In Volatile Memory, Seth Haddon gives us a love story that questions everything about love. Wylla is a trans woman in a society that doesn’t accept her. She isn’t even sure she can love herself, let alone anyone else. Then she meets Sable. Sable is a lesbian in a society that doesn’t value her either. The two find each other, and
Read MoreThe High Republic has been a huge part of many areas of Star Wars for the past 4 years. First teased in 2020 under the guise of “Project Luiminos”, The High Republic would then start with the amazing Light of the Jedi in early 2021, bringing us into the world of Star Wars over 200 years before the Skywalker Saga. Since
Read MoreSunrise on the Reaping, the latest book in The Hunger Games franchise, exploded onto bookshelves earlier this month to finally tell a story fans have been begging to see for over a decade. Author Suzanne Collins returns to Panem during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell and the bloodiest Hunger Games in history. The victor of
Read MoreIn the constantly expanding universe of League of Legends, certain characters crossed over from digital versions into shows or books. Ambessa Medarda had a long journey from being a formidable Noxian warrior to the head of the Medarda family. Her portrayal in the Arcane series offered viewers a glimpse into her ruthless ambition and complex character. Yet, the series merely scratched
Read MoreKids with superpowers, check. A shadowy government group trying to capture them, check. A hero with amnesia who isn’t sure who he can trust, including himself, check. Bloodshot has all the components of an exciting spy thriller. Add in some engaging characters and an easy-going writing style and Fred Van Lente delivers an exhilarating, fast-paced novel that’s sure to entertain. [Warning:
Read MoreI have to admit that I normally don’t listen to audiobooks. I usually prefer to have the book in front of me and let my brain do the talking. However, with one of my favorite franchises, Star Wars, delving ever more into audiobooks and audio dramas, I find myself checking them out and being in awe of their immersion and use
Read MoreWith the release of Dune: Prophecy on HBO & Max, the world is finding out about the wider world of the Dune franchise. Most will know of Frank Herbert’s original 6 book saga that spans the rise and fall of Paul Atredies before jumping generations to his offspring. When Frank Herbert died in 1986, his son, Brian Herbert, took over the
Read MoreSci-fi is one of my great loves in the world of books. I adore the sheer range of different stories that can be told and the locations that can be imagined. The best kind of sci-fi, however, is that of humanity in the not-too-distant future. Getting to see how we as a species may conquer the known galaxy or just our
Read MoreIt’s strange to think we are nearly at the end of the Star Wars‘ High Republic publishing initiative with the release of Tears of The Nameless by George Mann. We are two-thirds of the way through phase 3, known as “Trials of The Jedi,” with the last wave of the phase set for release in mid-2025. With us being at the
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