Dark Hunger by Christine Feehan and Dana Kurtin (adapter)
First, let's start with the publisher's blurb: "Riordan is an immortal Carpathian male, trapped and caged, his honor compromised by his captors. They're in his mind. They're in his blood.…
Werewolf Double Feature: “Moonstruck (Vol 1)” and “Squad”
"Moonstruck (Vol 1)" by Grace Elise and Shae Beagle (illustrator) First, a blurb from the publisher: "Werewolf barista Julie and her new girlfriend go on a date to a close-up…
A Magical Double Feature: “Mooncakes” and “Witch for Hire”
Mooncakes The publisher describes this work as: "a story of love and demons, family and witchcraft." Broadly speaking, the work centers around Nova Huang, a budding witch, and Tam Lang,…
TTRPG Showdown: D&D 5e “Starter Set” vs “Essentials Kit”
Picture this: you're new to the table-top roleplaying game (TTRPG) scene. The name you're most familiar with is Dungeons and Dragons. Through the ether, perhaps through a friend or a…
LGBTQ Double Feature: “The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wizdoms” and “Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 1”
"The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wizdoms," by Nagabe Here's the publisher's blurb: "Deep in the forest lies a mysterious school of magic: Wizdoms, an institution attended by beastmen…
Finish by Jon Acuff
I've struggled with a number of different personal and professional projects as of late, so I decided it was time to find some literary back-up. Enter Finish: Give Yourself the Gift…
One-Punch Man by ONE and Yusuke Murata (Illustrator): Vol. 1-5
One-Punch Man is written by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. The work stars Saitama, the titular, "One-Punch Man." After years of training, Saitama has become so powerful he can…
“Queer: A Graphic History” by Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele (Illustrations)
First, let me start with the blurb the publisher used to pitch this book: "Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Julia Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action…
More Thoughts On Dark Souls 3
After spending even more time with, "Dark Souls 3 (DS3)," I have more thoughts. Here they are, both the good and the bad. On one hand, I like that the…
LGBTQ Double Feature: “Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me” and “The Bride Was a Boy”
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell (Illustrations) Here's the basic summary: Freddy is in a new relationship with the eponymous Laura Dean. Though…