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The Haunted Forest Tour by Jeff Strand, James A. Moore
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Even if the writing and editing could use a bit of a polish, THE HAUNTED FOREST TOUR is full of fun and gore, which is more than enough to satisfy many horror fans.
Beast: Werewolves, Serial Killers, and Man-Eaters: The Mystery of the Monsters of the Gévaudan by Gustavo Sanchez Romero, S. R. Schwalb
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
It deals with a timeless mystery, and is therefore entertaining and enjoyable, but the writing and the editing are a distraction.
Batman/Superman: World's Finest, Vol. 2: Strange Visitor by Tamra Bonvillain, Dan Mora, Mark Waid
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Waid continues to put the world’s finest heroes into situations allowing exploration of their characters…and mostly succeeding.
Punisher Vol. 1: The King of Killers Book One by Jason Aaron
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A rare Punisher story that feels truly fresh, Aaron’s take on the titular character keeps the blood and restores the grief.
A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World's Most Misunderstood Bird by Rosemary Mosco
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Cute, funny, and informative, this quick read is perfect for pigeon-lover and may leave the rest of cooing over these derpy, little birds.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Volume 9 by Kevin Eastman, Mateus Santolouco, Pablo Túnica, Dave Wachter, Tom Waltz
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There is potential in the Pantheon as mystical villains, but overall this volume is a bit uneven than the previous collections.
Halloween Ends: The Official Movie Novelization by Paul Brad Logan
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
With pleasing writing and rhythm, some may prefer this novelization to its movie basis.
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A dark fantasy that trusts the audience enough to drop them right into the action and build the world slowly, readers will be wondering why they didn’t read this sooner.
Nightwing, Vol. 2: Fear State by Tom Taylor
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Though there are some enjoyable character moments for Nightwing, FEAR STATE is a prime example of a crossover event jeopardizing a series’ flow.
Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The strangeness is a boon for this mash-up of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and HOUSE OF A 1,000 CORPSES, which hits typical horror beats and cliches with intention.