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The Great One Piece Journey (Part 1): The Beginnings of the Great Odyssey

It feels weird to say that I’m nearly caught up on a series when I still have well over one hundred chapters of content left to read. With most other manga, one hundred chapters is the one-third mark. That, or the series would already be nearing its ending. But considering how massive this story is,…
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A Hat in Time Made Me Feel Like a Kid Again

It has been so god damn long since a game made me smile. They’ve made me laugh, cry, or scream in excitement. But I can’t remember the last game I’ve played where I was just grinning like an idiot from beginning to end. The last one I can think of was Undertale, back when that…
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The Challenge of Introducing a Character

Characters are the lifeblood of a story. They drive the plot forward, guiding the audience through the events of the story as they themselves live it. Through them, the audience enters the world of the story. But they don’t just pop up out of nowhere. Your audience won’t immediately know who your characters are. So,…
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The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: The One Everyone Knows

Man, I’ve had this review sitting on the shelf for a while! I started writing this way back in July! The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the most beloved children stories of all time. It’s a true fantasy classic that’s stood the test of time for… Jesus, seventy years! It’s one…
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Faerie Dragon: A Neon Cat With Wings
Oh hey! Another dragon! Kind of! Cool! This is the single least dangerous monster we’ve discussed so far. Hell, maybe even in the entire book! It’s so weak, in fact, that it’s pretty clear that you aren’t supposed to even fight it. Doing so would just be a waste of time and resources. Is it…