Monthly Archives: September 2021

The Bitter Fruit of War – Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis

Posted on September 21, 2021 by H.P.

Necessary Evil is one of those final books in a trilogy (the alternative history fantasy Milkweed Triptych) that is impossible to talk about without badly, badly spoiling the prior two books.  So if you haven’t read Bitter Seeds and The … Continue reading →

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Wild Speculation – Mapping Out the First Season of the Wheel of Time

Posted on September 14, 2021 by H.P.

Last week I broke down the first trailer for Amazon’s adaptation of The Wheel of Time. This week I break down the season by episode. We know that the season will be eight episodes and the episode titles for six … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Fruit of War – The Coldest War by Ian Tregillis

Posted on September 9, 2021 by H.P.

The Coldest War is book 2 in alternate history series The Milkweed Triptych, and the sequel to Bitter Seeds.  If you’ve come here to decide whether to read Bitter Seeds—do it!—I’ll still be here when you get back.  If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Amazon Releases Wheel of Time Trailer – My Analysis and Wild Suppositions

Posted on September 7, 2021 by H.P.

It’s happening!  With all the pandemic-related delays, the arrival of Amazon’s adaptation of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series seems sudden.  We have a release date—and it is in a little over two months!  The first three episodes drop … Continue reading →

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