Scandianov: A Feminist Utopia

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After being frozen for two centuries, Polaris wakes up to a new world. Unlike her Dystopian planet of origin, the new planet Eartha: a Utopian society ran by a female ruler provides a new type of lifestyle which offers a newly found freedom for its citizens - with different ideologies, political views, customs, and rules. The new system can irritate and even too good to be true for Polaris. Will Polaris be able to embrace her freedom on Eartha, or will she discover a dark side to this Utopian paradise?

His Dark Materials Season 2 (Mini-Review)

His Dark Materials Season 2 picks up shortly after the first one ended. Lyra Silvertongue and Will Parry find themselves in the abandoned city of Cittàgazz which is an a world unfamiliar to the two children. The pair soon finds themselves having to go after the Subtle Knife which is hidden somewhere in the city. Other characters experience their own journeys which start to bring them all closer and closer to Cittagazz.

Lonely Country (Mini-Review)

Lonely Country by Alyson Belle is about Tommy, Allen, and Jim who live in the middle of nowhere and take care of the farm Tommy recently inherited. When a meteor shower happens the three wish that there was an eligible girl for them to date. Wishing on falling stars is stupid? Right? Nope, because they got their wish in a way none of them expected: Tommy changed into the eligible girl that they all wanted.

Dead Beat (Mini-Review)

Dead Beat is the seventh book in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series. This entry follows Harry Dresden who is told by the very much alive Mavra to find the Word of Kemmler. Making this task all the harder is the fact Harry doesn't know what the Word of Kemmler is and necromancers have arrived in Chicago that are very interested in the Word of Kemmler.

Lynesse Chapter 14: A Marriage of Ice and Fire

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This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Wonder Woman 1984 (Mini-Review)

Wonder Woman 1984 was released in 2020 and stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and Kristen Wiig. It was directed by Patty Jenkins. The story follows a stone that grants one wish to all that hold it. It is up to Diana to stop the stone in order to keep all human civilizations from ending. But in order to save humanity, she must make a sacrifice of her own.

Questland (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Questland by Carrie Vaughn is about Professor Adrienne "Addie" Cox going to Insula Mirabilis where something has gone terribly wrong. Harris Lang created the island as a place to prove that once technology is advanced enough it is the same as magic. But when he losses all communication with the island and Addie's ex-boyfriend might be the cause, he has her join a team to restore communication with the island.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 21)

I read chapter twenty-one of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 20)

I read chapter twenty of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Jash Reads: Eragon (Chapter 14)(Part 2)

I read chapter fourteen of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.

At First Love Chapter 33: A Day of Love

This is a Real Person Fanfiction. In this fanfiction Iain Glen has never been married.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 19)

I read chapter nineteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

The Visitors (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

The Visitors by Miranda Rijks tells the story of Hannah who is the mother of two children and the wife of a distant husband. In order to help her sense of independence she turns their barn into a holiday rental. Things take a turn for the worse when Mike, Nadia, and their daughter come to stay. Hannah is pushed to her limits to defend Daniel's innocence. But is she only trying to hide the truth from herself?

Beyond Honor Chapter 3: The Endless Waste

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Xmas with My Best Friend's Dad (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Xmas with My Best Friend's Dad by Devyn Cole follows Elle who is dragged by her best friend to visit a small mountain town during Christmas. She doesn't want to as Phoebe and her father do not get along with each other. But when they arrive at Phoebe's father's mansion, Elle realizes she was worried about the wrong thing.

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Though I tried to focus on my cup of coffee, my eyes kept turning to a pair of twins on the opposite side of the small restaurant. Something about them, Tobias would say their auras, asked to be observed. It told every onlooker that the twins were dangerous to any evil forces that dared prey on the innocent.

Both twins had dark black hair. Though one had dyed his hair white, a few black hairs stuck out. My eyes kept going further down their faces. It felt rude to do so but I couldn't restrain myself. The one without hair dye had a large scar that went all the way from his right ear to just below his right eye. The other twin had a fainter scar but on the left side. What had happened to them?

If not for their auras, it would be hard to imagine them being part of some great conflict. The one with dyed hair looked like a surfer though it was a few hours to any beach. The other twin looked like a lawyer or possibly a private investigator. Both had an intense look to their eyes that told me whatever they wanted in life they would achieve.

Their intense gazes never turned my way as they were too focused on their coffee. This was odd as they weren't lazily observing their cups, but looking intently at the coffee itself. Before sitting down one of the twins had mentioned coming here so often because of how great the coffee was. To me the Banana Bread's coffee was just like any other place's coffee. I took another sip of my coffee to see why the twins loved it so much. Nope. Still couldn't taste what they were talking about.

Finally my eyes looked only at my cup of coffee. My very average cup of coffee.

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The holidays are a time when you can pretend for a little bit that life really isn't that bad. It's the time of year when Christmas songs play on the radio and it's more than a little tempting to have hot chocolate all the time. Or that might be because it's cold in a lot of places all over the world.

Another thing the holidays bring is the likelihood of people reading and watching holiday themed stories. From touching stories like A Christmas Carol all the way to brutal horrors such as Black Christmas. If you are an author you might be releasing a Christmas themed book during this time of year. That's where I come in.

Jash Reads: Eragon (Chapter 14)(Part 1)

I read chapter fourteen of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 18)

I read chapter eighteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Sharing Noelle (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Sharing Noelle by Margot Scott tells the story of Noelle, Sawyer, and Colton. The night Noelle meets Sawyer she is attracted to him. That same night she finds out that since her father is marrying his mother, they are now related. When Sawyer invites her to his father's place for Christmas, she finds that she's also attracted to his father. Will all three let passion overtake their senses?

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 17)

I read chapter seventeen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Lynesse Chapter 13: In a Name

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

In My Defense

This is a Soma fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This is a drabble. Feel free to make a request or two.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 16)

I read chapter sixteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Daddy's Forever Girl (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Daddy's Forever Girl is the first book in Lucky Moon's Little Ranch series. In this book Madison finds herself in need of a new home after her landlord tries to have her pay bills with sex. So she decides to move to Little Ranch where she works under Cole. She quickly learns that Little Ranch is not just a shelter for animals, but also a place where people can engage in DDlg in peace.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 15)

I read chapter fifteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

The Raven Speaks: Supernatural Needed a Better Ending

The Supernatural Series Finale was nothing like Game of Thrones' Series Finale, but it was still bad.

Beyond Honor Chapter 2: To the Sky

This is an Animorphs/Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders. 

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At First Love Chapter 32: The Blessings of a Dress and Bathroom

This is a Real Person Fanfiction. In this fanfiction Iain Glen has never been married.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Hecate's Spell (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Hecate's Spell is the seventh installment in Lacey Carter Andersen's Monsters and Gargoyles series. Hecate is being kept prisoner in the Underworld by the sadistic god Hades. Her only comfort is Andros who swears his brother will make the hard journey to rescue the two of them. Orion, Andros' brother, and Blaise have spent years trying to figure out how to enter the Underworld. Will Hecate and Andros be freed or will they suffer for all eternity?

Simple Changes that Could've Fixed Jonerys

To say I have a complicated relationship with the pairing of Jon Snow/Daenerys Targaryen (aka Jonerys) from Game of Thrones is an understatement. The pairing had a lot of potential that could've made me a proud Jonerys shipper.

Yes, my One True Pairing (OTP) of Game of Thrones will always be Jorah Mormont/Daenerys Targaryen (aka Jorleesi). But I'm also a multi-shipper that doesn't have many ships I just can't stand. In short I don't care how my many ships conflict with one another.

While I can admit that Jonerys had potential, I can also admit that potential was wasted on the show. There were so many problems that made it fail but there were still Jonerys shippers that liked what Game of Thrones gave them.

There are many things I loathe about how the show portrayed Jonerys and I've ranted about it many times on this blog. Today my rant will be contained to three things that could've been changed to make this popular pairing actually good.

Lynesse Chapter 12: Twists and Turns of Politics

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This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 14)

I read chapter fourteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.

Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man is the first book in Marley Michaels' Bear Mountain Brothers series. Brady Long is one of the brothers on Bear Mountain who has been promised a soulmate. He has started to lose hope that he would ever find her when Serena Black came into his life. But each find out that even if you're destined for each other, life will still try to tear you apart.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 13)

I read chapter thirteen of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Beyond Honor Chapter 1: Not a Sario Rip

This is an Animorphs/Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders. 

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Coming Soon: Simple Changes that Could've Fixed Jonerys

To say I have a complicated relationship with the pairing of Jon Snow/Daenerys Targaryen (aka Jonerys) from Game of Thrones is an understatement. The pairing had a lot of potential that could've made me a proud Jonerys shipper.

Yes, my One True Pairing (OTP) of Game of Thrones will always be Jorah Mormont/Daenerys Targaryen (aka Jorleesi). But I'm also a multi-shipper that doesn't have many ships I just can't stand. In short I don't care how my many ships conflict with one another.

While I can admit that Jonerys had potential, I can also admit that potential was wasted on the show. There were so many problems that made it fail but there were still Jonerys shippers that liked what Game of Thrones gave them.

There are many things I loathe about how the show portrayed Jonerys and I've ranted about it many times on this blog. Today my rant will be contained to three things that could've been changed to make this popular pairing actually good.

Blood Rites (Mini-Review)

Blood Rites is the sixth book in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series. Thomas Raith asks Harry Dresden for help. An adult film director is finding keeping the women around him alive extremely hard. Harry must discover what is going on in order to stop the killings. What starts out as a simple enough job turns into a hectic mess involving vampire politics and revelations about Harry's family.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 12)

I read chapter twelve of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate..

The Perfect Animorphs Book for Halloween

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Animorphs is a book series about a group of six teens protecting the world from an alien invasion. The series does push what's acceptable in the Young Adult genre. Tobias is trapped in red-tailed hawk morph by the end of the first book and doesn't regain his ability to morph until later on in the series. And even then he still has to stay in hawk morph to be able to continue the fight.

There's also the Taxxons. The race is cursed with a hunger that can never be satisfied which causes them to eat anything that bleeds. That includes other Taxxons and themselves. I mean...how the heck did I survive my childhood?

Oh and let's not forget to mention the David Trilogy (#20-#22) where the Animorphs were tasked with something horrible. They had rescued David from the Yeerks and decided to enlist him in the war. But they ended up trapping him in morph because he had turned traitor.

But there is only one Animorphs book where one of the main cast is mentally and physically tortured: Animorphs #33 The Illusion.

Jash Reads: Eragon (Chapter 13)

I read chapter thirteen of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.

At First Love Chapter 31: All the Lies

This is a Real Person Fanfiction. In this fanfiction Iain Glen has never been married.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 11)

I read chapter eleven of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Legends of Earth: Age of the Zodiac

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Thousands of years had passed since man's patriarch, Adam, died. With his departure, humankind falls into a state of feuding tribes, competing for power and resources.

As their communities developed, it attracted the envious meddling of their arch-nemesis, Azazeel, a condemned demon vowing to dedicate his life's purpose to destroying man.

However, his goals are blocked by the Zodiac Guardians, an enhanced species, fashioned from the earth during the jinn's epic wars.

Striving to release his army, Azazeel patiently devised tactics to manipulate the Zodiacs into his evil slithering.

Concealed in the shadows, he stealthy convinced the Guardians to enslave humanity as their devoted worshippers.

As a result, four realms, powered by separate elements, were founded; earth, water, air and fire, but with the peace dwindling, a new threat began to rise.

With mankind subdued, Azazeel quickly shifted his attention to sowing the seeds of division between the united Guardians.

Fed by greed, deception, and power, the earth unveils the grand tale of twelve creatures, their race for global domination, and the permanent imprint they left on the human race...

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 10)

I read chapter ten of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

Son of Pestilence

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Sebastian Morris Reid has lived as a recluse for most of his 28 years. The self imposed isolation was necessary for protection, not for himself but for all the rest of humanity. He was born with an immune system that takes in, holds, then super concentrates any bacterium or virus he is exposed to. After reaching the highest degree of virulence, the microbes are released back into the world through his bodily oils and excretions. Any direct contact with another human would, in many cases, prove fatal. His curse is being the ultimate carrier of disease.

An obscure, vigilante organization, somehow, learns of Sebastian’s condition and convinces him to join their odd band of outcasts with the promise of helping him learn to control his body’s biochemistry. The organization sets out to right the world of other underground groups that oppose equal treatment of all those afflicted with physical or mental idiosyncrasies. Using unusual and extreme tactics, the group exists to fulfill it’s simple mission statement: ‘We Deal With Bullies'.

The Invasion (Mini-Review)

Jake, Marco, Tobias, Cassie, and Rachel take a shortcut through a construction site and find their lives forever changed. A dying alien warns them of an invasion and gives them the power to fight back. But some of the children are conflicted about fighting while others are certain that they have to fight. When Jake realizes he has a personal stake in the war ahead, he finds himself unable to do anything but fight.

Jash Reads: Animorphs #7 The Stranger (Chapter 9)

I read chapter nine of Animorphs #7 The Stranger by K.A.Applegate.

The Haunting of Bly Manor (Mini-Review)

The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second season of Netflix's The Haunting series. The Haunting of Bly Manor is based off of the works of Henry James. In Mike Flanagan's adaptation, a woman decides to entertain wedding guests with a ghost story. The ghost story centers around Dani Clayton who is hired as an au pair to a pair of children who have lost their parents and previous au pair to tragedy.

The Ouiums Journey: Hell Broke Loose

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When Esa Blyth escaped from the pits of hell, he thought his troubles were over. Soon after his return, however, he discovered his magic and the world he’d left behind had changed.

Without his innate gift and support from covens, the ancient and powerful witch had no choice but to forge ahead.

His meeting with Skylar Lee, a dark witch with an incredible power that promises much, is a turning point for Esa. There is an awakening within him at this chance encounter, one he cannot easily explain and one that refuses to be subdued.

But as he struggles with his feelings, Esa cannot spot a twin threat to his life and to any chance of happiness he may have with Skylar.

Thegon, the diabolical ruler of hell, is not yet done with him and, aided by the malevolent Akin Tullo who will do anything to implement Thegon’s will on Earth, they plan to corrupt the government, conjure demons from the depths and dominate the realms of men.

Can Esa and Skylar find a way to stop them, save the future of mankind and their own as well?