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Graphic Novel Review: Superman Earth One (vol.1&2) by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis

Posted on August 26, 2014 5 Comments

Superman: Earth One by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis Publisher: DC Comics (November 2010/2012) Wendy’s Rating ~ 2 of 5 stars I am still searching for a story about Superman that will make me like him, that will make his acceptance into society make sense. Based on the fact that several origin stories, along with […]

Comic Review: Banshee Origins by Jonathan Tropper

Posted on August 6, 2014 1 Comment

Banshee Origins by Jonathan Tropper Genre: Crime, Drama Publisher: IDW Publishing (January 2013) Wendy’s Rating – 2 of 5 stars Banshee is a television show about a criminal, recently released from prison, who, after a series of unfortunate events, takes on the guise of a new sheriff and makes himself comfortable in the titular town. […]

Graphic Novel Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1: Cosmic Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis

Posted on August 1, 2014 8 Comments

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1: Cosmic Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis Series: Collects Guardians of the Galaxy #1-3 and #0.1 and Infinite #1 Publisher: Marvel (August 2013) Author Info: www.jinxworld.com Wendy’s Rating: 2 of 5 stars Prior to the announcement of the movie, I did not even know the Guardians of the Galaxy existed, but the […]

Book Review: The Book of Lost Fragrances by M.J. Rose

Posted on July 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Book of Lost Fragrances by M.J. Rose A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of Seduction by M.J. Rose to read and review, and I found I really enjoyed it. The novel was actually the fifth installment in a series called The Reincarnationist, and even though each book can be […]

Book Review: A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on June 15, 2013 1 Comment

A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter is awesome. I know this, because John Carter told me so. Everyone is impressed by John Carter. I know this, because John Carter said so. Dejah Thoris is beautiful. I know this, because John Carter said so. Dejah Thoris is incomparable. I know this, because […]

Book Review: Cobweb Bride by Vera Nazarian

Posted on June 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

Cobweb Bride by Vera Nazarian I have to praise Nazarian’s artistry when it comes to the written word. She seems to enjoy the language and it felt like she was painting with her words. But after about thirty pages, it started to very much feel like the canvas was growing much larger than necessary and […]

Book~Film Comparison: Nightwatch by Sergei Lukyanenko

Posted on May 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko This book, along with the movie, was chosen for February 2012’s book club read based on the praise of some members who really loved the film. The premise involves the existence of supernatural beings, “Others,” who choose to ally themselves with the Light or the Dark. Both sides, through the […]

Book Review: The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks

Posted on April 24, 2013 4 Comments

The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks This is the second book in the Genesis of Shannara series so expect spoilers if you have not read the first, Armageddon’s Children, which I reviewed here. The second thing to note is that I am not a previous fan of the Shannara series. When I first attempted […]

Book Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

Posted on April 4, 2013 1 Comment

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Mary doesn’t know a life that doesn’t involve the Unconsecrated (read: zombies). Mary doesn’t even know if there’s more life outside of her dreary existence in her village, but her heart tells her it’s so. She lives her life in a caged community run by a […]

Book Review: Clay’s Ark by Octavia E. Butler

Posted on June 19, 2012 1 Comment

Clay’s Ark by Octavia E. Butler This was the most disturbing books by Octavia E. Butler that I have read yet, further inspiring my desire to have a conversation with her to find out just how that brain worked. Her concepts are fascinating, even when as disturbing as this one. Perhaps it was the violence […]