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Below find reviews of all the best movies, shows, books, games, and more according to Cosmic Circus contributors and writers.

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Book Review: ‘Wrath of N’Kai: An Arkham Horror Novel’ by Josh Reynolds

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  5 min read

An alluring international thief, multiple criminal enterprises, robbery, murder, and an ancient occult mystery, Wrath of N’Kai: An Arkham Horror Novel by Josh Reynolds from Aconyte books has it all! What starts as a straightforward but sophisticated heist turns into a wild ride through the local aristocracy, compromised academia, and seedy underbelly of 1920s Arkham Massachusetts. I was enthralled from the beginning,

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Book Review: ‘Shadow Avengers’ By Carrie Harris (A Crisis Protocol Novel)

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

The first thing I need to say is that Shadow Avengers by Carrie Harris is the second book in the Crisis Protocol series from Aconyte Books. I didn’t know that when I started reading it. But it didn’t matter as much as it might in other series as I was still able to thoroughly enjoy the story. There were a few

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Book Review: ‘Three Swords’ By C. L. Werner (A Marvel Legends of Asgard Novel)

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  4 min read

Three Swords by C. L. Werner is the fifth novel in the Legends of Asgard series from Aconyte books. This series expands the Marvel universe by exploring epic tales of the Asgardian people throughout their history. Three Swords is a fast-paced adventure that features The Warriors Three, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hogun, saving all of Asgard from the threat of the three

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My Top Animes to Watch in 2022/2023

Alex Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  5 min read

Just as how the superhero and sci-fi genres are pillars of pop culture, anime has garnered attention over the last decades. Each year, more and more studios adapt mangas into anime shows, increasing the target audience of anime viewers. First, it garners attention in Japan, gaining popularity in the West and eventually worldwide admiration. Anime can vary in a spectrum of

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Comic Book Review: The Sandman by Neil Gaiman

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  13 min read

Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s limited run The Sandman series coming this August got me thinking that it would be nice to read the source and see what the fuss is all about. Gaiman wove a very different kind of tale with The Sandman. His highly compelling tale of imprisonment, freedom, and revenge lacks the traditional save the world storyline of

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Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Action Elevates the Film, Sequel Planned

Brian Kitson ,  6 min read

Joe and Anthony Russo are no strangers to high-velocity action films. As a dynamic duo, the two directed four wildly successful Marvel Studios films, such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War. So it didn’t come as a huge surprise to see their names attached to The Gray Man, the newest blockbuster hit from

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Book Review: You Are (NOT) Deadpool: By Tim Dedopulos

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Are you ready to have fun? Are you ready to save the world? Are you ready to eat Chimichangas? Then you are ready to read You Are (NOT) Deadpool, from the Marvel Multiverse Missions novel series from Aconyte Books! Tim Dedopulos takes the choose-your-own-adventure model to the next level in this book and it’s definitely an improvement on the genre. I

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Review of ‘Thanos: Titan Consumed’ By Barry Lyga

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  5 min read

Thanos: Titan Consumed by Barry Lyga follows the Marvel villain from his earliest days to the finalization of his plans for universal balance. Lyga shows how a superior intellect and an isolated upbringing combined to create an especially driven and ruthless villain. The interesting part of Thanos’ story is that he honestly believes he is doing the right thing. In his

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‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Series Review: Greatest Romance of All Time

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  7 min read

The thing about time is that for most of us, it’s linear. Living is experienced from point A to point B. You grow up, live, and then die. Every love is sequential, with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The experiences in The Time Traveler’s Wife are anything but linear, especially the love. I have been a fan of this

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Comics Review: ‘Ms. Marvel’ 2014-2015 by G. Willow Wilson

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  5 min read

Want me to let you in on a little secret? There are some huge comic book fans here at The Cosmic Circus. It’s one of the passions and drives that brought us all together, the deep love that we have for all things nerdy. So when Editor-in-Chief Ms. Lizzie Hill offered us the chance to hold a comic book club, we

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Book Review: ‘We Were Dreamers’ by Simu Liu

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  4 min read

You may be thinking that it’s a little presumptuous for a 33-year-old to be writing their memoirs. However right from the opening of this engaging read, you realize that these memoirs don’t just chronicle the life of Simu Liu but, in true Asian fashion, focus largely on his parents and grandparents. This lays a foundation for Liu’s story and honors his

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