Sunday, 12 March 2006

• WOW... It’s been sooo long since I have been here,

   

  First off, I would like to say that I'm working for a different company, I'm no longer at the bank but at a nice cute office place with nice people and bosses who just ask you to finished you work before you go home which is great (feel free to email me there: rosa.lopez@cityofchicago.org). Also I get my cute little area where I can decorate to my choosing (as long as it not demeaning to others). Now my desk has pictures of my family and friends as well as anime stuff, like my wallpaper and screensaver too. Another cool thing, my baby brother went to Marine boot camp and on March 10, he officially became a marine (I’m so proud of him!!). My mom became a US citizen on Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day no less, and also the day I got my new job too) I just got back together with my friends who I haven’t been with in, like, forever. Together, we form the famous (or infamous) TEAM ACE. The team consists of 5 people (Left to Right: the goofy artist, Tony; the adorable kitty-girl Josie; the opinionated wild, Danny; the webmaster genius, Johnny; my eccentric little sister, Serena; and of course, yours truly) we formed this team back in 1999 or so (maybe earlier). But I’m still very into my animes and mangas. But lets back to why we are here for, the reviews and updates. I will try my best to bring a review every week. But if I can't make it, my sister or one of my Team Ace buds will bring it to you. I'm really sorry but with so much happening I just got lazy. I lost sight of my fave part of my weekly routine, my reviews. At least now everything has gone back to it original schedule. Next week, I will continue the rest of the reviews. As for the raffle, I will postpone that to maybe May or so, and change the prize too. I will let you know when, but without further a due; here is the review I left of at…

   

  Red River

  By Chie Shinohara

  

   

  Imagine, if you will, being pulled into the past, not knowing Anyone there, not understanding what they are telling you. Meanwhile your trying to fight for you life because the person who summoned you to that point and time needs your blood as a sacrifice to make her son ruler of an ancient city. During the chase, you run into the most handsome person you ever meet, and this individual saves you by passing you as his lover. Now that sounds just like a movie, but it’s actually the manga named "Red River".

  
  I fell for this story because you just want to be in the main characters shoes. The story is about Yuri, a modern-day teen, and Prince Kail, a young warrior and sorcerer, who were thrown together when Queen Nakia drew Yuri across time and space into the ancient Hittite Empire. But Nakia’s plan failed when Kail passed Yuri off as his concubine. That’s were everything starts to get complicated for Yuri.

   

  She yearns to go back home but every time she’s close, the Queen prevents her from doing so. In the middle we have Kail, who wants Yuri to return home and be happy but he also is in love with her and wants her to stay with him forever. This story is abundant in love and decision. In the story lines, Yuri gets labeled as the Goddess Ishtar. Why? Because she recognizes certain things that are common for her in everyday Japan but in ancient times it’s considered unusual. In one occasion, she is taken hostage by another kingdom. During her captivity, she notices the treatment of injured and sick prisoner. To her shock, they are living in really bad conditions. She teaches the people in the kingdom to treat the sick by caring for them instead of just leaving there to die.

   

  Chie Shinohara is an exquisite storyteller. As soon as you start the first book, you’re hooked. She makes the story feel like you’re in that situation at the moment. The art is very clean and not to crowded like some other mangas. I recommend this series just for the story alone. When you read about the love that is forming between Kail and Yuri, and all the other men that fall for this young goddess as well. This manga will bring lot emotions out. So pick this one fast, cause its very rare to find.

  For fans of

  From Far Away, Windaria, Hana Yori Dango, Kare First Love, Peach Girl, and anything with pharaohs and ancient civilization.

   

  Rating

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  Well, That’s it for this week. Next week, I will continue the updates for the month of March. The first is the story of a regular girl who happens to be in the one of the elites schools in Japan, but while she tries so hard not be noticed by the other spoiled rich kids, she is put in a triangle of love, loyalty and self-respect. I would like to thank my sister and my friend, Johnny for their help on this weeks review (maybe they will write one soon for you guys). Till next time, this is Criminalist saying, if you ever find yourself in a different place where nothing looks like it’s suppose to, you are in the wrong bathroom, my friend.

  Currently Reading Red River, Volume 11 (Red River) By Chie Shinohara see related

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