Midwinterblood
Containing elements of mystery, horror, romance, history, and the paranormal, Midwinterblood is difficult to describe without giving too much away or just listing more descriptors like “sweeping” and “mystical.”
Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful
“Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful” examines the definition of ‘human’ and how technological advancements in our world can change it.
Posted by Book Rex on March 11, 2019
Last Pick
In the not so distant past (3 years ago), aliens invaded Earth and took as many 16 to 65-year-olds as they could collect, so long as they seemed useful. The Read more...
Spider-man: Homecoming
In this superhero action/adventure movie, we join Peter Parker (Spider-man) after his big debut with the Avengers. The famous Tony Stark (Iron Man) has made Peter his protegee, equipping him Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 31, 2019
Asking For It
Emma O’Donovan is aware of her beauty. In her hometown of Ballinatoom, Ireland, Emma is envied and loved, and works hard to keep her reputation. One night out with friends Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 20, 2018
Finding Audrey
Audrey has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and depressive episodes. "Episodes," she sas. "Like, depression is a sitcom with a fun punchline each time."
Posted by Book Rex on December 15, 2018
Six of Crows
Think Ocean’s Eleven, if the Ocean’s Eleven crew contained six teenage misfits living in medieval, high-fantasy Amsterdam. Presented with the opportunity of a lifetime (read: more money than he could’ve Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 20, 2018
Joyride
Carly and Arden know what their families' expect of them, but when a chance encounter leads them to each other, they realize that the only expectations that matter are their Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 24, 2018
Speak: The Graphic Novel
Carroll uses a grayscale palette to wonderful effect in this highly successful and modernized graphic novel adaptation of Anderson’s classic, and the accessible writing is all the more commanding due Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 30, 2018
Alex and Eliza
Alex, an orphan without land or money, is the exact type of person Eliza should not want. However, with his quick wit and strong sense of justice, Eliza can’t help Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 24, 2018
Between Us and the Moon
“You watch the world. I’m not sure you even live in it.” Fifteen-year-old Sarah’s boyfriend has just dumped her with these words, and she’s determined to prove him wrong.
Posted by Book Rex on April 23, 2018
Flame in the Mist
The prose is elegant and descriptive, and it's apparent much research was put into life in feudal Japan. If you're in the market for historical fiction in a nontraditional setting Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 14, 2018
Insurgent
The “simulations” that were so important to the first movie retain their relevance here, offering opportunities for approximately three additional and extra-trippy action scenes. If action is what you want, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 2, 2018
A Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us Human
It has long been known that an uncommonly special bond exists between humans and dogs. A Dog in the Cave makes the argument that the two species are not only Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2018