Tyler Thomas

Another spectacular entry in the Stormlight Archive from Brandon Sanderson although this was probably my least favorite of the four released so far. I was not a big fan of flashbacks with Venli and Eshonai and I would have preferred another character (maybe Navani or Raboniel?). I think some of the other characters took a big back seat in this book that I enjoy specifically, Shallan and Dalinar. I get that they each had their books already but there just was not a whole lot happening to them as characters in this book.

The best thing about this book was the worldbuilding and the Cosmere implications that result from some of the discoveries made by Navani and Raboniel. Another great part of this book is Kaladin's arc who had the best arc of everyone in the book.

I am super pumped for book five which will end this first arc of the Stormlight Archive! While this was my least favorite of the series so far, it was probably necessary to set up a lot of things for book five.

Light of the Jedi is essentially a setup for this new era of Star Wars, The High Republic. As such it basically an impossible job.

I think my biggest criticism would be the number of characters introduced in the first part of this book. It seemed to jump to a new set of characters every chapter that when we went back to someone we already knew, I couldn't remember anything about them.

I think I would have preferred to only have one or two, maybe three, characters from the Republic (Loden Greatstorm, Lina Soh, and Avar Kriss maybe) and then the stuff with the Nihil.

I really enjoyed learning about the Nihil and I think those parts of the book are what carried me through to the end. The characters there were much more interesting and layered compared the the Republic characters.

Overall, I think it was a good first book to set up this new era and I hope the next books can be more focused on specific heroes and Jedi in the Republic.

Fun revenge story with lots of guns and killing. These stories always remind me that revenge is never something that can satisfy even when we get what we think we wanted out of the revenge. Acceptance, forgiveness, and justice is what satisfies but it isn't our job to exact that justice out ourselves. The blind pursuit of revenge will destroy us.

Good book for men about focusing on what is important in life instead of putting all of your energy into things that the world values. It was fine but didn't blow me away.

I am taking some time to think about this book after finishing it write something more thoughtful about it. For now, I will say the book is good but doesn't live up to my expectations mainly because of pacing during the beginning of Parts 2 and 3. In these sections, it felt like there wasn't much purpose to the plot.

Really great book as someone thinking about starting their own business. This book lays out a plan to follow and gives very practical steps to achieve your goals. Ryan doesn't say it will be easy but if you do the work and follow the plan, you will be successful.

Thought this was a great book to help me think about the various habits in life. How to analyze them and figure out ways to change them for the better. I loved the Appendix section in the back which gave a brief overview of the core concepts in the book which will help me apply what I learned directly.

Enjoyed rereading this book as an adult and it is just as good as I remember. The themes of government dictatorship, freedom, and liberty still ring true today, maybe even more so than they did in 2008. Highly recommend and I look forward to rereading the rest of the books in the series including the newly released prequel novel about the beginnings of President Snow.

I will plan to do a video review on my YouTube channel soon! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq9v4MKGNcFNZaeVMtH3bjw

Great book for me right now with try to start a new YouTube channel and brand. It lays out all the things that keep us from doing what we were meant to do and how to punch fear in the face and do the work. Highly recommend!

This book does a fantastic job of looking at many different Scriptures that are used to promote specific views and how the people using the verses are taking them completely out of context to what was being talked about in Scripture. Highly recommend!

Really great read to learn about the history of how the church in Germany reacted the the rise of Hitler and some warnings for us in America today.

Really enjoyed this graphic novel. Video review will be coming on my YouTube channel, Pages of Light. Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq9v4MKGNcFNZaeVMtH3bjw

Great follow up book to Spygate from Dan Bongino that clearly outlines all of the bad faith actors involved in Special Counsel Meuller's Investigation and how they were ready just covering for the Obama Administration, the Clinton's, and others for doing what they accused Donal Trump of doing. The real collusion story is that of the Obama team and the Clinton's with Russia.

Great book that gives an overview of why so many parties wanted Trump defeated in the 2016 election and the steps they took to make it happen. Too bad for them it failed and they have been exposed for the liars they are.

I have finished this book and working on a full review for my YouTube channel, Pages of Light! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq9v4MKGNcFNZaeVMtH3bjw/

Review of this book on my YouTube channel! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJENhmKnUjg

Full Review on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz1WuEg0lIo

Overall, a good book with some potential for a great series. The premise of the book is interesting but there was a little too much mystery for my taste. Had some pacing issues with the book feeling a bit sow in the middle and the climax of the book was mediocre. Character work was pretty good with Caeden being my favorite by far.

Short and concise read on the motivations behind the plot to destroy President Trump.

I thought this was a good book that emphasized conversation and asking good questions to evangelize the people around us instead of giving long monologues about why Christianity is true. The book started feel a little repetitive towards the ends but I think his main point is excellent. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for an introduction to having conversations about faith with your friends and family.

Loved the premise of this book as it has some Westworld themes about the creation of sentient robots. The series got cancelled after Issue #4 I believe so the ending to the book felt a little bit rushed which was unfortunate because I think this book had some good potential.

The art by Eduardo was a joy to look at as well. Hopefully Mat can revisit this world at a later time.

Good book for character and world building. This one is much more political and less action compared to the originally. Feels a little slow and the ending a bit flat.

I got about half way through this books and just didn't really feel I was getting anything out of it. Most of the references to novels he uses are to classics which I haven't read so I felt I was missing something in not in the well read enough club to really appreciate the book.

Amazing book and addition to The Stormlight Archive! I loved this book for giving us a lot of backstory and history of the world. There is also some really amazing character moments for the main protagonists.

I think the ending wasn't as climactic as the previous two books but it leaves the story in a good place for the final two books of the first 5-book arc of the series.

I felt that this book was too simplistic in it's desire to “rebirth Christianity” and it neglected the importance of the Gospel over things the author, Matthew Kelly, calls “Holy Moments.” Holy Moments are great and all but those won't change the mind of unbelievers. Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can do that.

He seems more concerned about the actions each of us take and less concerned with what God does through us. Towards the end of the book, it turns into a self-help book talking about living your best life and doing things that create the best version of your self.

The books has some good points but it gets quite repetitive for a book that is only 100 or so pages.

An exceptional read!

With only 200 pages, Ben Shapiro summarizes the history of Western philosophy in a thrilling and exciting fashion that makes you want to keep reading. He masterfully boils down each philosopher to the root of their ideas, explains its impact in the culture at that time and how each new philosophy led into the the next step of history.

He makes a compelling case for what we have lost in culture and gives clear and concise steps for us to take action on that will move us as a society back to the Judeo-Christian values that brought us here.