REVIEW: Zombies vs. Unicorns

Zombies vs. Unicorns

Zombies vs. Unicorns is a series of short stories, alternating between Zombie story and Unicorn story.

I think the only thing I would ask for from this... more of a conclusion on who won from the two narrators. Their banter was funny and amusing... I would have liked more of a conclusion from them. 

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Teaser Tuesdays and a Manga Review

First up...
Teaser Tuesday!
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My teaser this week is from Zombies vs. Unicorns:



"They go off and grab the first thirteen-year-old who coos at them, and then it's all, 'Their purity will lead the way,' blah, blah, blah. Lead the way to a whole bunch of dead baby unicorns, maybe."

This excerpt was from The Purity Test by Naomi Novik...
which was one pretty amusing, funny story.

Now for the Manga review!

Today I'll be reviewing Kobato, Volume 3, the latest release from CLAMP.


Synopsis:
Kobato is a mysterious young girl who has been assigned the task of healing people's hearts. She has a tiny jar that collects tiny stars when she is successful. She is accompanied by a stuffed pooch named Ioryogi... who is obviously more than he seems. She has tasked herself with healing the hearts of the employees of a local Kindergarden...
but finds herself doing so much more.

Character Likability:
Kobato herself is adorable. She's naive, sweet, caring and pretty much like an overgrown child.
You can't help but like her.
Sometimes I find Ioryogi a tad annoying... he goes from extremes of quiet to yelling... and his yelling is often over the top. He's no Kero... but he's not entirely unlikable either.
The other supporting cast seems likable enough, but this is only volume 3, and you don't know quite enough about them yet.
Quality of Writing:
Easy to understand and easy flowing, this text isn't a bother to follow at all, and isn't choppy. Words are where you expect them to be and the dialogue is natural.
Ending:
Since this is in the middle of a series, there is no true ending. Nothing is even concluded, and that really happens is more problems are introduced...
the equivalent of a TV episode cliff-hanger.
Plot:
In the third volume of this series, the plot becomes more in depth. There are shocking revelations and what seemed like a simple situation becomes increasingly more complex. Personally, I'm both interested in and excited by the added depth to this story.
Quality of Illustration:
CLAMP has my all-time favorite Manga Illustrators on their team... I think their work is so flowing and beautiful... the line work is amazing, the detail is amazing, and their knowledge of the human anatomy is amazing :)

Team Unicorn! Zombies Vs. Unicorns Challenge

There is a new challenge in town... and you are forced to take sides.
Do you choose the ethereal, beautiful, majestic Unicorn... who, admittedly, is often a bit too girly and froofy for my taste?
Or do you choose the lumbering, hungry, determined, Zombie... who, admittedly, is a little rank.

Well... Go visit vvB32 to take part in the challenge, and see what prizes you could win!
Then follow her links to the leaders of each challenge, and read their compelling arguments as to why you should choose one over the other.

Me? I chose Team Unicorn... because I felt BookRat made a strong case in their favor.
Had she not been so compelling... I would have been Team Zombie all the way ;)

But here are a few reasons why one SHOULD choose Team Unicorn:

1. Things with one horn are cool... Narwhals, Freak Goats, Rhinos... UNICORNS!
2. Do you see Zombie Tapestries? NO!
3. Makes it easy to find virgins... you know... for sacrifices and stuff.
4. They're easier to ride... seriously... have you TRIED riding a zombie...
5. You'll never need to find a stick to roast marshmallows over the fire again!

Those are just a few reasons... really... the list is endless.

Waiting On Wednesday

(this Waiting on Wednesday blog graphic comes from Bewitched Bookworms, who is kind enough to let others use it! Check out the blog HERE to ask to use this graphic on your blog)

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine... click HERE to join in!

This week I'm waiting on...


The Search for Wondla also has it's own site here: http://wondla.com/
Go check it out!
Not to mention Tony DiTerlizzi's really fantastic personal site which should be seen... HERE!

I don't have much of a wait, mind you, it comes out next week... along with the other title I'm waiting for...



Zombies VS. Unicorns is the other title I'm excited about... mostly because the people participating are fantastic!

Here are some of the sites/blogs of people participating... most noteably, check out Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier's blogs, where they argue in favor of the side they've chosen!

On to the blogs/websites!

1. Holly Black
2. Justine LArbalestier
3. Meg Cabot
4. Kathleen Duey
5. Garth Nix
6. Naomi Novik
7. Diana Peterfreund
8. Libba Bray
9. Cassandra Clare
10. Alaya Dawn Johnson
11. Maureen Johnson
12. Carrie Ryan
13. Scott Westerfield

Margo Lanagan is also taking part, but I couldn't find her home website!
I'm really psyched about both of them and have to scramble to finish my latest purchases so that my plate is clear for when they come out!