The nitty-gritty: A thrilling and satisfying follow-up to The Last Sun, The Hanged Man proves that K.D. Edwards is the real deal. The story shines with unique and complex world-building, stellar writing, and a fast-paced plot that is rounded out with humor and heart-felt emotional moments. I didn’t want the book to end! I had […]
I mean, what can I say about All Systems Red, that hasn’t already been said, several years and thousands of reviews later? Obviously I loved it. I loved Murderbot. And I loved the other characters as well. I loved the pacing and the tension and wow this story was so much more exciting than I […]
The nitty-gritty: Nuns on a galactic mission to heal and offer comfort are forced to make some hard decisions in this stunning and thoroughly original science fiction adventure. I had no idea what to expect when I started reading Sisters of the Vast Black, touted as “nuns in space” by the publisher. But it didn’t […]
A love spell is not a bouquet of flowers but a boot in your face, grinding its muddy heel. The nitty-gritty: A worthy follow-up to The Girl With Ghost Eyes, Boroson’s latest shines with magical imagery, sparkling and downright funny dialog, complex characters and an immensely satisfying plot, all framed by the rich history of […]
The nitty-gritty: A delightful adventure filled with mystery, danger, romance and a dog named Bad. Oh, and lots of Doors. She accumulated the dust of other worlds on her skin like ten thousand perfumes, and left constellations of wistful men and impossible tales in her wake. I’ve been reading glowing reviews of this book for […]
The nitty-gritty: A powerful and realistic portrayal of a near future civil war, Our War is a harrowing, emotional and ultimately uplifting story about the nature of war. “After we win this war, we can put away the guns for good.” Last year I was blown away by Craig DiLouie’s One of Us, a grim, […]
The nitty-gritty: A futuristic story that is terrifyingly plausible, Three Laws Lethal is another terrific book from David Walton. David Walton has done it again! If I can say anything about this author, it’s that he’s consistently good. Each book of his I’ve read—and this is my third—is completely different from the last and meticulously […]
The nitty-gritty: Thought-provoking, violent, and ultimately hopeful, Wanderers thrills and terrifies in equal measure. It’s been years since I’ve read a book I would consider calling “epic,” and now Wanderers has finally checked that box. This book is epic in every sense of the word. The scope is mind boggling, the heady combination of future […]
The nitty-gritty: Time and memory overlap in Blake Crouch’s latest sci-fi thriller, a story that is sure to keep readers up well past their bedtimes. Blake Crouch has done it again! I’ve been reading a bunch of five-star reviews for Recursion and I couldn’t wait to see what all the fuss was about. Well, I’m […]
The nitty-gritty: A compelling, relationship-driven family drama with speculative elements and plenty of mystery, this is a page turner that you won’t be able to put down. This book was such a happy surprise! I enjoyed Morgan’s A Secret History of Witches a couple of years ago, but her latest really touched me in ways […]