Well this was so fun! I didn’t even read the blurb before checking this out but I really enjoyed this introduction to this world where dinosaurs still exist. Suma Suzume’s enthusiasm for dinosaurs was great and I loved how she never gave up and was always amazed by her job. I really look forward to … More Review: Dinosaur Sanctuary Volumes 1 and 2 by Itaru Kinoshita
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
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
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 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
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
Graphicsathon is a graphics reading challenge hosted by @allonsythornrax, @bookishrebecca, @becandbooks, @allypallystaken, and @howlinglibrary. You can also find more about this challenge from their Twitter (@graphicsathon), Instagram (@graphicsathon), or join the Discord here For the information about this round and the prompts, check out the announcement post here. This round was a month long reading challenge to read 31 graphics in … More Graphicsathon August 31 in 31 Challenge Wrap Up
Information: The Graphicsathon is a Readathon dedicated to reading graphics, meaning anything with illustrations, such as graphic novels, comics, manga, etc.. This readathon is hosted by Becca from Bec and Books and Ellyn from Allonsythornraxx The goal of this round was to read 28 graphics in 28 days/ and/or reading at least one page every day! Graphicsathon Round 5 … More Graphicsathon Round 5 Wrap Up
Alita has left Figure Four and has started a new life as a Tuned agent with new powers. It’s been 10 years since the events of volume 5. She is reunited with Koyomi, meets a blind psychometrist Kaos, and meets Den, the leader of Barjack. Altia doesn’t seem as crazy as previous volumes. I really … More Review: Battle Angel Alita Vol. 7-9 by Yishiro Yukito
Alita prepares for her challenge against the champion of motorball, Jasugun. She settles on an odd team featuring Caligula Armbrust, Aydakatti the Destroyer, Zafal Takie the Crimson Wind, and the ultimate black sheep, Tiegel. This volume was action packed with motorball. We have the team match where she chooses her team and then we have … More Review: Battle Angel Alita Vol. 4-6 by Yukito Kishiro
Red-Haired Ash Reads 