Me, finally getting Monstress: Ok I'm super excited to read this, I'll take it to school and read in between classes. 
 Me, in first class, teaching:Does anyone like graphic novels? 
 Me, in second class, teaching:Shall we...do some independent work? 
 Me, in third class, teaching: Guys today I just want you to debate. I'll sit quietly over here. 
 Me, reading Monstress under the desk and letting students play on their iPads: I made good decisions today. 
 Thanks Monstress, for distracting me from real life A LOT. And thanks for all those ladies in armour absolutely desiccating whatever's in their way. (Honestly, there were maybe a tiny handful of men in this novel and I LOVED IT. Very refreshing!) The art is gorgeous, the storyline is grim as fuck, and the story is compelling. What more could you possibly need to get through a hard day??