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graphic novel, black superhero

Review of Noble Vol. 1: God Shots by Brandon Thomas

October 1, 2021June 27, 2021 Gazedreamer

Noble Vol. 1 A group of astronauts embark on a suicide mission to prevent an asteroid from impacting Earth. David Powell, loving husband, and father is among them when something otherworldly happens. Thought to be dead, Powell is instead imbued … Continue reading Review of Noble Vol. 1: God Shots by Brandon Thomas

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time travel, gears

Review of Short Story I’m Feeling Lucky by Leonid Kaganov

September 8, 2021September 4, 2021 Gazedreamer

In this story, our characters are set in a civilization that has time-traveling devices. These devices can only go one way, though, which is forward. Our main character’s grandfather has cancer, and he has about two months left. The plan … Continue reading Review of Short Story I’m Feeling Lucky by Leonid Kaganov

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Review of The Falling by M. V. Melcer

September 7, 2021September 2, 2021 Gazedreamer

Short Story The Falling by M. V. Melcer published in Clarkesworld Magazine. I like this story. So in this story we’re in a future world where humans, no longer inhabit planet Earth, but instead have taken to the stars in … Continue reading Review of The Falling by M. V. Melcer

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Review of Last Nice Day by Rich Larson

September 6, 2021September 2, 2021 Gazedreamer

So I subscribed to this podcast Clarkesworld Magazine. Some time ago, I had listened to some stories on this podcast, but since had forgotten about it. I think that when I did subscribe to this podcast, I did so just … Continue reading Review of Last Nice Day by Rich Larson

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robert jordan, the eye of the world, the great hunt, the dragon reborn

I’m thinking about committing to the Wheel of Time series

September 4, 2021September 2, 2021 Gazedreamer

Why would I do such a thing? There are 14 books. I think I have all of the audiobooks. By my estimation, the total listening time is, roughly, close to 500 hours. I often listen at 1.25-2x speed, but still. … Continue reading I’m thinking about committing to the Wheel of Time series

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graphic novel, comics

Review of Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona

September 3, 2021June 21, 2021 Gazedreamer

Ms. Marvel Ms. Marvel, before the fame aka Camilla Khan, was just a young girl trying to figure who she was. To be a brown Muslim Middle Eastern girl in an American society that idolizes the likes of heroes such as … Continue reading Review of Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona

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akata witch, nnedi okorafor

Review of Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor

December 26, 2020December 20, 2020 Gazedreamer

Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor is the sequel to the young adult fantasy novel Akata Witch. Where Akata Witch focuses on building a fascinating world based on Nigerian mythology, Akata Warrior delves further into storytelling and expanding the magical world. … Continue reading Review of Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor

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James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet

Witch and Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

February 29, 2020February 28, 2020 Gazedreamer

Witch and Wizard Witch and Wizard is a dystopian fantasy novel written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet that feels like a mix between Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. Like Harry Potter, there are the young protagonists … Continue reading Witch and Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

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Nsibidi, young adult, fantasy

Review of Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

November 26, 2019February 27, 2020 Gazedreamer

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor is a fantasy novel about a young girl named Sunny Nwazue, who is an American-born Nigerian girl who also has albinism that soon finds out that she has magical abilities. In some respects, Akata Witch … Continue reading Review of Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

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