Comic Book Review: Karl the Viking Volume II: The Voyage of the Sea Raiders stories by Ted Cowan, Michael Moorcock; art by Don Lawrence Karl is Saxon by birth, sometime in the 11th Century. He was adopted early in his youth by Danish chieftain Eingar the Manslayer, who’d been impressed by his father’s courage. Karl… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Karl the Viking Volume II: The Voyage of the Sea Raiders
Tag: Young adult
Anime Review: Iron Wok Jan
Anime Review: Iron Wok Jan The Gobancho family restaurant is one of the top Chinese food places in Tokyo, serving authentic Chinese cuisine as well as innovative chef creations inspired by the Chinese tradition. The staff have a strong loyalty to the restaurant and are justly proud of their skills. So it’s an affront when… Continue reading Anime Review: Iron Wok Jan
Manga Review: The Magnificent Bastard: The Legend of Keiji 1
Manga Review: The Magnificent Bastard: The Legend of Keiji 1 Created by Keiichiro Ryu, written by Mio Aso, art by Tetsuo Hara The Sengoku (Warring States) period of Japanese history is drawing to an end. In what will in modern times be called Gunma Prefecture, there lives a man named Maeda Keiji. The adopted son… Continue reading Manga Review: The Magnificent Bastard: The Legend of Keiji 1
Comic Book Review: Lumberjanes Volume 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
Comic Book Review: Lumberjanes Volume 1: Beware the Kitten Holy Written by N.D. Stevenson & Grace Ellis, art by Gus Allen Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Girls Hardcore Lady Types! It’s a summer camp connected to the Lumberjanes organization, an outdoorsy scouting organization something like the Campfire Girls or Girl… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Lumberjanes Volume 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
Manga Review: Witch Hat Atelier Volume 1
Manga Review: Witch Hat Atelier Volume 1 by Kamome Shirahama Ever since she got a picture book on magic as a (smaller) child, Coco has been fascinated by magic and wanted to become a witch. Alas, in her world, you have to be born with the capacity for magic. This is a sore spot for… Continue reading Manga Review: Witch Hat Atelier Volume 1
Manga Review: If Witch, Then Which? Vol. 2
Manga Review: If Witch, Then Which? Vol. 2 by Ato Sakruai (Japanese title Majo Raba Majo Reba) Previously: When Haruka was a child, he was severely injured and was only saved by a blood transfusion from his friend Maruna. Ever since, he’s felt that he’s owed her his life and wanted to repay her. This… Continue reading Manga Review: If Witch, Then Which? Vol. 2
Book Review: Dealing with Dragons
Book Review: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede Princess Cimorene is the youngest of seven daughters, the first six of whom are “proper” princesses. You’d think that would mean that the kingdom of Linderwall could spare her to be a bit different. But alas, “princesses” have a defined role in life, and her square… Continue reading Book Review: Dealing with Dragons
Comic Strip Review: My Life as an Internet Novel
Comic Strip Review: My Life as an Internet Novel by A. Hyeon & Yu Han-Ryeo Dani Hahm is fourteen years old and looking forward to her first day at Daedam Middle School. Or at least she was. When Dani woke up today, a completely different school uniform was laid out for her. One that looked… Continue reading Comic Strip Review: My Life as an Internet Novel
Manga Review: Case Closed, Vols. 95 & 96
Manga Review: Case Closed, Vols. 95 & 96 by Gosho Aoyama Note: SPOILERS for past volumes, start with an earlier review if you’re new to the series! Quick recap: Conan Edogawa appears to be a child, but is actually the famous teen genius detective Shinichi Kudou (Jimmy Kudo in the dub), who’s been reverted to… Continue reading Manga Review: Case Closed, Vols. 95 & 96
Manga Review: Skip-Beat! Volumes 10-11-12
Manga Review: Skip-Beat! Volumes 10-11-12 by Yoshiki Nakamura Note: SPOILERS for earlier volumes! If you are just now finding out about this series, you may want to read earlier reviews first. Quick Recap: Kyoko Mogami dropped out of school to move to Tokyo with the boy she loved, Sho Fuwa, so she could support him… Continue reading Manga Review: Skip-Beat! Volumes 10-11-12