ARC Review: Confetti Realms by Nadia Shammas

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

Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 10-13 by Yuji Kaku

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

Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 7-9 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

Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 4-6 by Yuji Kaku

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

Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 1-3 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

Review: Destiny’s Star by Elizabeth Vaughan

This book picks up right where the previous one ended. Erzen and Bethral were taken through a portal filled with wild magic to the heart of the Plains where they find themselves being attacked by Warrior-Priests who want Erzen’s magic.  I enjoyed this trip back to the Plains, especially since we finally get to learn … More Review: Destiny’s Star by Elizabeth Vaughan