Reviews for books I gave three stars to.
In this future world the Kinsmen run everything. They are a powerful group of genetically and technologically advanced families and now they control vast empires. Meli Galdes is an assassin for her family and her newest target is the man she was once engaged to. This was a fast paced but also very emotional novella. … More Review: Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews
Meira Amon has pledged to mate the dragon shifter King Gorgon of the Black Clan, the only problem is that she is extremely attracted and drawn to Samael Veles, the king’s right hand man. This book picks up shortly after the previous book ended. Meira is pledging herself to Gorgon but things don’t go as … More Review: The Warrior King by Abigail Owen
When Olivier Durand saves Daphne from a car accident, her whole life changes. She is determined to be single after her nasty breakup with her ex-fiancé but Olivier is determined to show Daphne that he is worth the chance. This was a quick sports romance. Olivier is the owner of Chicago Blaze and spends his … More Review: Olivier by Brenda Rothert
Well this was an interesting and weird comic! The Screw-on Head, with his faithful manservant Mr. Groin and his dog, Mr. Dog, are sent by President Lincoln to fight Emperor Zombie. Yes, I know that is a strange sentence but that is what this story was, strange. The Screw-on Head was just a weirdly strange, … More Review: The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike Mignola
Frankenstein’s monster has been on the run since he was created. After years of running he finds himself underground and eventually in the lost world of Hyperborea. This was an interesting take on Frankenstein’s monster’s life. He fights a demon-possessed sorcerer, makes friends with ghosts, and continues living his life in the center of the … More Review: Frankenstein Underground by Mike Mignola
When Ambassador Nicholsarian’s rival doesn’t return after he arranges a distraction, he decides to investigate, only to have his own ship crash on the primitive planet K.R.S. Three. He quickly finds himself distracted by a small child who isn’t afraid of his horns and keeps leaving him gifts of sweets. This was another cute holiday … More Review: A Gift for Nicholas by Honey Phillips
This is the origin of the Black Flame, who has appeared as an enemy in B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth Vol. 5, Lobster Johnson Vol. 2, and Sledgehammer 44. This origin story takes place in Siam at a hidden temple dedicated to the Cult of the Black Flame. It follows the journey of two police officers, … More Review: Rise of the Black Flame by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson
When Hellboy and Professor Bruttenholm find themselves stranded on an island, they are confronted by all kinds of monsters. This was a cute comic with a kid Hellboy and the Professor. I really enjoyed having a story that focuses only on these two and not anyone else. These two find themselves on an island that … More Review: Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land by Mike Mignola and Thomas E. Sniegoski
It’s a new week for Gin, which means more research on the members of the Circle. Unfortunately, a more immediate problem has popped up onto her radar: a missing girl. Now she is on the hunt for a serial killer and trying to save the girl before it’s too late. This was a different one … More Review: Snared by Jennifer Estep
In this book Cooney discusses five ancient Egyptian pharaohs: Khufu, Senworsret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa. She talks about their reigns and how they ruled. She also discusses the patriarchy and how it influenced these men and continues to influence us today. After reading Cooney’s previous two books, I was excited to get my … More Review: The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World by Kara Cooney
Sam Kyllwood is the keeper for the ritual against the Kurijan leader Ulric. Unfortunately lately he has been having problems with controlling fire and things keep exploding. Nothing seems to be helping until he meets Honor McDovall, a therapist and interrogator for Homeland Security. Sam is the middle Kyllwood brother and has been the one … More ARC Review: Immortal’s Honor by Rebecca Zanetti
The overall rating is the average of the following ratings. Bahr’s Rebel by S. E. SmithSeries: Marastin Dow #2Pages: 1534 stars – It was really good This was a wonderful alien romance. It’s been years since I read S.E. Smith but I still really enjoy her writing and characters. Raia has accepted a mission to … More Review: Pets in Space 6
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