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
Category: Books
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
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
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
Is ‘The Three-Body Problem’ on Netflix worth a watch?
I’d always meant to read The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. It has been much lauded, after all, and I like that about a book. But I had also heard … Read More
The Rats is a delightfully gory James Herbert classic
I first read The Rats by James Herbert in the 80s when I was a teen. I loved it then and thought it was time for a revisit. The book … Read More
Happy Xmas, Pagan Pissup, Festivus, New Year or Whatever!
Merry Xmas, Pagan Winter Celebration, Festivus for the Rest of Us, or whatever you enjoy this time of year from all of us here at Scifi Ward Towers. Plus, happy … Read More
The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle – A Timeless Tale of Magic and Self-Discovery
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle is a classic and beloved fantasy tale published in 1968. The plot involves a unicorn who, upon finding she is the last of … Read More
Ahsoka Explored The Star Wars Aspects and Lore I Wanted
Ahsoka has finished its first series, and despite the usual fanboys being miserable, most people seemed, on average, to enjoy it. I know I did. Each Star Wars show has … Read More
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Cozy fantasy is actually fun
I kept seeing Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree popping up in my Twitter (currently known as X) feeds and being recommended by my favourite BookTubers and other websites. It … Read More