Happy Saturday bookworms! Welcome to my review of Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod. Thank you to First Second Books for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores!
Continental Drifter is a graphic memoir about Kathy who feels like she lives in two different worlds because she has a Thai mother and an American father. She spends most of her time in Bangkok but can't wait for summer vacation where she can finally travel to Maine. Kathy loves Maine's beauty and all the delicious food, but she struggles to fit in with other kids in the town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere. I thought the art style was super cute! It was engaging and fun to look at, plus it fit the tone of the book really well. I enjoyed learning about Kathy's story and seeing her grow. Continental Drifter talks about feeling like you don't belong and how much of an impact it is. We follow Kathy as she encounters different experiences in her life that change how she views the world. I would have liked for a few scenes to be drawn out more but overall I enjoyed the pacing of the story. Filled with messages of family, hope, and confidence, Continental Drifter is a story about living as your truest self. I gave this book 3/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod. I hope you enjoyed it! What is one place you’ve always wanted to visit? Let me know in the comments below!
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Hi bookworms! Welcome to my review of Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens. Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. This book comes out on April 2nd! content warnings
Death, violence Otherworldy follows Ellery, who doesn’t believe in the supernatural, even though they live in a region stuck in a 5 year winter. So when Ellery accidentally rescues Knox, a magical assistant on the run from crossroad demons, they don’t know what to think. Ellery doesn’t trust this paranormal origin story but Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there’s no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might just change everything.
If you love cozy fantasy then you need to read this book! F.T. Lukens does an amazing job of creating an immersive world with vibrant characters. From the first page, I was immediately transported to a town stuck in eternal winter. The world-building and mythology of Otherworldly were also very in-depth. I loved the characters! Ellery was the perfect mix of grumpy and determined, and Knox was such a sweet and bright light! The found family vibes were also a great touch. They definitely made me smile! However, I would have enjoyed getting to learn a bit more about the side characters and other people in the town. The writing style matched the cozy plot perfectly and the pacing was evenly balanced with exciting action scenes and heartwarming sweet moments. Otherworldly is perfect for cozy fantasy readers everywhere who can’t get enough of the found family and grumpy x sunshine tropes! I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap for my review of Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens! I hope you enjoyed it. If you had to pick one season to be stuck in for 5 years, which would you choose? Let me know in the comments below! |
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