The designs of the EVA and the angels were memorable. The battle scenes were clear and the characters were expressive. The art is softer than that of GRB, which fits in with its more sensitive subject matter. Shinji has his coming of age moment inside the Evangelion but his father is still a distant prick. He doesn't know how to please his father but still wants his approval. Any man whose father is an "alpha male" can relate to Shinji. Whereas GRD felt a lot more violent, this one felt more like the beginnings of a family drama that just happens to feature violence. Reading this right on the heels of Getter Robo Devolution provides a nice contrast. My manga self-education continues with Neon Genesis Evangelion. Can Shinji defeat the angels and his most fearsome enemy, his desire for his father's approval? Gendo wants Shinji to pilot the Evangelion, the only machine capable of battling the monstrous angels descending to earth. When Shinji Ikari's estranged father arranges a meeting with him, it's not the heartfelt meeting he was hoping for.
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This book has time lines and these time lines can be reset to readjust things that have gone wrong. Not in terms of subject matter (though I do have warnings for certain content) but it’s a book that requires active concentration. This book is written beautifully, but it is not an easy read. Soon they will want that power for themselves. Reed has created Rodger and Dodger to manifest an ancient doctorine that will give them power over all of reality. Then we have James Reed, alchemist and creator of the twins and created by an alchemist himself. This book is no different and really blew me away. From her ever wonderful Wayward Children series to her other works like ‘Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day’ I’ve really fallen in love with her characters and storytelling. Seanan McGuire has become a favourite author of mine in the last year. ** Content warnings for self harm, suicide, torture and violence.** Someone made us, and then they separated us because we were dangerous when we were together.’ architect William McDonough reject the maxim preached for decades by environmentalists- the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle. In Cradle to Cradle, German chemist Michael Braungart and U.S. Production in just one direction (from cradle to grave) should be converted into “eco-effectiveness” (from cradle to cradle: a model that feeds itself, without generating waste nor contamination).Ĭradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things explains, through a careful analysis of the production method of goods since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, that products that can be used to produce something new, once they have ceased to be useful. Cradle to Cradle is a non-fiction work with the tone of a manifesto that calls for the transformation of human industry through “eco-effective” design. Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews is a breeches-ripping gay romance featuring a tough pirate too afraid to love, a plucky captive half his age, enemies to lovers, first times and exploration, and of course a happy ending. Will his greatest battle be with his own heart? With danger mounting, the time for Hawk to relinquish his prize looms. As a pirate's prisoner, he is finally free to be his true self. He sees the lonely man beneath the myth, willingly surrendering to his captor body and soul. Nathaniel realizes the fearsome Sea Hawk's reputation is largely invented. The desire to teach Nathaniel the pleasure men can share grows uncontrollable. Yet as days pass in close quarters, Nathaniel's feisty spirit and alluring innocence beguile and bewitch. He has a score to settle with his captive's father-the very man whose treachery forced him into piracy-and he's sure Nathaniel is just as contemptible. Until pirates strike and he's kidnapped for ransom by the Sea Hawk, a legendary villain of the New World.īitter and jaded, Hawk harbors futile dreams of leaving the sea for a quiet life. Under the thumb of his controlling father, he's sailing to the fledgling colony of Primrose Isle, where he'll surrender to a respectable marriage for his family's financial gain. Nathaniel Bainbridge is used to hiding, whether it's concealing his struggles with reading or his forbidden desire for men. Will an innocent captive surrender to this pirate's sinful touch? Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews is a breeches-ripping gay romance featuring a tough pirate too afraid to love, a plucky captive half his age, enemies to lovers, first times and exploration, and of course a happy ending. The essay, compounded by several other people - you know who you are, KJ - asking me about why I named the characters in my books the way I did, made me redesign my whole website - thank you, Luce, you’re the best broski - in order to add a blog and write this post. The author of the essay dove deep into why Magdalene and Sam were named the way they were - concluding that I must’ve had a reason for the appellations and trying to see if those names were inspired by Biblical notions, historical, or happenstance. It was a gorgeous essay on The Headmistress and the mythology of the book, its characters, and the setting of the events. Last week I was sent one of those, and yes, very much yes, I needed to see it. Still, I have friends who forward me the reviews that they believe I need to see. Blame it on the anxiety or the abject fear of seeing people disappointed in my work. (Please be advised that this blog post contains spoilers for The Delicate Things We Make, The Perfect Match, and The Headmistress) He finds refuge across the Channel, part of an English mercenary force protecting the town of Soissons against the French. He seems born to trouble and, when his lord orders him to London as part of a force sent to quell an expected Lollard uprising, Nick's headstrong behaviour leads to him being proscribed an outlaw. Bernard Cornwell, who has long wanted to write this story, depicts the reality behind the myths. It has always been held to be the triumph of the longbow against the armoured knight, and of the common man against the feudal aristocrat, but those are history's myths. It was fought by two badly matched armies that met in atrocious conditions on St Crispin's Day 1415, and resulted in an extraordinary victory that was celebrated in England long before Shakespeare immortalised it in Henry V. Agincourt is one of the epic battles of history. This book will make you think, make you laugh, and keep you guessing. Penni Russon, author of The Endsister and Only Ever Always - Penni Russon Smart, mysterious and funny. She's a Dangerous Idea, a Law Unto Herself, and probably a Very Bad Influence. It was fresh and funny, bursting with interesting characters, but Attica Stone stole the show. I really enjoyed reading The Orchard Underground. So why can't he answer newcomer Attica Stone's simple question: if the town's called Dunn's Orchard, where's the orchard? As Pri and Attica go in search of forbidden fruit, they uncover stranger mysteries: a robot caterpillar, a mayor with a murky past, a Possibly Real Actual Boogeyman and a house made of doors in a haunted wood. But what will Pri and Attica do when they discover the biggest secret of all - that something truly magical is about to be destroyed, and the only way to save it could be by destroying the town itself? Mat Larkin's stunning debut is a big-hearted, wildly surprising and deliciously well-plotted mystery for readers aged 8+ about the joy of discovery, and digging just that little bit deeper to uncover the truth. He knows its mysteries (none), its secrets (also none) and the best ways to have fun in it (climb a big tree and sit there). After all, he was the first kid ever to live there. Not-quite twelve year-old Pri Kohli knows the town of Dunn's Orchard better than anyone. An explosive, suspenseful and utterly brilliant middle-grade mystery for fans of Louis Sachar's Holes. The content of the book develops around the message from the Toltecs. As Don Miguel Ruiz puts it, "If you choose to keep going, you can still have a new beginning by accepting and loving your partner just as she is."ĭon Miguel Ruiz brings an important message from the Toltec tradition: "The Toltecs are the ones who can express with the heart, the ones who have unconditional love". This book gives you a profound insight on human relationships and specifically on romantic relationships - how we conduct them and what we want from them.Īfter reading 'The mastery of love' you may look at the way you conduct your romantic relationships with new eyes and renewed energy. 'The mastery of love - A practical guide to the art of relationship' is a holistic book: it integrates mind, soul, body and emotions through the thread of love. … Long before the northern invaders met with the vine on the shores of the Mediterranean their forefathers had married the tree-god to the tree-goddess in the vast oak forests of Central and Northern Europe. There, the priest of Diana, who bore the title of the King of the Wood, prowled around a sacred oak tree, guarding it with a sword, until another candidate for the priesthood came along and succeeded in killing him.įrazier analyzes every aspect of this drama in the most minute detail in an attempt to reconstruct the what and why of this ritual. The premise of the book is to understand a certain ritual that once took place in the grove and sanctuary of Diana Nemorensis on the lake of Nemi. But it turns out that the book covers only a few myths, although it does include some that I haven’t seen much of before. I had been expecting a comprehensive review of at least a large segment of mythology. However, I was somewhat disappointed on other levels. On one level, the book was very informative. And having read it, I am particularly glad that I did not attempt the full 12-volume original. Finding this abridged version (a single volume of 927 pages) seemed like a good way to read it without having to slog through a lot of what might prove to be tedious scholarly commentary. I have been wanting to read this book ever since seeing the many volumes of the unabridged version in the library in college. She has been a database trouble-shooter, an editor, and a writer for publishing houses, pharmaceutical companies and the EU. Jean spent several years in genetics research before abandoning the laboratory to pursue a career in academic publishing both in Holland and the UK. But is Sam really who he says he is? Where have her new friends appeared from? Is anyone telling the truth? As Jonah's lies threaten Sophie and her daughter, can anyone be trusted? Sam - an attractive English teacher - seems to offer her some comfort, and new friendships are a support. Sophie thought she and Jonah were happy, bringing up their small daughter together, until one summer's day, she discovers that Jonah is far from the man she thought he was. Worldwide - UK - US - I want to thank Emily from for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and shine a spotlight on this intriguing new read. |