Chad’s Comments (group member since Oct 24, 2019)

Chad’s comments from the Edelweiss & Netgalley Reviewers group.

Hero Zero ★★
Something of a superhero story involving multiple earths and a bunch of other incoherent story elements.

Hellboy Universe Essentials: Hellboy ★★★★★
If you've even been curious about Hellboy but didn't know where to start, this is a great introduction.

M. Reads Books and Fics wrote: "but i am so much more comfortable with netgalley, edelweiss just scares me too much for me to try.."

NG is easier to pick up definitely. Once you get past the EW learning curve, it's easy to use as well. It also has some publishers that aren't on NG.

M. Reads Books and Fics wrote: "Hi, I am M. I am a reader of thrillers, ya, mg, and queer fiction. I just got into afro futurism as well, but i do not see the titles on netgalley often enough. i am on both sites, but i am so much..."


Welcome M.

Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy ★★★★★
The latest Black Hammer spinoff puts a new spin on the Batman / Robin / Joker dynamic by giving Batman a Punisher take.

Welcome Craig. How are you buddy?

Edelweiss does have comics not available on NetGalley. Dark Horse, Scout, Mad Cave, Humanoids, Fantagraphics, come to mind.

NetGalley does have Europe Comics which aren't on EW.

I usually download my comics to my PC and then sideload them onto my ipad into Bluefire Reader through itunes. You may want to try that.

The widget looks like it's broken. Sorting by number of reviews does work for me.

Have you contacted EW support? Chances are they aren't even aware either is broken. They are typically pretty good about responding to issues.

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons ★★★
Reading this made me yearn for Stranger Things to return. Houser and Zub captured the relationship between the kids very well.

Project Hail Mary ★★★★★
I'd give this book all the stars if I could. It's fantastic. If you liked The Martian, you'll love Andy Weir's newest book.

Sally wrote: "Hi all, I'm an Irish native now living in Texas. I prefer reading happy stories - women's fiction, literary/commercial crossovers, new adult, books. I love good sentences that makes me stop and bas..."

Welcome Sally!

Two Moons, Vol. 1: The Iron Noose ★★★
A Civil War soldier sees soldiers turn into monsters and fights them.

Deep Beyond, Vol. 1 ★★
There's about a half dozen dystopian future ideas thrown out here, none of which mesh together or make any kind of sense.

Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within ★★★
Gives off strong Ms. Marvel vibes but peters out in the 2nd half.

Stray Dogs ★★★★
If Don Bluth ever made a horror movie, this would be it. Absolutely loved it.

PamG wrote: "Can you set up the What's on Your August 2021 TBR List Thread? Thanks!"

Done.

What do you plan on reading for August 2021?

Geoff wrote: "Was back in the office today for the first time in over a year. Hated it, and don't really want to ever go back. I like my cool basement home office!"

Our company downsized to a warehouse only space. I guess I'm working from home for good now, except for when I occasionally write some software tweeks for the warehouse guys and need to go in and implement it.

Grandville Integral ★★★★★
Grandville is an anthropomorphic, steampunk world where Napoleon conquered most of Europe 200 years ago and England has just recently regained its independence. Detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard is a cross between Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. Talbot has created an inventive original setting for his stories of mystery and adventure.

Harrow County: Omnibus Volume 2 ★★★★★
Two creators at the top of their game combine for this rural horror story of a reborn witch who wants to help everyone, including the haints created by her predecessor.

Poison Ivy: Thorns ★★★
A very YA Gothic romance. The characters are very one dimensional in this f/f romance.

The Princess Who Saved Herself ★★★★★
Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa write and illustrate this picture book based on Jonathan Coulton's song.

Van Helsing vs The League of Monsters ★★★
A newly returned Dracula and his daughter gather the traditional monsters (albeit updated versions) of the Wolfman, the Mummy, and Ms. Hyde to take on Van Helsing's daughter and Robyn Hood while they try to resurrect Dracula's wife.

Wynd Book One: Flight of the Prince ★★★★★
This was great. It's about a teenager growing up in a city where magic is outlawed because it's contagious and can cause many adverse affects to humans. I also like how Wynd is gay but no one cares. Even though there are still discriminatory undertones, it's because of magic not sexual orientation.

In: A Graphic Novel ★★★★★
My book of the year so far.

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts ★★★★
Wake is a graphic memoir about Rebecca Hall's research into slave revolts led by women.

Penultiman ★★★
A Superman from the future comes to 2019. In the far future he's considered a neanderthal and was exiled here. Now he's a neurotic trainwreck.

The World of Black Hammer: Library Edition, Volume 3 ★★★★★
Two very good origins stories for members of Black Hammer.

The Elimination Threat ★★★★
The third book in a series about an FBI agent trying to stop plots formed by a cabal of 13 families who secretly control the world.

Hellboy Universe: The Secret Histories ★★★
These spinoffs from Hellboy answer some small questions that were left open in the main story.

My Begging Chart ★★
A very droll and deadpan slice of life graphic memoir from Keiler Roberts.

Scales & Scoundrels Definitive Edition Book 1: Where Dragons Wander ★★★★
A sword and sorcery book topped with a twist of Studio Ghibli.

Magical History Tour #3: Hidden Oil ★★★
A kids' primer on the history of oil.

The Flutist of Arnhem ★★★
The fictional story of the lone British spy who has remained uncaptured in the Netherlands. He has all of the German troop positions but is trapped behind enemy lines.

Djeliya ★★
Juni Ba brings us a modern fantasy story based on West African folklore. The art is heavily inspired by 90's Cartoon Network.

Geoff wrote: "Preferred reading location: outside under a tree? In a comfy chair? Riding on a bus? Lying in bed? Coffee shop?

For me it's probably in a shaded chair outside or sprawled on the couch."

I read every day at lunch and then on the deck in the backyard any chance I get. Also floating on a raft in the pool or standing in the pool with my book on the patio when it's hot out.

Rain Like Hammers ★★
I've just decided I'm not a fan of Brandon Graham storytelling abilities (or lack thereof).

Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 3: In Other Worlds ★★★
An OK ending to a beautiful looking sci-fi opera.

Old Head ★
Everything about this was terrible. Poor story, poor art, even poor math. It's about a retired basketball enforcer fighting Dracula's head.

Punderworld, Volume 1 ★★★★★
I really enjoyed this. It's the tale of Hades and Persephone reimagined as a sweet romance. The book feels like a Disney cartoon for adults.