Blog Tour for Motherbridge: Seeds of Change by George Mann (excerpt)

 

 

Motherbridge: Seeds of Change by George Mann, Aleta Vidal

In the aftermath of a failed utopia, an exiled woman fights to be reunited with her children by harnessing the mythic power that changed the planet forever.

From the Sunday Times bestselling creator of Newbury & Hobbes and author of numerous comics and novels for Star Wars, Doctor Who, and Warhammer 40,000, comes an epic modern fantasy, rich in mythology and adventure, with an emotional personal story at its heart.

Twenty years ago, the World Mother awoke, forming an enormous worldbridge from manmade ruins and knotted vegetation that spanned the globe. Borders fell, millions migrated, and legendary creatures returned to the forests. But recently, the World Mother has gone silent, and the worldbridge has begun to whither. Borders are being reinstated. Now, one woman, cast out by her adoptive nation, must assemble a team of outcasts to reawaken the World Mother and bring down the wall separating her from her family.

Review of Slip by Marika McCoola (physical arc)

 

Slip by Marika McCoola illustrator Aatmaja Pandya

From Eisner-Award nominated writer Marika McCoola and debut artist Aatmaja Pandya, an emotional coming-of-age graphic novel for fans of Bloom and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me.

Right before Jade is about to leave for a summer art intensive, her best friend, Phoebe, attempts suicide. How is Jade supposed to focus on herself right now?

But at the Art Farm, Jade has artistic opportunities she’s been waiting for her whole life. And as she gets to know her classmates, she begins to fall for whimsical, upbeat, comfortable-in-her-own-skin Mary. Jade pours herself into making ceramic monsters that vent her stress and insecurities, but when she puts her creatures in the kiln, something unreal happens: they come to life. And they’re taking a stand: if Jade won’t confront her problems, her problems are going to confront her, including the scariest of them all—if Jade grows, prospers, and even falls in love this summer, is she leaving Phoebe behind?

Expected publication: June 7th 2022 by Algonquin Young Readers

March 2022 Wrap Up

 

I’m actually surprised I ended up reading so much in March.  Because of vacation, I didn’t finish my first book until 3/7.  I was able to catch up though and it ended up being a good month.

 

These are in no particular order.

Review of Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (hardcover graphic novel)

 

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Pretty Little Liars meets Teen Wolf in this fast-paced, sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck—and she can’t believe their secret, either: they’re werewolves. Fans of Mariko Tamaki and Elana K. Arnold will devour the snappy dialogue, vivid artwork, and timely social commentary.

When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. To her surprise, she’s immediately adopted by the most popular girls in school. At first glance, Marley, Arianna, and Mandy are perfect. But at a party under a full moon, Becca learns that they also have a big secret.

Becca’s new friends are werewolves. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. Eager to be accepted, Becca allows her friends to turn her into a werewolf, and finally, for the first time in her life, she feels like she truly belongs.

But things get complicated when Arianna’s predatory boyfriend is killed, and the cops begin searching for a serial killer. As their pack begins to buckle under the pressure—and their moral high ground gets muddier and muddier—Becca realizes that she might have feelings for one of her new best friends.

Lisa Sterle’s stylish illustrations paired with Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s sharp writing make Squad a fun, haunting, and fast-paced thriller that will resonate with fans of Riverdale, and with readers of This Savage Song, Lumberjanes, and Paper Girls.

January 2022 Wrap Up

 

January was my best reading month ever.  I have no idea how I read so much, but it was nice.

These are in no particular order.

December 2021 Book Haul

 

I’m going to blame Barnes & Noble for my big haul this month.  I couldn’t resist their half price hardcover book sale at the end of the month.   I also got quite a few good kindle deals in December.

Review of Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale (ebook)

 

 

Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld  by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale art by Asiah Fulmore

Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, is something of a troublemaker. She and her brother have great fun together until a magical prank goes much too far and her parents ground her…to Earth! They hope a whole week in the mundane world will teach her that magic is a privilege…and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize the palace servants should be respected.

Three years later, Amy has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn’t remember any other home. So when a prince of the realm brings her home and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?

Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld introduces a new generation to a fantastical place and a truly fantastic princess.

 

November 2021 Book Haul

 

I got a lot of books in November.  Quite a few came from publishers and I’m so thankful.  But I did buy quite a bit, too.

Blog Tour for Passport by Sophia Glock (promo)

 

 

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Passport by Sophia Glock.  This tour is being hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.

 

Passport by Sophia Glock

Genre: Young Adult Graphic Novel Memoir

Publishing Date: November 16, 2021

October 2021 Book Haul

 

I bought a lot of books in October.  Most were preorders, but I also bought some during a Target sale and in person at Barnes & Noble.  There were definitely more than I planned on.

 

Physical:

 

From Publishers: