Maggie Stiefvater has written a near-perfect book with The Raven Boys, book one in her young adult series The Raven Cycle. At times dark and contemplative, others quietly magical, always engrossing. This is a story where you’ll constantly wonder what’s coming around the corner because anything is possible. My words are unerring tools of destruction,…Continue reading Book Review: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
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Book Review – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Nimona, a graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson, is a cozy read. It takes place in a world where the bad guys are often more admirable than the good guys. The hero and the villain have a backstory that adds depth to what could have been a fairly shallow story in less caring hands. Note: You can…Continue reading Book Review – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Book Review – Stoner by John Williams
Stoner by John Williams is an absolutely beautiful novel. Perhaps the best novel I’ve read this year. I’ve tried to share it with several people, but I think the appeal is lost in description. It’s a quiet, understated, sad novel, but it will make you feel deeply. [You can also read this review on Goodreads.…Continue reading Book Review – Stoner by John Williams
Book Review: What’s Wrong with Joe Abercrombie’s The Third Law Trilogy & How to Fix It
I just finished reading the mammoth First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie consisting of The Blade Itself, Before They are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings. [You can read this review on Goodreads too] Let’s map out how I felt through each novel. The Blade Itself – This book shows some promise. If it keeps…Continue reading Book Review: What’s Wrong with Joe Abercrombie’s The Third Law Trilogy & How to Fix It
Book Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
A slow burn. That’s what you’re getting yourself into if you read The Blade Itself. Cleverly executed characters going about their daily lives while the threat of war looms in the background. [Note: this review was originally posted on Goodreads. Follow me for more updates and reviews] While the title and the cover design make this look…Continue reading Book Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
On Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Blood Meridian. I don’t know where to begin with this book. It’s a western, or an anti-western. I’ve heard it called the greatest work of southern gothic lit out there, if that helps at all. It follows the kid (he has no name, always referred to simply as “the kid”) through 1850’s northern Mexico who joins…Continue reading On Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Book Review – Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
My life has changed since I read Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: blog and twitter worth following. I think this is the best praise I can give a book. Not in an insubstantial way, but in the day-to-day. I spend my time differently. Somehow this book got me excited to share my work. I’ve hated…Continue reading Book Review – Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
Book Review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn #1)
Note: This review was originally posted on Goodreads on April 10, 2017. It has been slightly updated here. The Final Empire is an excellent fantasy novel which far exceeded my expectations. I’m new to Brandon Sanderson with one exception. I’d tried to read The Way Of Kings last year, and I put it down after 5…Continue reading Book Review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn #1)
Review of Berserk Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura
I fell in love with Guts through the 1997 Berserk anime. It’s one of my favorites, and ever since I finally watched it two years ago, I’ve been craving more. The movies were pretty good too, but they followed the same arc. Then came the 2016 show. It was… lacking. But at least it was…Continue reading Review of Berserk Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura
Review of A Darker Shade of Magic
I recently finished reading A Darker Shade of Magic and, as usual, I left my review on Goodreads (follow me). What I’ve been neglecting to do is share my reviews with you guys, readers of this blog. So I’m gonna start doing that now. Over the next few weeks, I’ll copy over some of my…Continue reading Review of A Darker Shade of Magic
