by JVBrown | Nov 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
The Queen of Halloween is back! This time she is resurrected in text, spilling her deepest and darkest secrets. Believe me, there are some real surprises! Here I thought I knew all there was to know about Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind the wig, but even I was...
by JVBrown | Nov 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
I would like to begin this review with a trigger warning disclaimer. There are real accounts of sexual harassment, assault, and rape repeated throughout this text. By retelling victims’ stories, Tuerkheimer, points out a variety of ways in which victims are...
by JVBrown | Nov 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
I recommend this graphic novel to everyone undergoing I.V.F. (In-Vitro Fertilization). The artwork is beautiful and while the facial structures are simplified, the illustrated characters still manage to express big complex emotions. The storyline provides readers with...
by JVBrown | Jul 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
“I have to forget them, because remembering is too dangerous.” Pg. 376 If you enjoy fantasy, secret societies, strong female protagonists, and stories about mother-daughter relationships Legendborn is right up your alley. Our protagonist, Bree, is a young African...
by JVBrown | Jul 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
Wendy, Darling by A.C. Wise is a dark retelling that flips perspectives, challenges our understanding of Neverland and demonstrates that memories are subjective. Some people want to remember while others prefer to forget. Wendy grew up. She experienced significant...
by JVBrown | May 27, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
This story touches on heavy subject matter with love, comedy, and compassion. The underlying themes of the story circle around subject matter such as LGBTQ+ relationships, mother-daughter relationships, religion, body issues, mental health and eating disorders. Rachel...
