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 “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”
Exploring Fiction Feature #5: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (film)
The most popular series of a generation, maybe of all-time, Harry Potter has certainly been analyzed, praised, and criticized by countless individuals and groups throughout its existence. The books were nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, an anomaly in every sense of the word, and the films capitalized and even increased their success. While IContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #5: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (film)”
Russell A. Wells 