ADVANCE REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT WATCHMAKER BY LAUREN JAMES

The Starlight Watchmaker
Author: Lauren James
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Pages: 128
ISBN: 978-1-78112-8954
Release Date: 15th July 2019
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Science fiction readers have got a real treat to look forward to over the coming months as award-winning novelist, Lauren James has penned her take on the Star Trek's Starfleet Academy and The Watchmaker of Filigree Street.

CRAFTY REVIEW: POCKET AMIGURUMI: 20 MINI MONSTERS TO CROCHET AND COLLECT

Pocket Amigurumi: 20 Mini Monsters to Crochet and Collect
Author: Sabrina Somers
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 978-1-78221-546-2
Pages: 112
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

When I saw this on Search Press's website I immediately thought of the Pokemon collectable toys that children who watched the anime series back in the 90s really got into. The truth is, no one ever lost interest in the cute little critters as anime and manga have an ever-growing audience.

FANTASY BOOK REVIEW: FEAR THE STARS: BOOK FOUR OF THE CHAOS QUEEN QUINTET BY CHRISTOPHER HUSBERG

Fear the Stars: Book Four of the Chaos Queen Quintet
Author: Christopher Husberg
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 9780802775887
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

With the ending of Game of Thrones we would have thought everyone would have had their fill of fantasy series or novels set in a world that sets out to subjugate its people, but as Husberg already has a significant readership from his previous three books, the need for fantasy novel series has never been more in demand.

ANIME REVIEW: DARLING IN THE FRANXX PART ONE

Darling in the Franxx Part One
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 15
Running Time: 290 mins
Due Out: 27/5/2019
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Just when you thought you couldn't find another mecha anime series, Darling in the Franxx comes along to tempt. In a future world where klaxosaurs are the main enemy, hell-bent on ravaging humankind, children are the only hope to take them out of the warring they have endured for so many years.

ANIME REVIEW: BLACK CLOVER SERIES 1 PART 2

Black Clover Series 1 Part 2
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 225 mins
Release Date: 27/5/2019
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Asta proves in this second part that he has really grown from being that abandoned young boy back in Hage, with the vision and need to become the Wizard King, but his problem is he has no magical ability. His only bonus is his drive to succeed even if he has no powers. Though if he trains his mind and body to accept new powers, there is every chance they might come.

ANIME REVIEW: POWER RANGERS NINJA STEEL VOL: 4: RUMBLE

Power Rangers Ninja Steel Vol:4: Rumble
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: PG
Running Time: 113 mins
Due Out: 3/6/2019
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

As the Power Rangers know, teamwork is the key to making progress against Galvanax's new champion, but they have to all be on the same page. This isn't the case with Calvin as he can't keep his mind on his mission with a princess and her guard who insist on pushing the Power Rangers to do better as a fighting force for good on Earth.