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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
I love this comic! Watching the beings observe life and describe it is hilarious and accurate. I follow Pyle on instagram and frequently see the new comics but there are always some that I miss. Quite a few of these were new to me and a lot of the other ones I had forgotten about … More Review: Stranger Planet by Nathan W. Pyle
I love these comics. They are hilarious. Quite a few of them made me laugh out loud and we’re very relatable. I just love these big eyes aliens. I have been following the artist from the beginning and have enjoyed all of the work he has posted. So I could not resist getting this book, … More Review: Strange Planet by Nathan W. Pyle
This had a very unexpected beginning. This volume is the last of the battle against kaiju no. 9 and training to take down’ No. 9 and its minions in the future. We also see the return of Reno Ichikawa as he is being trained to use a kaiju weapon. I am very interested in seeing … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 7-9 by Naoya Matsumoto
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 was another action packed volume with an unexpected ending. This continues the fight on the base with Vice-Captain Hosina fighting the kaiju leader until Captain Mina Ashiro arrives to take it down. This was an interesting battle and I loved getting to see more of Hosina’s fighting style. Also I love how badass Ashiro … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 4-6 by Naoya Matsumoto
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
Red-Haired Ash Reads 