Feeling down? Check out the Hopepunk and Noblebright sub-genres
Hopepunk and Noblebright are terms I just learned about, and after reading a lot of grimdark stuff, I will be checking them out more than I inadvertently already have. I’m … Read More
Author: ward
Read Mickey7 by Edward Ashton before the new film!
I just finished Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. It wasn’t flawless, but it was a great book that explores identity, humanity, philosophy, morality, and a whole load of other good stuff. … Read More
House of the Dragon Season 2 – good but slow
I just realised I never did a complete review of the House of the Dragon. I wrote about episodes 1 to 4 and then stopped. Time for that to change. … Read More
Warbreaker is a standalone epic by Brandon Sanderson
I literally just finished Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson, so I thought I would review it while the tale is still percolating in my brain. What is Warbreaker all about? The … Read More
What We Do In The Shadows is peak Vampire TV
The mythical vampire has always been cool. Cloaks, eternal youth, the ability to brood while still looking attractive. Enter What We Do in the Shadows—a show that, instead of making vampires … Read More
The Acolyte cancellation reflects a deeper Star Wars problem
The Acolyte has been cancelled by Disney+, and it reflects a deeper issue for the franchise and its shows. The Force is sad. I have seen every Star Wars film … Read More
The BRZRKR comic by Keanu Reeves is bloody great
I somehow missed the fabulous BRZRKR comic by Keanu Reeves and found it via a circuitous route after buying The Book of Elsewhere – which Mr Reeves also wrote along … Read More
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episodes 1 to 4
I had been putting off watching House of the Dragon until a few episodes had been released. I love a good binge. And it turns out episodes 1 to 4 … Read More
The Acolyte: Jedi, Sith, cool helmets, and Great Fights!
The Acolyte episodes 3 to 6 recap and thoughts. Things get all feisty! I’m enjoying the Acolyte. It’s fun and has lots of Jedis fighting, other force users, and general … Read More
The Cosmic Scroll is a new Substack all about SFF
I finally started a Substack called The Cosmic Scroll! It will look at all things related to science fiction and fantasy – aka SFF. Exciting stuff. Here is the blurb: … Read More