David McK (3692 KP) rated Dawnthief (Chronicles of the Raven, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The Raven of the sub-title ('Chronicles of the Raven', remember!) are a group of mercenaries who, at the beginning of the novel, have lived and fought together for years. At the end of one contract, they are hired by a former enemy, before events start overtaking them and they find themselves as amongst the last hope for their land, which is descending into war ...
I found this to be an OK read: not the best of such-like books I've ever read; nor the worst.
Questy Quest
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Time your taps to attack silly monsters! Unlock custom gear, then upgrade it to make your hero...
Friendly Farm - Clicker Game
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Do you like farm games? Now you can play a game that's all about farming and fun! Forget about...
Vicious Mockery
1.0
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The new standard in Dungeons & Dragons Podcasting. Or not. A painstakingly edited, actual-play D&D...
The Eye of Zoltar
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The Mighty Shandar, the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, returns to the Ununited...
Kennel Block Blues
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Oliver is a good dog. A family dog. But without warning, he's sentenced to Jackson State Kennel,...
LEGO Worlds
7.5
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EXPLORE. DISCOVER. CREATE. LEGO® Worlds is an open environment of procedurally-generated Worlds...
KyleQ (267 KP) rated Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023) in Movies
Apr 13, 2023
Honor Among Thieves moves along at a brisk pace, using plenty of humor, which is well delivered by its humorous cast.
I was particularly worried from the trailer that this would be too focused on action and humor. Thankfully it wasn't.
Characters all have different backstories, though they are all quite predictable.
The main villain is very interesting and intense.
Action sequences are spaced out, well-choreographed, and quite clever.
Overall, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves doesn't really do anything new or different for the fantasy adventure genre. But what it does, it does well.
Very enjoyable, and a good introduction for D&D into the world of cinema.
Kyera (8 KP) rated The Last Namsara (Iskari, #1) in Books
Feb 1, 2018
Asha is a dragon hunter and a feared Iksari who is strong and dedicated to her role in the kingdom. Despite the fact that her actions as a child called the dragons who burned her city, she fights every day to redeem herself from her past mistakes and make her father, the King, proud. It was nice to see the main character learns to value herself, even though she has grown up shamed and feared by the people. She overcomes her prejudices and the damage instilled upon her over the course of the novel.
Her transformative journey begins when a slave, Torwin is introduced to her life. He treats her like a normal person, just as she learns to treat him as one. He opens her eyes to the truth of the world and thaws her damaged heart, leading her to learn so much about the people in her kingdom and a better way to live.
There was also a well-written antagonist who was so controlling and cruel that you couldn't help but hate him. It was a nice juxtaposition to Torwin's character and helped push the plot along. For me, the romance was a secondary plot point and sometimes only slowed down the pacing. It wasn't the most important element of the story.
The world building, mythology and the dragons are what shone for me. I cannot wait to see more of this world. I listened to this via audiobook and the narrator, Pearl Mackie did a fantastic job. I loved the authenticity she brought to Asha's character and would highly recommend this audiobook.