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Kathryn Adams

Review: The Nice House On The Lake – The Deluxe Edition

“How do you think the world will end?” The next book in my “reviews for graphic novels Elizabeth got me for Christmas” series is the deluxe hardback edition of The Nice House On The Lake, and it’s little more recent than the one from my last review. And also darker. Not just darker than the

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Hugh Verheylewegen

Review – Echo

Helmed by Marion Dayre and Sydney Freeland, Echo follows Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), who is being pursued by Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) and his organization, leading her to return to her hometown in Oklahoma, where she must come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.

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Kathryn Adams

Review: Lazarus Volume One – Family

I’m just a little bit late getting to the Lazarus series (this graphic novel was first published more than a decade ago). However, ’tis the season to read the books we got as Christmas presents, and I have Elizabeth to thank for introducing me to this fascinating dystopian near-future saga and the kick-ass title character

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Leland Pierce

Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season

Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season  Traveling Across the Multiverse & Into Your Homes on Blu-ray™ Steelbook, Blu-ray & DVD March 12, 2024 Go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the critically acclaimed animated hit comedy series from Adult Swim when Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season will be available to own Steelbook

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Hugh Verheylewegen

Review – What If…? Season 2

Helmed by Bryan Andrews and AC Bradley, Season 2 of What If…? continues the journey that began in Season 1 as The Watcher guides viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing brand new and familiar faces in the anthology series that questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments as well as introduce completely new stories.

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Kathryn Adams

Review: Bookshops and Bonedust (Legends and Lattes)

“Every book is a little mirror, and sometimes you look into it and see someone else looking back.” It’s the last review of 2023! Considering the many ways this has been a stressful few months, I think we all need something comfy and whimsical to finish up the year, don’t you? Travis Baldree’s second novel

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Kathryn Adams

Review: He Who Drowned the World (The Radiant Emperor Duology Book 2)

There’s still time for at least one more book from 2023 before the end of the year, especially if it’s something that might be nominated for next year’s Hugo Awards. Shelley Parker-Chan’s duology set in alternate-history China will work nicely; I wouldn’t have thought it was possible, but the sequel to She Who Became The

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Hugh Verheylewegen

Review – Wonka

Directed by Paul King and based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) we know today. With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned

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Hugh Verheylewegen

Review – Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

Directed by Sam Fell, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is the long-awaited continuation of the Chicken Run story. After successfully escaping from Tweedys’ farm in a daring and risky manner, Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) has discovered her ideal place – an idyllic island bird sanctuary where the entire flock can live in harmony, without any

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