Category Archives: 4 Stars

GHOSTS OF THE TRISTAN BASIN

Ghosts of the Tristan Basin by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.7 Publisher: Self Published (February 16, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 90 pages My Rating: 4 stars   Today, I’m reviewing my latest read from Brian McClellan’s Powder … Continue reading

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SUPERBOY, VOL. 1: INCUBATION

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 (He has returned to the stressful middle school … Continue reading

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THE SHATTERED LENS

The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy — Middle Grades/Young Adult Series: Alcatraz #4 Publisher: Starscape (July 19, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 336 pages My Rating: 4 stars   My youngest son and I have been enjoying the Alcatraz series for several months now.  Brandon … Continue reading

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MURDER AT THE KINNEN HOTEL

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

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THE GHOUL KING

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

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SERVANT OF THE CROWN

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

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THE KNIGHTS OF CRYSTALLIA

The Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy — Middle Grades/Young Adult Series: Alcatraz #3 Publisher: Starscape (April 19, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 320 pages My Rating: 4 stars   The Knights of Crystallia is the third installment of the Alcatraz series by Brandon Sanderson. … Continue reading

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FAITH AND MOONLIGHT PART II

Faith and Moonlight Part II by                                             Mark Gelineau & Joe King Genre: Fantasy Series: Faith and Moonlight #2 Publisher: Self Published (May 15, 2016) … Continue reading

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THOR by J MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Thor Vol III #1 by J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Thor Vol. III #1  Publisher: Marvel (May 14, 2008) Author Information:  Twitter Length: 160 pages My Rating: 4 stars Huge Thor fan here.  Also a huge J. Michael Straczynski fan.  So when … Continue reading

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EAGLE IN EXILE

Eagles in Exile by Alan Smale Genre: Alternate History Series: The Clash of Eagles Trilogy #2 Publisher: Del Rey (March 15, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 592 pages My Rating: 4 stars Alternate history is a delicious dish when prepared correctly. … Continue reading

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