Author Archives: Bookwraiths

SUICIDE SQUAD, VOL.1: KICKED IN THE TEETH

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, he was able to tear himself away from his busy schedule watching Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, The New 52 | Tagged Adam Glass, DC Comics, DCU, Deadshot, El Diablo, Harley Quinn, Kicked in the Teeth, Suicide Squad, The New 52 | 2 Comments

COMIC-CON 2016: WONDER WOMAN TRAILER

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Have to admit even though I loved Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I was worried about the direction of the WW movie. The constant negative online articles and comments decrying the direction of the film (and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, DC Comics, DC movie universe, DC movies, DCU, new Wonder Woman movie, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Comic-Con trailer, Wonder Woman trailer | Leave a comment

STACKING THE SHELVES, VOL. 32

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Stacking the Shelves over at Tynga’s Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, whether it be physically or virtually. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you … Continue reading →

Posted in Stacking the Shelves | Tagged Children of the Different, Fantasy, Levi Black, Lovecraft horror, Post-apocalyptic, Red Right Hand, S.C. Flynn, Stacking the Shelves, The Dinosaur Knights, The Dinosaur Lords, Tor, Tor Books, Victor Milán | 4 Comments

FRIDAY FACE-OFF: GATEWAYS

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a new weekly meme hosted by Books by Proxy. Join us every Friday as we pit cover against cover, and publisher against publisher, to find the best artwork in our literary universe. This week our theme … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Face-Off | Tagged fantasy covers, fantasy covers with gateways, Friday Face-Off, Roland Deschain, Stephen King, the dark tower, The Drawing of the Three, The Gunslinger | 10 Comments

MURDER AT THE KINNEN HOTEL

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Murder at the Kinnen Hotel by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.3 Publisher: Self Published (November 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 74 pages My Rating: 4 stars I have a confession to make: I wasn’t too excited … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flintlock, Short Stories | Tagged Adamat, best flintlock fantasy, Brian McClellan, Detective Adamat, fantasy murder mystery, flintlock fantasy, Murder at the Kinnen Hotel, Powder Mage, Powder mage novellas, Powder Mage short stories, powder mages | 2 Comments

ARABELLA OF MARS: REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (July 12, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 320 pages My rating: 3 stars Set on an alternate earth where Isaac Newton discovered the means for man to reach the … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged alternate history sci-fi, Arabella of Mars, coming-of-age sci-fi, David D. Levine, heroine coming-of-age, Martians, sci-fi heroine, Science fiction, spaceships, Tor, Tor Books, Victorian | 11 Comments

VIBE, VOL. 1: BREACH

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Today, I have the honor of turning the blog over to my preteen son, Connor, who has kindly written up a review of a graphic novel he just finished. This is his first review anywhere, but if people enjoy his thoughts, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Justice League, The New 52 | Tagged Cisco Ramon, DC Comics, Graphic novel, Justice League, Justice League of America, The Flash, The New 52, Vibe | 5 Comments

THE GHOUL KING

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Ghoul King by Guy Haley Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Series: Dreaming Cities #2 Publisher: Tor (July 12, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 176 pages MY RATING: 4 stars After loving Guy Haley’s first Dreaming Cities novella, The Emperor’s Railroad, I have to admit being beyond excited … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Dystopian, Post-apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Short Stories | Tagged angels, artificial intelligence, characters like Roland Deschain, Dreaming Cities, guns, Guy Haley, knights, post apocalyptic series, post-apocalyptic world, series similar to The Dark Tower, swords, The Emperor's Railroad, The Ghoul King, Tor, Tor.com releases, zombies | 5 Comments

SERVANT OF THE CROWN

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Servant of the Crown by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.2 Publisher: Self Published (June 14, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 77 pages My Rating: 4 stars Tamas is (arguably) the driving force of the Powder Mage trilogy; … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flintlock, Short Stories | Tagged Adran, best flintlock fantasy, Brian McClellan, Erika, Field Marshal Tamas, flintlock fantasy, Kez, Powder Mage, Powder mage novellas, Powder Mage short stories, powder mages, royal cabal, Servant of the Crown, Tamas, The Powder Mage Trilogy | 1 Comment

TOO LIKE THE LIGHTNING

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer Genre: Science Fiction Series: Terra Ignota #1 Publisher: Tor Books (May 10, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 432 pages My Rating: 3 stars Ambitious. Complex. Thought-provoking. Ada Palmer’s debut novel, Too Like the Lightning, is all those things and more. … Continue reading →