This was a great introduction to Jujutsu High and this world of cursed spirits. Yuji was a determined young man who just wants to save people and fulfill his grandfather’s wish. While this is the first volume, we already see a lot of danger and death. Also, i really like all the characters that have … More Review: Jujutsu Kaisen Volumes 1 and 2 by Gege Akutami
The war continues in this one. Maika finally learns the truth about Tuya, meets her aunt and grandmother, and accepts Zinn completely. I am enjoying seeing Maika grow and chart her own path. I do find it very stupid of her to not have her guard up around Tuya though and I am sure she … More Review: Monstress Volumes 6 and 7 by Marjorie Liu
This volume was filled with a lot of plot twists, reveals, and danger. It was interesting but also confusing. We meet Maika’s father and learn more about why her mother might have left him. Like I said, this got a bit confusing and now it’s hard to tell who is good or bad, or if … More Review: Monstress Volumes 4 and 5 by Marjorie Liu
This was a fascinating Halloween story. On Halloween night four teenagers go drinking in a graveyard and end up finding a sentient puppet that sends them to a mysterious dimension called Confetti Realms. While they go on an adventure they overcome the obstacles in their friendship that had been getting in the way of their … More ARC Review: Confetti Realms by Nadia Shammas
The battle for the elixir of life has really ramped up. Gantesusai and Fuchi fight Yamada Asaemon Shugen, Rein fights Iwagakure ninja Shija, and Zhu Jin makes a last ditch effort to defeat the humans. This story continues to keep me hooked between the action and fascinating setting. The creatures that are created are all … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 10-13 by Yuji Kaku
This volume see’s the reinforcements arrive and Gabimaru’s group splitting in two to better find the elixir and an escape route. Unfortunately, they have been betrayed by Chobe and are now facing down the many Lord Tensen’s. The fight for the elixir and freedom has finally started and it’s going to be an action packed … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 7-9 by Yuji Kaku
This was an action packed, monster filled, and hilarious start for a series. Kafka is an adult who gave up on his dreams of being in the Japanese Defense Force years ago. When a new rookie joins his team for Kaiju cleanup he finds himself fired up again for taking the test. Unfortunately he finds … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 1-3 by Naoya Matsumoto
This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the Webtoon comic. This was another emotional volume. Persephone is still dealing with trauma but we do finally see her start to set boundaries and stand up for herself. She is no longer hiding behind others and I loved watching her put Apollo in his place. Persephone has grown … More Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe
In this volume, Gabimaru and the other criminals continue to search for the elixir of life. Along the way they learn the truth about what happened to the humans on this island, what Lord Tensen is, and about Tao, which is the energy that Tensen wields. The world and creatures on this island are fascinating. … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 4-6 by Yuji Kaku
This was a great introduction to this series and characters. Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most notorious ninja assassins. While he is captured, multiple attempts at executing him have failed. The shogun gives him an ultimatum, go to Shinsenkyo and find the elixir of life or die. Gabimaru is an interesting character. He … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 1-3 by Yuji Kaku
Trigger Warnings: sexual trauma, mental abuse, toxic relationships Ugh I adore these two! Hades is trying so hard to take care of Persephone and not fall in love with her! I just loved all the pining and arguments he was having with himself. I love revisiting the beginning of this series because it reminds me of … More Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe
Joden has only wanted to become a Singer and when he finally is able to take the trials, he decides to take the old paths. This leads to unexpected side effects and new abilities that challenge everything he believes, but Amyu helps him see his new path. These two were not the couple I was … More Review: Warsong by Elizabeth Vaughan
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