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.

Somali and The Forest Spirit Episode 1 Review

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Somali and The Forest Spirit Episode 1 Review

The world is ruled by a diversity of inhuman beings, who persecuted humans and drove them to near-extinction. One day, the forest guardian Golem meets a human girl. This is a chronicle of a journey that would bind a member of the dying "human" clan to the forest guardian Golem, as father and daughter.

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Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga Episode 1 Review

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Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga Episode 1 Review

In the "one-of-a-kind samurai-general-reincarnated-as-a-canine comedy," Nobunaga perishes at Honnouji as in history, and reincarnates in modern-day Japan as a dog named Shinamon. Other Warring States era warlords such as Takeda Shingen eventually join him, also as dogs.

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The King Of Fighters AllStar (Mobile Game) Review

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The King Of Fighters AllStar (Mobile Game) Review

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR lets players become the hero of the KOF series as they take on the role of an amnesiac person who is saved by a spirited woman named Noah, who then needs rescuing herself. After discovering the power to fight as any KOF fighter with signature moves at their disposal, players enter the King of Fighters tournaments to uncover their memory, become even stronger, and re-experience KOF’s fast-paced fighting history.

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One Piece: Stampede Review

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One Piece: Stampede Review

The world’s boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger’s treasure. There’s just one little problem. An old member of Roger’s crew has a sinister score to settle. All bets are off when the most iconic pirates of “One Piece” history band together for a swashbuckling showdown, the likes of which have never been seen.

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"Human Lost" Review

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"Human Lost" Review

From the chief director of "PSYCHO-PASS," the director of "Afro Samurai," and the studio that behind "Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters" comes the animated feature film “Human Lost” - Osamu Dazai’s masterpiece of Japanese literature re-imagined into a hyper-kinetic deep dive into human consciousness.

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered delivers a unique story from Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis that captures the supernatural comedic fun and fright fans love from the franchise, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. As the new rookie on the Ghostbusters crew, you’ll team up with your favorite characters from the films, reunited by the voices of Aykroyd, Ramis, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson as Stantz, Spengler, Venkman and Zeddemore.

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Assassin's Pride Episode 1 Review

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Assassin's Pride Episode 1 Review

Only those from noble families have the mana to be able to fight against monsters. Kūfa is a noble born to a duke's family who is sent to tutor a young woman named Merida. If it turns out that Merida has no talent with mana, Kūfa is secretly instructed to assassinate her.

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A Knight's Quest Review

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A Knight's Quest Review

Daring, debonair, and just a little bit daft, Rusty is a kind-hearted, but clumsy adventurer who accidentally starts a chain of events that threaten to destroy his world. A Knight’s Quest invites you to play as Rusty in his quest - controlling the elements, dodging perilous traps, and battling challenging enemies through the fantastical open world of Regalia.

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Joker Review (Mild Spoilers)

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Joker Review (Mild Spoilers)

Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.

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FLCL Progressive Review

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FLCL Progressive Review

FLCL Progressive features all 6 episodes of the anime directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro. The sequel to one of the most insane anime ever created, FLCL: Progressive brings together members of the original team with a whole new generation of creators. From the legendary anime studio Production I.G and Adult Swim.

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Doom Patrol Season 1 (Blu-Ray) Review

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Doom Patrol Season 1 (Blu-Ray) Review

DOOM PATROL reimagines one of DC’s most beloved groups of Super Heroes: Robotman aka Cliff Steele, Negative Man aka Larry Trainor, Elasti-Woman aka Rita Farr and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Niles Caulder aka The Chief. Each member of the Doom Patrol suffered a horrible accident that gave them superhuman abilities, but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found their purpose through The Chief, coming together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence. Following the mysterious disappearance of The Chief, these reluctant heroes will find themselves in a place they never expected to be – called to action by Vic Stone aka Cyborg, who comes to them with a mission that's hard to refuse. Part support group, part Super Hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of superpowered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them.

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