Fan Expo

Ahhhhh.... Fan Expo. An absolute paradise for any fan. This was my first year going to Fan Expo, and really, I had a really awesome time. Tickets are really inexpensive compared to Anime Rev, and there are plenty of amazing merchandise and people. I went to the Sunday event, and I had lots and lots of fun! I really want to go again next year, too! I met a lot of voice actors, and some really talented artists. Also, I was able to buy two anime posters, which I am totally excited about!

The line up actually wasn't that long, and we barely waited at all compared to how much we thought we would have to wait. Also, I personally think that it would be a better idea to come a little later when most of the people are already inside, because you really won't be there the whole day. I stayed from 9:30 ish to 4:00. This doesn't mean that there aren't many things to see though. I warn you-- do not bring too much money to this convention. You'll end up spending all of it... There are way too many good anime merchandise there, and you will not be able to stop yourself!

A small thing that irked me was that you had to buy the autographs. They aren't for free, and you also need to pay for photo ops. How crazy is that? Also, the anime merchandise is totally expensive. However, it's a totally amazing experience, and I suggest that every fan check this amazing place out!

From anime to Marvel comics, Fan Expo seriously has everything! There are tons and tons of people who go in cosplay, so don't be afraid to go in cosplay as well. That being said, I didn't go in cosplay, and that's fine too! There aren't any rules, (other tan the usual safety rules), so you just get to go and have tons of fun!

I suggest that you go with a few friends, because this convention is lots of fun by yourself, but even more fun with others!

I'm looking forwards to trying to go to Fan Expo next year!

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans

Another read picked up from the library, I am looking forward to reading the whole Michael Vey series! I think I especially liked this book because I was suffering not-enough-fantasy syndrome, and this was exactly what I needed. Richard Paul Evans is a great writer, with a great idea for a plot. I loved this book dearly because the plot actually kind of made sense. However, I have to say that some parts were boring, and I even may have skipped a few pages...

Michael Vey isn't exactly ordinary. I personally think that he's a lot like Four, from I Am Number Four-- unique, and has superpowers. Well, one superpower. He has the ability to surge. That is, control electricity. However, along with great power comes great responsibility and danger. 

Michael isn't the only one with these superpowers, though. And in every side, there is an opposition. Along with Michael, some of the people with the very same powers are set out to kidnap him for who knows what. He must find the courage, patience, and control over his powers on this battle for everything he stands for. In this battle, it does seem like it's him against the world.

However, that's not entirely true. Alongside Michael stand his trusty friends, and his loving mother. Ostin, his nerdy best friend, is set to travel through heaven and hell with him. Taylor is already fast becoming close to Michael, and his mother promises to always be there for him-- and never has let him down. Will he be able to survive the hardships he will encounter and free his mother and Taylor? Read to find out!

Richard Paul Evans will make readers laugh and grimace along with his characters. He is a great writer that will be able to capture your attention for most of this thrilling adventure ride!

This book is definitely a great read for any people who enjoy action, superpower novels. I recommend it to teens and children, especially to those who enjoyed I Am Numer Four! 

***I give this book an 8.5 out of 10.****

Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier

Premiered on April 4th, Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier, is now out in theaters! One day after the premier, on April 5th, I graced with a trip to Cineplex. I've got to admit... I've been dropping by movie theatres a lot these days-- especially since I watched Divergent on the 29th of March, and then Captain America a mere week after! Feeling a bit spoiled, yet ready to enjoy a good movie, I sauntered into theatres.

To say that the theatre was busy would be an understatement. It was packed. I don't think I've seen theatres that packed since... well... the Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire. Then again, that was a great movie.

To put this out there, I'm not a huge huge fan of superhero movies. Mostly, I just watched this one because I wanted to stay in touch with the Avengers-- besides, I'd already watched Iron Man 3, so like, why not? But I hadn't really seen any of the first Captain America movie, so I had a small span of knowledge of Capsicle's history. I mean, yes, yes, the serum, seventy years ago, yeah yeah, he's a hero, huzzah, blah de dah, rumours flying around with about this movie. Everywhere. Other than that? It was just kind of up to the movie to explain. Set after The Avengers, you can meet up again with Agent Maria Hill, Black Widow (Natasha Romanova), Director Nick Fury (Nicholas Joseph Fury), and last but not least, Captain America (Steve Rogers). Oh, and don't ask where Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is. Nobody knows. Along with these three from the Avengers, you can also meet a few other Agents, the Winter Soldier (James Bucky), as well as Agent 13 (Sharon Carter). Seriously, how many characters do they have up their sleve?!

To any Marvel fan, or superhero fan, this movie is a definite must-watch. And for Captain America/Black Widow/Nick Fury fans? Even better. I have to say that I enjoyed this movie, because even if there was a lot of action, it wasn't without context, which I appreciated. Like seriously, I don't want to watch 2 hours and 30 minutes of attractive-gone-old guys fighting each other for no apparent reason... However, if I had to choose between Divergent and Captain America? Divergent all the way...

***I give this movie a 8.2 out of 10!***