Darshima is the second son. Destined to live his life in the shadow of his talented older brother. From the hunt to the classroom and in popularity, Darshima is relegated to the side as the brothers' parents try to position Sasha for greatness. The last straw comes when Sasha is invited to a party for... Continue Reading →
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson. Illustrated by Leila Del Duca
Princess Diana is approaching her most important birthday... at 16 she will receive some of her most famous accessories, but also an opportunity to see the outside world for what it really is. On this day she hears the cries of refugees stuck on boats off the coast of Themyscira. With her cuffs and her... Continue Reading →
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu by Cole Horton
I guess you could call me a curious cynic... I'm willing to try new things, but you may hear some grousing and see a grumpy face from me in this review. Although I continue to say I'm here for the stories, I gave this novel a bit of the side-eye when I first saw it.... Continue Reading →
Queen’s Peril by E.K. Johnston
E.K. Johnston's Queen's Peril is set just a little while before Episode 1, The Phantom Menace. This was good and bad for me as a reader of Star Wars novels. Good because the first part of the novel focuses Amidala's ascent to the throne on Naboo and the hiring of her handmaidens. This is a... Continue Reading →
Devolution by Max Brooks
An experimental community in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. The eruption of Mt. Rainer and the ecological and societal fallout. A lost species that becomes caught in the middle of the run to survive. Max Brooks proves again that an epistolary novel can be just as nerve-wracking and character-driven as any other text. Focusing... Continue Reading →