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Kara Dennison
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Crunchyroll/Otaku USA writer, book reviewer (formerly of Sci Fi Magazine). 50% of Altrix Books and TopShelf2, Black Archive series co-editor. Author of paranormal nonsense and Doctor Who adjacent tomfoolery.
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GODZILLA: HEIST is now available from @idwpublishing.com ! Read my review of this exciting new spin on kaiju action:

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#comicreview #comics #godzilla

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GODZILLA: HEIST
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Today on the blog, it's time for a fast-acting dose of action manga! 3-MINUTE BODYGUARD YOKO-CHAN comes out tomorrow from @titanmangahq.bsky.social , and I have an early look at Volume 1 in print!

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#mangareview
3-Minute Bodyguard Yoko-chan
January 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Today on the blog: the original #WINNIE-THE-POOH book turns 100 this year. Join me in checking out this beautiful anniversary reprinting from @simonbooks.bsky.social !

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January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Today on the blog, I review #BethIsDead: a modern reimagining of #LittleWomen that brings the unique personalities of the March sisters back into sharp relief. Available tomorrow from @simonbooks.bsky.social !

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January 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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I'm not a big drinker, but I love a themed mixed drink. From Winter Warmers in business class to drinks before the panto, I run down my list of holiday drinks sampled on my blog:

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drinks at the theatre
December 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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AFTERNOON TEA REVIEW!

A full breakdown of the holiday menu at Fortnum & Mason's Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon:

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Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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I checked out the first UK performance of RIDE THE CYCLONE, and it was absolutely worth it. Full thoughts on my blog:

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#theater #offwestend
Ride the Cyclone
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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I'm back from the UK, and it's time to cover what I got up to there! First, my review of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the West End. What worked, what didn't, and what was very much up to interpretation:

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The Importance of Being Earnest
December 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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An incomplete list of drinks I’ve enjoyed during my holiday
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Nice to come back to. @blackarchive.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Do not underestimate me, I will travel an hour and a half by train for one shop and one pub and some photos.
December 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Brilliant staging, brilliant cast, what a great show.
Ride the Cyclone
December 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Took myself to the theatre.
Program for The Importance of Being Earnest and a cocktail
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Today on the blog, I review Volume 2 of the NANA 25th Anniversary Edition, available starting tomorrow from @viz.com !

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#manga #bookreview #mangareview 💙📚
MANGA REVIEW: NANA 25th Anniversary Edition Vol. 2
December 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Today on the blog, I'm reviewing the new Sugar Cookie Gifts seasonal tea blend from Chapters Tea & Co.! Check out my thoughts and use my code to get a discount on book-inspired tea blends.

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#tea #teareview
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Today on the blog, I review FADE INTO YOU, now available from @simonbooks.bsky.social . How well does this teen romance capture the feel of 1999? Read on and find out!

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November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gamera with Vol. 1 of Gamera -Rebirth-: Code Thyrsos, available tomorrow from
@titanmangahq.bsky.social ! Check out my blog to read my review today.

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🕯️: Frostbeard Studio

#manga #mangareview
GAMERA -REBIRTH-: CODE THYRSOS from Titan Manga
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Behold him.
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Neal Shusterman's anthology MINDWORKS is now available from @simonbooks.bsky.social . Read my review, and find out which stories I rank highest, on my blog!

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💙📚 #anthology #shortfiction
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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#SANDA Vol. 2 comes out tomorrow from @titanmangahq.bsky.social . Read my review now on my blog!

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#manga #mangareview #paruitagaki 💙📚
November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Favorite film full stop, too.
Robin Williams in The Fisher King
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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COLDWIRE imagines a world lived in virtual reality, and the young recruits who carry on the cold war on the ground and in the cloud. Read my review on my blog, then grab your copy from @simonbooks.bsky.social !

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November 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Today on the blog: I love afternoon tea, and I intend to treat myself (and friends) to it more often. So here's my first review - afternoon tea at Prince Tea House in Virginia Beach.

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Prince Tea House - afternoon tea
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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MANGA REVIEW: Volume 1 of THE RAVEN DARK HERE comes out tomorrow from @titanmangahq.bsky.social ! Check out my review on my blog:

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MANGA REVIEW: The Raven Dark Hero Vol. 1
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM