Favorite Books of 2022

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☃️ Favorite Books of 2022 ❄️

Instead of doing my top 10 favorite books of the year, I decided to do my top 15 because I couldn't narrow it down. Here are my top favorite books from the 192 books I read in 2022. 

1. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott- My favorite book of the year by far. I read this book back in March, and it instantly became my favorite book of the year. It is absolutely wonderful. This novel made me laugh, cry, and just completely and utterly happy. It was one of the best books that I have ever read in my life, and I cannot wait to read it again. I don't think that I need to recommend this book to anyone at all because it is so well-known. But I will anyway. It is definitely worth the read, and I cannot recommend it enough. I only wish that I had read it before I did. 

“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.”

Little Women Review

2. A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna- This wonderful book had everything I love in a story, witchy vibes, found family, quirkiness, a cute romance, and a warm cozy feeling. I went into this book knowing that I would love it. 

It was just an enjoyable experience reading every single page of Mika's story. I adored her as a character and the family that she grew to love. Ian, Ken, Lucie, Jamie, Rosette, Terracotta, and Altamira were such great characters, and I loved how close Mika grew to all of them.  Their little family was perfection. Truthfully, I did not want this book to end, though I will say that the ending fit so well with the story. It was absolutely hilarious and beautiful.

“The thing is, being a witch is extraordinary,” she said. “It might seem sometimes that all we are is odd and different, but the truth is, we’re amazing.”

A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Review

3. Little Thieves by Margaret Owen- This was a phenomenal fairy tale retelling of "The Goose Girl". I loved every single page of this book, and I especially loved the main character, Vanja. Going into the book I knew the basics of the original fairy tale, but I have never read it myself. I really love where Margaret Owen took this story. Vanja does a lot of terrible things, but I just loved her so much. Her narration was perfect. I loved the little stories she told throughout the entire novel and how they were interspersed in the entire story. It was great to get little pieces of her past and to learn more and more along the way.

Cannot wait for the sequel this year!!!

“You’re what happens when an encyclopedia wishes on a star to be a real boy, if that encyclopedia was also an absolute prick.”

Little Thieves Review

4. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett- I adore the Death subseries books, and this was a great last book to the subseries. Susan's scenes as a teacher were great! She's a strict teacher in some aspects but uses her powers in ways that make her class one of the most interesting ever. Her class is so popular that parents are fighting to get their kids in it. I would have loved to have just a book of her teaching. It made me think of the Magic School Bus also when she took the kids on their "fields trips." This had such a great Discworld twist to it that I absolutely adored.

“Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a proper exam before they're allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean.”

Thief of Time Review

5. Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan- I adored the story in this book and learning even more about C. S. Lewis than I knew before this. This book is a beautiful story about the love between a sister and a brother and the lengths she will go to for him. Megs' little brother George falls in love with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and wants Megs to find out where Narnia came from for C. S. Lewis. Megs goes to meet C.S. Lewis (who goes by Jack) to find the answer to her brother's question. Throughout the novel, Jack tells Megs about his life, and she tells her brother the story. I adored this novel with all my heart and soul.

One of the most beautiful books I read in 2022.

Once Upon a Wardrobe Review

6. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune- This was one of the most beautiful books that I have ever read, and I adored every little bit of it. I originally planned on reading it in 2021 right when it came out, but I never felt like it was the right moment to pick it up. I knew that this would be a heavy-hitting book, and man was I right about that. 

I highly recommend this gem of a book. It is one of the best that I have ever read.

“The first time you share tea, you are a stranger. The second time you share tea, you are an honored guest. The third time you share tea, you become family.”

Under the Whisper Door Review

7. North Wind by Alexandria Warwick- One of the first books I read in 2022, and I still adore it. I love how it was a mixture of Greek Mythology with the gods of the wind, a bit of Beauty and the Beast, and also a Hades and Persephone retelling. This was a perfect slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance. 

North Wind Review

8. The Vermilion Emporium by Jamie Pacton- I absolutely adored the world and characters in this book, especially Twain and Quinta. It was so much fun reading about their adventure and romance. Also, the magic system with the starlight was intriguing, and I loved how we discovered more about it as the story continued. 

This book is a highly entertaining read that I adored from Twain’s first perspective. I liked seeing the story from both his and Quinta’s point of view. The Vermilion Emporium was such an excellent idea with a shop that moves from place to place. I won’t spoil anything about the inside, but I know that I would love to be able to go into a shop like that. Such a neat idea! This fantasy world was a favorite that I know I will return to again and again.

The Vermilion Emporium Review

9. Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross- I have fallen in love with Rebecca Ross's writing style in this book and also in Sisters of Sword and Song. This book was absolutely incredible. I love the feeling when I start reading a book, and by page 20 you know that it is going to be a new five-star favorite book of all time. This was one of those gems that I became obsessed with so quickly.

Dreams Lie Beneath Review

10. The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander- I loved reading the entire Chronicles of Prydain series in 2022. Besides the first book, I adored the rest of the series. I grew up watching and loving the Disney movie The Black Cauldron. It was interesting to see how different these books are from that. I wish that this series would have got a much more loyal adaptation. This is the second book in the series and I enjoyed it and following books in the series so much more than the first. I loved watching Taran grow throughout the book and become a leader. 

The Black Cauldron Review 

11. Night Watch by Terry Pratchett- I loved following Sam Vimes as he traveled back in time and mentored his younger self. This book was a wonderful time, and I loved seeing Sam's growth throughout. I will always be a sucker for a great time travel story. It was great to get one from Terry Pratchett. 

Night Watch Review

12. Secrets of the Looking Glass by J. Scott Savage- I loved the first book in this series, so I was excited to see that there was going to be a sequel based on Through the Looking Glass. The plot in this book was very enjoyable, and it was great getting to follow along with Tyrus and Celia again in a new adventure.

This zany adventure was a great follow-up to the first book, with lots of riddles, wordplay, and characters that I was looking forward to seeing Savage's take on. I am not as big of a fan of the original book Through the Looking Glass as I am of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but I will say that Savage's version of this story was awesome. I'm glad that the adventure for Tyrus and Celia was unexpected, especially the ending.

Secrets of the Looking Glass Review

13. My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows- This book was one of my most anticipated books of last year, and I was lucky enough to get an ARC of it. I have read every Lady Janies' book and have loved almost all of them. Their sense of humor is some of my favorite in books. This book was the one that I was looking forward to the most because I love Mary Shelley and Frankenstein. The fantasy and science fiction elements were some of the best aspects of the story.

My Imaginary Mary review

14. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle- This book was phenomenal. I have heard a lot of great things about it over the years, but I did not ever expect it to be this great. Beagle's writing is beautiful and I loved this world so much. 

The Last Unicorn review

15. Mary's Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lita Judge- 2022 must have been the year of Mary Shelley for me. Throughout the year, I wrote multiple lessons for work on Frankenstein, I read and adored My Imaginary May, and then read this beauty. This book is one of the best biographies that I have ever read. I love how it was written in verse and also the stunning illustrations. 

Mary's Monster Review

End of the Year Goals Update for 2022

• Read 100 books in 2022- ✔️ Read 

• Finish the Discworld series- ✔️

• Finish the Chronicles of Prydain series- ✔️

• Read a Graphic Novel series- ✔️

• Read at least 5 Marvel comics- ✔️

• Read the 22 books I picked for 2022- ✔️

• Reread a book every month- ✔️ 26 Books

• Read a 2022 release every month- ✔️ 59 books

• Read 20 physical books, 20 audiobooks, and 10 ebooks- ✔️

• Read Les Misérables- ✔️

• Read 5 Classics, 5 tomes, and complete 5 series- ✔️

Classics: 12 books

Tomes: 9 books

Series:

The Discworld Series- Read 17 in 2022 (41/41)

Malice Duology- Reread Malice and read Misrule (2/2)

The Chronicles of Prydain- Reread The Book of Three and read the other 4 (5/5)

A Song of Ice and Fire- Read 4 and 5 (5/5)

Jim Henson's The Storyteller- Read all 7 (7/7)

• Read 10 retellings and 10 graphic novels- ✔️

Retellings: 20 books

Graphic Novels: 44 books

• Review every book read in 2022 on my blog, planner, and Goodreads- ✔️

• Keep up with reading planner and blog- ✔️

Books Read Per Month and Reading Stats for 2022

Reviews Week 52

 Reviews Week 52

December 26th-31st

Book 185: The Gift of Believing 

By Abrianna Denae

Read December 26th

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The Gift had a sweet story that I felt was just too short. We did not get enough time with characters at all, and they were not fleshed out enough. They each could have had so much more time within the books so the reader could get to know them better. 

Also, the story felt too rushed. It made the romance not believable in the slightest and had me wanting more. I did enjoy both of the characters, but I wanted more from them both. 

Book 186: The List

By BL Maxwell

Read December 26th

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I enjoyed Tommy and Zane's story throughout this book, and I would definitely be interested in picking up other books from BL Maxwell. It had a story that drew me in from the beginning and made me want to know what was going to happen next. I loved Tommy's character and how much he cared for everyone around him. He was such a sweetheart. I will say that the romance felt a little rushed, but overall, I enjoyed it. 

Book 187: Can I have a Cookie? 

By Bill Keane

Read December 30th

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These books are so cute. I used to read the comics in the newspaper all the time when I was a kid and I loved finding these editions.

Book 188: Jeffy's Lookin at Me

By Bill Keane

Read December 30th

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These books are so cute. I used to read the comics in the newspaper all the time when I was a kid and I loved finding these editions.

Book 189: I Need a Hug

By Bill Keane

Read December 30th

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These books are so cute. I used to read the comics in the newspaper all the time when I was a kid and I loved finding these editions.

Book 190: Harry Potter: A Magical Year

By J. K. Rowling

Read January 1st- December 31st

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I loved revisiting all of these wonderful quotes throughout this entire year, along with Jim Kay's beautiful illustrations. Harry Potter will always be one of my favorite series, and I'm glad there is a book like this that gives readers a taste of this world. I'm do for a reread of the series, which I'm hoping to do sometime next year. This book is perfect for any fan of the series, and I highly recommend it. 

Book 191: The Squire's Tale

By Gerald Morris

Read December 29th-31st

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A great start to a series that I plan on continuing with as soon as I can. I mostly enjoyed how Gerald took this tale, and I'm interested to see how Terrance grows throughout the series along with Gawain. King Arthur stories have always been some of my favorites, and this was a great one. The addition of the fae was another great aspect of the story, and I enjoyed seeing how they came into the plot.

I only wish that I had found this series when I was in middle school. It would have been a favorite for me; I'm sure of that.

Book 192: The Unadulterated Cat

By Terry Pratchett

Read December 31st

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A great book for the cat lovers out there, and I'm glad that it was my last book of 2022. Terry Pratchett's humor was almost always spot-on for me. As a cat lover myself, I got a lot of humor from this wonderful little book. I read the version that had Rhianna Pratchett's introduction and Maurice on the cover. It was a lot of fun.

December 2022 Reads

 

Reviews Week 51

 Reviews Week 51

December 19th-25th

Book 182: Merry Christmas Cupid

By N. R. Walker

Read December 19th-21st

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I adore all of N. R. Walker's books in the Hartbridge Christmas series. This is the third book in that series and could technically stand on its own, but it is better after reading the other two. Especially with Jayden, Cass, Hamish, and Ren all making appearances. I love Gunter's friendship with Jayden and Hamish in this book, along with the romance. 

N. R. Walker always does an excellent job with the secondary characters in her books, along with the main characters. Gunter and Clay had a sweet story together that I enjoyed. My favorite part of this book was the relationship between Clay and his dad, Cliff. Cliff was such a great character. 

Another great addition to N. R. Walker's books. I hope that she continues on with this series next year, with the cop as one of the main characters. 

Book 183: A Christmas Carol 

By Charles Dickens

Read December 23rd

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December 23rd, 2022 read- 

I do not know how many times I have heard/read/ or seen this story over the years, but it is and always will be one of my absolute favorite stories. It is the quintessential Christmas story I have to experience at least once every year. There are so many incredible movie versions of this tale. This time around, I listened to Neil Gaiman's reading of the story and read the extra aspects of this version of the book. I love this visual journey through the story. It was wonderful.

December 15th, 2021 read- 

This is not the second time I have read or experienced this incredible story. I don't know how many times I have, but I adore it more and more every time I do. This time around, I listened to a version done by the BTE (a theatre from where I live), which was absolutely amazing. I cannot get enough of this story.

December 7th, 2017 read-

 I have read, watched, and listened to this story so many times I could probably recite every plot point. It will never get old for me. I first fell in love with this story when I was a child with Mickey's Christmas Carol. I do not know how many times I have consumed A Christmas Carol, but most likely, it's been over thirty.

You have probably heard of this story before, but for those that have not, I'll give a quick synopsis. We follow Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with four ghosts on Christmas Eve. Scrooge has lived a good part of his life mean-spirited. He is an arrogant, insensitive, and quite a cold miser, who spends every day miserable at the world around him. His old friend Jacob Marley (who has been dead for seven years) comes as a ghost that night to give Scrooge a chance to change his ways, so he doesn't end up like Marley. Marley has been doomed to wander the earth as a spirit, to carry the burden of his sins in the chains on his back forever.

The other three ghosts that Scrooge encounters are Christmases past, present, and future. They each help him see the errors in his actions and help show the overall message of this story. A Christmas Carol is known for its story and Scrooge's redemption. We want him to succeed; at least, I know that I do. Yes, he is a curmudgeon, but that does not mean there is no room for change. Like I have said before, I grew up with Mickey's Christmas Carol. One of my favorite characters from Disney cartoons was Scrooge McDuck. It was great getting introduced to this famous literary character through him, especially since Scrooge McDuck is based on Ebenezer.

As we follow Scrooge through his journey through his past, present, and a possible future, we learn a good amount about him. He is never really as cold-hearted as he seems. There are many glimpses of a softer side to Scrooge that shows that he really could change. Our other characters, such as Bob Cratchett and his family, are also a joy to read about. This is a family that has hardly any money, but they can still see the joy of Christmas. Spending time with their family is the most important thing to them. The ghosts are also each distinct from each other and bring about some quite interesting scenes.

This novel just brings a warm feeling to my heart every time I read it. This story is a favorite of mine that I know will never change. It's a classic for a very good reason. If you have not taken the time to enjoy this before now, please pick it up in some fashion. I believe that you will enjoy the overall message and get something out of it.

Book 184: Hogfather

By Terry Pratchett

Read December 22nd-23rd

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December 22nd-23rd, 2022 review-

Now, after reading every one of Terry Pratchett's books, I can say with great certainty that this book is my favorite from the series. It is one of the books that I could read over and over again. And I still never get tired of it. Terry has written what has become one of the quintessential books I feel like I have to reread every year around Christmas. I love how into Hogswatch Death gets and how he wants to make it better for everyone. The references are wonderful and always a joy to read. This is just a perfect book for me in every single way.

December 23rd, 2020 review-

This is the second time I have read this book, and I can confidently say this is still my favorite book in the series. The humor, discussions on life, humanity, belief, and countless references make this book perfect. Terry had such a way with words that was just amazing. Everything fits perfectly.

His discussions on belief throughout the series are some of the best sections of his writing. Whether that be about Gods or in this case the amphomorphic figures such as the Hogfather (the "Santa Claus" of the Discworld). Death especially has a lot of great lines about the importance of belief to humanity. He gets a lot wrong when he is trying to understand humans in general, but he understands them in a way that a lot never will. I always find the Death series books so interesting from his perspective. His enjoyment of the holiday and his journey with Albert are some really great parts of this book. He wants to make Hogswatch better for those that need it. I loved seeing him get excited about gift-giving, especially in the store. His determination to get his Ho Ho Hos right was just so sweet.

Susan is such a great character too. It's enjoyable following her as she tried to solve what was going on with the Hogfather and her grandfather. I loved reading about her going after the monsters that are scaring the children. She is a strong character that I believe is one of the best in the series. Her perspective is just another great part of this book. Also, seeing her use her abilities, which she somehow inherited through her adoptive grandfather, just makes her scenes even better. She does not like getting in touch with these aspects. She would much rather be normal even though she is nothing close to normal.

The scenes in this book with the wizards at the Unseen University are just some of the best. I found it absolutely hilarious that they kept conjuring fairies and gods out of thin air by just talking about these ideas. Especially the Cheerful Fairy. I don't think I have laughed so hard in a long time.

One final aspect I would like to touch on is the references to other Christmas properties throughout the book. I love Terry's use of pop culture throughout the entire series, and this definitely did not disappoint. We get references to "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", "The Little Match Girl", A Christmas Carol, so many songs, and many other properties. Some were comical, and others were just so touching, especially "The Little Match Girl". There are many writers that use pop culture in their books, and it just doesn't work. That doesn't happen with Terry's.

One of the best quotes from the entire series (let alone this book)

"All right," said Susan. "I'm not stupid. You're saying humans need... fantasies to make life bearable."

REALLY? AS IF IT WAS SOME KIND OF PINK PILL? NO. HUMANS NEED FANTASY TO BE HUMAN. TO BE THE PLACE WHERE THE FALLING ANGEL MEETS THE RISING APE.

"Tooth fairies? Hogfathers? Little—"

YES. AS PRACTICE. YOU HAVE TO START OUT LEARNING TO BELIEVE THE LITTLE LIES.

"So we can believe the big ones?"

YES. JUSTICE. MERCY. DUTY. THAT SORT OF THING.

"They're not the same at all!"

YOU THINK SO? THEN TAKE THE UNIVERSE AND GRIND IT DOWN TO THE FINEST POWDER AND SIEVE IT THROUGH THE FINEST SIEVE AND THEN SHOW ME ONE ATOM OF JUSTICE, ONE MOLECULE OF MERCY. AND YET—Death waved a hand. AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED.

"Yes, but people have got to believe that, or what's the point—"

MY POINT EXACTLY.”

Reviews Week 49

 Reviews Week 49

December 5th-11th

Book 170: We Wish You a Merry Christmas 

and Other Festive Poems

by Chris Riddell 

Read on December 3rd-5th

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I picked up this collection because I love Christmas, poetry, and Chris Riddell’s illustrations. It was a great little collection, and I enjoyed most of the poems. Many of them were ones that I had heard before. Like the titular poem, many are now known as Christmas songs. For instance: “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “We Three Kings,” and “Deck the Halls.” My favorite Christmas poem is “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Neil Gaiman’s poem “Nicholas Was…” was my favorite poem from this collection. I haven’t read any of Neil’s poems before, and this one was wonderful. 

Book 171: Urbanshee 

by Siaara Freeman

Read on December 5th

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Going into this poetry collection, I expected the poems to be urbanized/modernized versions of fairy tales, myths, and fables. It is the first thing mentioned in the description. There were references and allusions to Zeus, Athena, and many other mythological and fantastical beings, but many do not have these aspects. I know I went in expecting more of that because of the description, but Siaara’s poetry is some of the best I have ever read or heard. I highly recommend reading this collection of poetry.

I really enjoyed how Siaara discussed such raw topics for her, such as race, religion, and the loss of her father. The poems that she wrote about him were my favorites. I looked up her slam poetry, and I completely recommend watching her perform these poems. They are incredible. She does an excellent job evoking emotions into her poetry that the reader can feel the entire time reading or watching her perform.

Siaara is an incredible poet, and I look forward to picking up Urbanshee for my poetry collection. Along with the powerful messages Siaara conveys, I thoroughly love how she formatted each of her poems. As a poet and a lover of poetry, I enjoy seeing how others decide to present their poetry to their readers. I highly recommend this to the poetry lovers out there. 

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC of the collection. All opinions are my own. *

Book 172: The Famously Funny Parrott  

by Eric Daniel Weiner

Read on December 5th

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This book was a fun collection of four humorous little stories for children. Freddie Parrott was a character with the right amount of ridiculousness that children would love to read about. He continued throughout the collection to cause trouble because he thought he knew more than he did instead of listening to his butler and friend, Peccary. 

I enjoyed the first two stories the most out of the collection. They, in my opinion, were the funniest parts. This book reminded me a bit of the Wayside Books by Louis Sachar, especially with his brand of humor that I know I loved when I was younger. It would be a great book for children, and I know that the little girl I watch would especially love the first story with the knock-knock jokes. 

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC of the book. All opinions are my own.*

Book 173: The Sheperd's Crown

by Terry Pratchett

Read on December 8th

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I started the Discworld series in March 2017 and have loved my time there. My favorite characters from the series are Granny Weatherwax, Death, Sam Vimes, Susan Sto Helit, Nanny Ogg, and Tiffany Aching. It has been a joy to see where the series has come since the beginning, and I'm sad to say that I have finished it. 

In his afterward for this book, Rob Wilkins explains that there is a beginning, middle, and end for this book, but that Terry was unable to finish it in the way he would have liked before his death. I can see what he is talking about, but that did not ruin my enjoyment of this book. It was great to have one last adventure in this world, and it felt like a fitting end to the series. 

Tiffany is one of my favorite characters from the series, and I enjoyed seeing where she ended up in this book. I won't spoil any of the plot points here. The entire book hit me hard and had me crying for many reasons. I'm sad to see it end, but I will revisit these characters again and again for the rest of my life. 

Thank you to Terry for such a fantastic series with which I have had such a great time. You'll forever be one of the best writers, at least to me. And I'll end this review with some very powerful words from the book:

“FOR I CAN SEE THE BALANCE AND YOU HAVE LEFT THE WORLD MUCH BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT, AND IF YOU ASK ME, said Death, NOBODY COULD DO ANY BETTER THAN THAT. . . .”

Book 174: Lost Legends of Nothing

by Alejandra Green and Fanny Rodriguez

Read on December 8th

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The world of Nothing is so such an immersive one that I enjoyed even more this time around. I love how much more information we got about the world's past, and I cannot wait to see what else we learn if the authors return to it again. Found family stories are always my favorite, and Nathan, Haven, Sina, and Bardou are such a great group. I love their dynamic, and I hope we get more of them soon. 

The art style was stunning, just like the last volume, especially the bright coloring. It's beautiful to look at, along with a fantastic storyline. I highly recommend picking up this volume along with the first if you have not. They are great reads with interesting world-building, fleshed-out characters, and unique mythology. Overall, it's a fun read that I believe fantasy lovers will enjoy. I preordered my copy as soon as I heard about it, and I love that I was given the opportunity to read it early. 

*Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.*

Book 175: The Middle Age- Sword Troubles: A Sir Quimp Fantasy Graphic Novel

by Steve Conley

Read on December 9th

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This short book was a fun little story that I enjoyed reading. I remember this book was recommended to me a while back because I enjoyed the Groo graphic novel series. The comparison makes sense to me though I enjoyed Groo's adventures better than Quimp's. This did have one of my favorite fantasy tropes, which is the sarcastic talking sword. I can't get enough of that trope in books, and I love whenever I can find it. 

Book 176: The Middle Age- Better Than Nothing: A Sir Quimp Fantasy Graphic Novel

by Steve Conley

Read on December 9th-10th

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Like the first volume, I really enjoyed this book too. I hope that Steve Conley will continue with this series because I will pick up the next one. I like how he plays on fantasy tropes throughout this book and the first one. 

Book 177: William Shakespeare's Christmas Carol 

by Ian Doescher 

Read on December 11th

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Two of my favorite things in literature are A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and many of Shakespeare's plays. This is a book that I have wanted to pick up for quite some time, and I am happy to say that I finally have. Ian is famous for his Shakespearean versions of the Star Wars movies that I have yet to read. I had a lot of fun reading this and seeing the references to many of Shakespeare's plays throughout, along with the story. My favorite parts were Puck as The Ghost of Christmas Past and The Witches as the thieves.