Science Fiction
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New Release Review: Bradbury Weather by Caitlín R. Kiernan
Kiernan is one of the greats in the sf/f/h space; you might recognize her from Agents of Dreamland or one of her mini-series in The Sandman universe. Although Kiernan is mostly known for her weird and horror fiction, she has also written a lot of speculative and science fiction throughout her career. Bradbury Weather collects… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Welcome back to Back Shelf Sundays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t read when they were first published. I do this each week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles; there are just so many good books out there. This week’s book is Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky. You probably… Continue reading
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Audiobook Review: The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma
The Phoenix King is an epic sci-fantasy filled with deadly fire, organized crime, royal prophecies, and a desert that hides its secrets. When I saw it also had three POVs, morally grey characters, and a South-Asian-inspired fantasy world, I was sold. From the moment I started The Phoenix King on audio, it felt like I… Continue reading
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A Dystopian Gem : “Road of the Raven” by Alexandra Wood
Honestly, this is the book that made we want to restart this blog. “Road of the Raven” is basically my perfect book. It is “The Handmaid’s Tale” and District 12 from “The Hunger Games,” but also neither of those things at all. It made me cry and laugh and swoon and grip my Kindle with… Continue reading
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Blog Tour and Review: Undead Ultra by Camille Picott
It’s life or death… for your next read. …and two hundred miles to run. Can she survive the zombies and save her son? Review: I enjoyed Undead Ultra! This truly is a book like no other I’ve ever read. If you’re a fan of zombie stories and like a good twist on the genre, this… Continue reading
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Review: Goldilocks by Laura Lam
In all the stress of the world right now, I’ve needed some comfort reading, and near-future science fiction is exactly my kind of comfort reading. Any book that starts with the premise of impending environmental collapse will almost certainly make my reading list, but one that also has a space travel plot and feminist themes… Continue reading
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Review: The Companions by Katie M. Flynn
The Companions is a sweeping near-future dystopian that spans many years and explores the connections between many characters, creating a beautifully earnest vision of a future that feels all too real right now. This story hit me in a way that I haven’t experienced since I read Station Eleven, and I love this slow, deliberate… Continue reading