You ever seen one of those puzzles with a picture, but not colored in, just black lines on a white background? And then when you're done, you can get out the crayons or pencils and have at it... Welp, that is exactly how I felt reading The Last Day. I had no idea what the... Continue Reading →
The Unspoken Name by A. K. Larkwood
Csorwe is a young orc priestess who is stolen away and saved from a sacrificial ceremony to her chosen god... she is saved by a powerful wizard who has been beaten and banished from his own land. Csorwe makes this deal with Belthandros Sethannai and becomes his assistant. They travel through portals to different lands... Continue Reading →
Bird Box by Josh Malerman
A perfect horror-thriller-weekend read. I had heard the buzz about the Netflix show starring Sandra Bullock when it came out, and I even read Malerman's new book, Inspection, because of it, but I never got around to reading Bird Box. And like any true lit nerd, I didn't watch the film. Welp, I finally had... Continue Reading →
The Shadow Saint by Gareth Hanrahan
Guerdon shambles on from age to age, incorporating its scars and eating its scabs, surviving as best it can. Prepare yourself for a multitude of shifts... in perspective, setting, character goals. Guerdon is a city that has changed and evolved through The Gutter Miracle and the emergence of the New City. Now Effro Kelkin has... Continue Reading →
The Carnelian Fox, Maiyamon Book One by Kay MacLeod
GEMs. Genetically Engineered Monsters. They have been on the scene for many years. This was the ultimate shift in gaming. GEMs broke the 4th wall and allowed characters to jump out of the screen. All the level ups, accessories, and training... You. You! You can make your GEM into whatever you want. Fire or Ice.... Continue Reading →