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“Ripped: Preview” By Jay Busbee & Jason Flowers Review

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20-Page Preview! Adam Fitzpatrick awakens one morning to find himself on a park bench in Dallas – on the very day of JFK’s assassination! A college dropout with the ability to travel through time, Alex is the only one who can stop the end of mankind, but will he be able to assemble the clues planted throughout history before it’s too late?

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview sets up a thrilling narrative, which is blending elements of action and suspense with a unique twist. I personally found it to be very interesting and fun to read. I gotta admit here that this preview hooked me in, and I will for sure read the full version of this comic book. 

The concept of this preview is innovative and it had hooked me into the world where surprises await at every turn which this preview gives us.

The pacing of the storyline in this preview is expertly handled, ensuring that the story maintains momentum and kept me interested and engaged throughout this preview.

The characters in tis preview are introduced to us with depth and complexity, particularly the protagonist, who is both relatable and intriguing. Which made me give this preview some extra points for doing.

The interactions between the characters hint at rich backstories and motivations which we would get more of in the full version. Which really helped this preview to get me very interested in reading the full version of this comic book.  

The artwork in this preview is very standout feature of this preview. Because the artwork is combining detailed illustrations with a gritty, atmospheric style that perfectly complements the narrative.

This preview gives us the themes of identity, transformation, and morality which are woven throughout the narrative, adding layers of depth and intrigue to this preview. Which really I found myself liking a lot. Because these elements are thoughtfully explored, providing both entertainment and substance.

So will buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Yes I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year and I don’t know if I get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” By Mark Manson Review

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Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—”not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault.” Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.

I wanted to read this book for a while, because Ive heard a lot of good about this book and after reading this book I need to admit that this book is very good. But of course I will explain everything in this review, so lets get started on this review.

First of all which is important to mention about this book is that it is very well written. The writing style makes this book very easy and quick to read. The writing style doesn’t make this book feel heavy with making this book feel like a heavy school textbook.

Even thou this book is a non-fiction book it doesn’t feel like it, since there are many times where the author says something funny and makes a joke in this book. Which really makes you feel like you have simple taking a chat with the author over coffee rather than reading a non-fiction book. I of course gave this book some point for the humor this book has.

This book makes some very good points about how you can get your shit together and have a better life. All the points this books makes are really easy to go through with unlike the some self help books who talk about making those big life changes which are very unrealistic to achieve. The points with this book makes, are very simple and the author explains how to achieve the result you want. 

In this book we also get examples from the author’s life, who has also struggles with a lot of things a lot of people struggle with. The author gives us the examples from his own life and how he used the points which this book talks about to achieve a better life. 

This book is very interesting and enjoyable. Which really made me give this book some extra points for that. Because I personally was very clued to this book as I was reading it and I just couldn’t put it down, thats how interesting I found this book to be. I personally read this book in one sitting, which really says something to how interested I was in this book.

The author talks about some very important issues and he shows us how easily we can fix the things we don’t like in out lives like quitting smoking, using less social media and your phone and all the other stuff you might not like in your life which you want to change.

All the solutions the author gives us in this book, are very simple and realistic to achieve. Which I already said a few times in this review. The solution which this book provided are like this quote from this book „Don’t just sit there. Do something. The answers will follow.“ It sounds easy and achievable right ? This book shows us that you don’t have to have all the answers straight away, but the moment you start doing something, fixing something your brain will start working and before you notice it the answers will come to you. 

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star” By Nikki Sixx Review

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Set against the frenzied world of heavy metal superstardom, the co-founder of Motley Crue offers an unflinching and gripping look at his own descent into drug addiction. It follows him during the year he plunged to rock bottom and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.

As some of you might know, I am the biggest Motley Crue fan even thou I wasn’t around when they were the biggest in late 80s and 90s. And I need to admit that Nikki Sixx in his 20s and 30s was my all time biggest crush growing up. With that being said lets get into this review.

I always knew that Nikki Sixx went through some very big shit in his life to overdosing multiple times and he struggled with alcohol, cocaine, acid and heroine but them this big was a very big eye opener. Since fuck this book is very dark, depressing and it really shows us how much shit he went through.

One of the things this book make me think as I was reading this book was “How the fuck is this guy still alive?”. Its a big miracle that we still have Nikki Sixx around, because if I did so much drugs as Nikki did, I would have died in the first week. And he lived like this for years.

This book is Nikki diary entires in 1987 right before he overdosed and died for 2 minutes. And I need to say that this book is very heavy, I really think that this book will really stick with me for the rest of my life just because how heavy and dark it was but also because how much of a difficult time I had reading this book. 

To be honest here, after reading this book I became even bigger fan and fan girl of Nikki Sixx. Because damn, he went through very dark times which almost no one else will go through in their lives. 

If you are looking for a very heavy and dark nonfiction book then this book is a perfect go-to book. If you are a fan of motley crue or music in general you really should read this book. Because it truly shows how dark the world of musicians can get and that it is not only the glitch and glamour of earning a load of cash and almost everyone on earth knowing your name. 

After reading this book I need to be honest here and admit that this book is easily the best book and the most heartbreaking book I ever read in my life. And I will for sure re-read this book countless of times in the future. 

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“Mystic Revolution #1” By Jen Brazas Review

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FREE FIRST ISSUE! Former Moderator Lourdes returns to the massively multiplayer online world of Mystic Revolution after being banned for a year. Unfortunately her plans of dungeon crawling and grinding for gear are dashed by the arrival of another player more than a little out of his depth… This issue features redone artwork exclusive to the graphic novel editions of the book!

I gotta admit here that this comic book is one of the best comic book I’ve read so far this year. But as always I’m gonna explain everything in this review, so if you are interested in hearing my thoughts about this comic book keep reading this review. 

The story in this comic book introduces us to a vibrant world filled with magic and adventure. Which I personally found to be very stunning, interesting, engaging and fun to read. 

The narrative of this comic book is  engaging and well-paced, which had drawn me into the plot and the imaginative setting of this comic book the moment I started reading this comic book. The storyline creates a captivating and enjoyable experience.

The story in this comic book balances perfectly the action aspect with the humor of the storyline in this comic book which really got me very engaged in the what was happening in this comic book. 

The characters in this comic book are well-developed and relatable. Which really made give this comic book extra points for doing. 

The main character in this comic book is charismatic and complex, with a clear sense of identity and motivation. Because of this the main character is very likable and made me care about what he went through in this comic book.

When it comes to the side characters in this comic book I gotta say that they added depth to the storyline. Because each of the side characters in this comic book bring their own unique charm and personality to the story.

The artwork in this comic book is very stunning because of the vibrant colors and dynamic illustrations that bring the magical world to life. Which really made me give this comic book some extra points for doing. 

The art style in this comic book complements the narrative perfectly, enhancing both the action sequences and the lighthearted moments.

This comic book gives us the themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery which are perfectly woven throughout the story, providing depth and resonance to the entire comic book. 

These themes are thoughtfully explored, adding layers to the narrative and giving us as readers much to thinking on after reading this comic book. 

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“Kagagi: The Raven Preview” By Jay Odjick & Patrick Tenascon & Fernando Granea Review

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10-Page Preview! Matthew Carver was an average 16-year-old kid until the day he discovered he had inherited an ancient power and responsibility! The age-old evil known as the Windingo has returned, and only Matthew Carver can defeat it!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

The preview introduces us to Kagagi, who is a superhero rooted in Native American mythology. I personally found it to be very unique, interesting, and enjoyable. At the same time, it has a very culturally rich narrative, which I enjoyed a lot in this comic book.

The storyline in this preview is very compelling and well-paced, effectively setting up an engaging conflict and intriguing backstory that really hooked me into the storyline immediately.

The main character in this preview is a strong and relatable character, which really made me give this preview some extra points for doing so. The main character has a clear sense of identity and purpose. Which really made it very easy for me to like him and actually care about his journey in this preview and in the full version of this comic book.

The character development, even in this brief preview, is immersive, providing insight into the main character’s motivations and struggles.

When it comes to the side characters in this preview, they all have depth to them, which really makes them stand out and make them memorable just as much as the main character in this preview.

The artwork in this preview is very vibrant and dynamic. Which really makes the artwork perfectly complement the mythological elements of the preview.

The artwork is very detailed and atmospheric, bringing the world to life and enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.

This preview gives us the themes of identity, heritage, and heroism, which really gives the story more depth and fun. Which again made me give this preview some extra points for having. These elements are thoughtfully presented, offering depth and resonance that enrich the overall narrative, which really made me very interested in reading the full version of this comic book. 

So, will I buy and read the full version of this comic book? Yes, I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year, and I don’t know if I will get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“No Regrets: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir” By Ace Frehley Review

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He was just a boy from the Bronx with stars in his eyes. But when he picked up his guitar and painted stars on his face, Ace Frehley transformed into “The Spaceman”—and helped turn KISS into one of the top-selling bands in the world. Now, for the first time, the beloved rock icon reveals his side of the story with no-holds-barred honesty . . . and no regrets.

I wanted to read this book for a few years now, since when I was in elementary school and high school I used to listen to a lot of KISS songs, dressed as KISS for countless of halloween growing up so it is safe to say that I was a pretty solid fan of KISS. So of course I needed to read this book at some point. 

This book is very good and interesting to read because it contains a lot of behind the scene information and stories which I personally liked a lot. 

I need to be honest here and say that Ace was always my favorite member of the KISS, and after reading this book I only liked him more. Since he is very honest in this book and tells all the good and bad shit which happened during his time in KISS without posting fingers at anybody and saying “yeah, he is the bad guy here” which happens in a lot of bands where the group splits up or fires someone from the band.

Some of the stories which Ace talks about in this book makes him seem like an ass, but we gotta keep in mind that most of the stories happened when he was addicted to various substances which doesn’t make a human being very likable when they are addicted to alcohol and drugs.

This book also talks about Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley being a little of control freaks when it comes to the band, which I always thought might be true. But the way Ace talks about this aspect in this book, really doesn’t put all the blame on why Ace and KISS split onto control issues which Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley had.  But rather he says that it was necessary for him to grow as a person and as a musician. Which I really liked since the way Ace put it, it seems like there wasn’t a big bitter fight between them and like they might be on somehow good terms after that event where Ace left the band.

As I said above, I found this book to be very interesting and enjoyable to read because I learned a lot about the band which I didn’t knew before reading this book. But also the way Ace have written this book, made it somehow more interesting in a way, because it really felt like the entire book was his perspective on the inside dealing of KISS during his time, and on all the shit he went through like different addictions to substance and car crashes, the now infamous car chase with the police he had in 1982 and other things he went through. 

The writing style in this book was very good, because it really felt like something written by Ace because I felt like it was his style in a way. But also the writing style made the book feel like sitting down with him and having a talk with him because it didn’t feel like reading a book but rather as him telling the whole story to you directly. 

I personally think that if you are fan of KISS or rock n roll music in general you should read it. Because it really shows that most of the time, things aren’t as they seem they are in the music industry and that there are a lot of things fans of a certain band or musical don’t know about. 

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention” By Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer Review

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There has never before been a company like Netflix. It has led nothing short of a revolution in the entertainment industries, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue while capturing the imaginations of hundreds of millions of people in over 190 countries. But to reach these great heights, Netflix, which launched in 1998 as an online DVD rental service, has had to reinvent itself over and over again. This type of unprecedented flexibility would have been impossible without the counterintuitive and radical management principles that cofounder Reed Hastings established from the very beginning. Hastings rejected the conventional wisdom under which other companies operate and defied tradition to instead build a culture focused on freedom and responsibility, one that has allowed Netflix to adapt and innovate as the needs of its members and the world have simultaneously transformed.

I need to admit here that I didn’t have a lot of expectations for this book because I thought that this book would be another boring Netflix origin book rather than actual pretty useful to your life. But after reading this book I think that this book is easily one of the best books I’ve read this year and we are only halfway through the year which speaks for itself how much I liked this book. 

This book was very interesting and enjoyable to read. I personally couldn’t stop reading this book until the very end of it which really doesn’t happen a lot to myself when it comes to non fiction books like this one.

This book is very insightful on how Netflix was able to grow so fast and so big as it did which I also really liked because I didn’t know a lot about it before reading this book. I only knew some very generic basics of Netflix like it opened few years before the 2000, it used to offer DVD rental service when it first opened and now it is probably the biggest streaming platform and movie production company in the world.

This book talks about a lot of things which worked for Netflix and helped it grow to be as big as it is today, but its important to know that its not a business hand-book because what might have worked for Netflix doesn’t mean it would work for other business. But at the same time it does give us the thought process of stepping out of the generic creating a business type thinking and just be creative in what tactics we use to grow the business.

There is some much good things I want to say about this book but I wont be able to,  because this book is over 400+ pages long and I will be talking for a very long time if I wanted to point out very good thing about this book which will really bore you out sooner or latter. 

The writing style in this book felt like the author knew exactly what words to use to completely grab our attention and not let it go until the very end of it.

The writing style in this book was very good, because it felt like it was having a chat with the author rather than reading a 400+ pages long book.

This book gives us also a lot of insight into the “no rules rules” policy which I personality am a big fan of because the police talks about take how many vacations week as you want, spend company money, if you are productive and good at your work you can get benefits like working less hours etc.

I personally think that everyone should reading this book because you learn a lot about Netflix in this book and what tactics the executives and CEOs used to get Netflix to the position to which it is now.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“Only Santas in the Building” By Alexis Daria Review

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All Evie Cruz wants for Christmas is a nap. And maybe some ornaments for her naked Christmas tree. And while she’s making a list, she wouldn’t mind unwrapping her sexy upstairs neighbor like a present. Luckily, the building’s Santa-themed party and a surprise sprig of mistletoe give her just the opening she needs to make all her wishes come true.

This book has to easily be my favorite book from the “Under The Mistletoe Collection” book series. And I’m gonna explain why in this review of course.

The plot in this book is very sweet and very cozy to read. The plot in this book is actually very interesting, enjoyable and it engages the read to keep reading until the very end. Which in my opinion the previous books in this series didn’t do.

We don’t get a lot of characters in this book but does we get are actually very very good. Which really surprised me because the previous books in this series had meh characters. But this book is actually very different from the previous books in this series but of course different in a good way. The characters in this book very realistic, relatable but also at the same time very cute as for an Christmas book this is 

The female main character has my childhood dream job which gave me the biggest childhood nostalgia and because of a part of myself couldn’t help it but fall in love with her.

Both of the main characters in this book are so adorable and sweet to read during the Christmas holidays. Which really made my day when I read this book in one sitting.

The Christmas spirit is this book is just so cozy and fun that in a way it has boosted my Christmas spirit last Christmas I actually read this book and the entire series in general. Which I personally gave this book some extra points because of it giving me a little Christmas kick.

The plot in this book actually has a very generic Christmas plot do it, since the main characters moves into a new apartment building and she gets a crush on her upstairs neighbor. But the way the author tells this generic plot, makes it unique in a way and the plot doesn’t feel like you have watched or read the same plot unfold a million times before. Which again made me give this book some extra points for doing that.

The writing style in this book surprised me a lot to be honest. Because it was simple and quick to read but at the same time it didn’t feel like a typical YA writing style. It felt more like a advanced version of that, which can resonate with the YA readers and those of us who aren’t big fans of the YA genre.

I don’t know if it was just me but I had a really hard time trying to put this book done while reading it. And because of this I read this entire book in one sitting. But also the fact that this book is 50 something pages long makes it very easy to read this book in one sitting.

If ups are looking for a Christmas book to read during this Christmas season I would recommend this one because how much I loved this book. 

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“The Inventor #1” By Rave Mehta &  Erik Williams Review

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The Inventor is the story of how one man stood against the goliaths of industry and changed the world with nothing but his mind, passion, and vision for a better humanity. At the end of the 19th century, during a time when inventors were known as wizards and corporations considered their kingdoms, emerged an extraordinary league of gentlemen who shaped the modern world with their minds, money and machines. Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, J.P. Morgan, Guglielmo Marconi, Mark Twain, Lord Kelvin, Swami Vivekananda and others stood at the helm of the ship as the perfect storm was approaching. 

I gotta admit here, I really like this comic book. Since it is captivating from the very first page, offering a delightful blend of creativity, adventure, and emotional depth.

The plot of this comic book is about a young inventor with dreams that stretch beyond the ordinary. Which I personally really liked and found to be very interesting and enjoyable.

The storytelling in this comic book is good since the narrative of this comic book is both engaging and thought-provoking.

The protagonist’s journey is filled with challenges and discoveries, making it easy for us as readers to root for their success. 

The pacing in this comic book is in my opinion very spot-on, with a perfect balance of action, character development, and world-building that keeps the reader hooked.

In my opinion the artwork in this comic book is a standout element of this comic. Since the illustrations in this comic book are vibrant and dynamic, perfectly complementing the narrative. Each panel is meticulously crafted, bringing the inventive creations and fantastical settings to life.

The character designs are expressive, capturing a range of emotions that enhance the storytelling.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

“Star Wars: Free Comic Book Day 2015” By Miles Lane & Nicola Scott Review

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Check out this precursor issue to Revenge of the Sith! With the battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance heating up, who will prove victorious? An explosive, high-flying adventure you have to read to believe!

I need to admit that its been a while since I read a good comic book, and you know what always does the job for me ? Of course its Star Wars comic books, I haven’t come across a bad Star Wars comic book yet at least so lets hope that it stays like this for a long time. But lets get back to the topic of reviewing this particular star wars comic book. 

This comic book in a way beautifully captures the essence of what makes Star Wars so beloved. Which of course is a mix of adventure, rich character development, and the timeless struggle between good and evil.

The plot in this comic book is very engaging, interesting and very enjoyable. Because of how good is it made but also how accessible it is. At the time of writing this review, this comic book is a free on amazon for people who own an Amazon Kindle which means that you get this comic book for free which makes me give this comic book some extra points for that. 

If you are looking to dive into Star Wars comic book universe, and haven’t done that already than I need to tell you that this comic book is one of the few comic book (I’ve read so far) that is very good for newcomers into the Star Wars comic book world.

I need to admit that the narrative of this comic book feels very authentic to the Star Wars lore, because tat the narrative is incorporating familiar elements while introducing fresh ideas.

The pacing of this comic book is very good. Because it isn’t too fast or too slow, its the right of amount of pacing or at least it was that for me even thou a part of me wished that this comic book could have been longer than it actually was. The pacing allows the action-packed sequences and quieter, character-driven moments to drive themselves in a way. The pacing allows both the action moments and the quieter moments to unpack themselves without forcing them to be faster or slower which I really liked about this comic book. 

The artwork in this comic book is very beautiful and done in an amazing way. Its clear that the artist put a lot of time and effort to giving us as readers a good artwork which the readers would actually enjoy. The attention details in the artwork sort of brings the plot into life in a way on the pages. 

This comic book delves into a lot of character relationships, particularly the bonds between heroes and their struggles. Which really made so much more interested in this comic book because of this aspect of this comic book

At the same time this comic book gave me a big nostalgia to the time when I was 5 or 6 years old and watched the Star Wars movies for the first time, which easily makes me give any star wars comic book, normal book or movie / show extra points for doing that.

I Give This Book 5 / 5