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 MoreLee 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 MoreCharlie 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 MoreThe 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 MoreStar 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 MoreCome 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 MoreThe High Republic is back for the third and final phase of its publishing initiative! Phase III also named “Trials of the Jedi” kicks off a year after the events of Phase I and the turbulent destruction of Starlight Beacon at the hands of the dastardly Marchion Ro and his Nihil crew. The Eye of Darkness by George Mann marks the first
Read MoreOnce dragons dominated the planet of Azeroth. It was a wild, untamed land of natural beauty and danger. But then the Titans came and offered magic to the dragons. In return, the dragons would have to swear oaths to work with the Titans to protect Azeroth. Some of the dragons accepted this offer and became known as “Ordered” dragons, others scorned
Read MoreStranger Things is perhaps one of Netflix’s greatest creations, which is saying a lot. Plenty of excellent shows have come from the streaming giant, but there’s something magical and nostalgic about the series. When Stranger Things returned for its 2-part fourth season, I and the rest of the world fell in love with Eddie Munson, leader of the Hellfire Club. Joseph
Read MoreSpooky season is upon us. It’s the perfect time to grab some warm cider and your favorite blanket and cuddle up somewhere with a scary story or two. Never Whistle At Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr., is exactly that! This collection of short stories is all by indigenous authors and
Read MoreAs nerds continue to take over the world, it feels like there’s been a bigger shift in the landscape of media on fantasy, science fiction, and comic books. Not that you’ll hear me complaining. With so much focus on nerd culture, the market has become inundated with many new series, films, and books to catch the attention of consumers. To stand
Read MoreThe High Republic, in my opinion, is probably one of the best parts of Star Wars since Disney took over in 2012. The publishing franchise has since early 2021 grown tremendously. The initiative spans adult, young adult, and children’s books as well as an animated series in the form of Young Jedi Adventures. The High Republic will finally make its way
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