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The other Themyscira

Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons by Shannon and Dean Hale

February 20, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Shannon and Dean Hale continue the fun from Diana: Princess of the Amazons with a similar upbeat tone, graphic novel for younger readers. However, this time we have two alternating points of view, which are the two Princesses of the Amazons, Diana and Nubia. Along with the talents of Victoria Yin, Lynnette Wong, and Becca Carey, the Hales made a story that is a light, but strong, read. From what little I know of the Diana/Nubia story, Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons seems […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery Tagged With: Amazons, Becca Carey, Dean Hale, Diana and Nubia, greek myths, Lynnette Wong, Shannon and Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Sisters, superheroes, Victoria Yin, Wonder Woman

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:114 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery · Tags: Amazons, Becca Carey, Dean Hale, Diana and Nubia, greek myths, Lynnette Wong, Shannon and Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Sisters, superheroes, Victoria Yin, Wonder Woman ·
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Um…Hockey?

Amazons: An Intimate Memoir by the First Woman Ever to Play in the National Hockey League by "Cleo Birdwell" (Don DeLillo)

July 27, 2019 by Jake Leave a Comment

Well then. I’ve wanted to read this book for a long time and I’ve tried many times. I’m a diehard New York Rangers fan and I thought a fictional take on what it would be like to be a female Ranger would be a blast. But after 10 pages, I soon realize that’s not what “Cleo Birdwell” (aka Don DeLillo) is going for here. This book is really about sex. Lots and lots of sex. Sexual exploration, etc. Which is fine. I’m not a prude. […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Sports Tagged With: Amazons, Cleo Birdwell, Don DeLillo, hockey, Satire, sex

Jake's CBR11 Review No:65 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Sports · Tags: Amazons, Cleo Birdwell, Don DeLillo, hockey, Satire, sex ·
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