Stant Litore’s No Lasting Burial is a spectacular novel on several levels. The tale rings true with humanity. The horror and zombie features, as well as the miraculous, truly forces readers to contemplate what it is to be human, to grieve and love as a human being.
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Veronica Rossi is a master world-builder, creating not one world, but two completely different worlds.
When Aether storms devastated the world, people basically split into two groups. One group confined themselves into “Pods”–the enclosed cities, living their lives through virtual reality. Others were on the outside, and became almost primitive, forming tribes and fighting for their lives.
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Are you a fan of the The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner? Then Fire & Flood is a necessary read for you then. Victoria Scott, as always, has crafted a marvellous YA Science Fiction novel that manages to have the impression of a futuristic dystopian book. The plot is honestly upfront and fast-paced but achieved to amaze me with reasonably a few twists.
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Calling all Otakus! Are you an anime and manga fan? Are you planning your next big Japan trip? There are a number of places that every otaku needs to have on their bucket-list when visiting Japan. Most of them tend to be in Tokyo, such as Akihabara or Odaiba, but there is a hidden gem in Japan’s old capital of Kyoto.
Kyoto’s International Manga Museum is a must-see for any otaku, where you can spend all day relaxing with a good manga and some delicious food. Or why don’t you try out some of the hands-on exhibitions or classes that are offered?
The weather is finally starting to cool down in Japan. What better way to enjoy the Autumn and Winter weather than with a nice, relaxing onsen visit!
Many foreigners coming to Japan think that Japanese hot springs are only good for taking a hot bath; however, they offer so much more than just the traditional dip in the spring. Hot springs provide guests with many activities to enjoy while visiting. Check out some of the things that you can do during your next trip to the hot springs!
