The Gauntlet awaits Kris Denn. Will they succeed and take their place as part of the Warder's Circle? Or will they fail, which means Rumika must wait a decade to challenge again? Episode four of Serial Box's Born to the Blade series focuses on the warder candidate and their trial. In order to join the … Continue reading Review: The Gauntlet (Born to the Blade S1E4)
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Review: Baby Shower (Born to the Blade S1E3)
Baby Shower continues the excellent story being told in Born to the Blade. This third episode does indeed feature a baby shower that is political not friendly. Baby Shower focuses on character interaction and builds on the subtleties of episode two, Fault Lines. TL;DR Baby Shower is another enjoyable entry in the saga of Born … Continue reading Review: Baby Shower (Born to the Blade S1E3)
Review: Fault Lines (Born to the Blade S1E2)
In Episode Two of Serial Box's latest series, politics, world-building, and a party feature. Where episode one, Arrivals, opened the world and the set the stage, episode two, Fault Lines by Marie Brennan, deepens the world while ratcheting up the politicking. Episode two solidifies Born to the Blade as a fun series worth reading. TL;DR … Continue reading Review: Fault Lines (Born to the Blade S1E2)
Review: Arrivals (Born to the Blade S1E1)
Serialized stories are not new. Magazines often published novels and stories in parts, but this form of storytelling fell out of popularity as audiences switched to novels. Novellas and novelettes also declined in popularity, but in the past few years, the form has gotten renewed interest. So, why not serialized stories? Serial Box is answering … Continue reading Review: Arrivals (Born to the Blade S1E1)
Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
In the fantasies that I read, the caravan guards are rarely given more than a fighter's role. In Kai Ashante Wilson's Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, the focus is the caravan guards and the two special men among them. The novella succeeds on the relationships between this men. To review Sorcerer of the Wildeeps properly, I … Continue reading Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
Review: Dresden Files Dog Men
Solid if straight forward comic set in the Dresden Files universe. Recommended for fans of the series that want more than just the novels.
Review: The World Awakening
The World Awakening is a satisfying conclusion to the Gateways to Alissia trilogy. I’m sad to see it go but had fun while in country. Highly recommended.