Origin stories are a staple of the fantasy and science fiction genres, comic books especially. Wide-eyed farm boy gets whisked away on an adventure, comes into his powers, saves the world/galaxy. Baby is sent off into space/down river from a dying world/planet, grows up, inherits powers, learns how to be a hero. Young man goes […]
Review | “Half a King” by Joe Abercrombie
“Half a King” does what so many YA novels strive for but fall short of reaching, it touchs all readers. Joe Abercrombie’s new novel is a bloody wonderful tale of loss, revenage, and coming-of-age. And the story is for everyone! Summary from Amazon.com: “I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I […]
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