This middle-grade series isn't Christian -- but that doesn't mean it's not good. On the whole, it was clean and enjoyable, the only issue being one mention of a possible lesbian relationship (only hinted at in two sentences.) It was funny and lighthearted, and quite enjoyable. Adventure, magic, and hilarity collide in New York Times bestselling author... Continue Reading →
Ok -- you're allowed to read fantasy, no matter your political standing. It isn't really an 'issue' that conservative leaders like LotR. The left is just making it one. And you know what, if LotR is now something only crazy right-wingers can like, whatever. Cool by me. The left is missing out. But, humor aside,... Continue Reading →
I gotta be honest -- the cover for this one creeped me out. That's why it took me so long to pick up the book -- until about fourteen or fifteen years old. People do, after all, judge books by their covers. Keep that in mind if you do plan on self-publishing. But I digress.... Continue Reading →
I've mentioned already how I like fairy-tale retellings. And while Alice in Wonderland isn't strictly a fairytale, it's become a bit like one in our culture. I read the story when I was young, and so was familiar with it enough to enjoy fun twists on it -- such as some of the later Beaumont... Continue Reading →
I've heard folks dis the LotR films a fair deal. Now, is the book pretty much always better than the movie? Yes. But I must say, that out of all the books-turned-into-movies I've seen, Jackson's trilogy was the best. Why? Not only did he stick closer to the storyline than any book-remake film, but he... Continue Reading →
This book was a lovely combination of some of my favorite things: pirates, humor, a distinct narrator, and Hoid. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a rollicking, riveting tale set in the Cosmere universe―a standalone adventure perfect for fans of The Princess Bride.The only life Tress has known on her island home in an... Continue Reading →
I discovered Angie Sage's series when I was around twelve or thirteen and I was hooked immediately. The first thing that struck me about this series was the writing style. From the beginning we have a distinct voice and a distinct world, charming and dangerous and affably realistic all at the same time. This isn't... Continue Reading →
Alright, folks, I have a very special book for you today: Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw. This book was long, but very good, and plenty detailed. I have the feeling that the rest of the upcoming stories will make this into a truly powerful series, as Dawn of Wonder lays the groundwork for a... Continue Reading →
Ignite is available for preorder now -- and so are the preorder goodies! “Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for? In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun, Mara is a young phoenix raised by her father to explode at his command. He's the only... Continue Reading →
Today I have a classic for you. A good classic. Now, when I recommend this to people, usually the first objection I hear was that the show traumatized them. But this is nothing like the show. Perfect for fans of The Wind in the Willows, Redwall, the Mistmantle Chronicles, or The Green Ember, Watership Down... Continue Reading →
