CW: violence against LGBTQIA+ folks, graphic violence, mistreatment of women

While on vacation, I make it a point to finish at least one book. I’m the type of person on vacation who enjoys downtime. If a vacation feels jam-packed, I feel like I need a vacation from my vacation. The book I chose to read was Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby. I heard about Razorblade Tears as it was one of the books included in the Book of the Month book box. While I’m glad I read Razorblade Tears, I’m having a hard time giving this book a rating.

Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee Jenkins are grieving. Their sons, Isiah and Derek, were brutally murdered. The police don’t seem to care, or in Ike and Buddy Lee’s eyes, they aren’t doing enough. Ike and Buddy Lee want to redeem themselves since they didn’t accept Isiah and Derek’s relationship and marriage. Their quest leads to corruption and a big reveal of irony in the South.

Razorblade Tears is a tough book to read in part because Ike and Buddy Lee are homophobic, and this book centers around their journey for revenge and acceptance. It’s difficult to see this through their eyes. While Ike and Buddy Lee were born and raised in the South, I find it difficult that they couldn’t look past their bias and accept their sons. I didn’t realize Ike and Buddy Lee would be as homophobic as this book points out. I went into this thinking that Ike and Buddy Lee had relationships with their sons, when clearly that wasn’t the case.

Despite the emotionally heavy content of the book, I think there’s a lot of interesting dialogue between Ike and Buddy Lee. Buddy Lee is a poor white man who lives in a beat-up trailer. He makes comments to Ike about how he wishes he could trade places with him. Ike is a working-class black man who points out to Buddy Lee that he is able to exist in the world differently because of the color of his skin. It’s a pull of race and class privilege and how this can impact relationships or political opinions.

Per the content warning, there is a lot of graphic violence. As mentioned, this book is centered around Isiah and Derek’s deaths. In my opinion, I think the author went into WAY too much detail about their deaths. I don’t see why that was needed. Women are also mistreated by several male characters.

While this was an emotional read, I’m glad I read this. I would heed the content warnings, as this book is tough to get through. I’m going to leave this book unrated, which is a first for me.

At my local comic book store, I have started looking through the white long boxes where older comics are kept. The issues can vary from comic runs from last year or ten years ago. I wanted to poke around and see if I could find anything interesting. As it turns out, I did find a few issues that were worth purchasing. I wanted to share what I found.

Vigilante #1 – 2009 Marv Wolfman, Rick Leonardi, and John Stanisci

I became a fan of Vigilante due to the Peacemaker TV series. In the show, Vigilante is played by Freddie Stroma. Vigilante, in the show, is a psychopath with a dark sense of humor. In the comic, Vigilante reminds me of Red Hood (aka Jason Todd/2nd Robin). Vigilante is investigating a few murders with mob connections and ends up being purposefully captured by police, so he can interview prisoners. This was an entertaining issue; unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find the complete series, so it serves as more of a collectible than a complete story.

Birds of Prey Manhunt #1 – #4 – 1996 Chuck Dixon, Matt Haley, and Wade Von Grawbadger

Birds of Prey is one of my favorite superhero teams. Led by Oracle (formerly Barbara Gordon), she works with Black Canary as they challenge the crime syndicate. In this run, Huntress and Catwoman get involved much to Oracle’s chagrin. It’s interesting how comics have evolved since 1996. There were certain images of the characters where I thought, “A man definitely drew this.” An example is Black Canary, and she’s standing in a really awkward position, but her hip is out, so it shows off her body at a better angle. This didn’t take away from the enjoyment of reading Birds of Prey; it made me laugh and realize how, in some ways, comics have become more evolved. I’m happy that I found this complete series.

I have had good luck with finding vintage issues. I hope to look through comics in the white long boxes every time I stop by my local comic book store. It’s relaxing to simply sift through comics, as I never know what I will find.

In February, I wrote my Romance Reading Month post, where I mentioned which romance books I had on my list to read. I had five books on my list and ended up reading three of them, with a fourth being read at a slower pace. Let’s take a look at the romance books I read last month.

Eleanor & Park – Not Finished.

I have been going through my bookshelf and picking books I want to re-read. Eleanor & Park is a romance story starring Eleanor & Park, who meet at school and develop a romance. Eleanor & Park has come under some controversy with how Rainbow Rowell wrote Park. My prediction is similar to how I felt about Fangirl, that this book won’t hold up to what I felt when I first read the book years ago. I’m slowly reading a chapter here and there. I plan on finishing Eleanor & Park before the end of 2022.

The Ex Hex – Didn’t Read

I saved The Ex Hex for Fall as I think it’s a perfect book to get into the Halloween spirit.

Well Met – Finished

Well Met is a romance starring Emily and Simon. Emily temporarily moves to a small town in Maryland to take care of her older sister, who was involved in a car accident. Emily gets roped in by her niece to volunteer at a Renaissance Festival, where she meets Simon, a pirate who helps organize the festival. Simon has a hardened persona, but eventually Emily breaks through this, leading to the beginning of their romance.

I adored this book. Emily and Simon had great chemistry together. I liked the Renaissance Festival as the background of their relationship. I kept imagining the lush forest surrounding the festival and all the performers sashaying throughout the grounds. Besides the festival, I liked the setting. There’s a small town bookstore Emily works at that’s owned by one of the founders of the festival. This book was everything I wanted, and I rated Well Met five stars on Goodreads.

One to Watch – Finished

Bea Schumacher is a successful plus-size fashion blogger who is also a fan of the reality show, Main Squeeze. As the next season is being determined, Bea is approached by Lauren, the producer of Main Squeeze, to be the star of the next season. Bea decides to accept. While Bea is confident in her blog and fashion sense, she has concerns about whether men will want to date a plus-size woman. Will she find love? Or leave alone?

I went into this book wanting a confident and sassy plus-size woman to have fun on this reality TV show. Unfortunately, it seemed Bea’s entire character arc was her saying no man would date her for her size. I understand Bea having some insecurities over her body, but it seemed to be the background of the entire book. I struggled to understand why Bea would agree to a reality TV show, given where her headspace was at.

This was a big let-down for me. I rated One to Watch two stars on Goodreads.

Get a Life Chloe Brown – Finished

Chloe Brown is a chronically ill geek who comes up with a bucket list of things she wants to accomplish. Chloe meets Red, who decides to help her with her list. A romance develops with Chloe realizing her feelings for Red go beyond the list she originally created.

I liked the idea of Chloe being this geeky woman living her life through her chronic pain. Red seemed like such an opposite to Chloe, so I thought they would connect well. Although I did like this book, I struggled to fully immerse myself in it. I found myself stuck on the first half of the book for a long time. I think this book is so important because of the representation of a character with chronic pain. I rated Get a Life, Chloe Brown three stars on Goodreads.

The books I read in February were a mixed bag. In March, I’m taking a break from romance and tackling more of my mystery and thrillers on my TBR.

I’m usually on top of posting my book reviews on a timely basis. However, I sometimes forget to write about the comics I’m reading. Since starting a pull list last year, I have been reading more single issues than ever before. I wanted to share what comics I have been reading and what I have been enjoying so far.

The Last Session Issues #1 & #2 – Mad Cave

Jasmine Walls, Dozerdraws, Michah Meyers, Michael Moccio, and David Reyes.

The Last Session follows five friends who met at an LGBTQIA+ high school club. During their club meetings, they launched a long-term D&D campaign. The friends are now in college and have decided to resume their campaign.

I love everything about this series! I like how the friends are still good friends after all this time and how D&D has become a big part of their friendship. I like how the issue flashes between the campaign and their real life. I think this comic series does a great job at highlighting the insecurity they face as they are unsure of the direction of their lives. As someone who graduated from college five years ago, I can relate to a few of the characters in this comic. I rated The Last Session five stars on Goodreads.

Vampire Emmy and the Garbage Girl – Space Between

Pat Shand, Roberta Ingranata, Carola Borelli, and Jim Campbell

Vampire Emmy and the Garbage Girl follows Emmy, a cynical Vampire who’s finding herself a bit bored with life. Her relationships have never lasted, partly due to outliving her partner. Emmy meets Annabelle, the garbage girl who collects her trash twice a week. Emmy invites Annabelle on a date, and they start to bond over shared supernatural lived experiences.

This was a quick read! This graphic novel was shorter than I expected. There didn’t seem to be much of a plot to this, as it was more about following Emmy and Annabelle on their adventures. I wish this were longer, as I felt there wasn’t enough material to connect to both Emmy and Annabelle as characters. I rated Vampire Emmy and the Garbage Girl four stars on Goodreads.

The Death of Doctor Strange Blade #1 – Marvel

Danny Lore, Dylan Burnett, Mike Spicer, and Travis Lanham.

The Death of Doctor Strange Blade is Marvel’s latest crossover, where Doctor Strange is murdered, leaving a cataclysm of events on Earth. This includes releasing vampires who were otherwise imprisoned. Blade, being the vampire hunter that he is, is displeased and serves as Dracula’s bodyguard.

It seems fitting that Marvel’s latest event is Doctor Strange-themed since the movie is being released this year. As someone who’s a fan of Blade as a character, I thought this was a blast. The art is vibrant, and the story moves along at a good clip. I’m curious to see how Blade will move through this crossover. I rated Blade #1 four stars on Goodreads.

Peacemaker Disturbing the Peace – DC Comics

Garth Ennis, Garry Brown, and Lee Loughridge

Peacemaker Disturbing the Peace follows Peacemaker, aka. Christopher Smith as he’s being interviewed by a therapist. Christopher goes into his story about why he cares so much about peace and his military experience. It’s clear Christopher is being examined for some sort of assignment, but it’s not disclosed what that assignment is.

I liked this series; however, with the success of the Peacemaker show, I prefer how the show portrays Peacemaker versus this series. With Garth Ennis attached, this series was gory, which I think fits the character. There isn’t a whole lot going on in this issue, as it’s clearly meant to be an origin story for those unfamiliar with Peacemaker as a character. I rated Peacemaker Disturbing the Peace three stars on Goodreads.

Hawkeye Kate Bishop #1-3 – Marvel

Marieke Nijkamp, Enid Balam, Oren Junior, and Brittany Peer

Hawkeye Kate Bishop stars Kate, who’s living in LA, taking on bad guys. Kate is invited to a Hamptons resort by a mysterious guest. Kate realizes that her older sister, Susan, invited Kate to help her find a missing ring. While the resort is beautiful, it’s clear there is something more sinister going on.

This series is okay. I’m finding that each issue seems to follow the exact same setup. Kate goes into investigation mode, she brings Susan, Kate beats up a bunch of bad guys, and more bad guys arrive, leading to a cliffhanger into the next issue. I plan on finishing this story arc to see if this is a series I plan on continuing with. As of now, I’m not super invested in this. I rated Hawkeye Kate Bishop three stars on Goodreads.

If you thought this was a lot of comics, I still have a small pile on my nightstand. It helps that I carve out time every Saturday morning to read comics before I start my day. I want to prioritize writing more comic reviews, so there will be more to come! Let me know in the comments what comics you’re reading right now.

Every February, I read romance. It gets me in the mood for Valentine’s Day, and it allows me to target the romance books sitting on my TBR. I wanted to share all the books I want to read in February, and once February ends, I will write a recap post where I review the romance books I read. I have set high expectations this month, so I’m not sure if I will get to everything. Here are all the romance books I ideally would like to read this month

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

I read Eleanor & Park back in 2015. This had been sitting on my re-read TBR for a while. Eleanor & Park, written by Rainbow Rowell, is about a budding high school romance between Eleanor and Park. I re-read Fangirl last year, and I realized I didn’t love the book as much as I thought I did. I’m curious if Eleanor & Park will hold up or if I will feel the same way I felt for Fangirl.

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

I had The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling on my Spooky TBR last year, although I ended up not getting to it. I’m debating between reading this now or saving it for October. The Ex Hex is centered around Vivienne Jones, who puts a curse on her ex-boyfriend that should have been mild. However, her ex returns to their town, and all hell breaks loose. As mentioned, I may save this for fall, but I have no doubt that I will read The Ex Hex this year.

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

A romance that takes place at a local Renaissance festival? Sign me up. Well Met follows Emily and Simon. Emily is roped into signing up for the Renaissance festival while Simon’s family runs the festival. I have had this on my TBR for a long time, so I’m glad I’m finally going to read this.

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

If the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise were to include plus-size women, that’s the premise of One to Watch. Bea Schumacher is a plus-size fashion influencer who loves the reality TV show Main Squeeze. When she’s contacted by Main Squeeze to be a part of their show, Bea agrees. She doesn’t think she will actually find love unless she does. While I’m personally not a fan of The Bachelor, I think this book will still appeal to me.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

I hear so many good things about Talia Hibbert and her books. Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek who creates a list of things she wants to do. Chloe meets Red, and she enlists him to help her accomplish all the things she wants to do. I like the chronically ill representation, as there are so many people out there with either chronic pain or chronic illness. Representation is so important.

This is an ambitious TBR for February. I’m most excited to read Well Met, One to Watch, and Get a Life, Chloe Brown.

One of the reasons why I love to read is the feeling of finishing a great book. For a few days, the book I finished reading is all I can think about. It could be the setting, the characters, or how the book turned out that stays with me. I finished reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley, and it’s hands down one of the best thrillers I have read. It’s a close contender to being one of my favorite books I read in 2022. That may be too early to say, but that’s how much I loved this book.

A wedding party flocks to a remote Irish island. The wedding is breathtaking until someone is murdered. As the story progresses, secrets are revealed, and it seems like everyone has an ulterior motive.

One reason I loved The Guest List is the setting. The wedding takes place on this remote Irish island, with a chapel, house, and lavish tents set up to house guests. There’s a small Celtic cemetery located nearby, giving this island a haunted feel to it. I took pauses while reading The Guest List to imagine the island in my mind. The setting helped solidify the story and made me want to continue reading.

The Guest List is told through the perspective of several key characters. Usually, I’m not a fan of this type of storytelling because it’s tough to keep everyone straight. However, Lucy Foley does a great job at balancing all of the characters. I felt drawn to Hannah and Olivia specifically. Hannah was the character I connected with the most because she’s a middle-class outsider to this rich lifestyle. Olivia is a character who is struggling mentally, and I just wanted to reach out to her and give her a hug. Olivia is someone I wanted to see succeed and overcome her struggles.

In The Guest List, there’s a big reveal that I predicted early on. In some cases, I become disappointed when I can predict the plot of the book, although, in The Guest List, I was more excited to see how everything came together, even if it was something I could see coming.

The Guest List was everything I wanted in a thriller: an intriguing setting, a sprinkling of characters to root for, and a few twists throughout. I don’t have anything bad to say about The Guest List. I have since added a few of Lucy Foley’s other books to my TBR on Goodreads as I’m curious to read more from her. I rated The Guest List five stars on Goodreads.

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner was the first book I read in 2022. I originally had this on my Spooky TBR last year, but I ran out of time to read it. The Lost Apothecary has a fascinating premise centered around this apothecary offering poisons to women wronged by men. I enjoyed this book, although there were a few instances that stuck out to me about the story. The story wraps up quite conveniently, which I feel was a bit implausible.

A woman is scorned and seeks help from an apothecary. Poisons are easily dispensed, and women stay silent. Nella Clavinger, the woman running the apothecary, keeps track of everything prescribed and preserves the women who want more. Eliza Fanning is a young girl who was sent to Nella by her employer seeking a poison for her rotten husband. In the twenty-first century, Caroline Parcewell discovers her husband’s affair and finds a vial with a bear on it, leading her to look for this hidden apothecary. The three women are connected at various parts of history by a secret and enchanting place.

Out of all the stories, I found myself gravitating towards Nella and Eliza. I enjoyed reading Nella’s back story as it relates to why Nella started adding poisons to her shop. Eliza’s story is relatable as she’s a young girl who leaves her rural town to explore a brand new place. Caroline’s story was more realistic, yet the most implausible, as she seems to put together the existence of the apothecary despite not being a trained historian. I’m sure Caroline is incredibly smart, but I just found that she may not have been able to do it on her own. I would have loved a partnership between Caroline and Gaynor, a librarian whom Caroline met. I think it would have been great to see two women using their strengths to lead this investigation.

Another annoying part of the book to me was that no one wanted to tell Eliza about her period. There’s a scene where Eliza gets her period for the first time and leaves a chair with a blood stain. For whatever reason, NO ONE thought to sit down with Eliza and explain her period until the latter half of the book. Eliza thought her period was from a spirit, which, understandably, she’s 12. I thought that was so odd. I wouldn’t say this ruined the story by any means, but I found it rather questionable, especially because this book is built on women supporting women.

Overall, I’m glad I read The Lost Apothecary as I thought it was a solid book to start the year off with. I’d recommend this for anyone remotely interested in history, London, and fantasy. I rated The Lost Apothecary four stars on Goodreads.

I always look forward to writing my end-of-year posts. I typically write two posts: one summarizes the year as a whole, and the other focuses on what I read. I always use Perpetual Page Turner’s End of Year Survey. It always provides a great summary of what I read. Let’s dive into my reading year in 2021.

2021 Reading Stats

Number of Books Read: 35 (not counting all the single-issue comics I read)

Number of Re-Reads: 3

Genre You Read The Most From: I would say Thriller or Mysteries.

Best in Books

Best Book You Read in 2021?

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was such a lighthearted read. I liked the science and Olive’s tenacity for researching pancreatic cancer, and I thought the relationship between Olive and Adam was genuine. Ali Hazelwood is a new favorite author of mine.

Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going to Love More But Didn’t?

I read The Maidens while waiting for a delayed flight at an airport. I remember finishing this book and being more disappointed in the book than in the fact that my flight was delayed. There was a big twist that didn’t work for me and, in my opinion, destroyed Mariana’s main arc. Additionally, I felt parts of this book were unrealistic. For example, several young women were following around an older college professor. Everyone would find this super creepy, yet Mariana had to convince everyone that this professor was trash.

Most Surprising (in a good way or bad way) Book You Read?

I selected Lock Every Door by Riley Sager for this because of what Jules had to go through. I genuinely thought nothing bad would happen to Jules until Riley Sager pulled the rug out from under me, and I realized that anything could happen. It was a nice surprise, and it made me root for Jules to survive.

Best Sequel?

A Beautiful Corpse by Christi Daugherty is the second book in the Harper McClain series. Harper is a crime reporter in Savannah, GA. In this sequel, Harper is investigating the death of a young law student. Throughout the series, Harper is trying to find out who murdered her mom when she was young. Towards the end of the book, Harper finds a tip that may help her solve her mom’s murder. I like the setting of Savannah, and I like Harper as a character.

Best Book from a Genre You Don’t Typically Read?

I read A League of Denial by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru, which chronicles CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and how CTE was discovered. Once CTE is discovered, it’s clear the NFL doesn’t want this to come out and tries to bury the evidence. Several football players, including Mike Webster and Junior Seau are diagnosed with CTE after their deaths. Is it because I’m getting old that I’m starting to like non-fiction? I have a few non-fiction books on my TBR and re-read pile that I hope to read in 2022.

Favorite Cover of a Book You Read in 2021?

I read They Never Learn recently, and I have to say this cover is amazing. The first word I think of when I see this cover is gothic. The book takes place on a college campus, and I think this cover summarizes the book and setting.

Most Beautifully Written Book Read in 2021?

The House in the Cerulean Sea is such a lovely and beautifully written book about love and acceptance.

Most Thought-Provoking Book in 2021?

Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three is a tragic story for many reasons. Three boys were wrongly convicted of murdering three younger boys. Part of this conviction was based on rumors that the three boys were into worshipping Satan, which was unfounded. Adding on to the tragedy, we probably won’t find out who killed those three little boys because of this town convicting innocent teens. It’s a dark book, but well worth reading.

OTP (One True Pairing)

Olive and Adam in The Love Hypothesis are couple goals. I love them together.

Best Book Read in 2021 That I Read Based Solely on a Recommendation (Bookstagram, Friend Recommendation, etc.)

Everyone was raving about A Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. My local bookstore had this on display, and another booktuber I follow was discussing Grady Hendrix as an author. I felt compelled to read this myself. I’m glad I did! I loved this book. I’m excited to read more Grady Hendrix next year.

Your Blogging / Bookish Life

Favorite Post I Wrote in 2021?

My favorite post I wrote this year was Fangirl Revisited – 6 Years Later. I remember loving Fangirl; however, when I re-read it, it felt like I was reading a completely different book.

Best Bookish Event in 2021?

At C2E2 this year, I met Jason Muhr and Kami Garcia, who illustrate and write some of my favorite comics I have read. It was exciting to talk with them about their series.

Looking Ahead

One Book You Didn’t Get To in 2020 But Will Be Your Number #1 Priority in 2021?

I plan to go back to my Spooky TBR. I want to start with either The Guest List by Lucy Foley or The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

One Thing You Hope to Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading / Blogging Life in 2021?

I want to read more non-fiction. I think it’s a nice break from reading the same genres all the time.

As always, I linked the Perpetual Page-Turner End of Year Survey above. Happy Reading!

I always have a graphic novel backlog. I tend to purchase graphic novels at conventions or through crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter. Otherwise, whenever I travel, I like to stop at a local comic book store. As such, my pile has grown to the point that my kitty likes to sit on my pile, as she has claimed it as a mini throne for her. I wanted to share my backlog, and I hope to tackle it in 2022.

Teen Titans Beast Boy by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo

I was so excited to meet Kami Garcia at C2E2 this year! She was so nice, and she commented on the Captain Marvel cosplay I was wearing. I read Teen Titans: Raven a year or two ago, and I loved it! I knew I had to purchase Beast Boy while I was at C2E2, and now I have a signed copy. Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo’s Teen Titans series is a young adult retelling of each member of the Teen Titans, with this one focusing on Beast Boy.

The Weatherman by Jody LeHeup, Nathan Fox, and Dave Stewart

I picked up the first volume of The Weatherman at Comix Experience in San Francisco. Nathan Bright is a TV reporter on Mars. He’s successful, he loves his job, and is supported by his girlfriend and dog. Unfortunately, his success doesn’t last long when Nathan is accused of a terrorist attack against planet Earth. Nathan cannot remember what happened, yet he’s being chased across the entire galaxy to be punished for a crime he couldn’t possibly commit.

Critical Role Vox Machina Origins by Matthew Mercer, Olivia Samson, Matthew Colville, and Chris Northrop.

It should be no surprise to anyone that I picked up a Critical Role graphic novel. I’m almost halfway through the Vox Machina campaign, and I’m fully invested in the lore of the campaign. I’m a sucker for anything Critical Role related, including graphic novels. I was waiting to finish campaign #1 first before reading this because that’s probably when I would want more Vox Machina content if I’m not ready to let campaign #1 go.

The Manhattan Projects by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra

The Manhattan Projects is such a weird series, yet I still find myself enjoying it. The Manhattan Projects is a science fiction retelling of the Manhattan Projects, the project that founded the Atomic Bombs used in WWII. To give an idea as to how quirky this series truly is, an A.I. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is guiding the scientists along with Harry Daghlian, a scientist whose skull is encased in green and black liquid. Harry Daghlian was a real scientist on the Manhattan Projects; unfortunately, he was killed in an experiment, hence his character is illustrated the way he is in the series. I like that this series is based on real-life events, along with how these events shaped the science fiction aspects of the series.

Plume by K. Lynn Smith

Plume originally started as a webcomic in 2011, written and illustrated by K. Lynn Smith. I was introduced to K. Lynn Smith through her Kickstarter series, For Goodness Sake. I met K. Lynn Smith at Planet Comic-Con, and she had her physical volumes of Plume on sale. From reading the back of Plume, this series takes place in the Wild West and has supernatural elements to it. I’m excited to read it!

For Goodness Sake Volumes #2 and #3 by K Lynn Smith

I read the first volume of For Goodness Sake last year and missed the Kickstarter campaign for book #2. I was bummed! Fortunately, K. Lynn Smith had the Kickstarter campaign for her third book, and I was able to pick up book #2 as an additional reward in the campaign. For Goodness Sake stars Rayne, a woman who renovated a bus and travels around the US with her canine companion, Copilot. Rayne meets Thatcher, a cursed individual who looks like a devil. Rayne has agreed to help Thatcher relieve his curse as they travel around together. As someone who’s a fan of road trips, this series hits everything I love reading about.

I have so much to read! It’s a great feeling, yet a bit overwhelming at the same time, especially because this doesn’t include any of the single-issue comics I have on my nightstand. 2022 will be a great reading year.