Smrithi S 7/26/18 Smrithi S 7/26/18

Review: After Hours vol. 2

By Thea Srinivasan

While love can be filled with new experiences and adventures, there are learning cycles everyone has to go through. Whether it’s trying to fix ourselves or learning how to deal with the flaws of our lover, we have to take everything openly. Not only that, communication is a key point into understanding our perspectives and someone else’s perspectives. The following review is the second volume of a series. If you have not read the first volume, this is your only spoiler warning.

Smrithi S 7/25/18 Smrithi S 7/25/18

Review: Queen's Quality vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

I think controlling people’s will is a really cool power. Of course, there are side effects to having this ability. One thing is for sure, I would have a hunger for power, I would also get bored way too easily and I would destroy the lives of everyone around me. Mind control is something fun, but it shouldn’t be given to people unless they know how to use it correctly. Unfortunately, when someone has too much power, their body and mind may not be able to handle it.

Smrithi S 7/11/18 Smrithi S 7/11/18

Review: City vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

While I have not read as many manga as other people, I can say I have read many types of manga. I can even say that I have read a decent amount of comedy manga. But I can honestly say I have never seen a comedy manga such as the one I’m reviewing. The following manga uses slapstick physical situations similar to Tom & Jerry and may not be suited for young readers. This is the only warning I will give for the following manga.

Smrithi S 7/6/18 Smrithi S 7/6/18

Review: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

At this point, I have written too many reviews on romance manga. There is certainly nothing wrong with that as romance manga are my guilty pleasure, but I am worried that I’m seeing life through rose-tinted glasses due to all of the shoujo-style happy endings. Luckily, the following manga doesn’t have any additional shoujo gunk to clog up anyone’s mind.

Smrithi S 6/27/18 Smrithi S 6/27/18

Review: Moteki Vol. #1

By Thea Srinivasan

The definition of the word “Moteki” is a period in which a person gains popularity. This popularity only comes once in a lifetime, and it only works when someone becomes popular with the opposite sex. While this phenomenon is not meant to be for everyone, I wonder how many people would actually use this period to attempt to change their relationship status. I suppose that is the plot to the following manga.

Smrithi S 6/12/18 Smrithi S 6/12/18

Review: Jackass! vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

Sexuality is an elusive area of life as it comes out of nowhere and is something we cannot control. While it can be a beautiful aspect of life to explore, it can also cause confusion as it enters our life and dictates how we feel. Sometimes sexuality clashes with our personal morals and we end up fighting an internal battle. Luckily, there are cases in which people can learn to accept their sexuality and eventually embrace themselves. The following review is about a yaoi. If you are under the age of 18, please do not read this story is it contains graphic acts of sex. Again, this manga contains nudity and sex. This is my only warning.

Smrithi S 6/12/18 Smrithi S 6/12/18

Review: After Hours Vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

There are several places to find romance: at a restaurant, in the middle of a street or even a toilet. But finding love at a club is more realistic than finding love in a bathroom. Personally, I’ve never been to a club as I legally cannot drink. To me, a club is a place where people can hook up with others and let loose. Very rarely do I think of a club as a place to get to know people or enjoy music.

Smrithi S 5/31/18 Smrithi S 5/31/18

Review: Juana and the Dragonewt's Seven Kingdoms vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

Whenever I learn about a new fictional species, I’m always worried whether they have anything against humanity. In most science fiction mediums, I’ve seen reptilian-humanoid species try to destroy humanity in some way and they end up either losing to humanity or leaving earth in a post-apocalyptic state. Sometimes these species want to eat humans, which is kind of disgusting in reality. Luckily, I did not have to deal with that in Juana and the Dragonewt's Seven Kingdoms.

Smrithi S 5/31/18 Smrithi S 5/31/18

Review: Perfect World vol. 1

By Thea Srinivasan

Romance is a tricky subject to deal as we have to use our hearts instead of our heads to make any decisions. But sometimes love becomes trickier when life makes us change who we are. When we see our partner after a breakup or a long period, the changes become apparent and can sometimes shock us. With the right circumstances and timing, we sometimes end up falling in love with them again. This is the basic premise of Perfect World.

Smrithi S 5/15/18 Smrithi S 5/15/18

Review: Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle #1

By: Thea Srinivasan

To anyone who thinks princesses are always spoiled, you’re not entirely wrong. Most of the modern world’s princesses are relatively unknown and they live peaceful lives. While we occasionally hear the story about a regular woman becoming a princess, we’re lucky enough to never hear about how princesses are kidnapped by other people. But when a princess ends up killing half of an enemy’s guard for her selfish needs, members on the kidnapping side would begin to think about her underlying motives.

Smrithi S 5/10/18 Smrithi S 5/10/18

Review: SP Baby vol. 2

By Thea Srinivasan

There are several difficult jobs that someone can take on. What’s even rarer is finding a boss who is understanding, but also someone who can guide a worker in the right direction and is great to work with. But when your boss continually wants to kiss you, it can cause a lot of trouble, and it’s probably a good idea that you find another job immediately. The following review is for the second volume of the series. If you have not read the first volume, please read the first volume before reading this review as it will contain spoilers.

Smrithi S 5/1/18 Smrithi S 5/1/18

Review: Art is my Joy

By Thea Srinivasan

I’ve seen several artists showcase their lives in the form of comics. But I’ve never seen anyone make me want to get a dog as much as this artist has done. As a person who has never wanted a pet, I now want a dog to love and to cherish. I think I’ll have to settle for my stuffed animals though.

Smrithi S 5/1/18 Smrithi S 5/1/18

Review: Esther: The Relique #1

By Thea Srinivasan

Whenever I think about evolution, I tend to wonder whether something has to die entirely in order for something new to prosper. Sometimes evolution allows for something old and rundown to exist, but how long can nature allow itself to remain with something useless? That’s a question I’m trying to figure out with this particular comic. Bear in mind, this comic contains graphic violence and nudity and should not be read by anyone under the age of 13. This is the only warning I will give.

Smrithi S 4/4/18 Smrithi S 4/4/18

Review: Fix' It

By Thea Srinivasan

Sometimes, we get caught up in one perspective only to realize there is a lot more to consider beyond what we know. As a university student, this is the biggest challenge I have to face, and I end up comparing this story to my own life. While I still have a stubborn head on my shoulders, the main character in this story ended up proving she can do a lot more once she opens her eyes.

Smrithi S 3/28/18 Smrithi S 3/28/18

Review: Children of the Fall

By Thea Srinivasan

If there were one word, to sum up, this comic, I would call this “pitiful.” There was so much that could have been done with this, yet this was a piece that made me give myself a forehead slap. Before I go any further with this review, if you cannot handle violence or nudity, this comic is not for you.

Smrithi S 3/19/18 Smrithi S 3/19/18

Review: The Resurrected #1

By Thea Srinivasan

Clean, crisp and quiet. The three words that I use, to sum up, “The Resurrected” by Christian Carnouche. The tale is compacted into 24 pages and unfortunately does not give everything to be classified as a “book.” Instead, I consider this beginning to be chapter one of a potential long-standing sci-fi thriller that just makes you want to keep exploring the creator’s mind. But in any case, I’m glad the author let his imagination create an alternative future that wasn’t globally post-apocalyptic nor was entirely technologically realistic. The way Carnouche created his world reminded me of a combination between “The Fifth Element” and “Ben 10” with the use of futuristic and sci-fi elements. But I must digress in the fact that the story does live it up to the three words.

Smrithi S 3/16/18 Smrithi S 3/16/18

Review: Hard Wyred #1 & 2

By Thea Srinivasan

If I had to describe one movie that’s similar to this comic, I would choose The Matrix. Both of them talk about uploading someone’s mind to the internet, the belief that A.I programs can have sentience and physics-defying abilities someone can have on the internet. If you haven’t watched the movie series, I’m sorry I spoiled it for you.

Smrithi S 3/16/18 Smrithi S 3/16/18

Review: Copperopolis # 1

By Thea Srinivasan

If the answer to the universe’s problems was handed on a silver platter, we would probably end up in something similar to the D.C and Marvel’s universe. Like several others, I can only dream about the scientific advancements that can come to life and I end up relying on hope for any sense of discovery in different fields. It led me to wonder, what if everything relied on one source of hope?

Smrithi S 3/7/18 Smrithi S 3/7/18

Review: The Book of Silent Sky #1

By Thea Srinivasan

Here is a quick list of attributes I characterize with ninjas: violence, death, and teachers. If these three attributes aren’t somehow involved in a story about ninjas, I’m usually surprised and shocked. But thankfully, this tale has all three just in the first volume itself. Yet the story doesn’t twist it into one giant cliché thankfully. Please note: this story is ONLY for people 16 and up. If blood and gore are too much for you, do NOT read this story.

Smrithi S 3/7/18 Smrithi S 3/7/18

Review: The Tales of Reverie #1 & 2

By Thea Srinivasan

While the mind is considered the greatest source of creativity, I consider one the greatest tools to create adventures we could never experience in reality. Some of the greatest stories end up becoming dream catchers for some people. But unlike dream catchers, the author chooses what they want their readers to see. When I think about it, books are like dream catchers for the author. With their intent in mind, they create tales that give experiences to other people around the world, regardless of how the story is told.