pickThe title ‘YEAR ONE‘ carries a lot of baggage. It must be a bare-bones reimagining of a hero‘s origin story, told with gritty realism. It must be serious and mature. This feels like a trap, a recipe for a maudlin, no fun tale. But in the hands of this creative team, it is a success. The familiar story is rendered in a tense and pulpy fashion, making every moment feel highly consequential. Recommended!
pickI loved this even more than the first. Now that we know the characters and world, we get to see them suffer through adventures and learn more about their magic. Agott is growing on me, despite her moodiness. She's got a backstory I'm interested in learning. Loving all the action in each installment, and the cliffhanger endings!
#HauntedShelf #GrimReaders @CSeydel #Witchathon @TEArificbooks #AfterDarkBingo @PuddleJumper
#5joysfriday
1.Halloweenie nails &quality time with my cousin
2.still catching up on Wednesday, but loving it
3.controlled chaos & classic kids shows
4. My workplace had a pumpkin carving event to creat a pumpkin walk with a local childhood cancer nonprofit. (I made a Jack skellington)
5.the burnout is hitting hard but I got some compliments and positive feedback from my boss & mentee so that will keep me going a while.
Recent acquisition for our personal library.
2020 rating: ★★★★★
I loved this modern Hardy adaptation first published as a serial in The Guardian 2005-07.
pickExcellent story, weird graphics. Figuring out the characters at first was confusing but now I want to read more.
For the rest of the review, visit my Vlog at:
https://youtu.be/bqUEuWeeHzc
Enjoy!
In case anyone is interested they have up the design for the 2026 Independent Bookstore Day on Bonfire. It comes as a shirt, long sleeve, or crewneck. I‘ll put the link in the comments! #independentbookstoreday
I've just been sitting staring at this cover thinking how much I love it! Probably should actually read the book.
#coverlove #graphicnovel
On my hook : Radiance blanket in Daily Stitch Wool Blend Tweed #litsycrafters
