Murder of Crows (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress #2) By: Annie Bellet

Murder of Crows

Murder of Crows (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress #2) By: Annie Bellet

Plot:

They say you can never go home again. If only that were true… Game store owner and nerd sorceress extraordinaire Jade Crow knows death stalks her in the form of her murderous ex-lover, Samir, a sorcerer who wants to eat her heart and take her power. With the help of her friends, and sexy tiger-shifter Alek, Jade trains for the inevitable confrontation. Until her estranged father shows up begging for help. Someone or something is murdering the crow shifters of Three Feathers ranch and her father believes sorcery is the only way to stop the killings. Faced with an unknown foe, a family that exiled her decades before, a deepening relationship with Alek, and Samir’s ever-present threat, Jade will need all the power she’s gained and then some to stop the Murder of Crows.

Review:

We learned more about Jade’s biological family in this book. They leave a lot to be desired. She was raised in a cult, basically, which is interesting and sad. She also found out she’s got a younger sister and the man she thought was her father is not. So lots happened in this book.

Really loving this series and all the geeky references, it feels like it was written specifically for me, because of them. The pacing was great, never a dull moment, but I didn’t feel like there was too much going on. Can’t wait to read the next one.

5/5

The Man in the High Castle (2015-?)

The Man in the High Castle

The Man in the High Castle (2015-?)

Network:

Amazon

Starring:

Rufus Sewell

Luke Kleintank

Alexa Davalos

Plot:

Based on Philip K. Dick’s award-winning novel, and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), The Man in the High Castle explores what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Starring Rufus Sewell (John Adams), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars) and Alexa Davalos (Mob City).

Review:

This is an alternate universe were the Allies lost, how cool is that? I had a lot of hype when I read the plot synopsis and honestly didn’t think the pilot could live up to it. Surprise, surprise, it did!

There are several stories going on, but by the end of the pilot most were wrapped together nicely. The twist at the end was a surprise and made me want to know what happens next. The fact that I have to wait for Amazon to pick it up and then who knows how long for them to actually get the season ready for release, is kind of sad; but I like being included on this end of things, as a viewer.

I’m excited for the possibility of this show happening. It’s going to need a pretty big budget, but I would actually get my prime membership back to watch it.

4.5/5

22 Jump Street (2014)

22 Jump Street

22 Jump Street (2014)

Director:

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller

Starring:

Channing Tatum

Jonah Hill

Ice Cube

Plot:

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.

Review:

That movie had no business being 112 minutes. Too long. I was barely holding on by the end. Also the jokes about it being a sequel got old fast. I knew they were coming, every review I read mentioned them, but holy cow.

Credits were possibly the best part of the movie.

2/5

Man Seeking Woman (2015-?)

man-seeking-woman-lizard Man Seeking Woman (2015-?)

Network:

FXX

Starring:

Jay Baruchel

Eric André

Britt Lower

Plot: A naive romantic goes on a desperate quest for love when his longtime girlfriend dumps him.

Review:

Bizzare. That’s the word that kept coming to mind while I watched this show. I liked the very literal representation of things. When his sister set him up with a troll it was an actual troll. When his ex-girlfriend started going out with someone new it was really Hitler.

There was no voice over telling you what he was thinking it was all visually represented, which was fun. I laughed out loud a couple times but it didn’t leave me wanting more immediately. I’ll probably watch a couple more episodes, but I’m not sure if it will become a permanent addition to my TV schedule. 3/5

Justice Calling (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress #1) By: Annie Bellet

Justice Calling

Justice Calling (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress #1) By: Annie Bellet

Plot:

Gamer. Nerd. Sorceress. Jade Crow lives a quiet life running her comic book and game store in Wylde, Idaho. After twenty-five years fleeing from a powerful sorcerer who wants to eat her heart and take her powers, quiet suits her just fine. Surrounded by friends who are even less human than she is, Jade figures she’s finally safe. As long as she doesn’t use her magic. When dark powers threaten her friends’ lives, a sexy shape-shifter enforcer shows up. He’s the shifter world’s judge, jury, and executioner rolled into one, and he thinks Jade is to blame. To clear her name, save her friends, and stop the villain, she’ll have to use her wits… and her sorceress powers. Except Jade knows that as soon as she does, a far deadlier nemesis awaits.

Review:

I love discovering new, awesome series. There were so many geek culture references in this book it appealed to me on a whole new level. I’ve never played D&D but I never felt lost or talked down to, so a complete knowledge of geek isn’t required.

So happy to have found this series. The characters are great and the world is interesting. I can definitely see some Ilona Andrews being channeled in this series. There’s a huge evil that has been hinted at but hasn’t made an appearance. Kate Daniels anyone?

The pacing is fast but you never feel overwhelmed and I’m so excited to read more.

5/5