Calamity (The Reckoners #3) by Brandon Sanderson published 16th February 2016 When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now Regalia has turned his closest ally into a dangerous enemy.David knew … Continue reading Calamity (The Reckoners #3) by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review
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Firefight (The Reckoners #2) by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review
Firefight (The Reckoners #2) by Brandon Sanderson published by 6 Janvier 2015 Babylon Restored, formerly Manhattan, may give David answers. Ruled by the mysterious High Epic, Regalia, David is sure Babylon Restored will lead him to what he needs to find. And while entering another city oppressed by a High Epic despot is a gamble, … Continue reading Firefight (The Reckoners #2) by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review
August readings | Magical Fantasies with a Dash of Paranormal and Crime
Title: The Prince and his Bedeviled BodyguardSeries: Paranormal PrincesAuthor: Charlie CochetGenre(s): Paranormal, Romance (M/M), FantasyPage count: 134 (ebook)Published: 19 Sept 2019 My review | Get it here Title: Where There's FireSeries: Panopolis 2Author: Cari ZGenre(s): Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance (M/M), Sci-fiPage count: 113 (ebook)Published: 13 July 2015 My review | Get it here Title: Midnight SunSeries: … Continue reading August readings | Magical Fantasies with a Dash of Paranormal and Crime
The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations
Season one of The Umbrella Academy was an excellent surprise, an adaptation that managed to be different enough from the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá but still keep the core idea of the property. Creator Steve Blackman (Legion) and Showrunner Jeremy Slater (The Exorcist) whipped up quite an incredible series. The show has … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations
Mitosis (The Reckoners #1.5) by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review
Mitosis (The Reckoners #1.5) by Brandon Sanderson published 3rd December 2013 Steelheart may be dead, but Epics still plague Newcago and David and the Reckoners have vowed to fight back. Buy links: How was it? It's a short, tight story that comes in as both a dessert from the excellent Steelheart, allowing us to stand … Continue reading Mitosis (The Reckoners #1.5) by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review
Noughts + Crosses | S1 Pilot review
Premise: The series is speculative fiction describing an alternative history in which native African people had gained a technological and organisational advantage over the European people, rather than the other way around, with Africans having made Europeans their slaves. The series takes place in an alternative 21st-century Britain. At the time of the series, slavery … Continue reading Noughts + Crosses | S1 Pilot review
The Invisible Man (2020) | A Lesson in Storytelling, Acting, and Life (Movie Review)
The Invisible Man (2020) delivers a gripping and grounded story that traps you in its terrifying realism. Elisabeth Moss shines in a clever, well-crafted thriller that’s both entertaining and unnerving. This isn’t just horror - it’s a masterclass in storytelling.
October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up
Steve Niles and Damien Norm's comic series October Faction is now a TV series in Netflix starring Tamara Taylor (Bones), J.C. MacKenzie (Madam Secretary), Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, and Megan Follows (Reign). Premise: Follow the adventures of a retired monster-hunter and his family, which includes a thrill-killer, a witch and a warlock. Review: I like … Continue reading October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up
The Umbrella Academy (S1 Review) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting
The comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá is the inspiration for this Netflix show created by Steve Blackman (Altered Carbon, Legion) and developed by Jeremy Slater (Death Note). The show has a big ensemble cast with a variety of personalities and abilities.Members of the cast includes Ellen Page (Days … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S1 Review) | A Real Family in a Superhero Setting
TV Review: The Shannara Chronicles (S1) | Surprisingly not so bad
My thoughts and impressions on the 10 episodes of MTV The Shannara Chronicles
Worn Out Spines 