387. A Vintage Affair: Isabel Wolff (courtesy of HIS International School library)

 

BOOK REVIEW: A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff

As a woman, I’m very much into fashion and I do support the use of pre-loved clothing. Vintage clothing on the other hand is in a world if its own, pre-loved clothes from famous labels as well as from a bygone era. The fabrics, cuts and more are simply outstanding. In this novel, appreciation of vintage clothing is brought to the forefront alongside a story of love and loss. 

Her friends are stunned when Phoebe Swift abruptly leaves a plum job at the prestigious Sotheby’s auction house to open her own vintage clothing shop, Village Vintage. She hopes to make her store the hot new place to shop, even as she deals with two ardent suitors, her increasingly difficult mum and a secret from her past.

Therese Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an inpressive clothing collection. Among these clothes, Phoebe finds a child’s coat which Mrs. Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part with. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the tale of that little blue coat. 

She will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Therese that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again. 

I personally loved this book for it’s romantic and sumptuous storyline. This is a must for fans of vintage clothing and romance. 

386. Freaking Romance Volume 1 by Snailords

 

BOOK REVIEW: Freaking Romance Volume 1 by Snailords

Who doesn’t love a good graphic novel? I’m no exception to it and that’s why I picked up this book with rather enticing illustrations. Let’s see what the storyline’s about.

Every relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it’s interstellar. This sexy supernatural story is about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a spectral stranger from another dimension.

Sure, he can’t see you and you can’t touch him, but who said every relationship starts out perfectly? This volume collects episodes 1-21 of the supernatural romance hit Webtoon comic.

Being rather repetitive, I became increasingly annoyed and it just pulled away from the main idea. The writers could have done a better job to produce a much smuttier graphic novel, but oh well😅

Although the title seems rather raunchy, the content is quite suitable for YA readers. To sum it all up, get this book for the graphics but don’t keep your hopes high that it’s gonna be great.

385. Forbidden Worlds: Volume 5

BOOK REVIEW: Forbidden Worlds - Volume 5

As a 90's kid, I grew up reading plenty of high-quality comics which are now termed graphic novels. DC Comics and the Archie ones are the ones commonly found in Asia. Now with the introduction of Big Bad Wolf book sales and Book Xcess bookstores, getting my hands on these kinds of collections have become more affordable and accessible.

If you're into mythology and classic comic book art, Forbidden Worlds is just the collection to own. As a horror fan myself, I truly enjoyed the four to five short stories included in each volume (though I must say that none of them scared me in the least!).

Kids the length and breadth of the US and some in UK were familiar with Richard Hughes and his team behind Forbidden Worlds. This state-of-the-art hardcover volumes are a homage to the horror comic genre that was famous one upon a time.

For collectors or horror aficionados, this would make a great piece on the bookshelf. Do check out Book Xcess or head to any Big Bad Wolf sale, keep your eyes peeled and you just might come across this book and more!