Another prequel for the movie "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves", this novel, "The Druid's Call" by E.K. Johnston, follows the origin for Doric, the tiefling druid that becomes one of the main characters in the movie. Adopted by the elves of Neverwinter Wood, Doric struggles to find his place in a community that has … Seguir leyendo Review – The Druid’s Call by E.K. Johnston
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Review – Darth Vader Vol. 4: Crimson Reign
"Darth Vader: Vol. 4" by Greg Pak, with art by Leonard Kirk, Guiu Vilanova and Raffaele Ienco, is the corresponding volume for the "Crimson Reign" crossover. More loosely adjacent than what we saw for "War of the Bounty Hunters", this volume takes things too far in the Empire-Crimson Dawn conflict, with double and triple crossings … Seguir leyendo Review – Darth Vader Vol. 4: Crimson Reign
Review – Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 : Crimson Reign
"Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol. 4" is the title which compiles issues 18-22 as part of the "Crimson Reign" crossover event, written by Ethan Sacks, with art by Ramon Bachs, Paolo Villaneli, Bryan Valenza and Arif Prianto. In this volume, the group of hunters try to rescue Cadeliah, and must help Zuckuss rejoin with his … Seguir leyendo Review – Bounty Hunters Vol. 4 : Crimson Reign
Review – The Road to Neverwinter by Jaleigh Johnson
A tie-in to the upcoming movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, "The Road to Neverwinter" by Jaleigh Johnson narrates the start of the merry little band of scoundrels that are the main characters. Former bard, Edgin, is a widower in charge of Kira, his little daughter. He befriends Holga, a human warrior, and together … Seguir leyendo Review – The Road to Neverwinter by Jaleigh Johnson
Review – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The High Country by John Jackson Miller
Nested between episodes of the first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, this novel, "The High Country" by John Jackson Miller has the crew of the Enterprise following the travels of an exploration vessel that disappeared near a nebula, only to find themselves almost trapped near an inhabited planet. Based as a follow up … Seguir leyendo Review – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The High Country by John Jackson Miller
Review – Illusionary by Zoraida Córdova
"Illusionary" by Zoraida Córdova is the final book in the "Hollow Crown" trilogy (after "Incendiary"), and it's an apt finale for the series, although the book is not as good or as innovative as the first one. Continuing the story of Renata Convida, she has been forced to escape along his once most ardent enemy, … Seguir leyendo Review – Illusionary by Zoraida Córdova
Review – Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova
A brilliant novel, yes it's based on some fantasy tropes, but "Incendiary" by Zoraida Córdova delivers the action, intrigue and twists that make it a refreshing read. Renata Convida has the power to steal someone's memories with her touch, making her one of the few people in the world with this power. The current king … Seguir leyendo Review – Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova
Review – The Battle of Jedha by George Mann
The Battle of Jedha is a great audiodrama that continues the story of The High Republic in its second phase that went farther back in time to provide context for the great disaster and the destruction of Starlight Beacon. After the events of "Convergence" (which are summarized as part of the characters conversations), the sign … Seguir leyendo Review – The Battle of Jedha by George Mann
Review – The Afterward by E. K. Johnston
"The Afterward" is a delightful novel by E. K. Johnston where she follows the premise of what happens after the "happily ever after" of noble adventurers. After a perilous and epic quest to save the world (which is also presented in the book as a series of flashbacks), we see the heroines return to their … Seguir leyendo Review – The Afterward by E. K. Johnston
Review – Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-García
"Prime Meridian" is a novella by Silvia Moreno-García. Set in the near future where Mars has been colonized, Amelia, a Mexican woman, navigates through her once bright future, now bleak due to abandoning school to take care of her ill mother. Now that she has passed away, and all opportunities seem to have vanished, she … Seguir leyendo Review – Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-García










