⭐ There are books that overwhelm you with the sheer volume of events, where every chapter feels like it is trying to outdo the last. Mosaic by Catherine McCarthy goes in the opposite direction, and while that might sound like a relief on paper, the result is far more draining: a story in which very … Continue reading A Story That Never Quite Starts
⭐ I had high hopes for Let’s Split Up by Bill Wood, especially with its promise of a Scooby-Doo meets slasher vibe. Unfortunately, this book is a letdown on almost every front. The writing is painfully simplistic. It reads like a first draft, with clunky dialogue and flat prose. The characters speak in a way … Continue reading Let’s Split Up — And Never Read This Again
⭐️ I really wanted to love this book. The concept of soldiers dropped into a jungle swarming with dinosaurs? That’s the kind of wild, pulpy setup I’m absolutely here for. On paper, Primitive War sounds like it should be a blast—tense, brutal, chaotic, full of suspense and prehistoric carnage. And to be fair, the idea … Continue reading Great Concept, But Poor Execution Dragged It Down
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is an action role-playing game that was released on 4th February 2021. It's based on a table-top game and is part of a larger series called World of Darkness. The story follows main character Cahal, an eco-terrorist werewolf (because, why not?) as he's kicked out of his pack and now … Continue reading Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (Review)
Gareth Ellis - Author 