THE VIOLET WEST
Fantasy Novels & Graphic Novels

The Art of the Open Mind: Navigating "Problematic" Books with Honesty and Grace by Ana Vanessa Bettencourt De Almeida I am deeply honored to share my personal approach to the complex world of "problematic" literature. My perspective is shaped by a life lived on both sides of the page. Known as Ana in the reviewing community and Vanessa in my creative life, I hold a Master’s in English and Portuguese Literature and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. My career has been a journey of sto

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A gentle and heartfelt picture book that helps children understand the loss of a beloved pet. From puppyhood in Hollywood to one final snoot boop, One Last Snoot Boop tells the story of Cuthbert, a mischievous and loyal family dog whose life is filled with love, laughter, and daily walks. But as the years pass and Cuthbert begins to slow down, JJ and Matt must face the moment every pet family eventually encounters - saying goodbye. Written in warm, playful rhyme and paired w

🎨Made a Paper Diorama miniature using only paper, toilet paper roll, watercolor and markers. Marty Moose is a fantastic Chapter book series. It's his first day as a postmouse and he wants to make his aunt proud. It's not easy when someone means to sabotage his day. Thank you @candlewickpress for the copy Video here 👉 Hilarious 👉 Great lesson of resilience 👉 Amazing artwork Find book here My miniature: 🔸️Cut 1 inch of a roll or any size you want to make the larger the e

Mancala Moon - a inner journey magic realism self discovery and grief ❓️help me congratulate the author for this project. Plus: what do you think of the cover? 💙 “Magical realism greets generational trauma in a mind-bending journey of grief and choice.” — IndieReader 🌜A poetic, mythic journey through grief, family, and self-discovery. 💙A forest full of secrets where visions, trials, and ancient forces await. 🌜Literary fiction with magical realism for readers who love intr

This Book will be released soon. April 23rd 2026 , get book because of the cover, pair it with audio. I'm sure it will make it more immersive. Publisher: Little Brown Get book here I read an advanced digital copy with #netgalley and the publisher. My review: So awesome. 5+ A girl who loves isolation in her family house in the woods goes through a terrible journey and coming of age process of discovering terrible things within the people she trusts most. Very feminist, but per

This Book 😱 4.5 stars - What a journey. What seems like a great mash-up of an episode of Pit on a cruise with a hint of a murder mystery quickly escalates into an international pandemic with action and tension that gave me vibes of James Patterson and Michael Crichton, with a pinch of Stephen King. I love a man vs. nature thriller but this one has an extra layer of possibly more. (trying not to give away spoilers). Satisfying ending, super creepy start, and middle. It's not

What do you do when you have very limited shelf space? Don't tell me let my books go. You'll make me cry. The Chismosas Only BOOK Club Cat, Sofia, Ana, and Mari are best friends. Nothing, nada, can break their bond. When Cat’s mom scolds them for their loud cackling at the bookstore, calling them a bunch of chismosas, the name sticks. Cat creates the The Chismosas Only Book Club, giving the girls a way to stay connected as they begin high school. But ninth grade is hard, and

What a hilarious series: Is this a fun idea? Adding my cartoons on top of my videos? Let me know 😆😆😆 Couldn't resist. Drew some characters. Found this one in a second hand bookshops in Chicago near my house and had such a great time Perfect for fans of 👉 Fantasy Humor Satire 👉 Monty Python 👉Terry Pratchett (which i never read, so ashamed) 👉 Hilarious subversion of tropes Cartoons by me. @delreybooks @delilahsdawson @kevinhearne #killthefarmboy