WWE Vol. 3: Roman Empire

WWE Vol. 3: Roman Empire by Dennis Hopeless
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A really good Comic. In the world where the WWE is real. Roman Reigns the big dog with an even bigger chip on his shoulder, he knows he has a destiny, the drive, the build, the bloodline, but the fans have never taken to him as they has to his former "brothers".

Using his rage to fuel him Roman has made it to the top but his past is right on his heels. Good action, and an okay story, the last issue completes the circle of the beginning and end of the Shield. The cover gallery also has all the variant covers including some tributes to past legends. The thing I did not like about this book is then end I hate books ending before the end of a fight. I don't care if it is artistic I don't like it. Which is the only reason I did not give this 5 stars.

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Legion: Lies of the Beholder

Legion: Lies of the Beholder by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the conclusion to the Legion trilogy. So much so I do not want it to end, I keep trying to think of new ways he could come back, or what his future holds.

Legion gets a message from his past that will definitely affect his future. He is given the choice of his life, but to find peace he must first face his nightmares.

It was awesome seeing these characters evolve and grow, I know Legion' s pain. Though the characters are not real I will miss them. A great story a bit on the short side with a more bitter the sweet ending. Legion the series might be finished but but he will be remembered.

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Basic Yoga for Improving Flexibility

Basic Yoga for Improving Flexibility by Aventuras De Viaje
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have no connection to Aventuras De Viaje.

A very good reference book to yoga poses. Good instruction and helpful diagrams on how to carry out the poses. I did question the idea of having the poses in alphabetical order. As certain poses start from other poses that are later on in the alphabet. O realises the ideas of using this book as a reference on how to carry out the different poses was the reason for this as it makes the pose easy to find and the book is short enough that it is easy to flick through to the pose you want. Though you do have to know the name of the poses to do this. So as a recommendation I would say read the book all the way through before starting any out the poses. For intermediate to advanced practitioners you will see many of the poses you know it maybe a couple of new ones.

The only thing I did not find in this book was that, at the beginning of every pose there is a warning of not doing the pose if you have certain injuries, but it does not tell you that poses to do to target certain body parts. There is a small section at the end of the book describing sequences of exercises/poses to do together. A very great reference book for beginners, and refresher or fresh look for people getting back into Yoga.

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 4

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 4 by Akira Himekawa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great high paced, action packed book that really brings the game to life. The only problem I had with the book is it seemed to go so fast the I kept thinking that I might have missed something or was a page missing.

I really saw Link's evolution since the first book. From the reluctant hero then, to the more seasoned warrior now. Embracing his destiny, his powers and skills. What gaming character would be complete with power ups and upgrades. In this book Link gets both.

I really enjoyed this book. The art work is great and detailed, the story is good, and there is plenty action. However it seemed a little rushed, almost like they had too much to cram into too few pages. I just wish the book was longer. I can't wait to see the reckoning hinted at the end of this book.

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Dragon Ball (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 2: Includes vols. 4, 5 6

Dragon Ball (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 2: Includes vols. 4, 5 6 by Akira Toriyama
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is more like it. I love the all out action of this collected edition. It even contained some martial arts techniques. I loved the youth and raw strength of Son Goku Vs the techniques and experience of a master. I actually liked the fact the even though Goku is young his aptitude for learning (in the martial arts anyway) is shown. During the rest of the book Goku is on a quest to collect the Dragon Balls again running across the red Ribbon army, though there is no one who can actually give him a real fight at least there is plenty of action that is what the series should really be about right.

Great art work, lots of action, and the story moving along what is not to like. Also a cover gallery of all 36 issues collected in this collected volume. This is Dragon Ball the way it should be, eve the silly parts I did not mind as there was so much action in the book.

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Forbidden Hybrid

Forbidden Hybrid by T.J. Spade
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I wanted to like this book, I always loved the Hybrid idea of the stealth and agility of Vampire and the speed and strength of a Ware-wolf. The pace of the book is very slow. By the end of the book I am not even sure what powers Vampires and Ware-wolves have. Even by the end the book left more questions then answers.

The book started off quite promisingly the world know supernatural creatures exist, and for the most part they live along side the population. Though they are called supernaturals their origins seems to by more science bases, but there is a lot missing in this book.

A very slow paced book, I mean just under half the book is the origin story told over and over again. The most redeeming quality of the book is the characters are very likable. I actually like the fact that Marve does take charge of the other when they will not make a decision. Actually the hybrid idea is pretty good as well, but executed not executed as well as it could have been. Also the book leaves many too many loose ends for me.

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Dragon Ball 3 in 1 edition vol 1

Dragon Ball (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 3 by Akira Toriyama
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I can't help but be very disappointed with this book. My kids are fans of Dragon Ball Super, I grew up on Dragon Ball Z but never got round to watching the original. After reading the beginning I was glad I missed it. It was not till issue 14 that anything I liked from the series was even shown.

There is more innuendo then action in this book. The story is very slow moving, the art work is great. I like a couple of in "breaking the 4 wall" speech, and in fairness the books started to get a lot better from round about issues 14. There were still silly parts here but they were fewer after this issue. I am glad I bought the 3 on 1 as I probably would have given up on this if I only had the first volume. Each volume contains 12 issues/episodes. At the back there is a cover gallery containing 36 covers.

Unless you desperately want to see the first meeting between Goku and some of his (later to be) best friends I would skip most of the first volume. I don't understand why Goku was so small in the book. He is supposed to be 14 but look like a 6 year old and is sillier then a 2 year old. Hope the the next volume builds on the fact test the later issues were better and go not decide to go backwards.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition

Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition by Mur Lafferty
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was slightly disappointing with this book. In fairness it did get better towards the end, but it was a bit too little too late. This is the third Han Solo book to come out since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise. I hated Last Shot, and Love Most Wanted. This book is somewhere between two.

I am a little disappointing with the way such a legend has been treated, like in Last Shot I felt Han was over shadowed by the side characters in the story. I know why Disney is doing this it is so they can develop their own characters, however I do feel such an important character should be given a proper moment of glory especially since his death in the series. In this book Han comes across as more of a lucky bumbling loser, relying on other to save him. Though he does show the beginning of becoming the of who he is to become towards the end of the book. I did also like the little twist on the debate of "who Shot first".

An okay book, that has a good links from the other books, and with some interesting revelations that I hope will be explored later in other movies or series, but I really wish this book was more about Han learning his trade rather then stumbling his was through it or being upstaged by side characters.

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Fireblood (Frostblood Saga #2)

Fireblood by Elly Blake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this books. The book did start out a bit slow but when it started to get going the action and revelations came thick and fast. I can't believe this is Elly Blake's second novel. I though Frost Blood was a great debut she carries the momentum on in this novel.

The character development is great, but the characters still stay true to themselves from the original story. In the first novel we were introduced to Ruby the outcast a Fireblood in a kingdom ruled by ice. Here we lean more of her origins as well as the land of fire. Prophecies, magic and destiny combine to create a great story.

The stunning revelations of the story just kept coming and I was just hungry for more. Till the last page I cannot wait to see what happens next. I hope book three does justice to the great first two book of the series.

This book is a great combination of storytelling, twists and character development. If this was the prelude to the war I really cannot wait for the next chapter. There is not as much action in this book as the first book, not the development of both the characters and their powers as well Ruby's origin more then make up for it.

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The Boy of the Mosque

The Boy of the Mosque by Ahmad Ardalan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book, this was much more then I was expecting. Despite all the book I have read all the Muslim heroes have been from the olden days. This is the first time have read a book of modern day Muslim hero who I felt represented Muslims properly. The fact the he fights against evil people who misuse religion for their own personal games gains is even better. I think they are given the right name the devils.

The book is cleverly written, and full of suspense and excitement. It is written like a diary account from Khalid (the Boy of the Mosque), and a couple of other people later on. Ahmead Ardalan does a great job of explaining in detail where and how Khalid learned all of the skills he puts to use in this story.

This book is a Muslim man fighting against terrorist who have taken over his village. It had a great feel of a man achieving his destiny. I am a big believer in everything happening for a reason, this is a theme done very well in this book all the skills he has learned in the past have brought him to this point. This is a excellently thought out short story. I especially like the line drawn between this freedom fighter and terrorists (who do not represent any religion, but misuse religion for their own purposes).

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Wings of Fate (Protected by Dragons, #4)

Wings of Fate by G. Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was okay. I was expecting a lot more from this book. This story was very slow then when things happened they were over very quickly and after all the setup I was thinking was that it? I think this was a bit of a cheeky way to promote another series.

The thing is I really do you like this series, there were 4 important point that happened in this book which really made this okay then a disappointment for me. The thing that I am not happy about is there is was a so much setup and then when and event happens it is a paragraph or a page at more. Except a cross over with another series I think the important part of this book could very easily have been incorporated into the another book, I personally thing the story should have been moved on a lot further then it was in this book.

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