Reviews for fantasy books.
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
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
Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, physical and mental abuse, toxic relationships This book covers episodes 1-25 of the webtoons comic. This is a wonderful retelling of Hades and Persephone’s story. This is mostly told from Persephone’s POV and how she is struggling to finally have a life now that she is away from her controlling mother. … More Review: Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
It’s been seven years since the war against the Chramnesind zealots started. Key players are missing and it’s time to make one last stand or die. Branwen the Awful is tasked with going with Keita the Viper to locate her missing friend. While all the army amasses to take a last stand against the zealots. … More Review: Bring the Heat by G. A. Aiken
Kachka Shastakova has been sent to hunt down the cults destroying temples around the kingdom. Her and her group of fighters become known as the Scourge of Gods. With the help of King Gaius, Brannie, and the Mì-runach they work to prevent the cult from gaining more power. Kachka, like her sister Elina, is a … More Review: Feel the Burn by G. A. Aiken
Elina Shestakova of the Black Bear Riders of the Midnight Mountains of Despair in the Far Reaches of the Steppes of the Outerplains is sent to kill Queen Rhiannon. She knows this is a death sentence but she goes anyway. The queen doesn’t kill her though and months later she is given the task of … More Review: Light My Fire by G. A. Aiken
It’s been over 10 years since the events in the previous book, The Dragon Who Loved Me, occurred. Izzy the Dangerous is now a general in Queen Annwyl’s army and fighting Ogres. Éibhear the Contemptible is now part of the Mì-runach and is no longer the nice boy everyone thought he was. Together these two … More Review: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G. A. Aiken
Title: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 Author: Mike Mignola and Chris Robertson Artists: Ben Stenbeck, D’Israeli, Christopher Mitten, Michelle Madsen Series: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder #4-6 Pages: 432 This review is for volumes 4-6. In these volumes, Edward Grey continues to deal with the Helioptic Brotherhood of Ra. He also has to deal with … More Review: Sir Edward Grey, Witchfinder Vol. 4-6 by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson
This book gave me all the feels. I laughed, I cried, and I was so happy. Dagmar Reinholdt, the Beast of the Northlands sends a letter to Annwyl saying she has information about someone wanting to kill her unborn children. Annwyl sends Gwenvael the Handsome to investigate. Unfortunately the meeting doesn’t go well and he … More Review: What A Dragon Should Know by G. A. Aiken
FYI this story was originally published in the Supernatural anthology. Ghleanna the Decimator is ordered by the queen to escort and protect Bram the Merciful on his trip to negotiate peace between the Sand Dragons. While Ghleanna has mostly ignored Bram for all his life, he can’t ignore her. He has been in love with … More Review: Dragon on Top by G. A. Aiken
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