I'm going to start a new feature on the blog to define some terms that I through around. The first phrase that I use a lot is a Weekend Read. I've defined many books in my reviews as Weekend Reads... What the heck is that? Here are some requirements of a Weekend Read: Page Length:... Continue Reading →
No Flight Without the Shatter by Brooke Bolander
A deeply affecting short story with themes of sudden apocalyptic change and the wildness it will bring, in human and beast. A collection of the world's last remaining animals, a young woman named Linnea, and the preparation for the end. The narration shifts from 3rd person to second person throughout as the author puts the consequences... Continue Reading →
Void Trip by Ryan O’Sullivan and Plaid Kraus
Fear and Loathing Cheece and Chong in space? Ana and Gabe are on a journey across the universe to Euphoria... they've turned of the nav and thrown away the map, opting for "the journey." Bowls of psychedelic Froot make the "trip" a lot more enjoyable, and a host of alien mercenaries (cannibal and otherwise) creates... Continue Reading →
Ration by Cody T Luff
In a chilling dystopian world, the economy is ruled by the calorie, the measure of life, of trade, and of pain. Farms of young girls are set up in dilapidated apartment buildings... they serve many purposes: to breed, to grow new organs, and to feed the wealthy of the population. Ration focuses on one particular... Continue Reading →
Paradox Girl Vol. 1: First Cycle by Cayti Bourquin and Yishan Li
A comedic and light-hearted look at time travel. Paradox Girl, First Cycle collects six issues of this fun comic from Image. She has the power to go 'anywhere and anywhen,' to help her buddy Axiom Man, and to get the bad guys to stop being bad. There are many little details that made this comic... Continue Reading →