Doughnuts and Doom is an adorable story about how a chaotic encounter at a doughnut shop brings a witch and a wannabe rock star together. The artwork is adorable and unique, and I liked both main characters as a duo. The larger plot is a little thin in some places, but at least for this reader that wasn’t the draw in the first place; the romance aspect of this graphic novel felt more relevant than any sort of magical spell. Overall, it’s a cute read that I’d recommend to fans of other queer meet-cute graphic novels.
Thank you to IDW and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Gender Queer is a graphic novel memoir about the author’s journey through gender. Following Kobabe’s growth to adulthood and beyond, the story is told primarily in small moments that make a big impact. The art style, lettering, and coloring are all wonderful and make it feel like you’re getting a glimpse into someone’s private journal about their experiences. Kobabe does not flinch to tell eir truth, and as a result this graphic novel has and will no doubt continue to be important to others who have similar experiences. Regardless of one’s gender identity, though, there are plenty of moments to make the reader laugh, cry, and feel throughout.
Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.
Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America Into Space
Blast Off! tells the often-untold story of Mary Sherman Morgan’s development of rocket fuel. Perfect for those interested in women in STEM – or those with children who have a fascination with space travel – Slade keeps the story focused on Morgan’s work and the importance of perseverance. The illustrations are beautiful and suit the time and story well, making it a great addition to any educational picture book collection.
Thank you to the publisher and Goodreads Giveaways for providing a copy for review.
