Marriage of a Thousand Lies

Marriage of a Thousand Lies

Review Marriage of a Thousand Lies is an absolutely stunning book that I picked up completely by chance. It gives readers a lot to unpack in a seriously small package.…
Mr. Arashi’s Amazing Freak Show

Mr. Arashi’s Amazing Freak Show

Review There is no genre of manga that is more avant-garde than the ero guro movement. Ero Guro nansensu is a movement famed for depicting extreme gorey horror with themes…
Into the Water

Into the Water

Review Mystery can be a difficult genre to write. An author needs to strike a good balance between giving clues while not making things too predictable and adding twists that…
In Clothes Called Fat

In Clothes Called Fat

Review Noko is a binge-eater, she suffers from major depression due to crippling insecurity issues and the stress of being bullied at work. To cope with her depressive episodes she…
Beastars – Season 1

Beastars – Season 1

Review I totally missed the hype train on this one, even with glowing reviews from anime creators that I place a lot of trust in. I was unsure of 3D…
Women & Power: A Manifesto

Women & Power: A Manifesto

Review Women & Power is a pair of essays by classicist Mary Beard and it is a great example of how history can provide context for the present day. The…