Manga Post #18

Hey there Bookies,

Lets be honest and see who all missed these posts. It's been a while and I have all the books in my hands that I have been working on. Or at least the series. If I remember correctly, I actually finish a series in this post. So I will be hunting down a new series to take it's place. But enough of me blabbering and rambling, I'll get to talking about the books.

We all know that I love One Piece. It is no secret. Anyways, the battle against Don Krieg comes to an end and it seems so much shorter when I am reading it instead of watching it on the anime. But I still like getting the back story on how each of the members joined the crew. Sanji is now a part of it and it is time to help Nami out. I'm pretty sure that one is going to feel short as well. I don't know what to really say when it comes to One Piece. Pretty much everyone that is as big of a nerd as me has read it. Right now everything is all review on me and I can't remember where I left off in the drama. But I'm pretty excited to get to the point where I left off and learn more about what is going on. Wish me luck guys, I still have a lot of volumes to read. And for those that haven't read these, you are free to start. You won't be disappointed and you will fall in love with the characters just like the majority of us.

I am so much farther into the anime then I thought I was. It all is still review, but I think I am getting to the part where I left off. Sure I've missed some parts or haven't seen it, but it all still looks familiar to me. Of course, why is reading these battle scenes shorter than watching them in the anime. You would think it would be the other way around. Right? Anyways, I forgot all about the sand village coming to the rescue. And they ended things without really breaking a sweat. It just shows how strong these guys are. Anyways, the next battle is probably going to be the whole next volume. Naruto and Sasuke battle it out. Naruto tries to stop Sasuke and Sasuke is trying to get to the person who had promised him power to finally defeat his brother and get revenge. I'm kind of excited to see how that battle plays out. I've only seen bits and pieces of it and I have to say I should have read the mangas first because they are way better. Anyways, this volume didn't take long for me to read. I got it done in about an hour and it was pretty good. Not the best because I watched it in the show. But still pretty good. Check it out if you guys haven't all ready, but I'm pretty sure you all did.

I'm pretty sure this is the last volume. So all of the fighting will come to an end. I can't remember much of the past volumes, but that just could be because it has been a while since I read last. But the big final battle is going on and people are dying on both sides. And that is pretty much the whole volume. It is just a huge battle at different areas. Eventually the battle stops and they all take in what was lost. Some of the doves are badly wounded and can no longer work. Others are emotionally damaged while others are either dead or missing. The only think I like about this volume is that it ends in a cliff hanger. Like there could be a spin off later. Kaneki fought until the end and is most likely dead even though other ghouls believe he is still alive. But that doctor that turned him into a ghoul wants to create him again. Also the doctor has a handful of the missing doves, ready to turn them into experiments. But this is the last book and there is no more story to tell I guess. It kind of makes me sad to see this go and think that it went a little too quick. Anyways, you guys need to check out the series. Its pretty good, sure there are some slow parts but they are necessary to tell the story.

I'm off to find my next adventure. These were all pretty quick reads and I'm glad to have read them. Now I have to find a replacement for Tokyo Ghoul.

So until next time....

Finished reading Beautiful Burn

Hello there Bookies,

I finished the book. It wasn't as dramatic as the other books in the series, other than Tyler getting sick and tired of being pushed around by our drunk of a leading lady. She knew she had a problem and I kind of wish that instead of running away from it, she should have just gotten the help that she needed. That way she didn't have to constantly push Tyler away and give him constant excuses. Also her sister is a little messed up to purposely try to sleep with Tyler as pay back for sleeping with a guy that wasn't even dating her sister to begin with. But like I said before, all of this could have all been avoided if there was honesty instead of secrets. Also getting help sooner when people were offering it. But then the book would be really short if that was the case. Either way, I loved the book and I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. I'm pretty sure I am almost done with the series. I think there is only one book left and that kind of makes me sad unless Jamie McGuire writes more in this series. But go check it out if you haven't yet. The whole series is worth it and I'm sure you will fall in love with the Maddox brothers as much as I have.

So until next time...

Halfway through Beautiful Burn

Hey there Bookies,

I think I should have gotten this book sooner if I wanted to get back to reading. Anyways, I'm a little halfway through the book and I can't put it down. But sadly work makes me do that. Anyways, our leading lady is trying to turn a new leaf. It was a little rough to begin with, but now she is doing pretty good. Not sure where the drama fits in other than that her sister's ex keeps throwing in her face that they did something neither of them can remember. My thought is that they should just rip the band-aid off and just come clean with her sister. That way her sister can appreciate the honesty and get over it. Or, hate them forever. But I think she would be less angry if they just told her instead of her finding out through someone else. That is something I would want if that ever happened to me. But our leading lady rather keep it a secret and pretend that it never happened. Instead she works hard with her new job and slowly falling in love with Tyler Maddox. I don't blame her though for falling in love with the Maddox brother. I love all of them and they aren't even real. But I'm seeing where the past mistakes come to ruin everything and who's mistakes are going to do it. I'm halfway and there is still a whole lot of story to read.

So until next time...

Started reading Beautiful Burn by Jamie McGuire

Hello Bookies,

The first book I'm going to attempt reading is Beautiful Burn. I love the Maddox series so much and have always been one of my favorite series of all time. I'm pretty sure that my time with the series is sadly coming to an end. I also know that I need to buy the books that I don't already have. I almost have all of them, but I still need to get this one and the one after this one. 

Anyways, the book starts out with our leading lady Ellie. She is throwing a party and trying to ignore the emptiness she feels when she has too much money and no parents around. Also Jamie McGuire wastes no time to turn up the heat between Tyler Maddox and our leading lady. Their relationship is complicated within the first few chapters. But I just started the book, so I didn't get too far into the book. I stopped right when Ellie realized that her parents have completely cut her off due to their life coach Sally. Right away I don't like Sally and I can see why Ellie doesn't like her. They could have left the girl with something to survive on instead of just throwing her onto the streets to fend for herself. Some life coach if you ask me. But I'm ready to see what drama this book is going to hold. I'll let you guys know the moment that I know.

So until next time.....

Long time no read...

Hey there Bookies,

I am finally back after a long hiatus. And what have I been doing since the last time I made a post? I moved again. I was working until I didn't even know what sleep was and then I moved on to a new job at the local Boys and Girls Club. Probably the best choice I have ever made. Also I've been going through a tough time with my mental health and had to seek treatment for it, but I'm better now and back in business. Speaking of business, I also started my own business. A lot is on my plate that I didn't think I would have time to read ever again, but I'm willing to try.

Wish me luck guys.

Started reading A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas

Hey there Bookies,

I've actually started this book a few weeks ago, but due to me moving I didn't get too far. Feyre is playing double agent and it's a bit difficult for her. She has to pretend to love Tamlin even though he had shown his true colors in the previous book. Lucien is sadly a pawn in her operation to destroy the enemy from the inside out. I'm still curious on how she is going to do this, but I know that I have to read more to find out. I just started reading this book and I'm only a few chapters in. Like I want to read instead of writing this post for you guys. I'm that hooked. I also want the two mates to finally reunite and be happy but there is a huge roller coaster coming up because there are like four more books in the series and only one of those four has been released. That actually makes me a little sad. Now I don't want to finish the book as fast anymore.

So until next time...

Manga Post #17

Hey there Bookies,

I know it's been a while and that is because a lot happens during the holidays. Which I hope you all enjoyed yours and are ready for the new year to roll in. My goal is just to finish the number of books I wanted to finish by the end of the year. Not sure what I should aim for the new year. Should I try a hundred books? Probably not with the busy schedule I have. Anyways, lets get to the reason you all are reading this.

I took a break from watching the anime so I could play catch up with the manga, but it didn't quiet work out that way. I just went back to watching the anime and I'm currently in a filler area in the series. So while things are pretty boring, I decided to read the mangas. Us that time to catch up. Or, at least try to. It would be easier if I had the whole series in my hands that way I wouldn't waste time waiting for the next volume. Anyways, the battle in the manga is still underway. It had just started in the previous volume and Sanji was able to show off some of his skills in this volume. Sadly it just seemed so much shorter reading it then seeing it in action in the anime. I was a little disappointed. Does that mean that Luffy's battle is going to be the whole next volume? I guess the only way to find out is to read it. Right? Anyways, I still enjoy the series greatly. Whether it is in manga form or in the anime. I can see why is the longest running so far and the most popular. The author/artist really put a lot of thought into the series and did a good job on the different characters. It will be a sad day when I finally finish the series in both manga form and anime. But I'm still curious on how the author/artist is going to make this all end.

I really enjoy Naruto as an anime and I do enjoy it as a manga series. I almost forgot where I left off and a good browse through the pages reminded me right away. Naruto and his friends are on there way to bring Sasuke back to the village.They call it a rescue mission, but it really isn't when he left all on his own. If I remember correctly, in the last volume we got to see both Choji and Neji fight. They both won their fights by literally putting their lives on the line. Now Shikamaru and Kiba must put their lives on the line as Naruto runs off to save Sasuke. I already know how this is all going to end, but it doesn't hurt to keep reading and sticking to the story line. Even if we all know that Sasuke is still going to get away. I don't know if Kiba is finished with his battle but it looks like Shikamaru's is pretty much done, but I won't know until I get the next volume on my hands. So far things are as intense I remembered seeing in the anime, but for some reason just reading it makes it more intense. Even though I know the outcome, it is still a pretty good read.

If I remember correctly, there is only on more volume after this one. I feel like this series went a little too quick. Sure I don't remember half of the stuff I read, but I still liked it. I can't remember what happened in the last volume but we are about to start the operation The One-Eyed Owl. Things are about to get interesting as the investigators begin to prepare. The ghouls at the cafe run off to hide or prepare to sacrifice themselves to keep everyone else safe. The battle begins and things start to get intense. Kaneki runs off to help even though his friends tried to make him change his mind. I swear, this kid is going to end up dead in the end, I just know it. But I could always end up being wrong. It is getting to the point that I don't want to put the book down. Things are going so quick that I didn't even realize that I made it to the end of the volume. I wonder if the anime leaves you on the edge of your seat like the manga. I should go back to watching that since I didn't even make it past the second or third episode. Oops. Anyways, I highly enjoy the series even though there are a few points where it is pretty slow. But when it gets to the interesting and fast action parts, you can't stop reading. This whole thing is just a roller coaster and I'm kind of eager to read the next volume.

So until next time.....