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blue_antAs a note, these are all Minx graphic novel titles.
25. Clubbing by Andi Watson
I wasn't really sure what to think of this when I was placing a hold on it, but as soon as I started reading it, I fell in love. It's a cute story of a girl who loves to go clubbing, gets caught with a fake ID and is sent to the country to live with her grandparents. Sure, it sounds boring, but it's not. It's a mini-detective story mixed in with teenage rebellion, a disconnect from technology and a hint of a love story. It's a fun ride and the characters are truly enduring. And as with so many Minx titles, there's a nice sf/f twist that catches you a little off guard (and a lot amused) at the end.
26. kimmie66 by Aaron Alexovich
I loved this book. Not only is it much more sf that most of the titles, it's absolutely adorable. It also draws on one of my favorite genres -- that of cyberpunk sf. It's the story of Telly and her missing friend, Kimmie66. But the book is more than just that simple plot. It's a story that draws on fears of parents today (you don't know who you're really talking to online) as well as how the internet can both disconnect you (more time in front of the computer than talking to your parents) and bring you together (friends online can be as real as RL friends). I highly recommend this title.
27. Confessions of a Blabbermouth by Mike Carey
Like Clubbing, I was unsure of this title. But unlike most of the other titles by Minx, this one had a more serious twist. It's the story of two girls, school, a blog, and their parents. It's a fascinating look into our society where parents want what's best for their kids without actually paying attention to their kids. It's also a good study of dysfunctional families from their children and the mix of outsiders and popular kids in school. It's a little but more brash that the other books, but just as fun.
28. Re-Gifters by Mike Carey
This is another extremely cute book with a slight moral twist at the end. It's the story of Dixie and her adventures trying to win the heart of a boy named Adam. The story focuses not only on the love(ish) story, but also on what it means to have friends and what they do for each other. Re-Gifters is also a study on being a minority (Dixie is a Korean-American) and how people have to learn not to judge others based on what they look like or what other people say. While the title seems to have heavy themes, the author and illustrator do an excellent job giving the book a light hearted twist.
28 / 80 new reads. 35% read!
25. Clubbing by Andi Watson
I wasn't really sure what to think of this when I was placing a hold on it, but as soon as I started reading it, I fell in love. It's a cute story of a girl who loves to go clubbing, gets caught with a fake ID and is sent to the country to live with her grandparents. Sure, it sounds boring, but it's not. It's a mini-detective story mixed in with teenage rebellion, a disconnect from technology and a hint of a love story. It's a fun ride and the characters are truly enduring. And as with so many Minx titles, there's a nice sf/f twist that catches you a little off guard (and a lot amused) at the end.
26. kimmie66 by Aaron Alexovich
I loved this book. Not only is it much more sf that most of the titles, it's absolutely adorable. It also draws on one of my favorite genres -- that of cyberpunk sf. It's the story of Telly and her missing friend, Kimmie66. But the book is more than just that simple plot. It's a story that draws on fears of parents today (you don't know who you're really talking to online) as well as how the internet can both disconnect you (more time in front of the computer than talking to your parents) and bring you together (friends online can be as real as RL friends). I highly recommend this title.
27. Confessions of a Blabbermouth by Mike Carey
Like Clubbing, I was unsure of this title. But unlike most of the other titles by Minx, this one had a more serious twist. It's the story of two girls, school, a blog, and their parents. It's a fascinating look into our society where parents want what's best for their kids without actually paying attention to their kids. It's also a good study of dysfunctional families from their children and the mix of outsiders and popular kids in school. It's a little but more brash that the other books, but just as fun.
28. Re-Gifters by Mike Carey
This is another extremely cute book with a slight moral twist at the end. It's the story of Dixie and her adventures trying to win the heart of a boy named Adam. The story focuses not only on the love(ish) story, but also on what it means to have friends and what they do for each other. Re-Gifters is also a study on being a minority (Dixie is a Korean-American) and how people have to learn not to judge others based on what they look like or what other people say. While the title seems to have heavy themes, the author and illustrator do an excellent job giving the book a light hearted twist.
