A non-manga (not illustrated) collection of 5 stories featuring the Forger family. In the first story, Anya's class goes on a camping trip in the mounA non-manga (not illustrated) collection of 5 stories featuring the Forger family. In the first story, Anya's class goes on a camping trip in the mountains, and when she and Damian go to get water they get lost. In the 2nd story, Yuri is press ganged into babysitting Anya by Yor on his forced day off, and he takes her to the new Kid Street Workplace where he doesn't realize the adults are forced to try each roleplaying job with the kids. In the 3rd story, Franky meets a blind young woman at the hospital who sings divinely, and must figure out what to do when she falls for him and gets a surgery to restore her sight. In the 4th story, the Forgers are enjoying a lovely day at the park when a painter asks if he can paint their family portrait. They feel forced to agree, but then Loid and Yor freak out (each for their own reasons) when they realize the painter is the crazy popular hyper-realist watercolorist, and the painting may end up in a museum where anyone can see it. In the 5th super short story, a waitress tells her co-worker she's giving up on dating and marriage after another bad date, but the Forger family ironically gives her hope that happy marriages really do exist.
I wasn't sure if the Forgers would be as good in text only format, but I shouldn't have doubted. The person they got to do the stories nailed Endo's depictions of the Forgers and their antics. If I didn't know Endo didn't write these, I wouldn't have known. All of the stories were delightful fun, but my favorite was Yuri taking Anya on an "ooting". The first occupation they try is police officer, and they do a fake interrogation...and let's just say the actors working at the place were not prepared for Anya or Yuri. It's hilarious. Hand this to any Spy x Family fan, they will love you for it.
Notes on content: Language: About 15 minor swears. Sexual content: None Violence: Yuri only just manages to remember that the interrogation is fake before he hurts a person, and it is conveyed that he hurts people on a regular basis in his job. Ethnic diversity: Characters are mostly kind of European-ish, though Yor and Yuri look Asian. LGBTQ+ content: None Other: Lies to cover up undercover operations. Two kids are lost in the woods during a thunderstorm....more
After a tough day at doggy school, Sparky decides to do some digging. He comes across his magic bone and gets swept away to a new place called Hawaii.After a tough day at doggy school, Sparky decides to do some digging. He comes across his magic bone and gets swept away to a new place called Hawaii. There he learns about surfing, meets some of the locals, tastes some of the food, learns about an endangered species, and once he's had enough he comes back to his backyard.
This a fun little virtual visit of Hawaii for young readers. I really like how Krulik writes things from a dog's perspective. It is humorous, and a great example of voice for young writers. I also like that Sparky unselfishly chooses to help someone over helping himself at one point. He may have little doggy foibles (like digging even though he knows his human doesn't like it), but he has a good heart....more
A collection of short comics featuring the antics of Catwad and Blurmp.
This is perfect for the goofy humor of middle graders who love bodily humor, chA collection of short comics featuring the antics of Catwad and Blurmp.
This is perfect for the goofy humor of middle graders who love bodily humor, characters not employing their brains, and general silliness. I like some silliness, but this was too immature for my personal tastes. I can see why some kids love it.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: At one point a character pulls their skeleton out, a character breaks their leg, slapstick humor. Ethnic diversity: N/A LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: Some snot humor and other bodily functions, a Halloween scary-ish version of Goodnight Moon, sculpting things out of trash....more
Daniel's parents are sending him to the summer camp his dad went to as a kid. His dad is excited for him, Megabat is excited, but Daniel is scared. HeDaniel's parents are sending him to the summer camp his dad went to as a kid. His dad is excited for him, Megabat is excited, but Daniel is scared. He is sure the lake is full of leaches, that he'll be devoured by bugs, and that it will be a week of misery. But will his fears be realized? Megabat has to face his own fears when he meets some wild bats who want him to go flying with them to a cave in the woods in the dark.
Both Megabat and Daniel learn some good things about fears and that it is ok to be afraid sometimes, and that you often have others around you who want to help you out in those times. Megabat tries to distract the young wild bat he befriended with camp craft activities, and the results are pretty funny (the camp counselors think the kids are pulling epic pranks...some non-mean pranks are part of the culture of the camp so you can tell why they think that). I like how Daniel makes good friends. Overall, this is a fun summer camp adventure for boy and bat.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: None Ethnic diversity: Illustrations indicate that kids and counselors have a variety of skin tones. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: Some fun pranks, nothing mean-spirited. But families who don't like any pranks may want to talk about this....more
Since Tom got bitten by a vampire, werewolf, and a zombie he's been trying to figure out his new normal. He meets the vampire girl who bit him and sheSince Tom got bitten by a vampire, werewolf, and a zombie he's been trying to figure out his new normal. He meets the vampire girl who bit him and she helps him learn to fly (which he isn't great at) as well as providing him with great material for his American History figure oral report since she knew Benjamin Franklin personally (he totally would've failed without her help). Tom works on his flying in secret - not ready to reveal that skill to the world, preps for Halloween, tries to channel his best friend Zeke's exuberance about his Vam-Wolf-Zom attributes in helpful ways, figures out his role in Annie's band, deals with the local bully Tanner, and navigates life at home.
This is a slice of life novel in that there aren't any overarching problems for Tom other than adjusting to life as a Vam-Wolf-Zom. We get to see how he handles things that come up for him in October through November (he's prepping for Halloween in the first part and it ends at US Thanksgiving). It's fun how he's looking forward to Halloween when he can go incognito, how the full moon changes his singing voice, how it drives him to do something unimaginable to his sister's hamster, and of course, Zeke's enthusiasm is always entertaining. Tom's relationship with Tanner continues to be rocky, but we do get a small insight into why Tanner is the way he is...his home life is not great (I have hopes future books will see breakthroughs there). Middle school books that are the right mix of goofiness and realistic middle school issues are hard to find...some try too hard on the goofiness or some are too serious on the issues, while this will appeal to a core group of middle school readers who desire that sweet spot mix.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None. Some girls have crushes on Tom but he's pretty oblivious. Tom's older sister has a boyfriend, but they have a surprisingly healthy relationship that isn't very physical. (Surprising because Tom's sister is often pretty superficial.) Violence: Tanner pushes some kids around. Nobody is badly hurt. Martha, the vampire who bit Tom, talks about how she feeds on people (without killing them). Ethnic diversity: From illustrations it appears most of the town is white. LGBTQ+ content: I believe one of Tanner's classmates had 2 parents of the same sex. Other: Tom's zombie hunger overcomes him at one point and he swallows a live animal, he is greatly disturbed by the event and later throws it back up and it runs away. Tom craves raw meet and liver....more
A collection of short adventures with various members of the secret society of cats slowly taking over the world and recruiting humans to their side tA collection of short adventures with various members of the secret society of cats slowly taking over the world and recruiting humans to their side through what appears to be normal cute kitty activities. This volume also explores some of Doggoman and his sister's adventures, and the hamsters' society efforts as well.
Anything Pandania puts out promises to be a feel good, cozy, delightfully diverting read. The humorous twist on typical situations with pets never gets old. And the illustrations are adorably cute.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: None (unless you're anti-cat toy destruction) Ethnic diversity: People are Japanese. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: Cuteness overload....more
Olive Cobin Zang's parents are frequently on business trips. That didn't used to be a problem. She used to stay with Mimi, but her grandmother isn't aOlive Cobin Zang's parents are frequently on business trips. That didn't used to be a problem. She used to stay with Mimi, but her grandmother isn't around any more. The latest business trip promises to be quite extended so her parents are pulling her out of the school she's gone to forever, and enrolling her in a former prison. Ok, so it isn't a prison now. It's a "reforming arts school" in a castle on an island, but Olive had no warning this was coming. She also has no idea what she's in for, as RASCH is an academy like no other, and she's been tapped to be in a special group of kids training to be undercover agents who help fight crime! But can such a group of misfits learn to work together as a team and actually help make the world a better place by stopping a jewel thief that's been terrorizing the city?
This was a lot of fun. Olive, along with the other 4 misfits - James, Phil, Theo, Iggy - and their trainers, Modest and Monica, are a group of very memorable, quirky characters who each have their unique skills. James is a walking encyclopedia, Olive is great at puzzles and has trapeze/gymnastics training, Philomena is a tech wiz, Theo speaks multiple languages, and Iggy is their weapons guru. Modest is a huge man with ballet training and Monica is a spitfire boxing champion. They complement each other well eventually, though it takes time for them to learn how to work well together and care for each other despite their quirks. I like how they work past the difficulties they face, and the mystery was well done. Overall, it is a very fun spy-ish story with a memorable cast of characters. I like Dan Santat's illustrations throughout too. Looking forward to the next book!
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: There are some perilous situations Sexual content: None Ethnic diversity: Olive is Chinese American, James is Black, Phil is Middle Eastern or Indian American (I can't remember which off the top of my head), Modest is Russian, and I think Iggy or Theo mention something about an Eastern European heritage. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: A thief is targeting the school's sponsors and it may have to close. Olive really misses her grandmother....more
In this volume, Pen does a fashion show, gets a fancy coffee maker, Pen and Hayakawa and friends stay at a haunted hot spring inn, he teaches one of HIn this volume, Pen does a fashion show, gets a fancy coffee maker, Pen and Hayakawa and friends stay at a haunted hot spring inn, he teaches one of Hayakawa's friends how to do laundry, does some home improvement projects, saves some chicks, visits the aquarium, babysits for a neighbor, goes to the vet, runs down a mountain and back to get money, hangs out with another penguin, fixes a dye job, makes bento and has little side adventures.
This was a cute collection of adventures, though some may find the haunted inn story a bit creepy. I'm sad this is the last volume in this series. :(
Notes on content: Language: Maybe a couple minor swears, but I don't remember any. Sexual content: None Violence: None. Deaths of some relatives in the past of a friend are related. Ethnic diversity: People are Japanese LGBTQ+ content: None specified. Other: Pen can see ghosts at the inn....more
The kids at school are dealing with the aftermath of the kidnapping (mostly fawning over those who were so cool during the crisis), and the 2nd StellaThe kids at school are dealing with the aftermath of the kidnapping (mostly fawning over those who were so cool during the crisis), and the 2nd Stella is going to Anya's head a bit. One of the teachers involved isn't doing well and decides to see Loid for treatment, but is his problem really PTSD from the kidnapping? Handler meets Loid at the park with her dog to give him a message and Anya decides Bond and Handler's dog must compete. Yor hangs out with some coworkers and is concerned that she has nothing to complain about in her marriage. And then Twilight must intercept a double agent who knows about Operation Strix, but has he met his match?
I saved this until after the huge event I was leading at school was done. It was a great read for unwinding except that last story! How can we leave Twilight like that! I loved Anya's line about breakfast at home. It made me laugh.
Notes on content: Language: About 10 minor swears. Sexual content: Nothing beyond talking about husbands and wives kissing. Violence: There's a serious battle in the last story with some people getting pretty beat up. Ethnic diversity: Fake European-ish cultures. LGBTQ+ content: None specified. Other: Yor gets drunk with her coworkers....more
The ongoing adventures of office worker Hinata-kun and his rather unusual but also oh-so-typical cat, Kyuu-chan. In this volume they do things like trThe ongoing adventures of office worker Hinata-kun and his rather unusual but also oh-so-typical cat, Kyuu-chan. In this volume they do things like try to keep cool, find bugs, realize how many friends Kyuu-chan has made in the neighborhood, Kyuu-chan meets a friendly ghost, they celebrate Halloween, and they finally take that trip to the aquarium.
The ghost character provides an explanation for why cats seem to stare at walls and corners for seemingly no reason. It tries to scare Kyuu-chan and Hinata-kun but it is too friendly to succeed, and its suggestions for how Kyuu-chan could be scary for Halloween backfires hilariously. I found it funny that Hinata-kun buys a pumpkin not to make a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, but to make a pumpkin pie (something Americans don't associate with Halloween but Thanksgiving). This was a cute and relaxing read and I look forward to more time with Hinata-kun and Kyuu-chan in the future.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: None Ethnic diversity: Characters appear to be Japanese LGBTQ+ content: None Other: There is a ghost character, but as mentioned, he is friendly. At one point the ghost tells Kyuu-chan he should dress up like a devil for Halloween to scare him, but Kyuu-chan totally misunderstands it and ends up super cute looking.
While Lana is in California, Megan has been watching her pug Kikkoman. They are both going a bit stir crazy after all the snow, so Megan takes Kikko tWhile Lana is in California, Megan has been watching her pug Kikkoman. They are both going a bit stir crazy after all the snow, so Megan takes Kikko to the Noodle Shop just to get out of the house. But when Kikko sneaks out of the shop Megan and Kimmy have to do some sleuthing to find out where Kikko could have gotten to. And swear everyone to secrecy to keep this little adventure hush hush from Lana.
This was a light-hearted mini-mystery for Megan and Kimmy to solve sans-Lana. Kikko definitely gives them a bit of adventure, and readers a lot of entertainment.
Notes on content: Language: None that I remember Sexual content: None Violence: None Ethnic diversity: Megan is white, Kimmy and others at Asian village are Asian American. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: Poop puns as Kikko leaves them a certain trail....more
A tongue-in-cheek survival guide for avoiding death by gnome attack (and warning how they are plotting against you).
I thought this would be a bit funnA tongue-in-cheek survival guide for avoiding death by gnome attack (and warning how they are plotting against you).
I thought this would be a bit funnier than it actually was. The concept is humorous, the photos were a good addition, it just didn't strike me as super funny. I'm sure in the hands of the right person, this could be their favorite book ever. It would be a good example for HS or university classes of satire.
Notes on content: Language: 4-6 swears Sexual content: None Violence: Imaginative scenarios of how garden gnomes could do you in and/or you could make preemptive attacks. Ethnic diversity: Humans are really described. LGBTQ+ content: None Other: In the hands of very naive/gullible readers, this could possibly spark paranoia....more
A collection of comics that are humorous what ifs about Bible stories, Christian religious puns, etc.
This was a mixed bag. Some were horrible puns. SoA collection of comics that are humorous what ifs about Bible stories, Christian religious puns, etc.
This was a mixed bag. Some were horrible puns. Some were actually funny. And some were right on the border of being potentially offensive. If I could give half stars this would be a 2.5 rating for me. Ok, but I'm glad this was donated and I didn't spend any money on it....more
Eowulf and her sword Roger have come back from their adventures with Nico Bravo and friends super excited for more adventuring, but even a direct descEowulf and her sword Roger have come back from their adventures with Nico Bravo and friends super excited for more adventuring, but even a direct descendant of Beowulf has to face normality and things like school. Eowulf may be chomping at the bit for adventure, but she'll settle for a quest. She's learned through her most recent adventure that not all "monsters" are actually evil or even mean, just misunderstood. Could the same be said for the kid in her class everyone calls a monster, Amadeus Hornburg? Eowulf has decided that she will befriend Amadeus. Meanwhile, someone is up to something in town because real monsters start to break into the normality.
This book starts off a bit rough. Eowulf has changed, she's struggling to fit back into her normal life, she can just tell that her parents are keeping secrets from her and that brings some conflict into their relationship, but she's also keeping secrets from them and her friends. Eventually, there's a great message to the story as a whole community realizes how lies and hiding the truth can hurt relationships, and there's also a great message that violence is not the answer to anger and can't heal the hurt behind it. There's a lot of positive personal growth in many people and steps toward healing relationships, including Eowulf and her parents. So it was a rough road and I can't condone all Eowulf's actions in the first part of the book, but I really liked the conclusion. The end of the book promises that Nico's friends at the celestial shop are going to hire Eowulf part time so I'm looking forward to future adventures (and you can really consider this 3.5 or 4 in the Nico Bravo series).
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: There are a couple monster/superhero or superhero/supervillain battles, usually the monster is scared off and people are fun. But during one battle a person was accidentally killed (not gorily) in the past which was the catalyst for all the secrets and anger and hurt going on. Ethnic diversity: Eowulf and her parents have friends who are of African, Indian, East Asian, and European descent. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: Child lying to parents and disobeying them. This is addressed and positive changes are put into works. One person acts out to distance themselves from others. Unaddressed grief and anger are behind the problems, but once they come out in the open they are addressed and positive measures are taken....more
Baby Bear is a wonderful baker, but still just a little guy. His assistant helps him pronounce tough names of cakes, learn about sharks, and figure ouBaby Bear is a wonderful baker, but still just a little guy. His assistant helps him pronounce tough names of cakes, learn about sharks, and figure out how to go to school.
A sweet and adorable manga series. Baby Bear is very cute but also makes humorous little mistakes, and his assistant is kind, patient, and helpful. This one had more of a plot line throughout than the first book. If you have younger readers who want to try manga, this is a very safe series to start with. The only challenge they may have is reading the text that incorporates Baby Bear's lisp (his rs are all ws).
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: None Violence: None Ethnic diversity: Difficult to tell because the only color used is yellow, so everyone has the same skin tone (no coloring) and hair color (yellow). LGBTQ+ content: None Other: Baby Bear learns about sharks and one swims at him with its mouth open, but they are at an aquarium and everyone is fine. Great message as Baby Bear teaches kids home ec and tells them mistakes are totally ok and how we learn....more
A collection of comics featuring Garfield, Odie, Jon, and Liz (with occasional cameos from lesser characters like the spider).
There are a couple moreA collection of comics featuring Garfield, Odie, Jon, and Liz (with occasional cameos from lesser characters like the spider).
There are a couple more coffee comics than normal, but a good mix on a range of topics that covers a year's worth of seasons and will appeal to just about any age reader. A nice, light, diverting read for the week of getting back in school mode.
The Crystal Clear Detective Agency is a little lacking in clients of late. Almost as bad as Luke is lacking in good story opportunities. His boss has The Crystal Clear Detective Agency is a little lacking in clients of late. Almost as bad as Luke is lacking in good story opportunities. His boss has him writing pet bios! A rash of burglaries around Crystal Falls gets Luke, Kenny, and Luke's mom hopeful that maybe the police will bring them in, but they find out the new baker in town is also a private detective and they hired her instead! Thankfully, the chief is desperate enough to get this crime spree solved he'll allow a second private detective agency in to help too. Now it feels like a competition to see who can get a break in the case first.
Another fun time with Luke, Bandit, (and Kenny, Luke's mom, and Brooke too). I figured out who done it before Luke and Bandit, but it was still an entertaining mystery. Regnier shines with witty dialogue and quirky characters, though. The mystery is just the icing on the cake.
Notes on content: Language: None Sexual content: Nothing beyond a kiss Violence: One person dies of a heart attack off page. Ethnic diversity: Most characters are white. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: There's some clash between a new wealthy family in the neighborhood and the locals. Some crazy driving/car chases....more
Robert (Gaius Aurelius Constantine Heliogabalus Thrax…you can understand why he goes by Robert) has inherited his father’s dragon extermination busineRobert (Gaius Aurelius Constantine Heliogabalus Thrax…you can understand why he goes by Robert) has inherited his father’s dragon extermination business, only he has a bit of a problem…he actually likes dragons and can’t stand killing them. Thus the 4, no make that 5, pet dragons in his family’s house. He dreams of quitting the family business and becoming a valet for a royal. Princess Cerise also has problems. The family palace of Bellemontagne is infested with would-be suitors she can’t stand, and a ridiculous amount of pesky dragons. The dragon infestation hasn’t bothered nearly as much as the suitors until the perfect Prince stumbles into town and Cerise suddenly wants to impress him. She begs her parents to get the palace more respectable-looking before Prince Reginald formally presents himself. And so Robert is called in to the palace for the most daunting job of his life. Prince Reginald has his own problems. His father, King Krije of Corvinia, is this great warlord who conquered all these neighboring kingdoms and wants a son just like him. Reginald is more of a happy-go-lucky kind of guy and desperately wishes he wasn’t born a prince. But his father has sent him off questing to prove himself worthy of the royal name, and his valet Mortmain is trying to mold him into more princely condition. Mortmain has been watching Robert deal with the castle dragon infestation and an idea has sprung to mind of just the kind of quest Prince Reginald needs, but he’ll need Robert’s help, and Princess Cerise isn’t letting the man of her dreams out of her sight now that she’s found him…so everyone’s in for an adventure whether they are ready for it or not.
This was a lot of fun, didn’t quite go the way I expected from the beginning, but was still very enjoyable. On one level we’ve got all these teens on the cusp of adulthood chafing against the roles they’ve been shunted into and trying to figure their way forward. Many of them are also figuring out the difference between crushes and what real love looks like. On another level Robert has an exceptional ability he’s slowly discovering that will further impact his future. And then we have a formidable bad guy, Wizard Dahr, with huge nasty plots out for revenge against those who tried to stop him in the past, and stopping him seems a bit impossible. And of course, we’ve got dragons mixed up in all of this, both cute little pets and impossibly large world-enders. (That aspect of this book reminded me a bit of the How to Train Your Dragon world. Dragons are everywhere, come in a huge variety, and a largely misunderstood.) My one qualm with the book was a comment of Robert’s at the end; he doesn’t seem to realize the full applications of his self-discoveries (view spoiler)[he’s bemoaning being a dragon exterminator but he’s got this ability that should allow him to talk dragons out of a building without killing them but he doesn’t seem to realize that application of his new-found talent?! (hide spoiler)]. However, I did really enjoy the self-discovery and growth the characters go through. I liked the characters themselves, plus many of the side characters (like Robert’s mother Odelette and 4 siblings, Cerise’s parents, and Robert’s 2 best friends, Ostvald and Elfrieda). I liked how Beagle wove in great humor into the writing (the interactions between Mortmain and the Bellemontagne chamberlain were especially hilarious…and every scene with Cerise’s mother the Queen), and overall, it was just a very enjoyable read. I devoured most of it in one sitting last night.
Notes on content: Language: About 7 minor swears. Sexual content: Nothing beyond a couple kisses. Violence: One person is stabbed. There’s a battle in which some people are thrown around and incur some bumps and bruises. A more serious battle has people fighting some nasty dragons and the dragons do get some (not graphically described, but serious). A whole village has been burned. A couple of small bites. A fist fight between father and son. Ethnic diversity: Imaginary kingdoms based somewhat on medieval Europe. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: King Krije is verbally and emotionally abusive of his son. Robert does have to kill some dragons in his extermination business. Some alcohol consumption. Robert’s deceased father was a bit of a drunk at times (this is only briefly mentioned). Beagle explores social class issues as well as unjust limitations placed on people by their stations. ...more
The Kidd kids have been challenged to an reality tv competition by the children of their nemesis, Nathan Collier. Things look legit, and the Kidd kidsThe Kidd kids have been challenged to an reality tv competition by the children of their nemesis, Nathan Collier. Things look legit, and the Kidd kids are eager to prove their skills, so they agree. They are off across the world on a series of staged treasure hunting competitions using their real skills. But can the Kidd kids beat the Colliers?
This reality TV competition has a twist and then the Kidd family has to really go into gear to save an actual treasure from falling into the wrong hands. It has a good amount of puzzle solving and action, along with family and cross-team interactions. It took me a little while to get into this, but once I did I pretty much finished it in one sitting. I know some of our readers will be sad to see this adventurous series come to an end. It has quite a few fans.
Notes on content: Langauge: None Sexual content: None Violence: None Ethnic diversity: The Kidds are white, some of the Collier kids are adopted and are white, Black, and Asian. LGBTQ+ content: None Other: Some deceit and double crossing, but the good guys win the important things....more
Mops and her crew are on a mission to stop a war from spreading (or getting more complicated). But peace keeping missions on planets that have never hMops and her crew are on a mission to stop a war from spreading (or getting more complicated). But peace keeping missions on planets that have never had contact with the outside world are touchy things, and on top of that, Mops has learned that she's slowly going feral.
I don't know if it was because I was listening to this, or if the plot was extra zany, or if it was because I spread it out so long, but I could not get into this volume and I didn't find it anywhere near as funny as the first 2. (Also, Mops is out of commission for a while, and I missed her.) I ended up just finishing it to finish it, not because I cared about the characters or what was going on (I even had to rewind twice because I forgot what the point of certain side trips were in all the zaniness).
Notes on content: Language: I lost track of the f-bombs. Lots. Sexual content: There are some lewd comments, no sex scenes. Violence: There are a couple battles with some injuries and fatalities. Ethnic diversity: The humans come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, Indian, Greek, Hispanic, etc. based on names. Lots of variety in aliens too. LGBTQ+ content: Some of the aliens have interesting reproduction behaviors that aren't the typical Earth ones. Other: Mops is succumbing to a plague that renders her feral....more