Comics/Books

     
 
9.3

Review: Amulet Series

July 1, 2020
The Amulet series starts cliche, but develops into a well-rounded story with empathetic characters. It is a fun, clean adventure for young and old.
by Courtney Dowling
 
9.0
8.3

Review: Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy – Book 1)

July 1, 2020
Out of the Silent Planet stands as a wholly unique approach to the science fiction genre that embraces Christian theology with both arms open wide.
by Tyler Hummel
 
9.3

Review: Red Rising (Red Rising Trilogy 1)

June 21, 2020
Red Rising is a fantastic story following a man fed up with being under another’s heel.
by Mike Henry

 

God of the Post-Apocalypse

May 23, 2020
Through Final Fantasy VII's book, On the Way to a Smile, we learn our God is the God of all times. He is even the God of the post-apocalypse.
2
by Courtney Dowling
 
7.8

Review: Final Fantasy VII – On the Way to a Smile

May 23, 2020
Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile is great for fans of the game, but not so much for newcomers.
by Courtney Dowling
 
9.0

Review: Spirits in Bondage

May 15, 2020
In this poetry collection from 1919, author C.S. Lewis explores themes of meaning and transcendence as a young writer just returning from World War I.
by Tyler Hummel

 
7.0

Review: Living in Times of Dragons (The Remnant King Book 1)

May 6, 2020
Roger Rommel can talk to dragons, but he will need to do more than talk if he plans to save the world from the schemes of a rogue lizard and his devoted followers.
by Rebecca Godlove
 
8.8

Review: She Could Fly

April 28, 2020
She Could Fly is a dark glance at the world through the eyes of a mentally ill teen.
by Courtney Dowling
 
8.8

Review: Superman: Year One

April 15, 2020
Superman’s origin is reimagined by the minds and artistic talents of legendary comic book writers and artists Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.
by Brian Dedmon

 
9.3

Review: The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle 1)

April 5, 2020
The Name of the Wind is a strong start to what appears to be a legendary series.
by Mike Henry
 
8.8

Review: Where the Crawdads Sing

March 31, 2020
Where the Crawdads Sing is a slow paced coming-of-age tale exploring prejudice and relationships.
by Courtney Dowling
 
8.5

Review: The Story Peddler

March 30, 2020
Tanwen uses magic to turn her stories into crystal trinkets she can peddle for a profit. When one of her stories reveals a dark truth, she has to stay out of the king's grasp.
by Shawn Bain

 
7.8
10

Review: The Screwtape Letters – Marvel/Nelson Comics

March 29, 2020
This adaptation of The Screwtape Letters will be a fun read for fans of C.S. Lewis and his enormous body of work.
1
by Tyler Hummel
 
7.4

Review: The Dark Communion

March 24, 2020
In The Dark Communion, paranormal investigator Jonathan Swift searches for the dark force behind a series of terrible child abductions.
by Rebecca Godlove
 
9.5
9.7

Review: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

March 7, 2020
Author: Unknown Publisher: Random House Publishing GroupGenre: Epic Poem/Medieval Fantasy With the recent release of the trailer for David Lowry’s adaptation of The Green Knight, I’ve been itching to go back and read the story it’s based [...]
by Tyler Hummel

 

What Are Books Supposed to Make Us Feel?

February 15, 2020
Books serve a wide variety of good purposes, and not all of those are to spark joy.
by Mary Schlegel
 
9.7

Review: Conan the Barbarian #7-12

February 8, 2020
Continuing the arc called “The Life & Death of Conan”, author Jason Aaron expertly weaves events through Conan’s rise to power that led to his seemingly inevitable end.
by Brian Dedmon
 

Rest in Peace: Christopher Tolkien, 1924-2020

January 20, 2020
A few members of the Geeks Under Grace staff pay tribute to the amazing Christopher Tolkien.
by Tyler Hummel

 
7.7

Review: Children of Virtue and Vengence (Legacy of Orïsha Trilogy)

January 8, 2020
The second entry of the Legacy of Orïsha Trilogy, Children of Virtue and Vengeance depicts the teenage Zélie and her quest to bring peace to the land of Orïsha.
by Maurice Pogue
 
9.4

Conan the Barbarian #1-6

December 11, 2019
Author: Jason AaronArtists: Mahmud Asrar, Gerardo ZaffinoPublisher: Marvel ComicsGenre: Fantasy, Adventure Each issue of Conan the Barbarian features a flashback story in the life of King Conan, narrated by a nameless host who shares the most intimate [...]
by Brian Dedmon
 

Interview with Joey Ruff

November 15, 2019
Geeks Under Grace interviews Joey Ruff, the creator of the upcoming comic "The Pendragon Chronicles."
by Cadi Murphy

 
7.2

Review: Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha Trilogy)

November 11, 2019
The first entry of the Legacy of Orïsha Trilogy, Children of Blood and Bone depicts the teenage Zélie and her quest to restore magic in the land of Orïsha.
by Maurice Pogue
 
7.7

Review: Season of Storms (Witcher Book Series)

October 2, 2019
Before he was the guardian of Ciri, the child of destiny, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Join the Witcher as he undertakes a deadly mission in this stand-alone adventure set in the world that inspired the blockbuster video games.
by Maurice Pogue
 
9.6
9.8

Review: Shadows of Self

September 20, 2019
Author: Brandon SandersonPublisher: Tor BooksGenre: Fantasy The adventures of Wax, Wayne, and Marasi continue in this almost-noir style adventure. Set in the same period of time as its predecessor, The Alloy of Law, Brandon Sanderson moves the clock [...]
by Mike Henry

 
8.3
7.9

Review: The Lady of the Lake (Witcher Book Series)

September 16, 2019
After walking through the portal in the Tower of Swallows while narrowly escaping death, Ciri finds herself in a completely different world... an Elven world. She is trapped with no way out. Time does not seem to exist and there are no obvious borders or [...]
by Maurice Pogue
 
7.7

Review: The Tower of Swallows (Witcher Book Series)

September 9, 2019
Geralt, the Witcher, has assembled a group of allies including Dandelion, Milva, Regis, and Cahir, to rescue Ciri. Both sides of the war have sent brutal mercenaries to hunt her down.
by Maurice Pogue
 
7.5

Review: Tiny but Mighty

August 23, 2019
Author: Hannah ShawPublisher: Penguin Publishing Group Genre: Non-fiction Guide/Animal Care YouTuber and kitten fostering expert Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw’s newest book only just dropped this past week but it’s darting up the [...]
by Tyler Hummel

 
7.7

Review: Aurion Legacy of the Kori-Odan (Vol 1)

August 16, 2019
Fans of fantasy, DBZ, and Avatar will love this illustrated, full-color African exposé.
by Maurice Pogue
 
6.7

Review: The Way—Age of Darkness (Vol 1)

August 14, 2019
The Way: Age of Darkness is a decent allegory subtly haunted by the original from which it was inspired.
by Maurice Pogue
 
8.0

Review: Backlash

August 3, 2019
Author: Brad Thor Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler BooksGenre: Espionage Since 2002, writer Brad Thor has been cranking away on an espionage series about fictional former Navy Seal and secret agent Scott Harvath. Over the course of eighteen books, the [...]
by Tyler Hummel

Geeks Under Grace on OpenCritic
Geeks Under Grace on vrgamecritic
All rights reserved, Geeks Under Grace. Copying or reproduction of content on this site without the express permissions of GUG are prohibited.
To contact our administrators, please email contact@geeksundergrace.com.