Random House

Book ReviewsBooks

Book Review: ‘To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods’ by Molly X. Chang

In an alternate world, Rome has survived until modern times. But they have problems, they’ve pushed Earth too hard, and the planet is pushing back. The need to survive has pushed them to discover a way to rip a hole in the universe. They invaded the world they found on the other side and have been exploiting it ever since. Now

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksStellar Picks

Book Review: ‘Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands’ By Heather Fawcett

In Heather Fawcett’s newest book, Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands, Emily has published her Encyclopedia of Faeries, and now she’s working on a new book. She’s making an atlas of the Faerie kingdoms, how they’re connected to each other, and how they relate to the mortal world. It’s a rather ambitious project, considering leading theories on the Faerie realm (also known

Read More
Book ReviewsBooks

Book Review: ‘Marvel: What If…Loki Was Worthy?’ (A Loki & Valkyrie Story) by Madeleine Roux

Loki is the god of mischief. Some might say he’s nothing but trouble, and he’s always going to be. But what if he could be more? With Thor gone and Asgard in danger, Loki just might be the hero they need. But can anyone trust him enough to give him a chance? Can he even trust himself? Madeleine Roux explores the

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviews

‘Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy The Storm’ by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland

Phase 3 of the High Republic is now in full swing, with the first wave of books now released and the comics a few issues into their phenomenal runs. Things have never looked more dire for the Jedi and the rest of the galaxy as the threat of the Nihil deepens and intensifies. Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy The Storm

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviews

Book Review: ‘The First Shadowdragon’ by Lee Newbery

Lee Newbery’s first book was about the last firefox so it only makes sense that his second book would be about the first shadowdragon. Once again, the citizens of Fargone need help, and they’re turning to Charlie the Great. However, Charlie isn’t feeling so great. Even though he managed to defeat the terrifying Grendilock, he’s still being bullied at school and

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviews

Book Review: ‘The Last Firefox’ by Lee Newbery

Charlie is just a normal kid growing up in Wales. And like all kids, he has a few problems. There are a couple of bullies that won’t leave him alone, there’s a killer goose that keeps chasing him, and his parents want to adopt a new little brother or sister. It’s a lot for one kid to deal with. Then something

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviewsStellar Picks

Audiobook Review: ‘Star Wars: Survivor’s Quest’ by Timothy Zahn

The Essential Legends Collection has been bringing together some of the best and most famous novels from the old Expanded Universe of Star Wars since 2021. The novels get republished under this new line, and are given amazing new cover artwork, for a whole new generation of fans to enjoy and read. Disney sparked some controversy when they decided to scrap

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviews

Review: ‘Star Wars: Outbound Flight’ Joins the Essential Legends Collection

Star Wars: Outbound Flight has been released with a new cover and audiobook as part of the new Essential Legends collection. This novel, written by Timothy Zahn, is somewhat of an origin story for Thrawn during his final days as a commander in the Chiss Ascendancy.    Taking place five years after the events of The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Outbound Flight

Read More
Book ReviewsBooksReviewsStellar Picks

Book Review: ‘The Color Purple’ by Alice Walker

Come meet Celie. She shares her life with us in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Through letters from her to first God, and later her sister Nettie, we learn all about the lows and highs Celie experiences. Through love and loss, hope and devastation, The Color Purple gives us a look into life in the early 1900s in rural Georgia. It’s

Read More