Lenni Reviews: "The Artist and the Soldier" by Angelle Petta

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is recommended for mature readers.

In this sprawling tale, we have Max Amsel and Bastian Fisher who meet as teens in Camp Seigfried then again as adults in the thick of World War II.

First off, I dunno if I was taught this in school and forgot or just wasn't taught this but I was SHOCKED that the Nazi Camp Siegfried was a real place in NY! I honestly didn't realize such camps existed and kudos to this book for teaching me that.

This book is almost perfect. It focuses more on the war itself and how it's affecting everyone, not just our main characters. A great deal of the plot is plucked straight from history. The writing is compelling, the action is well done, and the romance did tug at my heart. If you like historical fiction with a bit of angst, I recommend this despite the ending being a bit of a drop-off. But you can tell a lot of love went into this book. 4.7 out of 5.

Lenni Reviews: "Downfall" by Inio Asano

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*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review and is 18+

Kaoru Fukazawa has just finished his manga series and hit it big. With his fans and publisher begging for his next work, he finds himself unable to create anything. With no ideas and running out of time and money, Fukazawa quickly runs out of anyone who has faith in him, least of all himself.

This is an intensely depressing tale of a man who attained big success and feels that even if he lives up to it, he will still never feel like he loves his work. While well drawn, Fukazawa is not a likable main character. He's a miserable creature who I'm not even sure I want to succeed. You're not so much rooting for him as watching in morbid fascination as the conclusion nears. Not a fun read but an interesting story. 3.9 out of 5.

NEWS: Silk joins the Kotobukiya BISHOUJO line

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Silk joins Kotobukiya’s ARTFX PREMIER line as their second “WOMAN OF MARVEL”.

The “WOMAN of MARVEL” series shines a spotlight on popular female characters within
Marvel. From the detailed sculpt of the figure, to the realistic costume and facial
expressions, each statue showcases the characters’ “beauty” and charm while
staying true to the series and personality.

Despite the mask covering the already small face which is 3.5cm in size, the paint
decorating the statue perfectly emulates the character’s personality seamlessly.

The costume that’s spun directly from Silk’s web captures the silky texture of the material by the countless layers of paint used on this statue. It’s got an awesome shine and almost realistic silky texture at any angle of view.

The window connected to the base uses materials similar to a magic mirror, replicating the shine and reflection of a person that can be seen from a real window.

The “beauty” resonating from each statue in this new line in the ARTFX PREMIER
series is a work of art that will please collectors worldwide.

Each ARTFX PREMIER statue comes in luxurious packaging that differs from
other Kotobukiya products. Every ARTFX PREMIER statue includes a serial number
on the base, making each statue a one-of-a-kind product.

Product Specs
SILK ARTFX PREMIER statue

Size: around 260mm
MSRP: $174.99 (plus tax)
Availability: May, 2020
Copyright: ©2020 Marvel

More Info: http://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003550/