*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

In the year 2526, on a mining settlement on Jupiter’s moon Callisto, Detective Becca Ramos and her partner, Rusty, investigate a series of kidnappings and murders that cause them to run afoul of a cult.

I’m not gonna sit here and say I know how to write a good mystery. Hell, I don’t even really read them because they make me feel stupid for not puzzling out the solution before it’s told to me. This time, I figured it out, and I was still fucking confused. The art is confusing, the plot is confusing, and the whole damn thing left me with the feeling of one big shrug. Which sucks because there are elements I like: scifi and tech and religion all colliding in a tech noir type of story… Right up my alley! I enjoyed Becca, but I can’t say I enjoyed this book overall. 2 out of 5.

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January 30, 2022January 26, 2022 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Kick-Ass: The New Girl” Vol. 4, by Steve Niles & Marcelo Frusín

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With Patience still using the Kick Ass identity, Mindy hunts her down and wants to eliminate her. Somehow, Patience must finish her work getting rid of crime and survive a child assassin.

I respect this for skipping the “enemies to allies” trope here; which is exactly what this series would do. They’re all about bucking traditional narratives. However, there is something to be said for traditional narratives as this story doesn’t feel like it hit a conclusion. It just stopped. Not to mention the art is hard to look at in some places. I like it for what it is and I did enjoy Patience as a character; but I’m also glad I got this from the library and didn’t pay for it myself. 2.7 out of 5.

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August 5, 2021August 17, 2021 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem” by Steve Niles, Matt Santoro & Dave Wachter

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During WWII, a Allied plane crashes near a small Jewish villiage. While the citizens don’t agree on whether or not to hide the injured pilot, the Nazis come to investigate the village. Rightfully fearing the worst, they summon a golem made of mud to protect themselves.

Poignant and short, this is a beautiful story about family, faith, and honor. It does a great job with it’s story; leaving no room for fluff. Usually something this short would feel incomplete but this is satisfying and highly recommended. 4 out of 5.

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January 27, 2021January 24, 2021 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Kick-Ass: The New Girl” Book Two by Steve Niles & Marcelo Frusín

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Patience is expanding her reach, taking down or absorbing increasingly dangerous criminal organizations. Doing good with her money, she also has people working with her and using her money to help her community. But Patience has made dangerous enemies who are not happy with her meddling.

This volume goes more into the real issues dealing with a double life and how it affects her family. While I enjoy the idea of Patience leading this gang to do some good, I don’t feel like this idea is explored. It’s just told to us while the meat of this is the other cartels and mob trying to taker her down. Probably to keep up with the requisite need for tons of violence. 3 out of 5.

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