Will the real monsters please stand up.
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Intrigue, betrayal, and struggles to survive in a world full of human and almost-human monsters combines with the possibilities of a new society to make this series a must read for those who love the end-of-the-world stories.
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fionn and aislinn are still battling the old one and their tall minions. everything they do seems to be having a downfall but little by little they are making headway in the right direction. every time they think they may have a breath to sleep and/ regroup, something else gets thrown their way. and it isn't only the enemy that makes for lost of surprise but also dewie, who always seems to have a hidden agenda. this isn't always helpfull to their cause. one wonders if one day they'll work things out but seriously, a big dragon that's very powerful and is supposed to be on your side but can leave you alone in a heartbeat mid battle, isn't really someone you want to trust, no matter what history says!
the first book had to grown on me, but halfway through it had me hooked. the second book just lured me in from the get go and i can't wait to dig into the last book of the trilogy. i want to know if they can save earth!! aargh
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Now that the three sisters have been reunited, their lives are getting more and more dangerous to live. It seems that once the three are reunited, they have the power to control the portal between the monster world and their world -earth. Some people want them dead, others want to save them. However, its a who can they trust kind of game ? As those around them are lying to them and now they are fighting for their lives. If that wasn't bad enough, they are lying to their parents - Grace in particular. How long can they keep up the Lying Game ? To borrow the slogan from Sara Shepard's story which contained two twins separated at birth. Destined to hopefully never find each other. With School, Friends,  Homework and Slaying monsters that nobody else can see . It seems that the triplets have a lot of their plates. Can they juggle everything and keep up appearances or will they have to share their secrets with the ones they love in order to survive and help save them all ?
Another awesome installment in Tera Lynn Child's series "Medusa Girls" , and I am looking really forward now but sad in a way to read the last book in the trilogy "Sweet Legacy".
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Figure will not stand straight on it's own. This is due to the heavy cape and how his boots are sculpted at the sole. The middle part of the feet have a sculpted band that seems to be a tad thicker than the spikes. Reviewers are giving this a high mark due to the great scuplting. If you plan on displaying this you'll need a stand. A bit disappointing.
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Niko Leandros is loyal to and protective of his brother Cal, despite the fact that Cal is half monster.  Ever since Cal was abducted by his father's side of the family, he and Niko have been on the run, working odd jobs and living in one seedy apartment after another.  Just as Cal starts to enjoy life in New York City, the monster sightings begin, and Cal and Niko prepare to go on the run again.  Unfortunately, Niko's car won't start, forcing them to confront monsters that live in mud, a stinky troll that lives under the Brooklyn bridge, and the scary side of Cal.

Nightlife is an impressive debut by Rob Thurman.  The dialogue is sometimes cheesy as though the female Thurman is trying to hard to sound like a restless young man, but the story and characters are engaging.  Thurman's take on monsters such as trolls and banshees is original and will spark your imagination.  This is a series that I will definitely continue to follow.
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Monsters exist. They all have stories to tell. Sometimes their books got it right, sometimes not so much. They have been living amongst us undetected for decades. Doing so means hiding who they are. Living such a double life isn't easy. You learn to cope best you can. For the monsters in Club Monstrosity, coping means meeting weekly in a support group. When two of their members suddenly disappear and are subsequently found dead, the remaining members of the support group realize that they are likely all in danger.

Natalie (Frankenstein's monster) and Alec (the Wolfman) take the lead in investigating this mystery as Natalie works in the morgue so she has some connections that the others do not have and Alec is just, well, wolfy -- that nose comes in handy. The other members tend to have serious issues that make their assistance in solving the mystery all but non-existant. Still, someone is out there killing monsters, issues or not, they need to sort this out before they lose another member. Is it a human who discovered their secret and is sending them a message? If so, who is it and why are they doing it? Is it a fellow monster, taking out their own kind? They have kicked some out of their group in the past, perhaps someone with a grudge? The Van Helsings? Would they break the truce?

I tried to figure out what to rate this one. I debated and debated with myself (perhaps Jekyll and Hyde wore off on me). In the end I have settled on 3/5 stars. It's okay. There's a piece of me that really hopes the follow up books are developed, getting better and better as the series continues, though generally you never top the first book. I get the feeling this series can break that tradition. There is potential here. The humor is a bit juvenile and cliched, sometimes it works with the characters and sometimes it felt out of place or forced. For me the ideal audience for this book is people who like both the tv show Lost Girl and classic monsters.

* Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost in order to review it. I offered no guarantee of a positive review, though I only request books I think I'll like because why read a book you think you'll hate?
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The illustrations are amazing. The life of my favorite monster just keeps getting better!!
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This is the second volume in Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series. It continues the story in the first book. Readers may want to look at my review of the first volume Prodigal Son. Victor Helios is the name that Dr. Victor Frankenstein is using in New Orleans over two hundred years after he created his monster who he thinks is dead. He is manufacturing what he considers new improved beings, a new race, that he intends to use to kill and replace humans. These will be beings that do his bidding. Helios is over confident. Although he has been experimenting for two centuries, his beings, now numbering a couple of thousands, and placed in prominent New Orleans positions after the humans they are replacing are killed, are beginning to fall apart.

 The first monster he created some 200 years ago is still alive and wants to stop Helios. He has unusual powers as a result of being hit by lightning. He is very strong and can move from one place or continent to another in a second. But Helios programmed him that he can't kill him. So Deucalion, as he calls himself, needs the help of two New Orleans detectives, Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison. The two are sexually attracted to each other, but Carson does not want to pursue their relationship until they settle the Frankenstein matter.

 Carson has an autistic brother, Arnie. Helios made one of his creatures autistic. This creature, Randal Six, meaning that he is the sixth attempt to create Randal correctly, is one of the many Helios creatures who is disintegrating. He sees a picture of Arnie smiling. Although programmed to remain in his room, Randall leaves to go find Arnie and learn from him how to enjoy living. He decides that either Arnie will tell him or he will kill him. This problem of dissatisfaction with their existence is one of the main reasons why the Helios creatures are falling apart.

 William, for example, like all the creatures, is programmed not to kill himself, but he begins to chew off his fingers to destroy himself joint by joint. Erica five, who Helios made to be his wife, does not understand why he beats her during sex. Isn't she satisfying him? Christine, a maid, against instructions, advises her to read a psychology book. Cindy and Benny, who were designed to kill humans, go amuck. She wants to have a child even though this is against her programming. The two of them also want to kill people who Helios hasn't designated to be killed. Father Ducaine, another replicant - a replicant is a Helios being who replaces a killed human - begins to feel the presence of God, although programmed not to believe. What will happen to these beings? Will Helios scheme unfold? What part will Deucalion, Carson, and Michael play?
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The king of the monsters looks better than ever,despite than this figure of Bandai is a little bit too small. But the level of details compensated it.
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I got for a cheap option for monsters for RPG. Some you can use for monsters, but they are about 2x larger than your normal minis.  I used the larger ones as statues and bronze monuments in towns and dungeons.  They worked pretty nicely.
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Seriously? How can you object? The artwork alone of each of the monsters is enough to make this purchase really worth it.  Seeing the parody version of Jersey Shore and Lady Gaga die is another plus.  Seriously, forget the Jersey Shore.  Plot line is not grade A and they are making world/military leaders look relatively stupid in this series thus far but it's still a pretty good comic.  A few pretty good laugh points and some pretty good action scenes really help with the stale plot.  If you're a Godzilla fan I think this is a worthwhile addition to your collection. They do a pair of survivors that make for a pretty decent sub plot.  The plot thickens too...I can't tell ya how but just know that it does.  Let's not forget about the Art Gallery in the back of the comic; again, that alone made the purchase worth it for me.  I like this and I think it's worth a buy if you're a Godzilla fan.  If you're not...maybe I should point you to the My Little Pony comics or something.
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Nicely done, as I would expect of NECA. The details are great, the articulation is good, but as other reviewers have stated, I've found it near impossible to stand up without leaning it against something.
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The quality of these little figures are Ok. My biggest complaint is that the figures don't stand up very easily. You have to get the legs just right in order for them to stand up, and my 3 year-old daughter has a hard time getting the legs in the right position and gets frustrated. I supposed they were made to be sitting at their desks.
They are very cute, though. Madame Gazelle seems very big compared to the rest of the figures. I really wish Rebecca Rabbit and Pedro Pony were included too.
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These aren't living gods who solve their problems with a waive of the hand. These are real people who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice so they can have a scrap of power. This is a tie-in novel to the revolutionary RPG Base Raiders which was KickStarted by Ross Payton. It gives a glimpse into the world, just enough to keep you wanting more.
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My Grandnephew has been waking up for many nights now, wondering when his mother will be turning into a Zombie. She has at time turned into a Monster, A Screaming Banshee, a terrifying Harpy, a Subdued Princess, a Strong Willed Mother figure, but alas, not yet a Zombie. My Grandnephew wishes to hear the story time, and time again, all in the hopes that his mother will be Zombified.

I do have a plan. I am removing all coffee products from the house in the hopes his literary wish comes true.

Buy the book.
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Beautiful! Please make 17" versions of these characters, and re-release the frightmares so that their legs are jointed in Avea Trotter's style! I am very impressed! The only criticism I have is that Avea's hind knees and hooves aren't jointed and I really wish they were.
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Mayhem is still dino-mad. These plastic skeletons have thrilled him, and I foresee salt clay encapsulation for archaeological excavations coming up. He has already constructed a mini-museum diorama display for the skeletons, and he wants a second package of them for crafting purposes. I can imagine these would be a fun material for a crafty steampunk enthusiast, as well.