On a whim, I decided to pick up The Ember Blade. As an avid fantasy reader, I had and have already planned out the books and series I need and want to read, and so there is little space in my schedule for anything spontaneous. However, for some time, The Ember Blade has caught myContinue reading “Review of “The Ember Blade””
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Review of “The Sword of Torment”, by Franklin Roberts
The Wizard Slayer Saga by Franklin Roberts has been a hidden gem amongst independently-published fantasy. The second entry, The Undying Oracle, was in my opinion, a stellar follow-up to a promising start. Now, The Sword of Torment, the third novel in the series and the conclusion of the first story arc, is here. After readingContinue reading “Review of “The Sword of Torment”, by Franklin Roberts”
Review of “The Undying Oracle” by Franklin Roberts
Sequels of books published by independent creators have proved to yield mixed results. While some have built on the world, characters, and story of their predecessor, many have failed to live up to the expectations, or even barebones precedent set by the prior entry. I greatly enjoyed The Wizard Slayer by Franklin Roberts, aContinue reading “Review of “The Undying Oracle” by Franklin Roberts”
I Have No Clue How I Feel About “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”
Though I had first heard of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World long ago, I never had the opportunity to watch it until yesterday. Now, I have no idea what to think. I believe it may be the strangest, most bizarre film I’ve ever watched (maybe excluding Everything Everywhere All At Once). I enjoyed some ofContinue reading “I Have No Clue How I Feel About “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World””
Review of “Daughter of the Deep”, by Rick Riordan
I am now quite far removed from the target demographic for Rick Riordan’s work. Still, I enjoyed most of his books that were released when I was the correct age to enjoy them, and so when I received a free copy of Daughter of the Deep as a gift, I decided to give it aContinue reading “Review of “Daughter of the Deep”, by Rick Riordan”
Review of “Alphacore #1”, by Chuck Dixon & Joe Bennett
After posting video reviews of the first two entries into Eric July’s Rippaverse, Isom #1 & Isom #2, I have decided to make my reviews written website exclusives, as they may now seem out of place on my YouTube channel. As such, continue reading to hear my thoughts on the third comic taking place inContinue reading “Review of “Alphacore #1”, by Chuck Dixon & Joe Bennett”
Review of “Murtagh”, by Christopher Paolini
My childhood was shaped by high and low fantasy alike, but aside from the Harry Potter series, no other collection of books had a greater impact than The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Now, over a decade later, Paolini has released a new book, a sequel of sorts, to that series, titled Murtagh. It isContinue reading “Review of “Murtagh”, by Christopher Paolini”
Review of “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor”, by Shawn M. Warner
While I’ve thankfully managed to stay away from TikTok despite its ever-growing user base, I did see one viral video that emerged from the otherwise dreadful app. This video showed the author Shawn M. Warner at a bookstore with his own table, selling his book. However, there was no audience there to buy it. SoContinue reading “Review of “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor”, by Shawn M. Warner”
Review of “The Wizard Slayer”, by Franklin Roberts
The Wizard Slayer, book 1 in The Wizard Slayer Saga by Franklin Roberts is a fantasy story infused with a pure sword-and-sorcery spirit. Given that I just finished reading this book, I decided I had to talk about it. First, I’ll explain my thoughts without dropping spoilers so that if you like the sound ofContinue reading “Review of “The Wizard Slayer”, by Franklin Roberts”
Review of “Blue Beetle”
Since the release of Spider-man: No Way Home, not a single superhero movie or show has drawn any of my interest or attention, until Blue Beetle. Don’t be mistaken, I was aware of the high probability of mediocrity, but two aspects in particular made me partial to the film. First is the casting of XoloContinue reading “Review of “Blue Beetle””
Russell A. Wells 