Tag: book reviews

Frankenstein’s Ending Misses the Point

Guillermo Del Toro's take on Frankenstein is a gorgeous endeavor oozing with style, but falls flat in its attempt to bring its biggest themes to the fore. This isn't going to be like my other reviews. In fact, I'm not even sure I want to consider this a "review." Rather, this is more an analysis of the new film, diving deep into the film...

Random House Worlds to Publish ‘Critical Role: The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold’ in June 2026

A new Critical Role anthology book is on the way from Random House Worlds. On June 23, 2026, Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, will publish Critical Role: The Mighty Nein - Stories Untold, an anthology celebrating the massively popular media company Critical Role. Following the success of Critical Role: Vox Machina—Stories Untold published by Random House Worlds...

Dune: The Heir of Caladan Brings this Weird Trilogy to a Close | Review

This week brings the final book in The Caladan Trilogy, closing out this Dune adventure in a fulfilling, but still odd, way. Over the...

Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel is a Delightful Sojourn | Book Review

The latest Star Wars novel, The Princess and the Scoundrel, is a different story than we're used to, but all the more enjoyable for...

Star Wars: Padawan Puts Obi-Wan on a Self-Discovery Journey | Book Review

The latest Young Adult novel set in the galaxy far, far away puts the focus on Obi-Wan Kenobi's formative years, giving further depth to...

Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma Brings the Hero to a New Generation | Book Review

The latest novel putting the focus on the iconic web-slinger is giving the hero a new journey for the next generation, while still being...

Star Wars: Brotherhood Tells an Essential Clone Wars Story | Book Review

The newest Star Wars novel, Brotherhood, delivers an action-packed and emotional story that's among my favorite Clone Wars adventures...period. Star Wars: Brotherhood Written By: Mike...

Everything Is Canon: The Secrets Of Star Whales

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to Rebecca Thorne all about her middle-grade debut, The Secrets of Star Whales, a heartwarming...

The Desert Prince Expertly Continues The Demon Cycle Saga (Review)

Peter V. Brett returns to the world of the Demon Cycle with The Desert Prince; an all new tale focusing on the next generation...

Everything Is Canon: Trouble Girls

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to Julia Lynn Rubin all about her brand-new book Trouble Girls which is being described...

The Ones We’re Meant To Find – Book Review/Blog Tour

One of the most twisty, surprising, engaging page-turner YAs you’ll read this year—We Were Liars with sci-fi scope, Lost with a satisfying resolution. Cee awoke...

Sorrowland – Book Review

Rivers Solomon (The Deep) returns with the gothic sci-fi type thriller Sorrowland, a contemporary genre-bending story that is both a brutal shock to the...

Kingdom Kong and Godzilla: Dominion Help Fill in the Gaps (Review)

Ahead of Godzilla vs. Kong's release, a pair of graphic novels are launching to help set the stage for the Titans' epic showdown that...

Hello, Cruel Heart – Book Review

Maureen Johnson (Let it Snow) is back with an origin story for one of Walt Disney Studio`s most infamous villains, Cruella de Vil! This...

Kingdom Kong and Godzilla: Dominion Help Fill in the Gaps (Review)

Capitalizing on Godzilla vs. Kong's release, a pair of graphic novels launch this week that provides some background on the Titans' epic showdown. Legendary Comics...

Everything Is Canon: Sweet & Bitter Magic

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks with Adrienne Tooley all about her incredible debut, A Sweet & Bitter Magic. This Sapphic...

Machinehood – Book Review

Hugo Award nominee S.B. Divya (Runtime) is back with Machinehood, an action-packed sci-fi thriller about artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights in the near...

The Electric Kingdom – Review

In absence of nothing, you begin to understand what’s important in life. Not video games, not Twitter, not even electricity are vital when it...

The Gilded Ones – Review

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a wonderful West African folklore/fantasy novel that balances multiple real-world themes and fantastical magical elements with a...

Wings Of Ebony – Review

In this riveting, keenly emotional debut fantasy from author J. Elle, Wings of Ebony follows a Black teen from Houston who has her world...

Geek Pick of the Week: Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down

While the wait for Stranger Things Season 3 continues, Del Rey has released an excellent companion book for the series packed with tons of information and goodies. It's an easy choice for our Geek Pick of the Week!

Picks From The Rack: Star Wars, Ms. Marvel and More!

After a small break, Picks From the Rack is back this week to break down the biggest comic book releases, including the next step towards The Force Awakens in Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Ms. Marvel, and more!  Come inside to watch.