Hidden Author: Loic Dauvillier and Greg Salsedo Illustrator: Alexis Siegel Release Date: April 1, 2014 (Originally 2012) Publisher: First Second (originally Le Lombard) Source: NetGalley Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Children’s Fiction, Graphic Novel, Holocaust Rating: ????? Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I love when comic books are used to tell a story that you probably wouldn’t expect from […]
Identity & Gender in Games: Assassin's Creed
The question of identity takes some special consideration when we talk about a series where a narrator literally changes his identity. In Assassin’s Creed, you can not only play as Desmond Miles, a modern day assassin, but also has several of his ancestors, or you can play as an assassin of the […]
Book Blast: Pendomus by Carissa Andrews
Hey everyone! We’re jumping on board the Pendomus promotion train with Book Nerd Tours this week because it sure sounds like a freakin’ awesome book. And Carissa Andrews is a pretty awesome person – and author! So we think you should definitely check out her self-published science fiction thriller Pendomus. […]
The Legend of Korra: Beginnings Recap
The Legend of Korra: Beginnings Part 1 and 2 (2×07-8) Synopsis: In order to regain her memories, Korra goes back into her deepest Avatar memories to witness how the Avatar line came to be. Rating: ★★★★★ Wow. Just. Wow. I think it’s fair to say that ‘Beginnings’ is officially everything […]
Hyperbole and a Half Leaps from Blog to Bookshelves
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened Author: Allie Brosh Release Date: October 29, 2013 Publisher: Touchstone Source: Edelweiss DRC, NetGalley DRC Genre(s): Non-Fiction, Autobiography, Blog, Graphic Novel, Humor Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I’m a big fan of Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half as I’m […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Eye Spy/Girl In The Flower Dress Recap
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmAGEkNk4Tc] Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Eye Spy (1×04) Synopsis: When the robber in several international diamond heists is discovered to be Coulson’s old protégé, the team races to catch her and find out who is behind her strange new abilities. Rating: ★★★★☆ Now we’re getting to the good stuff! The […]
American Horror Story: Coven – Boy Parts and The Replacements
American Horror Story: Coven – Boy Parts (03×02) Synopsis: Madison tries to help Zoe create the perfect boyfriend out of Kyle and some left over parts while our creep swamp resurrectionist comes back into play. Meanwhile Fiona keeps Madame LaLaurie hostage in her room and tries to track down the witch […]
Once Upon A Time’s Neverland Arch Is Getting Old Already
You may have noticed that I’ve had a hard time keeping up with my Once Upon A Time recaps. This isn’t just because I’m a law student and I’m super busy and I’ve been going to a ton of doctors’ appointments lately. In fact, those other obligations play a fairly […]
NaNoWriMo Crash Course
Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t mean to frighten you, but we’re one week away from NaNoWriMo – and this year, like I say every other year, I’m going to participate. NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is when the internet comes together to write novels. Or at least 50,000 words […]
Arrow: Identity Recap
Arrow: Idenity (02×2) Recap Synopsis: Oliver has to stop the Triad as they repeatedly steal supplies from the Glades’ hospital. Rating: ★★★★☆ A truck transporting medical supplies is attacked on its root to the Glade’s hospital. Roy manages to take down guy one member of the gang but he isn’t […]
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