Comic Corner Roundup: June
Comic Corner Roundup is a bi-monthly segment that compiles mini-reviews of comics, graphic novels, and manga that I’ve read recently. Here are my reviews for
Category: Book Review
Book Review: “The View From Here” by Rachel Howzell Hall
“The View From Here” by Rachel Howzell Hall (2026) Genre: Thriller, Fiction Page Length: 281 pages (paperback edition) Synopsis: After eleven years, Nicole Baxter and
Book Review: “The Last Best Quest Ever” by F.T. Lukens
“The Last Best Quest Ever” by F.T. Lukens (2026) Genre: YA, Fiction, LGBTQ, Romance Page Length: 320 pages (hardcover edition) Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Ellinore has the
ARC Review: “The Lovers, the Liars, and Me” by DeAndra Davis
“The Lovers, the Liars, and Me” by DeAndra Davis Publishing Date: June 23, 2026 Genre: Contemporary, Fiction, YA Page Length: 416 pages (paperback review edition)
ARC Review: “Doe” by Rebecca Barrow
“Doe” by Rebecca Barrow Publishing Date: June 23, 2026 Genre: YA, Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Page Length: 368 pages (paperback review edition) Synopsis: Maris Larsen is
Book Review: “Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away” by Ciera Burch
“Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away” by Ciera Burch (2026) Genre: Middle Grade, LGBT, Fantasy, Fiction Page Length: 272 pages (hardcover edition) Synopsis: Seventh grade
Book Review: “The Oks Are Not OK” by Grace K. Shim
“The Oks Are Not OK” by Grace K. Shim (2026) Genre: YA, Contemporary, Fiction Page Length: 352 pages (hardcover edition) Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Elena Ok (pronounced
ARC Review: “Oh My Affogato!” by Donna Ghorbanpoor & Daphne Ang
“Oh My Affogato!” by Donna Ghorbanpoor & Daphne Ang Publishing Date: May 5, 2026 Genre: YA, Romance, Fiction Page Length: 272 pages (paperback review edition)
Book Review: “Heiress of Nowhere” by Stacey Lee
“Heiress of Nowhere” by Stacey Lee (2026) Genre: Historical Fiction, YA, Mystery Page Length: 400 pages (hardcover edition) Synopsis: 1918. Orcas Island, Washington. Lucy Nowhere
Book Review: “Recipe For You” by Monica Comas
“Recipe For You” by Monica Comas (2026) Genre: Contemporary, Fiction Page Length: 331 pages (paperback review edition) Synopsis: Belle Sutton is a little lost these