Books
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Audiobook Review: Deep Freeze by Michael C. Grumley
A lot is promised in Deep Freeze‘s summary. A sci-fi thriller exploring “humanity’s thirst for immortality” within the bounds of cryogenics. A man being lied to by his doctors. Secrets, puzzles, and a mysterious person or group behind it all. For the most part, it meets these measures. Unfortunately, Deep Freeze was not the book I wanted it… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: Servant Mage by Kate Elliot
Welcome back to Back Shelf Saturdays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get a chance to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. This is my FIRST Back Shelf Review of 2024, and I am thrilled to get… Continue reading
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Review: A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft
Out of all the gaslamp and regency-adjacent fantasies I’ve ever read, A Fragile Enchantment easily tops the list. Its delicate politics, Whistledown-like gossip column, and romance intertwined with magic and thorns make for an unputdownable story. Want a perfect night in this new year? A Fragile Enchantment, a cup of tea, and a cozy blanket will definitely do… Continue reading
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My Top 25 SFF Novellas
Welcome back to Back Shelf Books! 2024 is the Year of the Novella on my blog, which means I’ll be reading a whole lot of speculative, sci-fi, horror, and fantasy novellas to find the best of the best. For more info on what I mean by “The Year of the Novella,” here’s my intro post.… Continue reading
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Review: Tales of Light and Life by Zoraida Córdova, Claudia Gray, Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, Cavan Scott, and more
I’m a bit of a High Republic rebel. I’ve read things slightly out of order, and spoiled myself on certain details along the way. It hasn’t hindered my love for the world these authors have created, though. Tales of Light and Life includes short stories from many of the High Republic authors and features fan-favorite… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: The Jewel and Her Lapidary by Fran Wilde
Welcome back to Back Shelf Saturdays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get a chance to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. This week’s title is The Jewel and Her Lapidary by Fran Wilde, which was nominated for the… Continue reading
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Review: The Endless Vessel by Charles Soule
The Endless Vessel is one of the most difficult books to categorize. Is it science fiction? Absolutely, but there’s more. Is it fantasy? Not particularly. It’s not quite steampunk. There is adventure, that’s for sure. There’s almost an apocalypse, but not quite. There’s no political totalitarianism, so I hesitate to call it dystopia. My best attempt… Continue reading
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Recently Announced – Star Wars: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes (aka a canon Mace Windu novel!)
I’m thrilled about this recent announcement, and couldn’t wait to share this in case you missed it. We’re finally getting a canon Mace Windu novel! I’m always up for more Star Wars prequel novels, but a Mace Windu novel that also heavily features discussions of Qui-Gon and contrasts him with Mace? Yeah, I’m going to… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: Monster, She Wrote by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson
Welcome back to Back Shelf Reviews, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get a chance to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. This week’s title is Monster, She Wrote by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson, which won the… Continue reading