The Strange Book Club of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Part 3
And so the adventures of Mr Utterson:Boy Detective comes to an end. Join us as we discuss the last chapters of the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Also, Ash and Brad's…
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Black Heart Red Ruby Review: There’s No Place Like Home
No, this isn't any kind of Oz story, but a black-hearted girl with magic powers, a magic ruby, and the meaning of home do feature prominently, so the title is still apt. Ava, our anti-heroine, is…
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City of Blades Review: Stabbing the Hand that Feeds You
I had my qualms about a new Continental novel from the perspective—and foul mouth—of General Turyin Mulaghesh. Not many, and not severe, since Mulaghesh was awesome. But she was not the stars of the…
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Interview with Robert Jackson Bennett
I had the privilege of sitting down with Robert Jackson Bennett to ask him about his immanent book, City of Blades. We also discussed his previous books—and writing—and Batman. Christina Ladd: First and most…
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Bands of Mourning Review (and some Shadows of Self): Metal and Mettle
It's not easy being an wealthy, gifted, powerful scion of a noble house whose heroics have earned him the attention of God Itself. For one thing, if that God has played you false and…
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American Elsewhere Review: All Hail the Glow Cloud. And the Glow Mesa. And the Glow Town.
In honor of City of Blades coming out, I re-read American Elsewhere, which--fun story--I hate-bought because the cover (and title) looked so much like American Gods. "Well this is going to be bullshit" I…
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The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss Review: Pop and Popcorn
As we all recover from our multiple viewings of The Force Awakens this holiday season, let me take an entirely uncontroversial position and say that popcorn is delicious. Well, it is. Don't lie, you all…
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The Library at Mount Char - for your friend who loves Tarantino and David Fincher, anyone who prefers White Wolf to D&D, fans of Lovecraft, librarians, anyone whose favorite Christmas movie is The Nightmare…
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This Raging Light Review: Sing, Muse, of the Wrath of Lucille
Thank the YA gods for terrible parents. Terrible fictional parents, that is. Because much as I wish there was not a single terrible real-life parent, there are far too many. But there haven't been…
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Silver on the Road Review: The Devil’s in the Deals
All right, I've just decided this is going to be Old West season for me. Between Girl and Wake and Snow White, and now Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman, I'm just going…
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