Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: A Sequel That Misses the Mark
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 arrives as a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor, delivering technically impressive practical effects while…
Coldwire: By Chloe Gong (Book Review)
Chloe Gong’s Coldwire pushes her reputation for sharp characterization and propulsive storytelling into a neon-lit future shaped by…
Sweet Venom: By Rina Kent (Book Review)
Rina Kent’s Sweet Venom arrives like a charged whisper — pretty on the surface but with a wire of danger running just beneath.
Crowntide: By Alex Aster (Book Review)
Alex Aster’s Crowntide arrives as the fourth entry in the Lightlark Saga and feels like a powerful, cinematic crescendo.
The Mating Game: By Lana Ferguson (Book Review)
Lana Ferguson’s “The Mating Game” returns to a wolf-shifter world filled with heat, humor, and emotional push-and-pull.
“Marty Supreme” Review: A Maniacally Brilliant Anti-Sports Odyssey
Josh Safdie’s new film Marty Supreme unfolds with the relentless frenzy of a ping-pong ball in perpetual motion, a 149-minute cyclone of chaos…
The Perfect Hosts: By Heather Gudenkauf (Book Review)
Heather Gudenkauf’s The Perfect Hosts is a taut, character-focused mystery that blends domestic tension with atmospheric suspense.
An Academic Affair: By Jodi McAlister (Book Review)
Jodi McAlister’s An Academic Affair is a smart, modern romance set in the chaotic, competitive, and often absurd world of academia.
Best Offer Wins: By Marisa Kashino (Book Review)
Marisa Kashino’s debut novel Best Offer Wins arrives at a moment when discussions about real estate, class pressure, and social status feel…
Breathe In, Bleed Out: By Brian McAuley (Book Review)
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley is a modern horror–slasher novel set in an isolated “healing” retreat where grief, trauma,…
Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 Review: Nostalgia’s Final Ride in Hawkins
Stranger Things Season 5, Vol. 1 is a testament to the series’ growth, balancing its signature nostalgic charm with mature storytelling and a…
All of Us Murderers: By K.J. Charles (Book Review)
K.J. Charles’ All of Us Murderers arrives like a storm over Dartmoor: slow-building, heavy with menace, and suddenly cracking open with…