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Shazam is a feel-good delight, but full of monsters

JL Jamieson04.2019Comics, Mini Review, MoviesLeave a Comment

Shazam! ****POSSIBLE MILD SPOILERS AHEAD****       With a word, a 15 year old boy lives the dreams of every comic book reading kid, and becomes a superhero. We … Read More

JL JamiesonShazam is a feel-good delight, but full of monsters04.04.2019

Book: The Good Demon (Jimmy Cajoleas)

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The Good Demon Jimmy Cajoleas Amulet Books September 18th, 2018 Clare has been miserable since she lost her best friend. She’s a moody teen who likes to read about John … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: The Good Demon (Jimmy Cajoleas)09.18.2018

Book: Killman Creek (Rachel Caine)

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Killman Creek Rachael Caine Thomas and Mercer December 12th, 2017 Gwen Proctor is still hiding from Melvin Royal. She wants him dead now that he’s broken out of jail, but … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Killman Creek (Rachel Caine)01.10.2018

Book: Weaver’s Lament (Emma Newman)

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Weaver’s Lament Emma Newman Tor.com October 17th, 2017 Charlotte has been worried about her brother since helping him with his examination to become a Magus. Now, he’s sent an urgent … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Weaver’s Lament (Emma Newman)10.17.2017

Book: Magicians Impossible (Brad Abraham)

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Magicians Impossible Brad Abraham Thomas Dunne Books September 12th, 2017     Jason’s father has never been a real part of his life. He floated in and out, leaving him … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Magicians Impossible (Brad Abraham)09.15.2017

Book: Volatile Bonds (Jaye Wells)

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Volatile Bonds Jaye Wells September 12th, 2017   Detective Kate Prospero is still  working with the Magical Enforcement Agency, because life never stops being crazy in the Cauldron. When a … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Volatile Bonds (Jaye Wells)09.12.2017

Book: Ash and Quill (Rachel Caine)

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Ash and Quill Rachel Caine Berkeley July 11th, 2017 Jess Brightwell and friends are back for #3 in The Great Library series. Jess and his friends are now all exiles–and … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Ash and Quill (Rachel Caine)07.04.2017

Book: Looking for Group (Rory Harrison)

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Looking for Group Rory Harrison HarperTeen April 25th, 2017 Dylan finally got the news that he wasn’t going to die from the cancer that once riddled his body, but now … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Looking for Group (Rory Harrison)05.31.2017

Book: Final Girls (Mira Grant)

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Final Girls Mira Grant (Seanan McGuire) Subterranean Press April 30th, 2017 Esther has an assignment to write an expose on what she’s sure is another form of crank therapy bound … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Final Girls (Mira Grant)04.28.2017

Book: Brother’s Ruin (Emma Newman)

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Brother’s Ruin Emma Newman Tor.com March 14th, 2017   Charlotte Gunn has a secret. She has strong magical ability. She has to keep it quiet, or the Royal Society will … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Brother’s Ruin (Emma Newman)03.17.2017

Book: The Wrong Dead Guy (Richard Kadrey)

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The Wrong Dead Guy Richard Kadrey Harper Voyager February 28th, 2016   Coop just wants to peacefully steal stuff for the DOPS, not mess with magic and the animated dead. … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: The Wrong Dead Guy (Richard Kadrey)02.21.2017

Book: The Turn (Kim Harrison)

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The Turn Kim Harrison Gallery Books February 7th, 2017   Meet Trisk: an elf struggling to be a successful scientist during a time when genetics was an old boys club. … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: The Turn (Kim Harrison)01.31.2017

Book: Martians Abroad (Carrie Vaughn)

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Martians Abroad Carrie Vaughn Tor January 17th, 2017   Polly just wants to be a spaceship pilot. She’s grown up on Mars, but the stars are calling. That’s why when … Read More

JL JamiesonBook: Martians Abroad (Carrie Vaughn)01.10.2017

Review: ‘Railroad Tigers’ is a Jackie Chan gem

JL Jamieson01.2017Comedy, MoviesLeave a Comment

Railroad Tigers It begins with a group of Chinese children visiting a railroad museum, a chalk drawing of a winged tiger, and a historical tale spun to enthrall an inquisitive … Read More

JL JamiesonReview: ‘Railroad Tigers’ is a Jackie Chan gem01.09.2017
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