Realms of Fantasy, Vol. 16, No. 1, February 2010

Realms of Fantasy Magazine, February 2010

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Realms of Fantasy, Vol. 16, No. 1, February 2010

Realms of Fantasy Magazine, February 2010

Written by Shawna McCarthy
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8 • Games (Realms of Fantasy, February 2010) • [Games (Realms of Fantasy)] • essay by Matt Staggs8 • Review of video game: Batman: Arkham Asylum • essay by Matt Staggs8 • Review of video game: Halo 3: ODST • essay by Matt Staggs12 • Review of the nonfiction associational work "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players" by Ethan Gilsdorf • essay by Matt Staggs13 • Review of card and dice game: Scary Tales, Deck One: Little Red vs. Pinocchio • essay by Matt Staggs15 • Movies (Realms of Fantasy, February 2010) • [Movies (Realms of Fantasy)] • essay by Resa Nelson15 • Review of film: The Lovely Bones • essay by Resa Nelson15 • Interview with screenwriter: Philippa Boyens • essay by Resa Nelson18 • Harry Potter Exhibition on Tour • essay by uncredited20 • Do You Know Jack? • [Folkroots] • essay by Stephen D. Winick28 • How Interesting: a Tiny Man • shortstory by Harlan Ellison28 •  How Interesting: A Tiny Man • interior artwork by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon34 • Mister Oak • shortfiction by Leah Bobet34 •  Mister Oak • interior artwork by Gary A. Lippincott [as by Gary Lippincott ]38 • The Demon of Hochgarten • shortfiction by Euan Harvey38 •  The Demon of Hochgarten • interior artwork by Dave Leri46 • Mélanie • shortfiction by Aliette de Bodard46 •  Mélanie • interior artwork by Frank Wu54 • The Unknown God • shortfiction by Ann Leckie54 •  The Unknown God • interior artwork by Gallego63 •  Gallery: Fascinating Rhythm: The Art of Charles Vess • interior artwork by Charles Vess63 • Fascinating Rhythm: The Art of Charles Vess • [Gallery (Realms of Fantasy)] • interview of Charles Vess • interview by Karen Haber69 • Books (Realms of Fantasy, February 2010) • [Books (Realms of Fantasy)] • essay by various69 •   Review: The God Engines by John Scalzi • review by Paul Witcover69 •   Review: Big Machine by Victor LaValle • review by Paul Witcover70 •   Review: The Silver Skull: Swords of Albion by Mark Chadbourn • review by Paul Witcover71 •   Review: The Choir Boats: Volume One of Longing for Yount by Daniel A. Rabuzzi • review by Paul Witcover72 • Young Adult Fantasy Books (Realms of Fantasy, February 2010) • [Young Adult Books (Realms of Fantasy)] • essay by Michael Jones72 •   Review: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld • review by Michael Jones72 •   Review: Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: The Splendor Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: Devoured by Amanda Marrone • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis • review by Michael Jones73 •   Review: Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough • review by Michael Jones74 •   Review: This Crooked Way by James Enge • review by Matt Staggs74 •   Review: The Infernal City: An Elder Scrolls Novel by Greg Keyes • review by Matt Staggs

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Pages 76
Language Eng
Published February, 2010
ISBN 11407946
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Eric Jackson
Eric Jackson July 07, 2025
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith June 15, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Dorothy Nelson
Dorothy Nelson November 27, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Barbara Harris
Barbara Harris August 11, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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