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This read is younger than his others (or I’m assuming as I haven’t read them) but still not for really really young

Leo da Vinci: Renaissance Kid by Richard Ashley Hamilton

February 19, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

If you like stories about, or at least a modernization of Leonardo Da Vinci’s story, you just might like Leo da Vinci: Renaissance Kid by Richard Ashley Hamilton. Of course, things are totally fictionalized (or so one would assume, but perhaps it is set in an alternative reality?). The language is completely of today with actions to match (fist bumps, calling stepfather Tony).  Now, maybe it is not the best book, but for certain it is a fun one that I will try to find […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Mystery, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult Tagged With: alternative stories, art, family, friendship, Renaissance, Richard Ashley Hamilton, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:61 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Mystery, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: alternative stories, art, family, friendship, Renaissance, Richard Ashley Hamilton, Social Themes ·
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Choosing your life partner based on her footwear might not be a good idea

Revolting Rhymes: Cinderella by Roald Dahl

August 22, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

(A  few spoilers are included) Do you like Roald Dahl? Well if you do, you might want to try Revolting Rhymes: Cinderella (illustrated by Adam Larkum). Now, I think this book is a reissue, but I am not really sure, but I do know that it will be an edition out in mid-April 2026. I am just going to say two things: One, I am not always a fan of Dahl, but two, I appreciate the work. And with Cinderella, I like the ending as […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Adam Larkum, alternative stories, cinderella, folk tales, Roald Dahl

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:374 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: Adam Larkum, alternative stories, cinderella, folk tales, Roald Dahl ·
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Being a samurai isn’t easy

The Worst Ronin by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

June 26, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I’ve wanted to read The Worst Ronin since before it came out as I was seeing online reader copies. I did not actually get a copy until it was over a year old. With that said, it was worth the wait. I don’t think I would have appreciated the humor or elements before now. I recommend for ages at least 12 and up as there are several places where there is violence, injury, blood and other sensitive subjects.   Overall, it is the opposite of what […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Mystery, Religion, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Sports, Suspense, Young Adult Tagged With: action, adventure, alternative stories, coming-of-age, Faith Schafter, female warriors, friendship, ghosts, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, mythology, warriors

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:312 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Mystery, Religion, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Sports, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: action, adventure, alternative stories, coming-of-age, Faith Schafter, female warriors, friendship, ghosts, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, mythology, warriors ·
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