Boxx was my favorite character!
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This book reminded me of "Lord of the Rings" for several reasons.  First, it is incredibly well-written.  Whiteway creates his own language and is fluent in it.  Ali-Mazzoth reminded me of Sauron in how she "never moved in the sky" and was always watching "her children."  Whiteway has a knack for describing every location as a luscious landscape which calls to mind the locations from the video-game "Journey" as you read.  Plus, like LOTR, there is traveling and lots of it, as a band of unlikely comrades joins together in an effort to confront evil and stop it from mining the powerful lodestone with ill intent.  Though, similar once again to LOTR, the focus here is not so much about the destination as it is about the journey.

The fact that some of these characters had tails was a little off-putting and at first I felt like I was reading a subtle fan-fiction, but the remainder of the book felt absolutely nothing like fan-fiction and could rival stories previously told in the Final Fantasy video-game series.  "The Sea of Storms" is a quick read and sci-fi buffs should definitely check it out, especially since Whiteway is currently offering it as a Kindle download for free.  Whiteway has a flair for detail (I love the less disgusting and heightened mysticism of the white blood aspect), and he explains down to the finest minutia the processes involved in how things function that don't even exist in the real world.  Whiteway is confident in his material, and "The Sea of Storms" has bubbled up from the deepest cauldron of merit.  For me, the story was so complicated that it tended to get murky at times, but it was able to drag me back in quickly enough to where it wasn't a deal-breaker.  I wasn't always able to follow along as well as I would have hoped, but the pace, suspense and interest level significantly picked up in the third act.  And there's something about a sword with diamond blades that can re-define the term "business end of a weapon" as we know it.
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Square tweaked everthing just right for this game.
True turned based combat that let's you strategize a fight, swapping in party member to deliver just the right hit, and cyling them back out.  This allows you to really specialize someone, rather than have everyone be a little of everything.
Aeons are now a full fighting partner, rather than a one shot overdrive wonder.  (Valefor in particular tears up plant fiends with his sonic wings, they never can recover to ever strike back.)
Beautiful FMV that really shines (although all the character except Kihmari change to become Japanese in the FMV).
Blitzball really is fun after the frustrating first game.
A good story, very detailed which takes your character (I redubbed him from Tidus to Johnny, and it really seemed to fit his personality) all the way into doubting his own existance, and the fact that all the charcters have their own plots and goals.  What is Auron's secret agenda?  Can Wakka and Lulu get over Chappu's death?
Took 75 hours to beat on the first playthrough, without doing all the sidequests, second time through is just as fun, with the story revealed, many little hints are much more clear, and enjoyable to spot.  Hey.. I know him!  He shows up.... (play and find out yourself)
Not a game for the easily bored.  There is a lot of story here, which is what I love.
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I fell in love with this series back in December when I read Volume 1, Save Yourself, and had been looking forward to this volume ever since. It did not disappoint. I loved the title for this one and the way it plays into the plot.
First of all, I totally love the theme of the series in general. We have a WOC protagonist who has decided that she has had enough with the status quo and the waiting around and takes matters into her own hands. She even uses the dragon that guarded her castle in place of a mighty stead. I mean, how could I not love it?
So here we catch up with Adrienne and Bedelia, who is her personal blacksmith and sidekick. They are going to save Angelica! Or are they? Is Adrienne the only one to take matters into her own hands? Does Angelica even want saving? Adrienne has many sisters and while it should be easy to expect that they all be different from each other and nuanced and have different points of view, I also know that expectations like that usually end in disappointment.
Not this time. Whitley has created this amazing world for us and gives us sisters who neither think the same nor act the same. The outlooks that Angelica and Adrienne have on their like situations are not at all the same and serve to manifest very different outcomes for themselves and those who come to find them.
Personally, I loved Angelica. I loved getting another view on the subject of being so admired. I loved that the writers decided to just jump right into the alternative point of view and that none of it went in the direction that I expected. I also loved the rest of the family situation and the foreshadowing of the mysterious Black Knight that I have my suspicions about.
As before, the art is wonderful. The way that Angelica is obviously a little older and is more beautiful and even a little sexy without being overdone or exposing anything was impressive. The rest of the art is fun and colorful and keep it obvious that it's an all ages comic. If you haven't jumped in on this series, I suggest you do. I've already started the third volume and plan to post it soon!
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I think this book was magnificent! It is my favorite out of the whole series! And I have to say that Indie was definitely my favorite character
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Gamerz Heaven was the most awesome Manga I ever read! The characters were interesting and as passionate as Gravitation. This series seemed a little more in depth and a little better written. I also loved the intensity of the story and the mysteries within it! I wish ADV would continue to publish this series. Maybe TOKYO POP will take up the publishing of this book if enough people give them a reason to. Tokyo Pop listens to their consumers and will with enough persuading publish the manga you want! :)
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Mannix was my favorite show as I was growing up. Have loved every minute of seeing this series again. Can't wait until Season 6 comes out!
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Anime fans will love this whole series!  (Based on a Japanese live-action adventure TV series brought to the US in the mid-1980's on Saturday mornings)

Bhodi Li, secret identity Christopher Jarvis of Earth, is a member of the multi-race Photon Alliance out to save the universe from the evil Arrians.  He's used to being the cocky, hotshot phaser-wielding marksman with a devilish sense of humor, constantly teasing his beautiful Amazon-warrior-type comrade, Tivia (who secret loves him but acts like he's not worth her time).  In this book, we learn the staggering truth behind who created the supercomputer, MOM, and go through an awesome emotional rollercoaster amidst a thrilling action-adventure!

(In response to the official review, where someone said this book is "too earnest to be read as satire", I, for one, thoroughly enjoy the corny humor that lightens up the depressing moments.  Reminds me of the well-loved series, the "Myth" books by Robert Asprin.)
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Isaac might have just taken the number 1 spot as my favorite character in this series - damn, he's adorable.

This one constantly cracked me up with the banter between Isaac and Laurent - I grew up with 5 brothers and the way the author does the dialogue is just perfect.  The relationships in this series are so well done.  It was a nice, slow buildup for these two which made it ultra sweet when they did get together.  Isaac was so patient and considerate and watching Laurent fall for him was just perfect.

Laurent is a very complex character and has some really heartbreaking issues, it was interesting to see how Isaac handled them all.

It was also fantastic to have more of Max and Misha - love those two.

Great book!
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I've loved the entire Carus series from the very beginning. Andy is the perfect heroine, vulnerable, kickass, stubborn, loyal, mouthy, and she makes her fair share of mistakes throughout. I still want her for my BFF. :) She's had to make some tough choices and endure a lot of heartache, and Beast of All ran the gamut of emotions. I cried, I shook my fist, I laughed, I sighed with happiness...all the feels people. All. The. Feels.

I can't decide which book in the series is my favorite, because they're all amazing, but Beast of All was a fabulous and absolutely satisfying conclusion to a great story. After getting through the sniffles (I knew someone I loved would die in this book, I just wasn't sure who...sob) and Andy's grief and healing, which was heartbreakingly beautiful, there are some witch friends to rescue, a mate to convince, revenge to be had, and the ultimate Big Bad to take down. I absolutely loved how all the characters I've become so fond of banded together, from shifters to Demon, vampires to witches, humans to who-knows-what-he-is Clint. Many of the characters who started out as Andy's enemies slowly became allies over the series, which made me happy because while they weren't nice to her at first, they were still impossible not to like. Andy doesn't always make it easy to be nice to her. :) I loved how she came to terms with who and what she is, as well as what she wanted. She so deserved a happy ending (as does her shifter mate...no spoiler here!), and while she had to work for it, she got it.

Beast of All was beautifully written and will both break and warm your heart. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this excellent urban fantasy series. Five plus stars, all the way.
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Alucard is one of the best anime characters ever, he's just so badass. The voice actor Crispin Freeman does an excellent job as the main character, and the supporting characters Sir Integra and police girl (Victoria Seras) are pretty good in the story. Now I know that this series is toned down compared to Hellsing Ultimate, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy this one. Like I said earlier, from the beginning you'll just love Alucard, so I would highly recommend this anime series. Also, since Hellsing Ultimate was released three months ago I'm going to buy that as well. I would recommend people buy that as well.
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I adore this series. I always look forward to a new release. I highly anticipated Tohr's story. He's always been a Brother that I liked, but felt like we didn't know much about. I was destroyed when Wellsie died. I wanted to wrap Tohr up and hold him close. :) I was so happy to get to know him in this book. Z will always be my favorite and I have a soft spot for my V too, but Tohr has certainly taken a strong hold of my heart. Oh and I'm THRILLED beyond belief that my name will be on a Brother's back!

I also enjoyed the new storyline about the new "enemy". I was getting a bit tired of all the Lesser stuff. Not that the Lesser's aren't still there, but it's nice to see something different.

The last thing to notably mention is Blay and Qhuinn. MAN OH MAN I can't wait for the next book! That's all I will say on that. ;)
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After reading "Ultraxenopia", the first book in the Project W.A.R. series, I was hooked and couldn't wait for the next book. Type X didn't disappoint. Phipps created another intriguing installment that had me glued to the pages and guessing right up until the end.

Wynter, for me, is one of those main characters that Im unsure to cheer for. She started out like her namea little cold and distant with the occasional flurry. Well, in Type X she turned into a serious full onslaught snow storm complete with a little thunder snow (if youve ever lived in a cold climate, youll get it). The verdict is still out for me whether to like this girl. Every time I think Im getting close, she does something that throws me and makes me wonder why. Im sure its the same question those closest to Wynter want to ask as well.

I liked Ezra and Jenner so much more in Type X. With their experiences and what Wynter has put them through, I sympathized with them. Ezras reaction to her is surprising. In Ultraxenopia, he was distant and reluctant to even be friendly with Wynter. In Type X, hes ready to give up his life for her. Even Jenner is ready to lay down his life for the girl with unusual powers.

Phipps crafted the perfect villains in Richter and Nolan. The whole time Im reading about these two heartless men, Im wondering will justice ever be served. Hateful, spiteful characters with twisted motivations. Perfect!

Be prepared for a major cliffhanger. I, personally, love cliffhangers. My mind automatically goes to the what if questions. Please don't let a CH ending throw you! The Project W.A.R. series is so worth the read and the wait. But M.A., if you're reading this, don't take too long!
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Teja is so bad-ass and I was really happy she finally had her HEA!  I'm also a fan of Sullivan, even though his "non-believer" attitude annoyed me in earlier books.  It was nice he turned out to be a pretty powerful bad-ass too!  Don't want to be too spoiler-y but I especially loved the tree at the end! I really hope she releases the next book soon!  I've become addicted & need my fix!!  I really think these books could be really huge in the future.  Love the characters, ongoing plots & the world of the phases!
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I think this was my favorite of the series so far. Parker Avrile does a great job and I am always excited to see when she has a new book out. I loved how Mikel and Curt were together. Such opposites, but complemented each other so well. Mikel was so convinced & determined to meet the man hed had a crush on for so long, he almost didn't give the guy the best matchmakers ever chose as his ideal match. Curt was a sweetheart, and I loved how Parker created his work crisis to express and show us what a wonderful, amazing person he was. This doesnt take away from the seriousness of the issue, but leads us to Curt realizing he needs more in his life than just work. It was ironic that Mikels crush just happened to be Curts ex; however, the amount of times he just shows up where the MCs were just got a bit annoying, in my opinion. I loved!!! the way Parker gives us some insight at the end into some of the mysterious goings on around the Elite storefront - thank you for not leaving it shrouded in the mist too!
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Having read several of C.J. boxs books, I looked forward to reading this one & it did not disappoint. Joe Pickett is a fascinating character, not a robot-type action figure, but seems like a real person. I appreciate how his family develops & is brought into the story in every book. Well worth reading. Cant wait for the next book!
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Truly love this character! I laughed out loud more than a few times!
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I loooooved this graphic novel. Spike is one of my favorite characters from Buffy and it's nice to see him without Angel or Buffy in the picture. I waited forever for this volume to come out and it was well worth the wait. I can't wait for volume 2.