Title: Giant Days Vol. 8
Author: John Allison
Artists: Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, Whitney Cogar, Jim Campbell
Volume: Volume 8 (Single Issues #29-32)
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Graphic Novel
Pages:112
Publisher: BOOM!Box
Year Published: 2018
Format: Paperback Copy (Library)
"Best friends Susan, Daisy, and Esther's adventures at university continue in Giant Days vol. 8.
It's the end of the second year for the best mates Susan, Daisy, and Esther, and crack are appearing in the foundation of the unshakeable trio. Between (irritating) new loves, (secretive) old loves, (unlikely) new friendships and (terrible) old houses, they'll be lucky to make it to third year alive."
My Rating: 5/5
It's been a while since a read a book in this series or a graphic novel at all. And this was amazing. I love the characters and the setting. The way that the authors truly capture the young adult time in your life when you're in college. The changes in friendships, relationships and classes. Also, the change in your drive that happens when you're almost finished your post-secondary careers. I can't wait to read the next volume and if anyone has any hints as to when that comes out I would freaking love to know.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Giant Days Vol. 6
Author: John Allison
Illustrator: Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar
Series/Standalone: Giant Days Series (Vol. 6)
Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult, Contemporary
Pages: 112
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Year Published: 2017
Format: Physical Copy (Library Copy)
"Second year begins and Daisy, Susan and Esther have taken their friendship commitment to the next level by moving into their 'beautiful home' off-campus. But the keys didn't come without new responsibilities. Unwanted suitor visits, a robbery, and Susan living only a few blocks apart from her ex-boyfriend, McGraw, has made the dorms feel like a haven. The girls are in for a dose of reality when they learn that there's more to being an adult than paying your own rent."
My Rating: 5/5
How dare these creators hit us right in the nostalgic feels? This book reminds me so much of my first year really living on my own and figuring out how to live. It also was a great exploration of different neighbourhoods and brought up interesting ideas of different upbringings. As per usual I love the characters and the setting. Just great!.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Giant Days Volume 5
Author: John Allison
Illustrator: Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar
Series/Standalone: Giant Days Vol. 5
Genre: Graphic Novels, YA, Contemporary
Pages: 112
Publisher: 2017
Year Published: BOOM! Box
Format: Paperback Copy (Library)
"Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird.
Their freshman year is finally coming to a close, and Daisy, Susan and Esther say goodbye to Catterick Hall forever. Literally forever. It's being bulldozed and re-purposed as a luxury dorm next semester. But as one door closes, another opens and between end of semester hookups, music festivals, and moving into their first home together, the life experience are just getting started."
My Rating: 4/5
This one was really great and just everything that I wanted at the end of their first year. You get to see them go from naive high school students to jaded second years. Slightly more mature but still figuring it all out. And realizing that maybe not knowing is part of the whole experience. I love this series so much and can't wait to see what living on their own brings them. So many adventures to come.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Giant Days Vol. 3
Author: John Allison
Illustrator/Colourist: Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar
Series/Standalone: Giant Days (Vol. 3 and Issues #9-12)
Genre: Graphic Novels, Young Adult
Pages: 112
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Year Published: 2016
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
"Best friends Susan, Esther, and Daisy are rounding out their first semester at university. The girls, along with their male hallmates Ed and McGraw, find that college is more than academics and bad microwavable meals. Add some pub-hopping, hookups, breakups, and political scandal and this might just be the most eventful first semester ever."
My Rating: 4.5/5
This one made my heart wrench. I think the idea of first loves and first times is hard thing for authors and illustrators to capture sometime but somehow these people have completely captured it. Between that and the ideas of giving up whether that's on love, or class or a person it's just crazy to me. I can't wait to continue the series and see where it goes.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Giant Days Vol. 2
Author: John Allison
Illustrator/Colourist: Lissa Treiman, Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar
Series/Standalone: Giant Days Series (#5-8, full Vol. 2)
Genre: Graphic Novel, YA, Contemporary
Pages: 128
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Year Published: 2016
Format: Physical (Library)
"Continuing their first semester at university, fast friends Susan, Esther, and Daisy want to find their footing in life. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, holiday balls, hometown rival, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of 'acadamia,' they may be lucky just to make it spring alive."
My Rating: 4.5/5
These are just such great pick up graphic novels. You don't have to follow a huge story, but it does capture your heart and make you happy. The characters are so endearing and the story line is relatable. I would recommend these more for someone who is having the college experience and feels like they are alone. I plan on diving right into the next volume as soon as possible.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Giant Days Vol. 1
Author: John Allison
Illustrator/Colourists: Lissa Treiman, Whitney Cogar
Series/Standalone: Giant Days Series (Book #1)
Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult
Pages: 128
Publisher: BOOM!Box
Year Published: 2015
Format: Library Copy
"Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of handwringing boys, 'personal experimentation,' influenza, mystery-mould, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of 'academia,' they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive. Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird."
My Rating: 4.5/5
After finishing Thunderhead I wanted to read a graphic novel, and since I can't find Lumberjanes at my library anymore (give a collective groan everyone). But I wasn't disappointed. This story is fun and reminds me so much of being in my late teens and thinking about how I was going to change and learning to grow. It was the perfect way to wrap up my January reading and I can't wait to continue the series. Love the characters, the setting and the storyline.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
