Welcome to Litsy!

I'd read this a few weeks ago and enjoyed the #NancyDrewBR discussion hosted by @Librarybelle, but I'm just now catching up with a bunch of reviews.

This was another good installment in the series. I especially liked that we got a proper introduction to Ned Nickerson.

#gottacatchemall @PuddleJumper (prompt 13. Combee: Triad or 3 best friends)
#52bookclub24 (prompt 28. A yellow spine)

May was a much slower month for me, how did you all do? #gottacatchemall

As it we're approaching the half way point of the year (way to quickly!) I've got a feedback form about the challenge and ways I can improve it for next year.

if you could spend a minute or two filling it out that would be very helpful, thanks!

https://forms.gle/GneXMinkm6aCEuY36

This was as spicy and funny as the cover and title imply. It was a fun read with interesting relationship dynamics (bordering on problematic at times) as Shiki and Enraku competed for Atsushi‘s attention, and entertaining characters. #LGBTQIA

Used for #GottaCatchEmAll Impidimp: guilty pleasure @PuddleJumper and #OwlHouseReadathon King: a character who acts tough

It‘s been a while since I read an epic fantasy, and this one did not disappoint. It was interesting jumping back and forth in time from where Kai is trying to solve why he was assassinated, alongside throwbacks to his journey figuring out his current set of powers.

Used for #OwlHouseReadathon Matt Tholomule: a well organized leader; and #GottaCatchEmAll Grimmsnarl: read the longest book on your TBR @PuddleJumper

Nigel has reached the age where he has to go up against other teens from around their region in a high-stakes competition. The losers lose their magic. This was just alright, but it was still a fun read. I loved how goofy it was, and am always a sucker for magic boosted by love. I‘m not the target audience, so quite a lot felt a little heavy-handed to me. #LGBTQIA
Used for #LGBTQBookBingo2024 Roll a Dice and for ⬇️⬇️

I don't like that it doesn't show the green bar :( but I've read about 55 books :) #gottacatchemall

tbh idk how this works in terms of Pokemon, I'm just adding books to the prompts on this list xD

When Kyouhei moves from the countryside to the city for school, he is inexplicably afraid of city dwellers, including his rough-around-the-edges neighbor, who he finds himself drawn to. Not a standout manga, but enjoyable enough. Definitely humorous! #LGBTQIA

It's time to play review catch-up from when I was sick in March!
Childhood friends Yuuta and Ritsu have defined their relationship through team mate bonds for a long time. When their tenure as team mates ends, they have to work to redefine it. I thought this was a sweet, slow-paced manga with a lovely drawing style. #LGBTQIA

Used for #GottaCatchEmAll Farfetch'd: set in spring @PuddleJumper and #OwlHouseReadathon Willow: involves sports.

A low pick. A bit slow at times, but has loads of interesting facts about sheep. The author provides many historical details related to the raising of sheep for food and wool, and discusses environmental and political issues that are relevant today.

#gottacatchemall @PuddleJumper (prompt 52. Farfetch'd: Set in the countryside)

I loved this story about a 4-year-old Indigenous girl who goes missing. The story that evolves is both intriguing and moving. Highly recommended!

#gottacatchemall @PuddleJumper (prompt 21. Karrablast Blue cover)