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Psychological thrillers are growing in popularity nowadays. Everywhere you go, you're bound to see a new one ready to become the next big thing. The appeal behind this genre is however far from being superficial. The narrator, the characters, the pacing and the twists all come together to form a truly enthralling story. From … Continue reading The Twilight Wife by A.J. Banner
“All children, except one, grow up.” — J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Boy oh boy, did I miss out on a classic! Everyone seems to be born knowing the story of Peter Pan. Well, actually, I speak on behalf of all 90s kid here. The animated movie version of Peter Pan is so well encrusted into our culture … Continue reading Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
“Every second is a gift.” — Geoff Johns, DC Universe: Rebirth #1 Hey Lashaan, is this another reboot by DC? No, my friend. This is far from being a reboot. We don't start from scratch. We aren't about to re-explore all the origin stories of our beloved superheroes. We will not be looking looking at … Continue reading DC Universe: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns
“Seems like they've been trying to hurt me my whole life... I need to find out why.” — Robert Kirkman, Outcast (Volume 1) This is actually the first series I've started that's written by Robert Kirkman. Don't hurt me! I'm up to date with the Walking Dead TV show (who's ready for season 7's big reveal?) … Continue reading Outcast (Volume 1) – A Darkness Surrounds Him by Robert Kirkman
“Waiting is one of life’s hardships.” — Lemony Snicket, The Reptile Room (Book 2) A flair for disaster. That is what circulates in his veins. Lemony Snicket continues to deliver events of the most unfortunate kind with The Reptile Room. The story continues where the last book left off. Finding a new host for the Beaudelaire … Continue reading A Series of Unfortunate Events (Book 2) – The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
“We are the choices we make.” — Patrick Ness, The Knife of Never Letting Go It takes a lot of guts to go through with an idea like this one. Patrick Ness seems to never settle with the simple and unoriginal. Known for his famous Chaos Walking trilogy, I've only contented myself of reading some … Continue reading The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
“A community cowers behind locked doors. I have created darkness that chills their very souls. I have made a city injured to its own horrors know fear. Can you feel it? And it has only just begun.” — Chuck Dixon, Batman: Knightfall (Part 1: Broken Bat) If you've seen The Dark Knight Rises, then … Continue reading Batman: Knightfall (Part One: Broken Bat) by Doug Moench
“I've always envied people who sleep easily. Their brains must be cleaner, the floorboards of the skull well swept, all the little monsters closed up in a steamer trunk at the foot of the bed.” — David Benioff, City of Thieves With less, a lot was told. Give David Benioff a 100 word count … Continue reading City of Thieves by David Benioff
I've experienced some tear-jerking novels. Most of the time, I find that the only way an author can succeed in getting a reader to be moved by what they read isn't only by telling a sad story, but by making it relatable in more than one way. Integrating themes that are tragic by nature, … Continue reading Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
The past has a funny way to catch up to you. It follows you like a shadow and emerges at the most unexpected turns. It doesn't have worries, concerns, dilemmas or problems. It does however bring them upon you. Nicolette Farrel left her hometown, friends and family after the disappearance of her best friend, … Continue reading All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Roars and Echoes 