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Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Aśka, Jessica Walton, Jessica Walton

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emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

It’s overly sappy and saccharine, which may be just what some readers are looking for.
Henshin!, Volume 1: Blazing Phoenix by Saturday AM, Bon Idle, Mitch Proctor

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Fitting for fans of POWER RANGERS, HENSHIN! may be generic but just entertaining enough to pass the time.
Grog the Frog: The Book of Taurus by Alba Bg, Davilorium

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.0

The artwork is cute enough and reminiscent of ADVENTURE TIME, but that may not be enough to compensate for what little story and editing on the pages.
Hans Vogel is Dead Volume 1 by Sierra Barnes

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Dense with symbolism, HANS VOGEL IS DEAD may have a nearly indecipherable plot but it remains visually enjoyable.
Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volume 3 by Roye Okupe

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adventurous hopeful fast-paced

3.0

Though the art is rather rough at times, the strong writing makes this entry an excellent glimpse into a larger, magical, and political world.
Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

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challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Surprisingly refreshing, emotional, and deftly implements found footage effects with paper and ink, this is a stand-out manga.
Gospel Volume 1 by Will Morris

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adventurous dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Different from anything one will find on comic shelves in all the right ways, this quick piece of imaginative, historical fiction is worth your attention.
Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky, Eros De Santiago

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

Though a bit uneven and poorly paced, FLAVOR GIRLS still at times functions as a fun homage to SAILOR MOON.
Fairest of All: A Villains Graphic Novel by Serena Valentino

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dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The limited colors and a compelling origin make this a worthy read, even if the final quarter of the book feels a bit rushed.
Every Day: The Graphic Novel by David Levithan

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emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

With an interesting premise and perfectly paired art, this is arguably just as solid as the novel, even if it does breeze through the story much quicker.