena-review-broken-vase-envenomed.html
Full review (OCt-10): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/10/resena-review-broken-vase-envenomed.html
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Alcohol