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RamsFan1963

The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 2: Fandemonium | Kieron Gillen

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105/100 I'm happy to say that this was as good, if not better, than the first volume. We learn more about the various gods, their relationships with each other, and how they relate to humanity. I continue to be in awe of Jamie McKelvie's artwork, it's so beautiful and sometimes so brutal. The ending of this was so sad, after everything the MC had been through. I understand why it happened but I didn't want this ending. Another 5 🌟 read

RamsFan1963 #Read2025 #SeriesLove2025 10h

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RamsFan1963

The Wicked + the Divine: Year One | Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie

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104/100 I waited too long to read this, it was amazing!! I think it's the best graphic novel series I've read since Saga. Outstanding artwork and a deeply involving mystery. Every 90 years, 12 gods are reborn, but they only live for 2 years then they pass away for another 90 years. Really interesting character development and a mystery that had me flipping the pages as fast as I could to see where it was going. The ending was shocking, but it ⬇️

RamsFan1963 fit the story perfectly, and set up the next mystery to be solved. 5 🌟 read #Read2025 #SeriesLove2025 10h

Karisa Sounds fantastic! I love Saga too. 😊 10h

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melissajayne

Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands | Kate Beaton

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5⭐️ I really enjoyed this #reread and still felt horrified by Kate‘s experience at the Oil Sands in Alberta. #2025 #bookreview #nonfiction #memoir #graphicnovel #bookclub

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shanaqui

The Great British Bump-Off | John Allison

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This was a silly bit of fun, I enjoyed it, though it felt a bit rushed through toward the end. Still... lots of classic mystery moments + the Great British Bake-Off setup (and gentle mockery of the format). A light pick!

I should really do a new #ComicsBingo card...

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Lauredhel

Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me | Mimi Pond

I've just finished this absolutely marvellous graphic biography of the Mitford family. What an incredible, talented, hot mess they were! Recommended heartily.

#WickedWords @AsYouWish #Diary

LeahBergen I just received this as a gift. Isn‘t it wonderful? 4d

Lauredhel @LeahBergen it's so good! 4d

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Robotswithpersonality

Confetti Realms | Nadia Shammas

so-so

Toasty autumn gothic aesthetic wrapped around an Alice-in-Wonderland plot backgrounding teenage drama morphing into multiple therapeutic encounters.
When I say it left me wanting more, I mean that in both senses.
It ended a bit too abruptly, it could have had better pacing, it involved A LOT of young adults emoting/yelling at each other. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? It had a bunch of fascinating fantastical characters, it went deep on the theme of communication, on being honest in relationships, on dealing with LGBTQIA identity concerns, mental health concerns, self-acceptance and the possible lack of acceptance and support among your peers, but it definitely bumped the top of my drama threshold on multiple occasions. 5d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? I can't tell if I feel like the story needs a sequel because things were just barely resolved between all principle characters and the promise at the beginning of the adventure was hinted at but not delivered, or because I just want to spend more time in the portal fantasy world the author and artist created.
A mixed bag with a lot of value.
⚠️References to bigotry/intolerance (of trans or nonbinary and queer characters) 5d

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