5 books to read in winter break!

Dictatorial Grimoire 

For those of you who like to read manga, you should try reading Dictatorial Grimoire.

This series is about a boy named Otogi Grimm, who is forced to deal with the transgressions of his ancestors; the Brothers Grimm. I don’t want to spoil the story, so let me just tell you: this is a trilogy filled with interesting characters, and unexpected plot points. This manga is a fun and engaging read, and I trust you will become a fan of Ayumi Kanou once you’re done.

Heartless

Fans of the Lunar Chronicles will enjoy reading Heartless, a fairytale twist set in wonderland.

The main character, Catherine, is a driven and kind woman, whose goals are very bakery oriented. Meyer does a great job of describing lemon tarts in a way that makes me want to grab them out of the page and eat them.

Beyond the Clouds

Anyone like steampunk? If you do, you should give this manga series a try. Coming in with only three books in the series, Beyond the Clouds is a steampunk fantasy manga featuring a mechanic, an angel, and their adventures together.

The story is a little slow-paced, however it’s still an entertaining adventure. The whole journeying-off part kicks off mainly in the third book, which means the author, Nicke, had plenty of time to characterize the main leads. There isn’t any romance, which is refreshing, and I feel the author has been wonderful when illustrating the importance of platonic love and friendship. 

Overall, Theo and Mia’s adventures together show a cute sibling-bond and I’m sure you will love this lighthearted series.

Loki: Where Mischief Lies  

Does anyone feel that Disney’s show: Loki ended in an anticlimactic manner? I do.

Which is why spotting this book in the library was a godsend, literally. Loki: Where Mischief Lies, unabashedly illustrates gender fluid fashion, mystery, and Loki, in an unforgettable way. This portrayal of Loki was one I can totally get behind.

Scorched by: Mari Mancusi

Scorched is the first in a series of books about a girl and her dragon.

Trinity Foxx’s life completely changes when her grandfather buys a dragon egg for display at their museum. I liked this book well enough, but it’s at the bottom of the list for its rushed and confusing instances of romance. The strong female lead is nice and all, but she’s easily swayed. Despite that, dragon lovers will still like this book.