I love the idea of myths. Greek and Roman gods! They’re just like us! After reading (for pleasure, really) Robert Graves’ The Greek Myths in elementary school and taking an equally dry college mythology course, I’m ready to have some fun with mythical tales. Mythos: The Illustrated Edition fulfills thatContinue Reading
This book is filled with 240 Monsters and Mythical Creatures from Around the World. From recent creatures like Chupacabras, Jackalopes, and the Australian Drop Bear to ancient foes like the multicultural dragon and the horse-lion Durong Kraison of Thailand, the full range of time is explored here. Creatures are orderedContinue Reading
A mighty quest awaits young Casiopea when she links up with the Mayan god of death in Gods of Jade and Shadow. Casiopea is an eighteen-year-old girl in rural Mexico in the 1920s. After bleeding on a bunch of bones in a chest, she awakens Hun-Kame, the Mayan god ofContinue Reading
Great world building and artwork makes the God Complex: Dogma a great choice for sci-fi fans! Seneca is a digital forensic police officer in the future. His world is ruled by Greek gods called the Rulers. There is one holdout, the Church of the Trinity, which believes in just oneContinue Reading
Heathen is a coming out story interwoven with Norse mythology. Heathen tells the story of Aydis, a Viking young woman who can fight as well as any male warrior. After kissing a girl (and liking it), her father is forced by the tribe’s elders to punish her. Aydis must marryContinue Reading
Beautiful Artwork and a Compelling Plot I picked up this graphic novel because it combines two of my favorite genres: graphic novels and mysteries. Am I ever glad I did! A British man visiting Los Angeles has his flight back home canceled. While waiting, he visits an old friend beforeContinue Reading