I’ve never been the biggest fan of hard science fiction, mainly because I like fiction that’s heavily character-driven, and a lot of hard SF seems to sacrifice character for science. I had that problem with Aurora to a point, though I did think some of the characters were far more well… Read more »
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Review: Trailer Park Fae by Lilith Saintcrow
This was an odd book. Not that that’s negative; in fact, I actually liked the book quite a lot. But Saintcrow has managed to write the fae so alien that I felt slightly off kilter during my entire read, and that’s an impressive feat. The book is filled nearly to… Read more »

Review: Within These Walls by Ania Ahlborn
If you’re a fan of being thoroughly creeped out, you really can’t go wrong by picking up this book. The story of a struggling true-crime writer, his disintegrating marriage, and his contentious relationship with his young teenage daughter, Within These Walls is an effective, artfully written horror novel. Lucas Graham was… Read more »

The Pull List: 4.15.2015
Another quick and dirty pull list this week. I have a plane to catch today! And it’s a light week for comics, anyway. So what are you picking up? The X-Files Season 10 #23 Ms Marvel #14

The Pull List: 4.18.2015
It’s new comic book day! And I’m in a hospital waiting room! Two thousand miles from my comics shop! So today’s Pull List is a streamlined version. Tell us what you’re picking up today in the comments. All New Hawkeye #2 Captain Marvel #14 Darth Vader #4 S.H.I.E.L.D. #4

The Pull List: 3.17.2015
It’s a great week for awesome lady comics. High five! Ms. Marvel Volume 2: Generation Why (TPB) By: C. Willow Wilson, Jake Wyatt, Jamie McKelvie Who is the Inventor, and what does he want with the all-new Ms. Marvel and all her friends? Maybe Wolverine can help! Kamala may be fan-girling… Read more »

The Pull List: 3.11.2015
Just a couple of comics this week, but they’re both awesome comics. What’s on your pull list? Captain Marvel #13 Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick Art: David Lopez Cover: David Lopez Marvel Comics Look out, Mighty Marvelites! In this issue, Captain Marvel faces against space swashbucklers! Who would you put your… Read more »

Review: Prudence by Gail Carriger
I’m already a fan of Gail Carriger’s work. The Parasol Protectorate books are witty and entertaining, and so I was excited to read Prudence, the first book in her new Custard Protocol series set in the same universe. Prudence is a charming adventure that dips its toes into the problems of… Read more »

The Pull List: 3.4.2015
Lots of good stuff this week! And LOOK a Spider-Woman issue without Greg Land doing art! I am excite! The X-Files: Year Zero (Trade Paperback/Kindle) By: Karl Kesel, Vic Malhotra, Carlos Valenzuela IDW Comics When a blue-collar worker from New Jersey passes prophetic messages to the FBI from a… Read more »

The Pull List: 2.25.2015
Long time no pull! But it’s Wednesday, and that means new comics! Here’s our highlight reel of this week’s releases. Secret Avengers #13 Writer: Ales Kot Art: Michael Walsh Cover: Tradd Moore ‘DEATH TO THE BULLIES’ M.O.D.O.K. down. Something is up. Trust M.O.D.O.K. Most explosions you have ever seen in… Read more »














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