Ashes of the Unhewn Throne, #1: The Empire’s Ruin By: Brian Staveley Published: July 6, 2021 Genre: Epic Fantasy “But it can’t be coincidence, can it? The Annurians burn down the Purple Baths and then, the very next morning, these naked fools show up talking about an attacking army,” (5). When an individual reads a work of… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Empire’s Ruin”
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TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “Æsahættr”
The season finale for Season Two opens with the witches talking about the attack from the Specters. Will and Lyra are with the witches as they all agree that they should leave Cittàgazze right after they find Will’s father. Meanwhile, Ruta Skadi overhears a group of creatures talking about the army Lord Asriel is building… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “Æsahættr”
TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “Malice”
The episode opens with the witches in the same world as Lyra and Will. And, they see angels traveling through the world. They see this as a sign that the prophecy is coming closer to fruition. This is another sign that the war—led by Lord Asriel—is about to begin. Meanwhile, Will continues to suffer from… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “Malice”
Why You Need to Read: “The Rage of Dragons”
The Burning #1: The Rage of Dragons By: Evan Winters Audiobook: 16 hours, 15 minutes Published: July 16, 2019 Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi Genre: Fantasy/Military/Historical Fiction/Folklore And if Tau didn’t feel better, it had to be because there was still so much to do. He needed to go to Kigambe and test to become an Ihashe. Then he’d… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Rage of Dragons”
TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: The Daemon Cages”
This episode follows the order of Lyra’s “stops” in the North. In the books, Lyra ends up at “The Station” before she searches for her father. So, to those who haven’t read the books, but saw the movie, this is the sequence that the story follows. It’ll all make sense in the finale. Lyra—using the… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: The Daemon Cages”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class”: “Snake Pit”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This episode of Deadly Classwas split into two parts. One, the students interacting with each other, again; but this time pranks are involved. Two, we learn more about the teachers and the administration who operate Kings Dominion. This episode continues to build characterization… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class”: “Snake Pit”