tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70870539007286818452024-03-13T09:56:22.439-07:00The A P Book ClubTwo Friends Who Love to Read YAPWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.comBlogger1788125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-38598559188210924922022-12-26T14:44:00.001-08:002022-12-26T14:44:14.351-08:002022 Update<p><b style="color: #3d85c6;">It's been a while.</b></p><p><b style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74PGpH9uvtcPkHxb8RaaOO0dZY1HHXwKklQ_DoeKn6SpcIj53MndwlVWFWAqELtzKQMQDAOlLSAL6osIevGCWzH-B3lshtrQkvKpkjZ8gMxzDUjaTXlsv8y1tyN1gUggW-c4MaMWzKPrnlgrL-T8Rw1643o3JmPfTeoGjDXXCl2hHXQLdNGYq4An3/s1170/321144582_650572713514351_4692288532220499401_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1170" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74PGpH9uvtcPkHxb8RaaOO0dZY1HHXwKklQ_DoeKn6SpcIj53MndwlVWFWAqELtzKQMQDAOlLSAL6osIevGCWzH-B3lshtrQkvKpkjZ8gMxzDUjaTXlsv8y1tyN1gUggW-c4MaMWzKPrnlgrL-T8Rw1643o3JmPfTeoGjDXXCl2hHXQLdNGYq4An3/s320/321144582_650572713514351_4692288532220499401_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The last post I made on here was back in February and even before that my posts were becoming less and less frequent. I have a full time job that I'm really enjoying that just hasn't allowed for me the time to dedicate to reading and reviewing books. I still love reading, but I haven't been the best at keeping my Goodreads up to date. I won't have a list of my TOP BOOKS READ IN 2022 because, honestly, I haven't read a lot. I've listened to a few audiobooks and read a bunch of Power Rangers comics.</span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">If you're someone who has followed me along the journey of reviewing books, thanks for listening. I started this blog with a friend as a way to keep in touch and to fill my time while out on a boat for long shifts. I've found that in my 30s, I need to prioritize my interests. There are so many different aspects of myself, that I can't do it all at once. That's what life is, though, figuring out who you are currently while planning who you want to be and unpacking who you once were. A book reviewer is an identity that I once had, but currently not so much. That's not to say I will never post on here again. </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">If you would like to connect with me, here's a few places you may find me:</span></p><p><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepdecker/?hl=en">@thepdecker</a></b></p><p><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/pwdecker">@PWDecker</a></b></p><div><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3508678-paul-decker">Paul Decker</a></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-59362334141565181062022-02-10T06:00:00.040-08:002022-02-10T06:00:00.255-08:00Power Rangers, Vol. 3 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPpKeqMVIWQ7Hj-S52E7kcm_XSkeEzgxbyexH93JZ875gOdKUG3cyu5thHSMYaYnzJVUPRoOtoBKJj5ncmQKQxIWxzTIpIi6pza_sDdWgnZNzc1D451X0ryc5t8gny9NP-zQSYnJo-jDn9l7a0jIdiv_9adwzRDgykKtXsmX_v3-nXkAKe_eDpWUu5" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1301" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPpKeqMVIWQ7Hj-S52E7kcm_XSkeEzgxbyexH93JZ875gOdKUG3cyu5thHSMYaYnzJVUPRoOtoBKJj5ncmQKQxIWxzTIpIi6pza_sDdWgnZNzc1D451X0ryc5t8gny9NP-zQSYnJo-jDn9l7a0jIdiv_9adwzRDgykKtXsmX_v3-nXkAKe_eDpWUu5=w208-h320" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Rangers-Vol-Ryan-Parrott/dp/1684157536/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22ML8RQD4RR9K&keywords=power+rangers+vol+3&qid=1644370068&sprefix=power+rangers+vol+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-rangers-vol-3-ryan-parrott/1138828029?ean=9781684157532" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57057970-power-rangers-vol-3?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=vhWDnd0Rtl&rank=3" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Power Rangers, Vol. 3</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artists:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Francesco Mortarino</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> January 4, 2022</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Reeling from a crippling defeat at the hands of their new enemy, the Omega Rangers retreat and must turn to their greatest enemy to stop the Empyreals.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">CAN THE OMEGA RANGERS AND DRAKKON SAVE THE UNIVERSE? Reeling from a crippling defeat at the hands of their new enemy, the Omega Rangers retreat to Safehaven in search for a way to stop the Empyreals. Will Drakkon, previously their greatest enemy and now their tenuous ally, provide the answers they seek… or will he show his true colors and betray them in the most dire hour? Meanwhile, the Emissaries have their own plans, which may hold the key to saving the entire universe! Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company) ramp up the stakes in this latest chapter of the UNLIMITED POWER era. Collects Power Rangers #9-12.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This volume continues building up the world-ending event with this volume having more connection to the other ongoing series, <i>Power Rangers</i>, towards the end. Yale's story was the highlight of this volume for me. I'm excited to see the Omega Rangers having four members again.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Yellow Emissary plays a big part in this volume. The design done with the emissaries always impresses me. I get giddy with seeing the different combinations of ranger suits. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I'm kind of over Drakkon so his story was my least favorite part of this volume. His characterization makes sense and I am looking forward to what it's building up to. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Xi's personality shines through in this volume. They really are a big part of the Omega Rangers team. What they kept in their long-term memory storage was very telling. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. This ongoing series continues to be a joy. I especially like the otherworldy aspect of this series.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-82424744607035376472022-02-09T06:00:00.024-08:002022-02-09T06:00:00.262-08:00Mighty Morphin, Vol. 3 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUuTNCt0ri0vM3NBQoVggT_xZeYT7Se7Wb0TJIh3msXqDGeA_pLlcG3floE2lcQvdhMosqcSwODSeZd0OGm0tgbIqlJ3BOFIAu26cJoOVYmFPu5wt9l9slaxgy0yDHh_kD0kqrNXvndCC78DAEqTcc_LC8rpV9LXb_ptFLkqbkRn4CLojLpHCyNsix" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1301" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUuTNCt0ri0vM3NBQoVggT_xZeYT7Se7Wb0TJIh3msXqDGeA_pLlcG3floE2lcQvdhMosqcSwODSeZd0OGm0tgbIqlJ3BOFIAu26cJoOVYmFPu5wt9l9slaxgy0yDHh_kD0kqrNXvndCC78DAEqTcc_LC8rpV9LXb_ptFLkqbkRn4CLojLpHCyNsix=w208-h320" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684157528/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1684157528&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mighty-morphin-vol-3-ryan-parrott/1138828030?ean=9781684157525" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57057969-mighty-morphin-vol-3?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=3wNOdYO7Vp&rank=2" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Mighty Morphin, Vol. 3</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artists:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Marco Renna & Dan Mora</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> December 14, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A dark secret from their mentor’s past and the deadly origin of their deadliest enemy may spell the end of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WILL A DARK SECRET FROM ZORDON’S PAST SPELL THE END OF THE POWER RANGERS? In the aftermath of Zedd’s assault on Angel Grove and the revelation of the true identity of the new Green Ranger, can the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers survive a betrayal by one of their own? Uncertain of his role as the Rangers’ mentor, Zordon will turn to an old friend for help… leading him to choose between ancient loyalties and Earth. And at the center of it all is a dark secret from Zordon’s past.. Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and rising star artist Marco Renna along with fan favorite artist Dan Mora (Once & Future) continue the UNLIMITED POWER era with the next shocking chapter of the story no one expected! Collects Mighty Morphin #9-12.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>The backstory of Zordon and Zedd is getting unearthed. Ryan has done such a great job of really expanding the lore and world of the 90s show into a multiverse that makes sense and connects so many threads. Zordon isn't only a mage leader, but someone with a past and loyalties. Where does Zordon's allegiance truly lie?</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Matt's ranger journey is so interesting to compare to our main heroes. He's publicly a ranger now and that definitely affects his school life. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I loved seeing Billy being held accountable by Zordon. The relationships in these comics are so much more dynamic that they were in the source material. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Another great interaction happened in this volume. Tommy and Matt discuss being the green ranger. These "passing of the torch" moments play out better in the comics that the show.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">Zag!</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">The Eltarian War has begun!</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. I'm lukewarm about this story arc, but the world in which it's happening is so rich. I wanted more personal moments between the rangers in this volume, but their personalities still shone through in their dialogue and actions when working together. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-45280496636479643452022-01-10T18:15:00.004-08:002022-01-10T18:15:58.769-08:00Paul's TOP BOOKS Read in 2021<p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I didn't achieve my <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user_challenges/26621753">Goodreads Reading Challenge</a> for 2021, but it was a pretty loose goal. There's still a global pandemic happening and I started a new fulltime job this year. I'm still trying to find the appropriate amount of time to read for leisure. All of that considered, I still did read 41 books. 41 out of 50. Most of those books were graphic novels. Instead of doing separate lists for graphic novels, children's books, and non-graphic prose I have just one list of my top ten books this year. Below you will find those books. </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Click on the titles or cover pictures for links to my reviews!</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <b><u>MY TOP BOOKS OF 2021</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2019/05/waves-by-ingrid-chabbert-graphic-novel.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2019/05/waves-by-ingrid-chabbert-graphic-novel.html"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/09/avatar-last-airbender-promise-graphic.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/09/avatar-last-airbender-promise-graphic.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2022/01/undrowned-black-feminist-lessons-from.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="1499" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfq-JZ9VRw-gqRzKqIddY4YBpEj0BwnFYecA0sV8YrNKs65h02SSW9JoWwNJq6QHZEN_FZjj6IxMEgp-Uf7PfHM09cjW9kcq0DgLHWqr__WrN37qdVywistPiPQlpHPomlcnEFWXkah8/w200-h320/image.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2022/01/undrowned-black-feminist-lessons-from.html">10. Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/11/how-to-be-ace-memoir-of-growing-up.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/11/how-to-be-ace-memoir-of-growing-up.html"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mZabIrxmG7r_yW-Dm3LHIYXJpWvZFZFe4VHFMQuPXpzDR7TegsSoftFCoRj87X-2GhJlu9PY1x11KhZAy7I2qeEmGmvPCWnR2Mpj5fQrHuynf7c62zgW3e9k8EDNUhszvUZm8dvsizQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mZabIrxmG7r_yW-Dm3LHIYXJpWvZFZFe4VHFMQuPXpzDR7TegsSoftFCoRj87X-2GhJlu9PY1x11KhZAy7I2qeEmGmvPCWnR2Mpj5fQrHuynf7c62zgW3e9k8EDNUhszvUZm8dvsizQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-way-of-hive-honey-bees-story.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqNzDrSbHqG-vcmuHrvprIyDJfQSxdt50fJbMqn_0NSB4BM7g6dfH_6Ox0qTa4HLi_bcmbD3n-N8mB3HcAqhM3kP7QpIb3-Qul7GFwiikCPscwIdqZ7ol8qxJcYfQjSWP-8axW0NBbrc/w220-h320/image.png" width="220" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-way-of-hive-honey-bees-story.html">9. The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee's Story </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-to-theythem-visual-guide-to.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-to-theythem-visual-guide-to.html"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SszDpBc2gyS86hck1HTT-WTw2GSw3cId50iF-JSwHUi2HhdtOT0MEWTeEg0Gz3JjDZo7GbWgVldc8gN2PrENzzPKXKrx844XkFrQWc2UXJKzM-5GX6djK8acBEaBNTJggr_24gxbvf8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SszDpBc2gyS86hck1HTT-WTw2GSw3cId50iF-JSwHUi2HhdtOT0MEWTeEg0Gz3JjDZo7GbWgVldc8gN2PrENzzPKXKrx844XkFrQWc2UXJKzM-5GX6djK8acBEaBNTJggr_24gxbvf8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/03/secrets-of-sea-story-of-jeanne-power.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1393" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAaICOZkURR8SbIJiI6-lX6tdW6Dv0cnau0L6e8kH_0OR8yadbf92a6Bxi4MoyU_-O1keasGUx3ofh2TcppzY8_3OzFLdWcfbduinaM26Q1iYN-GM3qKqk4icEUfffBRpoVhBJTWMolE/w279-h320/image.png" width="279" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/03/secrets-of-sea-story-of-jeanne-power.html">8. Secrets of the Sea : The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist</a></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/05/sfsx-safe-sex-vol-1-protection-graphic.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/05/sfsx-safe-sex-vol-1-protection-graphic.html"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FqnooD3UIVeRZytzUkC0MJhG7QLk_VOizmRmi41bmqiET9cdvgNQPO9iywJ5h8WAf4lly-O28DnnVDUuQfCJg4VsqeqXDTovyPfPMDGgJGwJ6QjWS0IEr7nuWT3Y-1VNCQs2hSZp5Po/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FqnooD3UIVeRZytzUkC0MJhG7QLk_VOizmRmi41bmqiET9cdvgNQPO9iywJ5h8WAf4lly-O28DnnVDUuQfCJg4VsqeqXDTovyPfPMDGgJGwJ6QjWS0IEr7nuWT3Y-1VNCQs2hSZp5Po/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/05/across-tracks-remembering-greenwood.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADT0eURjbA0eJG3O6SBTqy0jC4oFO883EActwKpfCzgWLoZbNqxCrz2FyNB833D2JDIOlM7hZPYkz5CLda61KpacF9SAHYFl6n3L3dvdeNkzqNC3amxZfj9LeUXPK8PcHzwBoSrWEgZ0/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/05/across-tracks-remembering-greenwood.html">7. Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre</a></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/12/mighty-morphin-power-rangersteenage.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/12/mighty-morphin-power-rangersteenage.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/queer-as-all-get-out-10-people-whove.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1707" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEUnh83mdNSG47dzZ8l7g_ShZZLR5U-_5HziLJ4ZJO77Ntdkr-BfTfmikXYKNkdy_lgOF7gZdMSHJnQHJnDsogCL_ovmDHC09pnj4x6EyLepbSI3hFBBSK6Tgksurey-kf1lQUJR-jeM/w213-h320/image.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/queer-as-all-get-out-10-people-whove.html">6. Queer as All Get Out: 10 People Who've Inspired Me</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlaDfEmXgcMsHIbqn0fIQhXaxdGaCce4g3MNOYxnz-gJYQ5KxDh2Cvn3he5bZagaBoEZ6yE1To-yTvtKD0U5xn_44obd7RLKzWQZWghPg7q64CwSXXp-jIDNxfjNL57gGqDt38RgkJoo/s2048/theboythemole.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlaDfEmXgcMsHIbqn0fIQhXaxdGaCce4g3MNOYxnz-gJYQ5KxDh2Cvn3he5bZagaBoEZ6yE1To-yTvtKD0U5xn_44obd7RLKzWQZWghPg7q64CwSXXp-jIDNxfjNL57gGqDt38RgkJoo/s2048/theboythemole.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/06/be-dazzled-by-ryan-la-sala-pauls-review.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wDI0DAi6hNpuVB0mXvUCl9xOzV14r17VEL-wS73dvZk2g1EPudHFcbkrcElPs2bGMP9eebKHiYzJnw4zG6Qia1dWGt_W9ZyzaU3m6rpd_-UdcRuzJu-wAAMsK5KjxgbF7lA3QaB5mOw/w213-h320/image.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/06/be-dazzled-by-ryan-la-sala-pauls-review.html">5. Be Dazzled</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-times-i-knew-i-was-gay-graphic.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-times-i-knew-i-was-gay-graphic.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/02/my-life-in-transition-super-late.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1723" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFTe3yRR4klZJ_RgEf4ekbqfs1KbGHr6hg0kDVGIMIU4aiIGdi982KYL9KGZxnZUtDZhOr56LaNjY9f7gwSOVKTLZtxkr-AjJaa2-CH2XAdS-e1wJiJrHdso872IQhsWYVuvI2gUsPWM/w320-h260/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/02/my-life-in-transition-super-late.html">4. My Life in Transition: A Super Late Bloomer Collection</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-magic-fish-graphic-novel-pauls.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-magic-fish-graphic-novel-pauls.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-tea-dragon-tapestry-by-katie-oneill.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQam07TmnY8-HXWRFU9Ieo-SlszeuPolCdgS5FzSEM0CMv0l0OVDjaj9qAefXdiSl0z6FdKuVSeY3t2iaTIzo3kCmt6OCkR45IXFCG933qhWiqDlv1MC27dwuR0nqKHbR_HHeiluo8Zis/w225-h320/image.png" width="225" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-tea-dragon-tapestry-by-katie-oneill.html">3. The Tea Dragon Tapestry</a></u></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href=" " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=" " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/money-shot-vol-1-graphic-novel-pauls.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bvNzS3OXi6cPGRf3a6mA9mDNGDXWFyP4q-pFDoIDsKXBc_SUoBUMd1kCqO4c5oJMy3VGaZXh_Pq5xQKI8M9_YncM2Mt6z7D2DmjItqaJjtrRL7tjkhfah4sWlb0V71IWwhKgoC0zJGk/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/money-shot-vol-2-graphic-novel-pauls.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOwPPgLDck4N6S208jLgdLPeE1LcPulFAVcD-2qk3IACEmtcmDP1betHE6CTaIOUHmmEQyhjrCaiooV3JSPi-nHDlRHJwvav-c4oE1oHfc_sG0CKIDEmlOuwhAX_dERgSoNpbpmfBLxk/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a><br /><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/money-shot-vol-1-graphic-novel-pauls.html" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">2. Money Shot Vol.1</a> & <a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/12/money-shot-vol-2-graphic-novel-pauls.html">Vol.2</a></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/11/patience-esther-edwardian-romance.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2020/11/patience-esther-edwardian-romance.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/04/in-graphic-novel-by-will-mcphail-pauls.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeHK5J79VcJlrQOZCejQtnoRZWjNPrUi3OroH21lWDfx6T_ZruePx9oc70l01r8mJAcofa0HNu81d7qVGZi_7vfhOpIbwy30QwbY0zCzTBRvm2YVdH_-Cn45hN-caIBlqHwMitscXwp4/w272-h320/image.png" width="272" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://theapbookclub.blogspot.com/2021/04/in-graphic-novel-by-will-mcphail-pauls.html">1. In: A Graphic Novel</a><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">What were your favorite books of 2021? What books are you looking forward to in 2022?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">--PAUL</span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-64707592662433879632022-01-09T17:18:00.001-08:002022-01-09T17:18:17.768-08:00Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tbCT1c0rGQCXOwXqJzfTWQfIjlEzvMYQruz1O8vy4e8xF5nrv8RdoMeD50rjvZ7pN1vqOWlnU4bNPKpblQIpyz5ZQ8iIldtCXI3ZAC_w-Eyev-OSb9LphY-LCDZ8GsGObkfVCXam1Nc/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="1499" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tbCT1c0rGQCXOwXqJzfTWQfIjlEzvMYQruz1O8vy4e8xF5nrv8RdoMeD50rjvZ7pN1vqOWlnU4bNPKpblQIpyz5ZQ8iIldtCXI3ZAC_w-Eyev-OSb9LphY-LCDZ8GsGObkfVCXam1Nc/w200-h320/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849353972/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1849353972&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/undrowned-alexis-pauline-gumbs/1136543515?ean=9781849353977" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53843459-undrowned" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Alexis Pauline Gumbs</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> November 27, 2020</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> Undrowned is a book-length meditation for social movements and our whole species based on the subversive and transformative guidance of marine mammals. Our aquatic cousins are queer, fierce, protective of each other, complex, shaped by conflict, and struggling to survive the extractive and militarized conditions our species has imposed on the ocean. Gumbs employs a brilliant mix of poetic sensibility and naturalist observation to show what they might teach us, producing not a specific agenda but an unfolding space for wondering and questioning. From the relationship between the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and Gumbs’s Shinnecock and enslaved ancestors to the ways echolocation changes our understandings of “vision” and visionary action, this is a masterful use of metaphor and natural models in the service of social justice.</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This book was not written for me. I am not the audience. I am a white cis gay man. So many books have been written for me, though. I recommend picking up a book focusing on a different perspective than your own. I learned so much from this book. It was recommended by a co-worker of mine who is using the framing of this book in their own program development.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I am a marine science nerd. I am also a feminist. Gumbs brings those two worlds together in such thought-provoking ways as well as the Black experience. I have a new lens to approach scientific facts about animals. They most often come from an old white man's view of the world. There are so many biases in these "scientific facts" found in guides. I hadn't taken that into consideration before. So many marine mammals have only been seen very few times by Western scientists. Western scientists often don't take into account how much their presence may create change in those they are observing. The empathy Gumbs uses in this book allows the reader to imagine the way these marine mammals move through this world that we cohabitate. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There is inspiration and hope in this book, but Gumbs also acknowledges the very true reality of the world that we live in and the systemic oppression and toxicity present. There are activities for reflection at the end of the book, both for groups and for individuals. I did not complete them all, but this book will remain on my work desk (when it's safe to go back into the office that is) for me to peruse and reflect on. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. I now have a new way to think about marine mammals and how their lives can inspire us to live better for ourselves and those around us.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-36532622707126466152022-01-07T06:00:00.003-08:002022-01-07T06:00:00.249-08:00Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - GUEST Kevin's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*We received this book as an eARC from Random House via NetGalley. We </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are our own.*</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczr2zxhuSDZvxQMgUfslGR8Gv7svBdGDYqCvUyivErtIO-FjBr63U6dVx2L-DLuhbuK7RM-AqhAu5qUQ2H_C08vGZeLA8klTsAaRSBhsFLb5z2dEKmN_aRf4wuJi3Ybr-bTbW6oYde2k/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1697" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczr2zxhuSDZvxQMgUfslGR8Gv7svBdGDYqCvUyivErtIO-FjBr63U6dVx2L-DLuhbuK7RM-AqhAu5qUQ2H_C08vGZeLA8klTsAaRSBhsFLb5z2dEKmN_aRf4wuJi3Ybr-bTbW6oYde2k/w212-h320/image.png" width="212" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593135202/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0593135202&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/project-hail-mary-andy-weir/1137456421?ean=9780593135204" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> Project Hail Mary</i></span></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Andy Weir</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> May 4, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, he realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Alone on this tiny ship that's been cobbled together by every government and space agency on the planet and hurled into the depths of space, it's up to him to conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">And thanks to an unexpected ally, he just might have a chance.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian--while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b><i>This review is a guest post from my husband, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinshah2018/?hl=en">Kevin Shah</a>. He really enjoyed The Martian and dived into this book and read it very quickly. I'm hoping to read it soon, but here's his review:</i></span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div>I had enjoyed reading Martian by Weir. Project Hail Mary is true to the format of Martian (even in the feel of the ending). Project Hail Mary was a book I could not stop reading once I started. It was visually vivid in my head, and I was engaged from the first sentence. My journey with the book enhanced my love for science by making complex scientific concepts that were hard to understand in school and college accessible. Understanding and learning chemistry, physics, biology around a story that is plausible and through the approach of problem solving was so incredible. I wish I was taught science through the lens of such stories. As we run into a problem in the story, we all could all come together to research solutions and recommend options, and the science behind each of those. Its simple – the why helps us understand better. I especially recommend all teachers read this book and see how we can approach education through problem solving.</div><div><br /></div><div>I kept imaging this story as how Star Trek would have started. How Earth was able to go beyond our solar system and how our survival was the catalyst and not space tourism. The story reminded me of parts of the movie Arrival as well. My favorite aspect of the story was that empathy was ultimately fundamental in human survival. The only part that felt unbelievable to me was humans from all over the world coming together and making such a mission happen. But that is my pessimistic lens based on our current reality.</div><div><br /></div><div>I highly recommend this book. It will be hard to stop. 5/5</div><div style="font-style: italic;"><br /></div></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-14162245225265513222021-12-25T06:00:00.001-08:002021-12-25T06:00:00.235-08:00Power Rangers, Vol. 2 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2qMsORUruGmrAVaPIZvixEhpg4pGVppehGHVER3-HhVZC5ALWZinHY3voZHfKhS78YbFD548vqGOLC1swhnQlmd6T-DvXmRLmhry0h_oIQFGgvydFQzJu9qZSP34F0L7L5qljKmRQvk/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2qMsORUruGmrAVaPIZvixEhpg4pGVppehGHVER3-HhVZC5ALWZinHY3voZHfKhS78YbFD548vqGOLC1swhnQlmd6T-DvXmRLmhry0h_oIQFGgvydFQzJu9qZSP34F0L7L5qljKmRQvk/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684157056/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1684157056&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-rangers-vol-2-ryan-parrott/1138017805?ean=9781684157051" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711277-power-rangers-vol-2" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Power Rangers, Vol. 2</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Francesco Mortarino</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> August 24, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">In order to save the universe, the new Power Rangers team must once again turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon - but after their shocking discovery, they need him more than ever!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LORD DRAKKON - FRIEND OR FOE? In order to save the universe, the new Power Rangers team must once again turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon - but after their shocking discovery, they need him more than ever. But a new enemy is rising, one tied to the secret history of the Power Rangers, and it will take every member of this new team to defeat them. But is Lord Drakkon ready to betray the New Power Rangers or is he truly on a path to redemption? Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company) continue the UNLIMITED POWER era, as the Power Rangers continue their new mission...and Drakkon takes the next step towards his secret goal. Collects Power Rangers #5-8.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>I really like that the Omega rangers are staying in space. We get to see some of the Power Rangers characters that are more otherworldly. Astronema! SPD! Ecliptor! Jason and Zack have awesome disguise outfits on Onyx. The heist is fun. I'm kind of into Astronema and Jason together. Trini is the moral center of their group. There's some great moral dilemmas in this volume. Do you save a planet that has done bad as a whole, but is made up of individuals? Each character has their own perspective and opinion. The complexities are shown well.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. I love that these stories are not connected to the original tv show. Ryan has diverged us from the intended timeline and it's great. It's exciting that I don't know where this is going. The whole multiverse awaits. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-67676406612881415122021-12-24T06:00:00.021-08:002021-12-24T06:00:00.251-08:00Mighty Morphin, Vol. 2 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0Nyq9q9H26cuweqXghsdDCJc1LF1SpPsWXEtWYkz9YGBHB9GUeKj0VM0Ohi8vR8CeBkZWMMhJczdNGCTM4Iem2pRTcYLilzlkR718pRAiyWwjXKyNejetHMe8z7etL7TiCEgiMT666o/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0Nyq9q9H26cuweqXghsdDCJc1LF1SpPsWXEtWYkz9YGBHB9GUeKj0VM0Ohi8vR8CeBkZWMMhJczdNGCTM4Iem2pRTcYLilzlkR718pRAiyWwjXKyNejetHMe8z7etL7TiCEgiMT666o/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684157021/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1684157021&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mighty-morphin-vol-2-ryan-parrott/1138017806?ean=9781684157020" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711275-mighty-morphin-vol-2" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Mighty Morphin, Vol. 2</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Marco Renna</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> August 17, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">After the New Green Ranger’s shocking decision, everything has changed for the Mighty Morphin team - and no one is safe!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WHO IS THE NEW GREEN RANGER?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">After the New Green Ranger’s shocking decision, everything has changed for the Mighty Morphin team! Still reeling from this discovery of the Green Ranger’s true identity, the Mighty Morphin team must face a new threat with a secret connection to Zordon’s past...and the potential to destroy all their futures!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and rising star artist Marco Renna continue the UNLIMITED POWER era with the next shocking chapter of the story no one expected! Collects Mighty Morphin #5-8.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>Matthew's perspective! I like seeing the original characters introduced so many volumes ago getting more character development. This volume dives more into Zordon's backstory. Grace and Matt being "with the villains" leads to some interesting moral dilemmas. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">The zeo crystal! Aisha is just such an awesome ranger. She's one of my favorites.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">This is a great arc. It leaves the rangers in a really interesting place by the end of this volume. I'm excited to see more about the history of Eltar. I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. </span></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-20615603890489330182021-12-23T06:00:00.025-08:002021-12-23T06:00:00.244-08:00Power Rangers, Vol. 1 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCRV5EN8R9ra4qhxHw3ng3XE2sTHLSzZqWwTXGZYrYVpszl3sVD40yAcJ8bOHb2MZ89hOLBsVTJQxPWNoLrgEMyyX7yxUjg_PthNLDCXDA8vs6flMYoTdKzcaavOwUoyJ-Yq2Yw2G57U/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCRV5EN8R9ra4qhxHw3ng3XE2sTHLSzZqWwTXGZYrYVpszl3sVD40yAcJ8bOHb2MZ89hOLBsVTJQxPWNoLrgEMyyX7yxUjg_PthNLDCXDA8vs6flMYoTdKzcaavOwUoyJ-Yq2Yw2G57U/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/thankyou?asin=1684156726&channel=glance-detail-thankyou" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-rangers-vol-1-ryan-parrott/1138017801?ean=9781684156726" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711262-power-rangers-vol-1?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=1579Glq6sJ&rank=3" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Power Rangers, Vol. 1</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Francesco Mortarino</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> May 25, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A new Power Rangers team comes together to battle a new cosmic threat - and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save them! It’s a new beginning perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A NEW ERA BEGINS HERE WITH A NEW TEAM -AND ONLY LORD DRAKKON CAN SAVE THEM!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers - Jason, Trini and Zack - can hope to defeat a new cosmic threat, but their secret weapon is... the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the new Power Rangers team from contacting Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue - and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies. But will Drakkon be their ally...or the one who dooms them all?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company) introduce the UNLIMITED POWER era, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike - and nothing will ever be the same! Collects Power Rangers #1-4. </span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The ongoing series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues in two different versions now. One focuses on the Omega Rangers while the other sticks with the original gang. The first few issues of both of these ongoing series go hand-in-hand at the start. I would recommend going back and forth between the two Vol.1s so you're reading the individual issues in the order in which they were released. By the end of these volumes the two teams each have their own stories to follow. </span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I loved seeing the Omega rangers interacting with the main Mighty Morphin team, especially the Stone Canyon trio. Zordon and Jason's relationship gets a nice focus. The role of the red ranger is also a focus for Rocky in this volume. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Will Drakkon be good? I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. Ryan is taking us on a whole new adventure. I'm excited to see how the more non-Earth elements of the Power Rangers multiverse come into play with the adventures of the Omega rangers. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-85316497629240967962021-12-22T06:00:00.002-08:002021-12-22T06:00:00.238-08:00Mighty Morphin, Vol. 1 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfSdFnoX1XGo1T3drcmbds0mU4XtPyL9eNqyM7797IbpoGCBM-htP4SbJaWt_UirX9XkfC-gHm-6xBVO1DSfy5-CDMaYyWdGK9pAGKXR23nUyjPFcKIsJvGQhvENzYw-FetmbGgb9lXU/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfSdFnoX1XGo1T3drcmbds0mU4XtPyL9eNqyM7797IbpoGCBM-htP4SbJaWt_UirX9XkfC-gHm-6xBVO1DSfy5-CDMaYyWdGK9pAGKXR23nUyjPFcKIsJvGQhvENzYw-FetmbGgb9lXU/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/168415670X/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=168415670X&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mighty-morphin-vol-1-ryan-parrott/1138017802?ean=9781684156702" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55711261" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Mighty Morphin, Vol. 1</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Marco Renna </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> May 11, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth - but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side? It’s a new beginning perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A NEW ERA BEGINS HERE WITH A NEW TEAM - BUT WHO IS THE NEW GREEN RANGER?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation - one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and rising star artist Marco Renna introduce the UNLIMITED POWER era, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike - and nothing will ever be the same! Collects Mighty Morphin #1-4.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>The ongoing series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues in two different versions now. One focuses on the Omega Rangers while the other sticks with the original gang. The first few issues of both of these ongoing series go hand-in-hand at the start. I would recommend going back and forth between the two Vol.1s so you're reading the individual issues in the order in which they were released. By the end of these volumes the two teams each have their own stories to follow. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This volume starts diving into Zordon's past. The Green Ranger mystery continues. The rangers aren't quite sure about the Omega rangers. Lord Zedd makes some new putties. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The reveal is great! I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. Ryan is taking us on a whole new journey now. We've left the original tv show behind, diverging enough from the expected timeline. I'm really excited to see how these series continue.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-51155658449973871552021-12-20T06:00:00.002-08:002021-12-20T10:02:27.941-08:00Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 9 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmG__f9sm3Tge0cAGdI8mmaNBI7tj3ExxRm1dmQP18V88RsKywakp-CsQnUKEiE-PV1Bpz2WloB8NGg791H8CwxS-Xn4wZsFT3A1WOAU0XspuVZ68ZpsmSFnxHawG0uGIh_Rb_CT-C184/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmG__f9sm3Tge0cAGdI8mmaNBI7tj3ExxRm1dmQP18V88RsKywakp-CsQnUKEiE-PV1Bpz2WloB8NGg791H8CwxS-Xn4wZsFT3A1WOAU0XspuVZ68ZpsmSFnxHawG0uGIh_Rb_CT-C184/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sabans-Go-Power-Rangers-Vol/dp/1684157684/ref=sr_1_3?adid=082VK13VJJCZTQYGWWCZ&campaign=211041&creative=374001&keywords=Saban%27s+Go+Go+Power+Rangers%2C+Vol.+9&qid=1639712690&s=books&sr=1-3" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sabans-go-go-power-rangers-vol-9-ryan-parrott/1138828028?ean=9781684157686" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56042718-saban-s-go-go-power-rangers-vol-9?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=p6GubVOQyT&rank=1" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 9</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sina Grace</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> September 7, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The origin of the Omega Rangers is revealed in this final volume of Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers as one era ends… and another begins!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">THE ORIGIN OF THE OMEGA RANGERS!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Tommy must step into his new role as the WHITE RANGER, and the leader of the Power Rangers, even as not everyone is convinced he’ll be able to lead like Jason did. With Lord Zedd seeking his ultimate weapon, will the remaining Rangers of Tommy, Kimberly, and Billy be able to hold him off? Will Zordon and Alpha Five be able to find worthy successors for a complete Power Rangers team?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Meanwhile, Jason, Trini, and Zack must step into their own new roles as they embark on their first mission as the OMEGA RANGERS off world. Will they be able to fend off a new galactic threat, make new allies, and embrace their destiny? In the end, every Power Ranger will need to say goodbye to everything they once knew, each other, and step boldly into a new era!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The writing duo of New York Times bestseller Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and the GLAAD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman) join artists Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and Eduardo Francisco (Adventures of Superman) for the final volume of Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Collects Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #29-32.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>These two ongoing comic series have been a joy to read and now Go Go has come to an end. I've really enjoyed the asynchronous storytelling. The reveals have happened in such interesting ways. This volume serves as the final in the origin of the Omega Rangers. Kiya is introduced. We know how that'll go. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I love when the comic takes a moment from the original tv series and expands on it emotionally. Tommy has taken over as the leader and there's a discussion between Zordon and Jason about leadership that really hit me in the right way. Kim and Trini have a wonderful heart-to-heart and discuss their feelings. Another aspect of this series that I've loved is getting to learn more about the family life of the rangers. Jason continues to deal with his father's MS. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The scuba trip with the trio. The Peace Conference. It's all happening! This was a great ending to the series. This series focused on the more personal life of the rangers and I really hope we still get that aspect in Ryan's continuing series. I give this volume a <b>5/5</b>. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-49340747853969690912021-12-19T06:00:00.046-08:002021-12-20T10:02:19.358-08:00Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 14 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtg9SeO4qG-NmTGre0OrG1qbKkqW2UKeaCVTysjF55DmxLjLWtPaTw0yh_PB-mwNUyLL7FDxJkepCDlshShhL7o75jUedEu8lARH3WuUJgvYVi8rLDaiRIL4DCbK3m_CTg6VFzE5Zoeg/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtg9SeO4qG-NmTGre0OrG1qbKkqW2UKeaCVTysjF55DmxLjLWtPaTw0yh_PB-mwNUyLL7FDxJkepCDlshShhL7o75jUedEu8lARH3WuUJgvYVi8rLDaiRIL4DCbK3m_CTg6VFzE5Zoeg/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684156696/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1684156696&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-vol-14-ryan-parrott/1137251626?ean=9781684156696" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54303243-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-vol-14?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qVTh5Verg4&rank=1" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 14</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan Parrott</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Moisés Hidalgo</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> February 16, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Lord Drakkon returns with a new agenda, new secrets and a new mission that might tear apart the Power Rangers...well, that’s if they can first survive Lord Zedd’s all-new Dark Rangers!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LORD DRAKKON IS BACK. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Omega Rangers thought they had overcome their greatest threat - but now Lord Drakkon has returned! This evil, alternate universe version of the heroic Tommy Oliver has mysteriously returned with a new agenda, new secrets and a new mission from the most unexpected of allies. Can the Rangers come together one more time to defeat the combined power Lord Zedd and his all new Dark Rangers? Or will the truth about Lord Drakkon tear apart all the Power Rangers first? New York Times best-selling writer Ryan Parrott and artist Moisés Hidalgo present the epic conclusion to the longest-running Power Rangers series of all time - and begin an all-new, all-different era like never before! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #51-55.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>Drakkon is back. Lord Zedd is back. This volume has a lot of great stuff in it. The Dark Rangers appear in a very different incarnation than in the original show. I enjoyed how the leader was described as devoid of empathy. The Green Ranger reveal is still upcoming and it's exciting to think of who it might be.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There's some great banter in the Dark Rangers fight scenes. The Mega Terrorzord!!! </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This is very much a volume that's leading up to a lot of exciting things. I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-25284523742121265332021-12-19T06:00:00.045-08:002021-12-20T10:02:13.387-08:00Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY3uZhu_wgzqX9qSsBzcuaNEa7gSLFE2a_rU2VANBGaIEuxFBx2ElOyVoXSst6ccnN1gOqbtR3bu6tSWnU1pnCSnUy9ZBoN4hBN4TmsJedwhPA258ekDV4q-Qvr3gGovvSF1W4o412KU/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="1988" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY3uZhu_wgzqX9qSsBzcuaNEa7gSLFE2a_rU2VANBGaIEuxFBx2ElOyVoXSst6ccnN1gOqbtR3bu6tSWnU1pnCSnUy9ZBoN4hBN4TmsJedwhPA258ekDV4q-Qvr3gGovvSF1W4o412KU/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Power-Rangers-Drakkon-New-Dawn/dp/1684156734/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=drakkon+new+dawn&qid=1639628564&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-rangers-ryan-parrott/1137251627?ean=9781684156733" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54303242-power-rangers?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=EqiUiVTzwS&rank=1" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Authors:</b> Ryan Parrott &Anthony Burch,</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> Dan Mora</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> March 23, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Ranger Slayer, an alternate universe version of Kimberly Hart, has returned home and become the new ruler of her dimension - but can she fill the void left behind by Lord Drakkon or will she be destroyed by his legacy?</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">RISE OF THE RANGER SLAYER The Ranger Slayer, an alternate universe version of Kimberly Hart, has returned to her home dimension to pick up the pieces left behind in the wake of Lord Drakkon’s reign. But Kim’s only option to save the people she loves is to become the thing she hates most - the new ruler of her world who sits on Drakkon’s throne. Now Kim must uncover the darkest secrets that Lord Drakkon left behind, starting with the secrets of his prison called Deadlock...and the shocking identity of the inmate known only as the Unknown Ranger. When Lord Drakkon’s final failsafe is tripped, an even deadlier threat sets its sights on Earth - and the Ranger Slayer won’t be able to defeat it on her own! Writers Ryan Parrott & Anthony Burch, along with artists Dan Mora & Simone Ragazzoni, present a bold new beginning for two of the most popular Power Rangers of all time - and set Kimberly Hart on a path you never expected. Collects Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 and Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1-3. </span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This is such a fun volume. We get to return to the Ranger Slayer's world. The Coinless characters are back! And we also get to meet some new ones. There are a lot of cool reveals even in just the first issue (Ranger Slayer #1) alone. I really enjoyed seeing the Stone Canyon trio. Adam has a cool backstory. Scorpina! I love the way she's in this book. She is just so awesome. I love the way she thinks. Her humor is lovely. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There's some great flashbacks in this book. I loved seeing Coinless Jason's backstory. The way Kim and Jason interact is just so great.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I loved reading this volume. I want to see more of this world! The last page makes a pretty big impact. I give this book a <b>5/5</b>.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-27498322060721964422021-12-18T06:00:00.004-08:002021-12-20T10:02:04.746-08:00Queer as All Get Out: 10 People Who've Inspired Me (graphic novel) by Shelby Criswell - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Street Noise Books via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKl-xXdyyFVtXso19JtVUH-3lfkFZjFugZ_qVBxOUxJH5LrRHMjVOxnYoUeW3PyYYh1AxJQr0Ujp2U0SeMksjZuTmSulr7rW4SlU4gVaxZfMNdR9wq3fBq1MiB8baBvz-SCd74wYzzgGg/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1707" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKl-xXdyyFVtXso19JtVUH-3lfkFZjFugZ_qVBxOUxJH5LrRHMjVOxnYoUeW3PyYYh1AxJQr0Ujp2U0SeMksjZuTmSulr7rW4SlU4gVaxZfMNdR9wq3fBq1MiB8baBvz-SCd74wYzzgGg/w213-h320/image.png" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951491076/ref=x_gr_e_nf_gca_2021_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_e_nf_gca_2021_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1951491076&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/queer-as-all-get-out-shelby-criswell/1138942399?ean=9781951491079" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57472172" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Queer as All Get Out: 10 People Who've Inspired Me</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Shelby Criswell </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> November 23, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> This graphic novel paints a picture of the lives of 10 specific LGBTQIA people from history, framed by the personal struggles of the author to find acceptance and to carve out a meaningful life as a genderqueer person. Each chapter focuses on a different relatively little-known historical character, presented within the context of the author’s own life. Shelby Criswell’s art is fun and engaging and brings a comic book feel to this enlightening and important subject matter.</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This is the kind of book I wish I had read as a young queer person. This graphic novel begins in a memoir format and then the style leads nicely into ten life stories focusing on activism and change makers. These ten people should be more well known and I hope books like this get queer history into young people's brains earlier in their life. It's important to see people like you succeed and to learn their stories, the people who made the world a better place for all of us to inhabit.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Nancy Cardenas: An activist and writer from Mexico who came out in her 30s as a lesbian and later had breast cancer. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ifti Nasim: A gay poet from Pakistan who was an activist at a young age.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sister Rosetta Tharpe: A queer Black woman who was an innovator of Rock n' Roll.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">We'wha: A Zuni lhamana who was born in 1849 and met with the President at the time.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mary Jones: Born in 1849 to formerly enslaved parents and worked at brothels before being found guilty of grand larceny. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld: A doctor for queer and trans folks born in Germany in 1868 who campaigned for fair treatment of queer people and the decriminalization of gay sex.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Carlett Brown: A famous intersex person who was born in 1927.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Dr. Pauli Murray: A person born in 1910 Maryland who was hunger for justice and education, but they were denied hormone treatment.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Wilmer "Little Ax" Broadnax: A musician who started out in gospel and lived as a man.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Simon Nkoli: An anti-apartheid, gay rights, and AIDS activist from South Africa.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I love educational graphic novels, especially when I learn more about queer people from history. I give this book a <b>5/5</b> and recommend it to young people interested in queer history. It's great to see a book like this that isn't focused on white cis gay men. <br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-18250068142733263782021-12-17T06:00:00.032-08:002021-12-17T08:03:14.675-08:00Dick Fight Island, Vol. 1 (manga) by Reibun Ike - Paul's REVIEW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTXJucs66nxol61gURDXgCbe84CNXiJShTXYTdCs-IjSu6NA32UXmhdCwYSfCuyheC7efBZvd5BdxLCYoNV7qJcepBiRKv0idy2ZA_4T9G3WG7PPaZZmmZH_vvVW2uHgMV-La6h_whv0/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTXJucs66nxol61gURDXgCbe84CNXiJShTXYTdCs-IjSu6NA32UXmhdCwYSfCuyheC7efBZvd5BdxLCYoNV7qJcepBiRKv0idy2ZA_4T9G3WG7PPaZZmmZH_vvVW2uHgMV-La6h_whv0/w224-h320/image.png" width="224" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1974717208/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1974717208&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dick-fight-island-vol-1-reibun-ike/1138017643?ean=9781974717200" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711431-dick-fight-island-vol-1" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Dick Fight Island, Vol. 1</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Reibun Ike</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> May 11, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Eight mighty island warriors battle to become king. The deciding factor? The one who comes last, of course!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Eight islands represented by their best warriors must battle it out in a tournament to decide their king. To win this battle of endurance, it’s not the last one standing but the last one coming that matters!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The tournament to choose the next king of the islands is about to begin. The rules are simple—whoever comes first loses! Participating warriors protect their mighty swords with armor that grows larger and more elaborate with each tournament. But one warrior has returned from studying abroad with a technique certain to force a pleasurable eruption! Is there a competitor alive able to withstand it? Or is this deft warrior destined to become king?!</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>The title of this book alone can give you the reason to read it. It did for me. A friend had bought the book so of course I needed to borrow it. After my husband read it, it was my turn. This book starts out fun as you are introduced to the world. There's a group of islands with different tribes that compete...sexually? The worldbuilding is a lot of fun, but you definitely have to suspend quite a bit of disbelief to enjoy this book. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There are some really hot panels in this manga. Full frontal, pornographic nudity. I was a little confused how this society functions and the views of sex by the people. Characters are surprised by sex acts you would think had already existed in a world where there's armor for your penis. But I understand that's not where the focus of the book stands.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There are a lot of characters in this book to keep track of and they each have histories and allegiances. Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was fun to read something different, but it didn't quite connect with me. There was too much focus on the unrealistic sex without the plot making sense to me. I give this book a <b>3/5</b>. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-79846429452015110812021-12-16T06:00:00.001-08:002021-12-16T06:00:00.251-08:00Money Shot, Vol. 2 (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Vault Comics via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/money-shot-vol-2-tim-seeley/1138036798?ean=9781939424730" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/money-shot-vol-2-tim-seeley/1138036798?ean=9781939424730" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iIr7mAXhAxXasfx_VI8QIrkK5HQOIyQ4TrpsdZ-MW6yOg5dDVBIeHVNpwxZfnK1yooFq47blFPfFo0a-Kpzdi4x5L4bprg6GSof3w8GvEjyNtHtO-HKhcb-AkkF0kblVEtL36aADIqo/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="325" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iIr7mAXhAxXasfx_VI8QIrkK5HQOIyQ4TrpsdZ-MW6yOg5dDVBIeHVNpwxZfnK1yooFq47blFPfFo0a-Kpzdi4x5L4bprg6GSof3w8GvEjyNtHtO-HKhcb-AkkF0kblVEtL36aADIqo/w208-h320/image.png" width="208" /></a></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1939424739/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1939424739&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> | </span>Barnes & Noble | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55238716-money-shot-vol-2" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Money Shot, Vol. 2</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Authors:</b> Tim Seeley & Sarah Beattie </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Rebekah Isaacs </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> May 11, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The XXX-plorers embark on their second mission to a naughty world (that may have inspired the biblical Hell...or at the very least ripped it off). But whips, chains and spanks have nothing on the torture of STD testing! Meanwhile, a powerful romance rocks an alien empire to its core, with intimate consequences for our scientists-turned-porn-stars!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A great jumping on point for new readers -- or a comfortable place to sit and rock for current fans. Collects Money Shot #6-#10.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>It's volume 2! Time for the team to find a new mission that will deliver on both ratings and subscriptions. This volume gives us a look at them back on Earth. This volume is great and filled with so much. An STI scare. President Luke Kirk. An intergalactic incident. Even a Power Rangers reference!</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I really enjoy this series. It's sex-positive and filled with fun sci-fi tropes. I love seeing sex and science save the day. The characters show growth even within this volume. I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. Absolutely my vibe. <br /></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-59178442350481332922021-12-15T07:00:00.002-08:002021-12-15T09:52:34.898-08:00Money Shot, Vol. 1 (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Vault Comics via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHq1zdpCgPu_5OFKxwmPwVhcHcVgl_9tHBPuwR2dUdKUjgvVdU-gLBhvZnU7ehsb-J622g5c3ZJOKI5Rt_ta1AAPOrphKO59M_Q3Acae6X6ZhkEMUtqUcbSz30YvmjK54JRv2FMlpmai8/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="263" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHq1zdpCgPu_5OFKxwmPwVhcHcVgl_9tHBPuwR2dUdKUjgvVdU-gLBhvZnU7ehsb-J622g5c3ZJOKI5Rt_ta1AAPOrphKO59M_Q3Acae6X6ZhkEMUtqUcbSz30YvmjK54JRv2FMlpmai8/w211-h320/image.png" width="211" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1939424607/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1939424607&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/money-shot-vol-1-tim-seeley/1139405274;jsessionid=479F6CEF88435FB8C7E9C690388122CE.prodny_store02-atgap17?ean=9781939424600" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48944728-money-shot-vol-1" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Money Shot, Vol. 1</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Authors:</b> Tim Seeley & Sarah Beattie </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Rebekah Isaacs </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> March 24, 2020</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">In the near future, space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampos, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device with a big idea: She'll travel to new worlds, engage--intimately--with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and her merry band of scientist-cum-pornstars explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in MONEY SHOT!</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind--and money.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>In 2027, aliens offered humans to join the greater universe. BUT, they retracted that when they got to know how messed up we really are. This story takes place a few years later in 2032. This book is a really fun, sex-positive sci-fi story. It's full of adult content, obviously. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I really enjoyed reading this book. It's like if a Star Trek bridge crew decided to all have sex together on a live cam. The characters are each interesting, bringing their own histories together to their mission. Sex, humor, and interpersonal connections. I give this book a 5/5. I will definitely continue reading this series. <br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-8624674452135831272021-10-01T06:00:00.027-07:002021-10-01T06:00:00.294-07:00The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Hachette Book Group via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJPILrcV7FthJzcjReRmXlOarufP201dQ774x_4odZycpUSY20cTopTExYpktg4QeiqbSJNFRrm2-8Qj35Llwg7NWUsJP99km2XqbuMdiJxLawvpmBVoSSUxgR9PpMuwLd-Ge192H8j0/s400/TheStrangestThing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="293" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJPILrcV7FthJzcjReRmXlOarufP201dQ774x_4odZycpUSY20cTopTExYpktg4QeiqbSJNFRrm2-8Qj35Llwg7NWUsJP99km2XqbuMdiJxLawvpmBVoSSUxgR9PpMuwLd-Ge192H8j0/s320/TheStrangestThing.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1771389184/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1771389184&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank"><br />Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-strangest-thing-in-the-sea-rachel-poliquin/1138832986?ean=9781771389181" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57094744-the-strangest-thing-in-the-sea" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep</i></span></span><div><span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><br /></i></span></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Rachel Poliquin</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artists:</b> Byron Eggenschwiler</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> October 5, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> An intriguing look at some very strange creatures in the sea --- but which is the strangest? A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? A mountain of skulls on the ocean floor? Not everything is quite as it seems in this fascinating exploration of 12 bizarre and little-known sea animals. Each creature is introduced with an imaginative first-person depiction of its appearance, accompanied by an artistic interpretation and the question, “Am I the strangest thing in the sea?” Then, open the gatefold, and an illustration and full description of the actual creature in its habitat are revealed, along with the tantalizing answer that, no, this is not the strangest thing in the sea. That is, until the last creature, which is the strangest. But what could it be? The question-and-answer approach and gatefolds in this innovative and engaging book of wonderfully weird sea creatures are sure to pique children's curiosity and encourage scientific inquiry. Rachel Poliquin has included a range of the very oddest sea creatures --- the yeti crab, goblin shark and vampire squid, to name a few --- and she provides unique, interesting and quirky information about each as well as their size, prey, habitat and depth. Award-winning illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler's beautiful art gives the entire book an otherworldly feel, as all the creatures seem to be fantastically imagined. The material aligns with elementary life sciences curriculum: animal adaptations and characteristics, evolution, ecology, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity and food webs. A final gatefold shows all the creatures together. Includes a glossary.</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This is a great book for kids interested in weird animals and the ocean. This nonfiction book has facts, poetry, and great artwork. It's both informative and fun. The animals covered include giant siphonophores, peacock mantis shrimp, and yeti crabs. There's even a glossary at the end. This book gets a <b>5/5</b> from me.</span></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-41365860851946076502021-09-03T06:00:00.016-07:002021-09-03T06:00:00.269-07:00An Earth-Bot's Solution to Plastic Pollution (picture book) by Russell Ayto - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Kids Can Press via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXIM50Ijw7-zPSi-vhMYHRhSUmbCEX4ifzYF2JmHtLbiVpUHamDVguj4n_WvfeQqrj_9YeINc88Lo_X5Agl_Z0YE8N_ZCk0le3isyZfDNaFjg2-wAbbN-XIQZPgPuqAI6CztPL6hSb4U/s260/anearthbots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXIM50Ijw7-zPSi-vhMYHRhSUmbCEX4ifzYF2JmHtLbiVpUHamDVguj4n_WvfeQqrj_9YeINc88Lo_X5Agl_Z0YE8N_ZCk0le3isyZfDNaFjg2-wAbbN-XIQZPgPuqAI6CztPL6hSb4U/s0/anearthbots.jpg" /></a></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1525305387/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1525305387&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank"><br />Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-earth-bots-solution-to-plastic-pollution-russell-ayto/1138562310?ean=9781525305382" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56643411-an-earth-bot-s-solution-to-plastic-pollution" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>An Earth-Bot's Solution to Plastic Pollution</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Creator:</b> Russell Ayto</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> September 7, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> In his signature quirky style, Russell Ayto takes on plastic pollution with this story about a video game-loving boy named Neo and some unexpected aquatic visitors who need his help. Neo lives next to the ocean, where there's a big plastic pollution problem. But Neo doesn't notice. He's too busy playing his favorite video game, joining forces with all the other Earth-bots to defend the planet against invading aliens. One day, though, Neo's sea creature neighbors keep interrupting his game, as one after another comes to his door, pleading with him to help them clean up the plastic that's ruining their home. Finally, to get them to go away, Neo agrees to check it out. And the plastic mess he sees in the ocean shocks him. He suddenly realizes there's an actual invasion taking place right outside his door --- one that's too big for him to handle on his own! With a refreshing approach to the timely topic of plastic pollution in the world's oceans, here's a readable picture book that manages to be offbeat and loads of fun without making light of the issue. Award-winning author-illustrator Russell Ayto's one-of-a-kind storytelling and hilarious illustrations will keep the pages turning, leading readers to concrete suggestions for how they can help. With its important environmental message and positive themes of teamwork, responsibility and stewardship, this book offers excellent connections to life science, earth science and social science curriculums. </span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This picture book contains a relatable story about kids playing video games who learn about plastic in the ocean. The artwork is very cute. There's a great message about conservation. The wonderful 3 R's are referenced. There need to be more books like this that encourage children to make an impact on their world. I give this book a <b>5/5</b>.</span></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-62232483186895855692021-08-27T06:00:00.023-07:002021-08-27T06:00:00.251-07:00My Sister, Daisy (picture book) - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Capstone via NetGalley. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjrzwl9ilUge_63Uma6x8vXtfYk_cpjtK0P0GHPt4IsPLQ9peLpv9fiEsopYNluIwFdCmGOS0OwFy3LMXZQcj3VAhCfgLIfWlppT3_vR1ylUMfXSLPhjqRAM2gFiov0pEpSwB6VcAFeU/s325/MySisterDaisy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="255" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjrzwl9ilUge_63Uma6x8vXtfYk_cpjtK0P0GHPt4IsPLQ9peLpv9fiEsopYNluIwFdCmGOS0OwFy3LMXZQcj3VAhCfgLIfWlppT3_vR1ylUMfXSLPhjqRAM2gFiov0pEpSwB6VcAFeU/s320/MySisterDaisy.jpg" /></a></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Sister-Daisy-Adria-Karlsson/dp/168446384X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=9781684463848&linkCode=qs&qid=1627351048&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-sister-daisy-linus-curci/1138926183?ean=9781684463848" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57094999-my-sister-daisy" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> My Sister, Daisy</i></span></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Adria Karlsson</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artist:</b> Linus Curci</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> September 1, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> Daisy’s older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy’s brother must adjust to the change — including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>The author of this book didn't see any books that represented her family situation so she wrote one! There's a lovely story at the end of the book explaining the background. This book is an excellent introduction to young people who may be going through similar experiences, especially for kids who have a trans sibling.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">An older sibling is told by his younger sibling that she is a girl. The older brother questions his sister in an understanding way. The emotions are very evident.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. This is a beautiful picture book for children these days. I highly recommend it for parents with toddlers or slightly older children.<br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-34510038423980492512021-07-27T06:00:00.002-07:002021-07-27T20:02:05.285-07:00Mutts Go Green: Earth-Friendly Tips and Comic Strips - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from </span></i><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Andrews McMeel Publishing</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"> via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIB07oE_GUPG72tHb67QL0IABCf4YPrQ-CJMssC5a4sDZoTLUkZ8b-danr2ftWWiWWGhTeWue3isrBVtS1Kxd17NV9aSXSIinhkOafITpci5u8Iw36IaRcnGdNopGQN2V9IyYaPm0pGo/s2048/muttsgogreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIB07oE_GUPG72tHb67QL0IABCf4YPrQ-CJMssC5a4sDZoTLUkZ8b-danr2ftWWiWWGhTeWue3isrBVtS1Kxd17NV9aSXSIinhkOafITpci5u8Iw36IaRcnGdNopGQN2V9IyYaPm0pGo/s320/muttsgogreen.jpg" /></a></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524866946/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1524866946&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank"><br />Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mutts-go-green-patrick-mcdonnell/1137456334?ean=9781524866945" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54861932-mutts-go-green" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Mutts Go Green: Earth-Friendly Tips and Comic Strips</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Patrick McDonnell</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> March 30, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mutts Go Green is a special kids' collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to keep the environment clean and ways to help create a greener future for our furry friends and future generations. Mutts Go Green draws on Patrick McDonnell's 25-year career of writing and illustrating heartwarming comics starring Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and a host of other adorable animal friends.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This collection of comic strips was made in celebration of Earth Day. Interspersed among the humorous strips are conservation messages and actions. This would make a perfect gift for a kid interested in conservation. This book is all about appreciating nature and the world around all of us. I give this book a <b>4/5</b>.</span></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-15566810045733961042021-07-23T06:00:00.001-07:002021-07-23T06:00:00.229-07:00The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee's Story (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from HarperCollins via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lzeRbfmN2m2iBA4cU7b9ekmGS4msweeprWaOcY-wgOMrlBNuogi4Hh07EFid9Bjnr94df3nbIniskjO1PzzqW_-7vowYRbDz8B1xgFUOxtDIqEFiHFaLKvPts7iy9s5bcIBU-ejPFbs/s400/thewayofthehive.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lzeRbfmN2m2iBA4cU7b9ekmGS4msweeprWaOcY-wgOMrlBNuogi4Hh07EFid9Bjnr94df3nbIniskjO1PzzqW_-7vowYRbDz8B1xgFUOxtDIqEFiHFaLKvPts7iy9s5bcIBU-ejPFbs/s320/thewayofthehive.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54619011-the-way-of-the-hive" target="_blank"><br />Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-of-the-hive-jay-hosler/1138123748;jsessionid=6EA6233FD4C12FBE60107BC71EDC8AA3.prodny_store02-atgap01?ean=9780063007369" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54619011-the-way-of-the-hive" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>The Way of the Hive: A Honey Bee's Story</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Creator:</b> Jay Hosler</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> April 20, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Experience the life of a honeybee in this coming-of-age story about a bee named Nyuki, in this full-color graphic novel by Jay Hosler, perfect for curious kids who are fans of the Science Comics series.</i></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Nyuki is a brand-new honeybee—and she has a lot of questions. Like</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">When does a bee go through metamorphosis?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Why does a queen bee sometimes leave her hive?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">And where does all this honey come from, anyway?!</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">But Nyuki’s biggest question is, “What is this inner voice I hear, and why does it tell me to go forth to adventure?</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Follow Nyuki on a lifelong journey as she annoys her sisters, avoids predators, and learns to trust her inner voice as she masters the way of the hive.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">And if you still have questions at the end, the back of the book uncovers even more mysteries about the lives of these incredible insects!</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This graphic novel opens up with a creation story involving a flower sending pollen into the universe. And then evolution-ish. The book focuses on a bee colony integrating both fantastical anthropomorphizing elements with interesting facts about bees. It's actually quite informative. It's a fun way to learn about the bee life cycle. Mantises and beetles are also included and even plants have some dialogue. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. It's unlike any graphic novel I've read before. It's right up my alley. Animal sociology and biology with added storytelling for flavor. It's not quite as cartoony as most comics about insects, but it still adds some more human elements to the bees' lives. A great tool to increase empathy for animals. I want to see more comics like this. </span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-21732702466345677002021-06-11T06:00:00.021-07:002021-06-11T06:00:00.249-07:00Sexuality: A Graphic Guide - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Icon Books via Edelweiss. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu1ePwPE_W0xxTmRhryky71N8uK3KHvDyeG0yCkHCFmIdF-XXf2kZlholSEcfZbmLr6Ijek_l1D7SVqJhHecR1BW_IRmwKhojD74YmCGUma2IlZsr4W2vHaN_0lznB7WsNYhboiYBAgo/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="187" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu1ePwPE_W0xxTmRhryky71N8uK3KHvDyeG0yCkHCFmIdF-XXf2kZlholSEcfZbmLr6Ijek_l1D7SVqJhHecR1BW_IRmwKhojD74YmCGUma2IlZsr4W2vHaN_0lznB7WsNYhboiYBAgo/w223-h320/image.png" width="223" /></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785786539/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1785786539&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sexuality-meg-john-barker/1137349883?ean=9781785786532" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54785417-sexuality" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> </i></span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Sexuality: A Graphic Guide</i></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Meg-John Barker</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Artists:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Jules Scheele</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Upcoming Release Date:</b> June 15, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">From the dream team creators of Queer: A Graphic History and Gender: A Graphic Guide</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sex can seem like a house of horrors – full of monsters and potential pitfalls. We often live with fear, shame and frustration when it comes to our own sexuality, and with judgement when it comes to others’. Sex advice manuals, debates over sex work and stories of sexual ‘dysfunction’ add to our anxiety.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">With compassion, humour, erudition and a touch of the erotic, Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele shine a light through the darkness and unmask the monsters in this illustrated guide. From sexual identities to having sex, to desire, consent and relationships, we’ll explore the invention of sex as we know it and imagine sex as it could be. Along the way, we’ll move past thinking of sex as meaning just one thing, defined by the genders of those doing it, instead making space for lots of different types of attraction, desire, relationship and act.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This book definitely is more textbook than comic book. There's multiple paragraphs of information on most pages. It's a lot of reading. This is a book that will most likely take you some time to get through and fully digest. Not a breeze-through type of book.</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This book covers so much material. There's the history of sex and societal expectations and cultural norms surrounding sex. There's historical context given for so many different subjects. This book is very informative with plenty of references in case you want to dive deeper into these subjects in other books or papers. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I give this book a <b>4/5</b>. There's a lot to take in. I've enjoyed these type of nonfiction informative graphic novels before that have more story and that are primarily illustration. This is different than that. This is 176 pages of information.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-32047579688922201182021-06-08T09:00:00.000-07:002021-06-08T09:00:00.246-07:00Aster of Pan (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Magnetic Press via NetGalley. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3AvGCKM_CVsAghE83qpvcTmwUaVzraPSnsCyhkGgNb5y6mSexZXc1d0PNOepckdRcVFW3JG5PpolywQiHsGjXR1oFqVqjpJvhYyubk3lDQqo1yF13KZGipHDW6Td9o2j7YMov-iz9FM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3AvGCKM_CVsAghE83qpvcTmwUaVzraPSnsCyhkGgNb5y6mSexZXc1d0PNOepckdRcVFW3JG5PpolywQiHsGjXR1oFqVqjpJvhYyubk3lDQqo1yF13KZGipHDW6Td9o2j7YMov-iz9FM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3AvGCKM_CVsAghE83qpvcTmwUaVzraPSnsCyhkGgNb5y6mSexZXc1d0PNOepckdRcVFW3JG5PpolywQiHsGjXR1oFqVqjpJvhYyubk3lDQqo1yF13KZGipHDW6Td9o2j7YMov-iz9FM/w243-h320/image.png" width="243" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aster-Pan-Merwan/dp/1942367945/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Aster+of+Pan&qid=1623006700&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> | </span><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aster-of-pan-merwan/1136944726?ean=9781942367949" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> | </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49092185-aster-of-pan---volume-1?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KdQyLAAvKM&rank=2" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Title:</b><i> Aster of Pan Vol.1</i></div></span></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Author & Artist:</b> Merwan</div></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Release Date:</b> February 16, 2021</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Synopsis:</b> The year is 2068. The place, Fontainebleau forest, ancient home of some of France’s mightiest monarchs on the outskirts of what was once Paris. The post-apocalyptic society of Pan survives by growing rice and scavenging among the ruins of a destroyed civilization. Their precarious existence comes under threat when the powerful, technologically advanced Federation of Fortuna forces them into a dangerous choice—submit to Fortuna’s rule, or try to best them in a barbaric, ritualized game known as Celestial Mechanics. Pan’s only hope? A hot-headed outcast they’d rejected for being “un-Pan”: a girl named Aster.</div></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>It's 2068 and the world is very different. It's a post-apocalyptical world where a certain sport has become a ritual ceremony. I'd say this story is <i>The Hunger Games </i>meets dodgeball. The artwork is great with plenty of fun colors. This is a wacky cool concept, but I found myself bored while reading. The combination of military and sports just don't vibe with me well. </span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I could absolutely see this graphic novel adapted into an action packed film. I give this book a <b>3/5</b>.<br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087053900728681845.post-22079092328307674312021-06-07T09:00:00.026-07:002022-01-10T17:39:21.550-08:00Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala - Paul's REVIEW<p><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*I received this book as an eARC from Sourcebooks Fire via NetGalley. </span></i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i></span><i><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;">*</span></i></p><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3cZr4VEejQWtWS3GRuE8ZrqW8QwD51gvDbA-aWmEJ_bNjwocP3bX2CdZ7H4EmYd5PbjBfZYU8LGZrW5HfZzT9ql8eNdlrrI7rq1UP0W-xQJ9COcx5An4o_VI1PMDZHzNcExM8NEDyM0/s1600/17904985.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-a_OTk-LPHGWjwB98oCY_s0MIAldHaYNv3yXXIJRCQl_hhRMyIwJLoXt6w6oGfXh8RU2E1p0crfg7fvBsK3Md7giGiRLxISvr2_iNHYHYnUr3ye5xQFlQ95dxc22faNSBJ6pDbsLYgk/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-a_OTk-LPHGWjwB98oCY_s0MIAldHaYNv3yXXIJRCQl_hhRMyIwJLoXt6w6oGfXh8RU2E1p0crfg7fvBsK3Md7giGiRLxISvr2_iNHYHYnUr3ye5xQFlQ95dxc22faNSBJ6pDbsLYgk/w213-h320/image.png" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51OZJChtODi_3ScXzZORfGr7aEWASxEWC7qtDbZ1KQo99Kl2afFM4uFUTaSa8Ku7BclTdMTHbPQs1jXR5IwOiQBjw_VUvw9vdspj9Rq36gE3pOf_lgOUD4e2BSRjL8r82xw0IXIEgCHE/s1600/sfsx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1492682691/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_4368549507?_encoding=UTF8&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1492682691&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-dazzled-ryan-la-sala/1136694938;jsessionid=3124F30446C0D5F9137D2C6681E5E0CA.prodny_store02-atgap13?ean=9781492682691" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45184231" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Title:</b><i> Be Dazzled</i></span></span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Author:</b> Ryan La Sala</span><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Release Date:</b> January 5, 2021</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Synopsis:</b> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Raffy has a passion for bedazzling. Not just bedazzling, but sewing, stitching, draping, pattern making—for creation. He's always chosen his art over everything—and everyone—else and is determined to make his mark at this year's biggest cosplay competition. If he can wow there, it could lead to sponsorship, then art school, and finally earning real respect for his work. There's only one small problem... Raffy's ex-boyfriend, Luca, is his main competition.</span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Raffy tried to make it work with Luca. They almost made the perfect team last year after serendipitously meeting in the rhinestone aisle at the local craft store—or at least Raffy thought they did. But Luca's insecurities and Raffy's insistence on crafting perfection caused their relationship to crash and burn. Now, Raffy is after the perfect comeback, one that Luca can't ruin.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">But when Raffy is forced to partner with Luca on his most ambitious build yet, he'll have to juggle unresolved feelings for the boy who broke his heart, and his own intense self-doubt, to get everything he's ever wanted: choosing his art, his way.</span></div><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><b>Review: </b>This book is wonderful. If you're looking for a feel-good contemporary YA with a gay protagonist, go no further. Or rather start with this one and then move on to the other wonderfully queer books because there are more and more coming out every week!</span></span><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">This story is told through two different timelines, before and after the break-up. The way the chapters intertwine is done so well. At the end of every chapter I didn't want to put down the book. This is a fun and quick read. </span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;">There are so many relatable queer moments in this book. I wish this book had been around for me as a teen. I highly recommend this book to queer teens into cosplay and other nerdy things. There's a lot of fun geeky references. I give this book a <b>5/5</b>. Ryan La Sala is quickly becoming an automatic pre-order.</span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif"><br /></span></b><span face=""trebuchet ms", sans-serif">--PAUL</span></span></div>PWDeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17560308183223607084noreply@blogger.com0