Title: Rush (The Game #1) Author: Eve Silver Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Fiction, YA Science Fiction, Alien Invasion, Video Games Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon I’ve been meaning to get to this book for a while now but because I wound up in the hospital dying […]
Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
Title: Gameboard of the Gods (Age of X) Author: Richelle Mead Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Dutton Adult Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): New Adult Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Mythology, Paranormal Fiction Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low to Possibly Mild GoodReads | Amazon First off, I’ve never read the Vampire Academy series and I never intend to […]
John Barrowman's Middle Grade Debute: Hollow Earth
Emily and Matt Calder have one heck of a pedigree. Not just in the book but also when it comes to the creative team behind the characters and their story. John Barrowman is that John Barrowman. Yes, Captain Jack from Doctor Who and Torchwood fame. Carole Barrowman is his sister, […]
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is Magically Addictive
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z09iRo44Mcs] Hello, my name is Amy. And I am addicted to Animal Crossing. Move aside Farmville, there’s a new sim game in town and it’s way more fun than having a life. Earlier this month, Animal Crossing: New Leaf finally saw its North American release, and it has been […]
Frank Miller's Sin City: The Hard Goodbye
I love the universe of Frank Miller’s Sin City, but I until recently, I’ve never actually read the source material. So after searching out the original seven stories, I decided to do a bit of a reaction post to each of them, as well as take a look at some […]
"Man of Steel" is of Epic Proportions but Falls Flat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY] June 14 saw the US release of one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the latest interpretation of arguably the most symbolic superhero of all time. Superman has defined the superhero genre and has become integral to American culture and identity, but expecting a Superman […]
Why I Absolutely Love Marvel's Hawkeye
I am a really big fan of comic books – Marvel mostly. But because of law school and what not I’ve had to cut back on my readership. I’m a good two or three years behind on most things so when I was looking to get back into the game […]
In the After by Demitria Lunetta
Title: In the After Author: Demitria Lunetta Release Date: June 25, 2013 Publisher: Harper Teen Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Science Fiction, YA Dystopia, Alien Invasion Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon If you’re looking for something a bit different in your young adult dystopian travels you might want to check out In the After by […]
"The Purge" had potential but watered itself down to another slasher flick.
This is your emergency broadcast system, announcing the commencement of the annual Purge. At the siren, all emergency services will be suspended for 12 hours. Your government thanks you for your participation.” continued………. Hearing that introduction would freak anyone out, or it will be music to their ears. That is […]
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When I first got my iPad I felt extremely guilty. I have always been a diehard PC fan and my relationship with Macs over the years has been strained at best. When I saw and used an iPad for the first time at my uncles house on a college road […]