Isaiah Roby's Blog: MI Book Reviews, page 105
February 6, 2019
Lord of the Butterflies
“Andrea Gibson’s latest collection is a masterful showcase from the poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions. With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson’s career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.”
I got an ARC of this book.
This book of poetry is pretty fantastic. There were a few poems t...
February 5, 2019
Srsly Hamlet
by Courtney Carbone
“Hamlet, one of the greatest stories ever told . . . in texts?!
Imagine: What if Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, and the tragic Ophelia had smartphones? A classic is reborn in this fun and funny adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays!
A kingdom on the brink of war.
A stolen throne.
A boy seeking revenge.
and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting. 
Yuri Bear Storm, Vol 1
“Every night, 16-year-old Kureha has a strange dream involving lilies, storms, and… her classmate Ginko as a bear?!
At school, Kureha’s unassuming personality and looks render her practically invisible. Sometimes, it feels like no one notices her at all… until cute and energetic Ginko asks Kureha to talk privately one day during lunch. Maybe she really is a bear… or maybe she’s just got a crush on Kureha!”
I got an ARC of this book.
What more could I ask for in a manga? This gave me bears, l...
February 3, 2019
Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady’s Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners
By Therese Oneill
“Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era?
Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there’s arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn’t question.)
UNMENTIONABLE is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood, giving you detailed advice on:
~ What to wear
~ Where to relieve yourself...
February 1, 2019
Accomplishments of The Duke’s Daughter vol. 1
Story By Reia, Art by Suki Umemiya
“The story of a young woman’s struggles after being reborn into one of her beloved romance otome games–as the antagonist!
Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit by a truck after getting out of work–but instead of dying, she finds herself in the world of a game she’d played just hours earlier. However, she’s not reborn as the game’s protagonist, the main heartthrob of the harem. Instead, she starts her new life as the antagonist, right...
January 30, 2019
Princess Jellyfish (To the end- contains spoilers)
By Akiko Higashimura
“This FINAL VOLUME of Princess Jellyfish contains over 100 pages of exclusive bonus content for fans!
FIT FOR A PRINCESS
As a brand, Jelly Fish comes to the conclusion that their dresses are for Amars, by Amars. After embracing the fact that they make clothes for weirdos, Tsukimi and the crew must figure out how to sell their styles! In true Amars fashion, these beloved otaku girls and eccentric boys struggle and fumble their way to their happy endings!
Dearest Readers!
C...
January 28, 2019
NYV: Punk
“With only his mother for company, rural isolation in East Texas was as boring and bleak a life as Christian could imagine. The most exciting thing to look forward to were monthly visits from the nice old lady who took his mother shopping in town. After being subjected to a bizarre and humiliating birthday ritual, Christian leaves home to think things through, and when the opportunity for adventure presents itself, he jumps at the chance. But being on his own is more terrifying than a shelter...
January 27, 2019
Bipolar Battle Plan: Fighting the War Against Bipolar Disorder
By Troy Gillem
“Bipolar Battle Plan by Troy Gillem is a no-holds-barred view of bipolar disorder. Gillem offers riveting first-hand descriptions of his own episodes and those of people he interviewed. Gillem provides an aggressive action plan to manage one’s symptoms and life in general, covering everything from creating a balanced medical protocol to selecting a compatible psychiatrist. This refreshing book is a boon to persons with bipolar disorder, professionals in the field, and intereste...
January 26, 2019
More Happy than Not
By Adam Silvera
“Life hasn’t been easy for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto, but with the help of his girlfriend he’s slowly remembering what happiness might feel like.
Then Thomas shows up …
Thomas is smart and funny, and before long Aaron is spending all his time with him. But as Aaron’s feelings for Thomas intensify, tensions with his other friends start to build.
Soon Aaron is faced with a choice – one that will make him question what it is he wants, and how far he’ll go to get it.
Why does ha...
January 25, 2019
The Apollyon Game
“Dare To Play The Demon’s Game?
From author Clive Reznor comes a twisted horror short story.
Portia is a strange girl who has spent most of her life isolated and ridiculed for being different. On this night however, she gathers five friends to take part in The Apollyon Game, a macabre mix of truth or dare where if you get the answers wrong, or are not truthful, the consequences will tear your soul apart.
The demons are watching. ”
I got an ARC of this book (and it turns out I had bought a co...
