Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Some graphic novels impress you with their artwork.

Others captivate you with their storytelling.

The Book of Murmurs by Candice Purwin attempts to do both, creating a lush fantasy world filled with witches, magical creatures, folklore, and emotional themes of grief and identity. While its breathtaking artwork and imaginative world-building make it unforgettable, the story occasionally becomes tangled in its own mythology.

Even so, it’s an ambitious debut that fantasy fans should have on their radar.

What is The Glass Girl
The Glass Girl follows 15-year-old Bella, who uses alcohol like armor — or anesthetic — to cope with grief, family pressure, the chaos of adolescence, and loss. Her life gets unravelling fast: her grandmother (the one person who didn’t ask things of her) dies; her parents are divorced and emotionally unavailable; she’s the “go-to” in her family.

After a blackout at a Thanksgiving party lands her in the hospital, Bella is sent to rehab, where Glasgow forces her to confront what she’s been trying to escape — and whether recovery actually means anything if the world around you stays the same.

If you’re looking for a comic that breaks boundaries, celebrates diversity, and offers an unforgettable narrative, Mutiny: Black Girl Magik deserves your attention. This stunning addition to the comic book world combines breathtaking art, a gripping story, and an empowering message that resonates far beyond its pages.

Strange Secrets by Mike Russell can be described as bizarre, thought-provoking, and satirical. It’s a collection of seven short stories. That discusses topics of the nature of reality, the afterlife, and our individual perceptions of our world. Each story discusses its theme well and prompts the reader to explore them deeply.

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Last year, I read Celeste NG’s first novel ” Everything I Never Told You.” I related to the characters and found myself wanting to read more from the author. So I added “Little Fires Everywhere” to my ever-growing TBR list. The novel had slipped my mind until I saw the trailer for the Hulu adaption of her novel. I picked up a copy of the novel as a birthday gift to myself. For months it sat on my bookshelf. Life is like that sometimes and things get put on hold.