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Product reviews and how-to's of rising geek merchandise, from Funkos to magazines, comics, books, and novelty collectibles.
Review of 'Lady Smoke'
The Kaiser murdered Theodosia's mother, the Fire Queen, when Theo was only six. He took Theo's country and kept her prisoner, crowning her Ash Princess—a pet to toy with and humiliate for ten long years. That era has ended. The Kaiser thought his prisoner weak and defenseless. He didn't realize that a sharp mind is the deadliest weapon. Theo no longer wears a crown of ashes. She has taken back her rightful title, and a hostage—Prinz Soren. But her people remain enslaved under the Kaiser's rule, and now she is thousands of miles away from them and her throne. To get them back, she will need an army. Only, securing an army means she must trust her aunt, the dreaded pirate Dragonsbane. And according to Dragonsbane, an army can only be produced if Theo takes a husband. Something an Astrean Queen has never done. Theo knows that freedom comes at a price, but she is determined to find a way to save her country without losing herself.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
I love social media but I also love Be Real
Hello, Vocal Media readers! The following post was originally published on my blog https://justabucketlistdream.com/ On -8/12/2022. A few things have changed since I wrote that post. I still use this app but not as much as I used to. I have missed a good amount of days when it comes to posting on Be Real but I still post a fair amount on it. After using this app for a few months I still highly recommend downloading it and giving it a try. It is truly a unique social media platform that is worth trying out even if you are not a fan of social media. That being said if you are a fan of social media like me, do not let the reviews that say this app is anti social media prevent you from giving it a try. The overall feel of this platform is light hearted and fun. There is a less pressure to look a certain way and that is why people say that this app is against social media. However, I do not get that feel at all when I use this app. It feels like a fun place to post photos of the everyday moments in life that you would not normally post. This app does seem to be more popular with the teenage crowd but I think it is a good fit for any age. With all that being said please read the original post below.
By Christina Epperly3 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Hellraiser"
Clive Barker is known for a certain kind of horror that revels in pain with slight tones of sex. His work in Hellraiser is no exception in this case with its kinky overtones and visually striking villain, Pinhead. The original films had their share of fans due to the visceral nature of their proceedings. All of the things you could expect to see in a remake are here, such as sadomasochistic monsters and a cast of morally questionable characters. Still, unlike the original, it doesn’t stick the landing, nor does it have bite.
By Nick Cavuoti3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Ghosts of the Shadow Market'
From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Cassandra Clare comes an exciting short story collection that follows Jem Carstairs as he travels through the many Shadow Markets around the world. Ghosts of the Shadow Market is set in the world of the Shadowhunters. The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks, and vampires. There, the Downworlders buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains, and whisper secrets they do not want the Shadowhunters to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the very heart of the Shadowhunters’ world. Jem Carstairs is searching through the Shadow Market, in many different cities over long years, for a relic from his past. Follow Jem and see—against the backdrop of the Shadow Market’s dark dealings and spectacle—Anna Lightwood’s doomed romance, Matthew Fairchild’s great sin, and Tessa Gray as she is plunged into a world war. Valentine Morgenstern buys a soul at the Market and a young Jace Wayland’s soul finds safe harbor. In the Market is hidden a lost heir and a beloved ghost, and no one can save you once you have traded away your heart. Not even Jem.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
Why romance is the best genra of books ever!
It is no secret that romance novels are devoured by millions of readers around the world. These stories of love, passion, and adventure have been captivating hearts for centuries. And while some may write off romance as nothing more than trashy escapism, there are actually many good reasons why you should give these books a chance.
By Lailocontent3 years ago in Geeks
Free Audiobook
Listening to books can be a relaxing activity, especially if you’re an avid reader and don’t have much time to sit down with a physical book. Audio books are digital recordings of written works that you can listen to instead of reading them yourself. The best free audio books are those that cost no money to download and listen to. Luckily there are many sites online where you can find these things for free. Some are even public domain where their copyright has expired so they’re completely legal. Here we will go over some of the best websites that offer completely free audiobooks and how you can get access to them.
By luis carlos silva4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Juniper & Thorn'
A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya’s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate her tyrannical, xenophobic father, who keeps his daughters sequestered from the outside world. But at night, Marlinchen and her sisters sneak out to enjoy the city’s amenities and revel in its thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theater, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. As Marlinchen’s late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father’s rage and magic. And while Oblya flourishes with culture and bustles with enterprise, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Don't Worry Darling"
Don’t Worry Darling has been on the wrong side of the internet for a long time leading up to its release in theaters for all the drama it has brought to Hollywood and its stars. Movies are supposed to bring drama, but the behind-the-scenes issues behind this film are almost laughable. Between the relationship between star and director Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles is a sore point, as well as the tension between Wilde and Florence Pugh. To go into all the rumors and drama behind the scenes would be more than enough to go into an entirely different article, but still worth mentioning as it will indeed affect how some view the film. At its core, Don’t Worry Darling is a psychological thriller that features some terrific work from its main star in Pugh as well as some incredible cinematography.
By Nick Cavuoti4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'This Vicious Grace'
Emily Thiede's exciting fantasy debut, This Vicious Grace, will keep readers turning the pages until the devastating conclusion and leave them primed for more! Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches. Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her. Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all? Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for. --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
Sojourner's Notes: Han Wu's western tour of the Huangu Pass, grievances into a scourge, a draught of wine sorrow scattered
Dongfang Shuo poured wine to eliminate the problem: the resentment turned into a scourge, Han Wu's imperial carriage could not be before, several draughts of muddy wine to settle the grudge
By Baudamolova4 years ago in Geeks
When You Are In The Night Cafe You Gotta Try,Try,Try
Introduction I am writing this because a lot of my friends are starting out on the AI digital art path and think that they cannot create something that they feel is any good. I have already written a Vocal Top Story on this subject (using an image generated in Night Cafe and featured on Pixabay) which you can read here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Geeks
The New Trend in Making Money is Known as Edutainment Influencer Branding
And I think that what we are seeing happening right now, with the power of democratized emerging new media like creating a podcast or shortclip video or any edutainment media, there are thousands of individuals who have stood up and created their own brand and their own presence because of the content that they create, on Youtube , Tiktok , Twitch, on Twitter, on InstaReels ,and even for Facebook Live and as a result, they become the trusted sources of influence, which is why they are called influencers.
By Estalontech4 years ago in Geeks
