My review of Paul S. Kemp's Ephemera. A bit of a departure from Kemp's usual franchise work, this one nevertheless doesn't disappoint.
A diverse collection of entertaining, frightening, and sometimes unsettling Halloween stories.
In this first book of the Fitz and Fool trilogy, Hobb returns to her most beloved character, FitzChivalry Farseer. As is typical of Hobb, the story unfolds slowly, though a suspenseful finish was a nice setup for the larger storyline to come.
Dark Harvest is the perfect Halloween story. Well-written, engaging, and full of rich characters, it's one I can see myself reading every Halloween.
Slow and methodical, but full of rich characters set amidst a richer world. Dragon Haven is very typical Robin Hobb, and that's a good thing.
Stark just got back from Hell and he's got only one thing on his mind: revenge. A blend of noir detective novel and urban fantasy, Kadrey delivers a fast-paced story with plenty of gripping and laugh out loud moments throughout.
Spookiness, unexplained mystery, and just the right amount of macabre. What more do you want out of a Halloween read?
A likeable, diverse cast heads this first novel in the Rain Wilds Chronicles.
Spin isn’t necessarily bad, but it isn’t necessarily good, either. It's somewhere inbetween, which isn't good enough for me to want to continue with the series.
The War of the Rohirrim reaffirms the enduring allure of Middle-earth and its many untold stories.
Red Country is a strong addition to Joe Abercrombie’s body of work.
A rich and immersive experience.
A Little Hatred proves fantasy can evolve beyond medieval stasis.
The film’s philosophical depth makes it a memorable, if imperfect, addition to the sci-fi genre.
A strong, if imperfect, installment in the MCU.
A taut, compelling examination of warfare that never loses sight of the human cost.
A visually mesmerizing but narratively flawed experience.
A masterful continuation of Abercrombie's exploration of the First Law universe.
A Short Walk Through a Wide World offers a journey well worth taking.