Wish World: Everybody Is Happy and Something Is Very Wrong
Wish World rewrites reality into a sunlit suburb where the Doctor has a wife and a daughter and no memory. Strong premise, and it’s all setup again.
Wish World rewrites reality into a sunlit suburb where the Doctor has a wife and a daughter and no memory. Strong premise, and it’s all setup again.
Blood of Heroes restarts the Gray Death Legion saga twenty-eight years on, with cadets defending Glengarry. Fun battles, familiar plot, different Keith.
The Interstellar Song Contest starts as a Eurovision spoof and turns into a hostage thriller, with the Doctor doing something genuinely cruel.
The Story and the Engine traps the Doctor in a Lagos barbershop powered by the stories its customers tell. Distinctive, warm, and unlike anything else.
Lucky Day brings Ruby back and turns a conspiracy streamer into the villain. Angrier and sharper than this era usually manages, and it bites.
A review of Thunderbolts, where Florence Pugh and a strong vault fight carry a film that takes the easy way out on mental health and misreads the Sentry.
Heir to the Dragon is a BattleTech novel with almost no BattleMech combat. Charrette’s Theodore Kurita biography is the best thing in the classic line.
The Well returns to the planet from Midnight five hundred centuries later and finds the thing still there. The best episode of the Gatwa era.
Lux traps the Doctor and Belinda inside a 1952 cinema with a cartoon god made of light, and then steps outside the screen entirely. Strange and uneven.
The Robot Revolution introduces Belinda Chandra via a star certificate, a robot uprising and an AI villain. Varada Sethu is excellent. The plot is not.
Falcon Guard closes Robert Thurston’s Legend of the Jade Phoenix trilogy with Tukayyid from inside a losing Clan. A good ending, if a slightly tidy one.
Dive into the epic world of Dune! Explore Arrakis, sandworms, and political intrigue in Villeneuve’s stunning film adaptation. Discover the Bene Gesserit, the spice melange, and Paul Atreides’ destiny. A must-see for sci-fi fans!
Explore Wolves on the Border, a pivotal BattleTech novel by Robert N. Charrette, delving into themes of honor and betrayal, and its significant impact on the BattleTech universe and the Fourth Succession War.
Anthony, the ant with a human past, returns in Chrysalis 2: Upping the Ante! Facing a monster wave and human threats, he leads his colony to the surface in this epic LitRPG adventure. Expect more stats, skills, and evolution in this thrilling sequel.
Hell Mode: Volume 2 ramps up the action and humor as Allen navigates noble life, monster hunting, and the challenges of “Hell Mode” difficulty. This review delves into the character development, world-building, and hilarious moments that make this progression fantasy a must-read.
Dive into the captivating world of “Hell Mode: Volume 1”! This review explores the unique premise, compelling protagonist, and intricate world-building that make this progression fantasy novel a must-read for fans of LitRPG and isekai.
A review of Captain America Brave New World, Anthony Mackie’s first outing as Cap, Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk, and whether the shield needed a serum behind it after all.
Lost Destiny is the best of the Blood of Kerensky trilogy. Tukayyid earns its reputation, and the Clans lose to their own certainty as much as to ComStar.
Dive into a passionate fan’s review of Wheel of Time Season 2! We discuss the highs, the lows, and how it stacks up against the books, including a deep dive into The Great Hunt adaptation. Did they nail Falme? Find out here!
Dune Part Two review. Far more action than Part One, and a family rewatch plus the book’s context made it land. The Chani changes and missing Alia bug me.
Immerse yourself in Fire and Song, the thrilling sequel to Iron Prince. Follow Reidon Ward as he trains, battles, and builds bonds in a universe on the brink of war. A must-read for fans of progression fantasy and epic sci-fi!