Category Archives: 3 Stars

THE FLASH, VOL. 1: LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, this is becoming something of a regular occasion, and I personally will be enjoying it for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Flash, Graphic Novels, Rebirth | Tagged Carmine Di Giandomenico, DC Comics, Godspeed, Joshua Williamson, Lightning Strikes Twice, Rebirth, The Flash | Leave a comment

TWELVE DAYS

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Twelve Days by Steven Barnes Genre: Paranormal Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (June 27, 2017) Author Information: Website Length: 368 pages My Rating: 3 stars Never having read any story penned by Steven Barnes, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from Twelve Days, especially … Continue reading →

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MORMAMA

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Mormama by Kit Reed Genre: Gothic Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (May 30, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 288 pages My Rating: 3 stars A man with no memories. A creepy house. Family secrets. Haunting spirits. All of it set in a crumbling section of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, horror | Tagged ghosts, gothic horror, haunted houses, horror, Kit Reed, Mormama, Tor, Tor Books | 3 Comments

TRINITY: BETTER TOGETHER

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Trinity, Vol. 1: Better Together by Francis Manapul Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Trinity #1 (Rebirth) Publisher: DC Comics (June 13, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 144 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Big Three icons of DC. Separate, they are fan … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Batman, DC, Graphic Novels, Rebirth, Superman, Wonder Woman | Tagged Batman, Better Together, DC Comics, Rebirth, Superman, Trinity, Wonder Woman | 3 Comments

SLAVES OF THE SWITCHBOARD OF DOOM

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom by Bradley W. Schenck Genre: Science Fiction — Pulp Series: Possibility of One Publisher: Tor Books (June 13, 2017) Author Information: FB | Website |Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom surprised me, startled … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged Bradley W. Schenck, pulp sci fi, pulp scifi, Retropolis, robots, Science fiction, science fiction pulp, Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom, Tor Books, world of tomorrow | 10 Comments

WHERE LOYALTIES LIE

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Where Loyalties Lie by Rob J Hayes Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Best Laid Plans #1 Publisher: Self-Published (May 26, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter | FB Length: 371 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Where Loyalties Lie is the first book in the Best Laid Plans duology from Rob J. … Continue reading →

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X-O MANOWAR, VOL. 1: SOLDIER

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Bookwraiths

X-O Manowar: Soldier by Matt Kindt Genre: Superhero Comics Series: X-O Manowar (2017) Publisher: Valiant Entertainment (July 11, 2017) Author Information: Facebook| Twitter Length: 112 pages My Rating: 3 stars I began reading X-O Manowar comics back in the early 1990s when Valiant first opened … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Graphic Novels | Tagged aliens, aliens alien world, armor, Graphic novel, Matt Kindt, science fiction comics, Thomas Giorello, Valiant Entertainment, X-O Manowar | 3 Comments

THE DROWNING CITY

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Drowning City by Amanda Downum Genre: Fantasy Series: The Necromancer Chronicles #1 Publisher: Orbit (September 1, 2009) Author Information: Website Length: 351 pages My Rating: 3 stars The Drowning City by Amanda Downing is an ambitious book with a penchant for compelling prose … Continue reading →

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CITY OF MIRACLES

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Bookwraiths

City of Miracles by Robert Jackson Bennett. Genre: Fantasy Series: The Divine Cities #3 Publisher: Broadway Books (May 2, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 451 pages My Rating: 3 stars With City of Miracles, Robert Bennett Jackson completes one of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy | Tagged Broadway Books, City of Blades, City of Miracles, City of Stairs, Fantasy, fantasy series, ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT, The Divine Cities | 8 Comments

WITHIN THE SANCTUARY OF WINGS

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Memoirs of Lady Trent #5 Publisher: Tor (April 25, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3 stars Within the Sanctuary of Wings is the fifth and final book in Marie Brennan’s … Continue reading →