All posts by Mike Henry

     
 
8.8

Review: Skyward

August 4, 2020
Skyward is a solid start to Brandon Sanderson's new YA series. It features a great cast a characters with some epic and tense ship-to-ship combat. If the reader can look past some silly dialogue and weaker world-building, they will be in for a fun read.
by Mike Henry
 
9.3

Review: Red Rising (Red Rising Trilogy 1)

June 21, 2020
Red Rising is a fantastic story following a man fed up with being under another’s heel.
by Mike Henry
 
9.3

Review: The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle 1)

April 5, 2020
The Name of the Wind is a strong start to what appears to be a legendary series.
by Mike Henry

 
9.6
9.8

Review: Shadows of Self

September 20, 2019
Author: Brandon SandersonPublisher: Tor BooksGenre: Fantasy The adventures of Wax, Wayne, and Marasi continue in this almost-noir style adventure. Set in the same period of time as its predecessor, The Alloy of Law, Brandon Sanderson moves the clock [...]
by Mike Henry
 
8.5

Review: Dune

July 19, 2019
Author: Frank HerbertPublisher: Chilton CompanyGenre: Science Fiction Dune, what can we say about this legendary science fiction novel? It has been the science fiction novel that has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of authors and storytellers. Our [...]
by Mike Henry
 
9.3

Review: The Alloy of Law

May 23, 2019
Author: Brandon SandersonPublisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Three hundred years after the original Mistborn trilogy, we enter the world of Scanrial, and our old heroes of Vin, Elend, Kelsier, Sazed, and the rest of the crew are now just members of [...]
by Mike Henry

 
8.7

Review: The Reckoners: Steelheart

February 24, 2019
Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher: Delacorte Press Genre: Science Fiction, Superhero Steelheart is the first book in Brandon Sanderson’s popular young adult (YA) series, The Reckoners. Sanderson has been a household name in fantasy literature with other [...]
by Mike Henry
 

The Reluctant Hero

January 1, 2019
Some of my favorite characters have often been those who struggle with who they are meant to be and are either unwilling or reluctant to embrace the destiny that is thrust upon them. These characters are known as reluctant heroes, whom I believe [...]
by Mike Henry
 
8.7
9.5

Review: The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World

November 17, 2018
Author: Robert Jordan Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy “The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend.” The Eye of the World kicks off Robert Jordan’s epic 14-part series, The Wheel of Time. This series is well-known [...]
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by Mike Henry

 
9.3

Review: The Stormlight Archive: Oathbringer

September 28, 2018
Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy After three years of waiting, Brandon Sanderson gives us the third installment of his popular Stormlight Archive series, Oathbringer. Sanderson is most well-well known for strong and creative [...]
by Mike Henry
 
8.5

Review: Jurassic Park

September 5, 2018
Author: Michael Crichton Publisher: Ballantine Books Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Jurassic Park is the book that started it all, the very original conception that kicked off a massive franchise that 90’s kids, like myself, came to adore. Author [...]
by Mike Henry
 
9.9
8.0

Review: The Stormlight Archive: Words of Radiance

August 11, 2018
Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Brandon Sanderson has been a strong figure in the world of fantasy and science fiction literature for quite some time now. He is famous for his complex magic systems and his strong characters. [...]
by Mike Henry

 
7.9

Review: Holy Misfits: The Real Martin Luther

June 2, 2018
Author: Josh Hamon Illustrator: Brynn James Publisher: The Ministry of War Genre: Non-fiction Martin Luther is arguably among the top 10 most influential individuals in the last 1,000 years due to his kick off of the Protestant Reformation that forever [...]
by Mike Henry
 
9.7
9.3

Review: The Stormlight Archive: The Way of Kings

May 12, 2018
Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy The summer is nearly upon us and you may be asking yourself, “Is there a great book out there that I could get lost in?” Well, my friend, you are in luck! That book is The Way of Kings by [...]
by Mike Henry
 

Ready Player One …Or Two?

March 29, 2018
With the theatrical version of Ready Player One about to hit theaters on March 29th, the book version has been in heavy demand at my local library. It took me about a month or two before I could get my hands on a copy! As a fellow geek, this seemed like [...]
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by Mike Henry

 
8.5

Review: Batman: The War of Jokes and Riddles

March 24, 2018
Author: Tom King Artist: Mikel Janin Publisher: DC Comics Genre: Science Fiction, Superhero Batman has many enemies… understatement of the century, right!? Batman’s enemies are some of the most iconic group of bad guys we’ve ever seen in comics. Most [...]
by Mike Henry
 
8.5
9.3

Review: Star Wars: Thrawn

January 20, 2018
Author: Timothy Zahn Publisher: Del Rey Genre: Science Fiction In the early 90’s, Star Wars Expanded Universe fans were introduced for the first time to one of the most famous Star Wars characters to have never hit the silver screen, Grand Admiral Thrawn. [...]
by Mike Henry
 
9.5
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Review: Superman: Birthright

January 1, 2018
Author: Mark Waid Artist: Leinil Francis Yu Publisher: DC Comics Genre: Science Fiction, Superhero Clark Kent crashes on earth as a baby from the planet Krypton, after his biological parents sacrificially sent him to earth once Krypton was destroyed. He [...]
by Mike Henry

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