Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2 by J.K. Rowling et al.

This was not as good as the original seven novels, but it was nice to return to the Wizarding World again.  I liked the plot, loved seeing Draco Malfoy in a different light, and loved seeing the next generation of wizards and witches in Rowling's universe.  Harry Potter stories are like pizza and sex: even when they bad, they are pretty good.  And this story was not even bad!

The Rook - Volume 5 by Barry Reese

Another great piece by Barry Reese.  I'm going to be honest, I didn't actually read "The Rook - Volume 5."  Instead, I read the stories that made up "The Rook - Volume 5" from "The Peregrine Omnibus, Volume Two."  I just can't stand referring to the Rook as the Peregrine.  Nonetheless, these were great stories.  Reese has a way of tying in multiple characters, many of whom are far-fetched and few of whom he created himself, into a well-woven, complex story brimming with action and adventure.  I enjoyed meeting the Claws of Rook (or Peregrine, whatever) and seeing them in action next to the Max Davies.  I loved how he teamed Hitler with Dracula.  I also enjoyed the Cthulhu plot line in "A Plague of Wicked Men."  I've thought for a long time that whatever Barry Reese writes turns into New Pulp gold, and this compilation was no exception.  I'm anxiously waiting for Reese's next work!