THEORY: Grooming for the Throne

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @peggyseditorial I think it might be good to recognize that the story itself and the novel Athanasia read in her past life are different. Yeah, they have a lot of similarities, but a common thing in these reborn stories is the character’s reliance on everything being by the book, even when they influence major factors or new information that wasn’t … Continue reading THEORY: Grooming for the Throne

[Analysis] Gold, Art, and Storytelling

I love this manhwa for many reasons, but in particular, I want to talk about the beauty of framing Athanasia’s character because I think framing is something that is done really well in this manhwa and is often underappreciated by readers.  A brief summary of the premise: The story’s protagonist is Princess Athanasia De Alger Obelia, seen left in the image above. She is a … Continue reading [Analysis] Gold, Art, and Storytelling

[Analysis] Controversial Opinion: The Rising of The Shield Hero, I don’t hate it + Why

By Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Top of the controversial titles to like this season in anime, according to most everyone I know’s list, is The Rising of the Shield Hero. Why? Well, as you may have heard, it starts off with a false rape allegation against the protagonist and that is enough to have it burned from most watch lists as a potentially good anime or manga … Continue reading [Analysis] Controversial Opinion: The Rising of The Shield Hero, I don’t hate it + Why

[Analysis] Kyo Kara Maoh: The Engagement

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I have to add that I love how the engagement and relationship between Wolfram and Yuuri continues to progress over the course of the series.  In a step-by-step process, first, we see Yuuri propose. Then, Wolfram sort of accepts (says he is Yuuri’s fiance after the fight and all that. Next, Wolfram shows some concern over their differences, noting … Continue reading [Analysis] Kyo Kara Maoh: The Engagement

[Analysis] Kyo Kara Maoh: Yuuri’s Yami Persona

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting​ I’ve had a chance to catch up on chapters lately and there are a few things I’ve noticed now that confirmed things I suspected when I watched the anime a long time ago.  Firstly, I believe that the “demon” personality that comes out when Yuuri uses his powers is his first incarnation. I suspect he has two past lives because … Continue reading [Analysis] Kyo Kara Maoh: Yuuri’s Yami Persona

[Opinion] Roronoa Zoro Is The Best Of The Strawhat Crew

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Someone asked me who my favorite character from One Piece was and I just could not express why they were my favorite at the time so I am venting here… Why Roronoa Zoro is my favorite One Piece character (besides Luffy) My favorite character from One Piece is Zoro. Why is he my favorite? Is it simply that he … Continue reading [Opinion] Roronoa Zoro Is The Best Of The Strawhat Crew