Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1

Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1 story by Natsu Hyuuga, art by Nekokurage Maomao lives in a country that is analogous to, but is not precisely, Ming Dynasty China. Daughter of a skilled but impoverished apothecary, she early showed a talent for the occupation, and is very skilled with drugs and poisons. She grew… Continue reading Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1

Book Review: Our Man Flint

Book Review: Our Man Flint by Jack Pearl When the utopian organization Galaxy gains the ability to control the weather and threatens to take over the world, only one man has the necessary skills to take them down. Derek Flint, soldier of fortune, doctor, ballet dancer, lawyer, five time Olympic champion, master of the martial… Continue reading Book Review: Our Man Flint

Manga Review: Ooku 10 & 11

Manga Review: Ooku 10 & 11 by Fumi Yoshinaga Quick recap:  In an alternate Shogunate Japan, a plague wipes out 80% of the men, requiring women to take over most of the jobs previously held by males.  This includes being shogun (military leader, the day to day ruler of Japan, as opposed to the Emperor, who… Continue reading Manga Review: Ooku 10 & 11