This post includes reviews of the available books in the Metahuman Files series: In the Wreckage (#1)In the Ruins (#2)In the Shadows (#3)In the Blood (#4)Out of the Ashes (#4.5) In the Requiem (#5)New Horizons (#5.5)Fire in the Heart (#5.6)In the Solace (#6) In the Wreckage (Metahuman Files #1) This novel is a military science-fiction … Continue reading Book Review: Metahuman Files Series by Hailey Turner
Review: Any Given Lifetime by Leta Blake
I love that the back cover description of this book says it includes "some angst." Have some tissues handy for at least the first two-thirds of the book. This science-fantasy romance (not sure how else to describe it) doesn't pull its punches for any of the characters, regardless of their ages. Neil and Joshua don't … Continue reading Review: Any Given Lifetime by Leta Blake
Book Review: Dark Space Series by Lisa Henry
This post includes reviews of the books in the Dark Space series: Dark Space (#1)Darker Space (#2)Starlight (#3) Dark Space (Dark Space #1) Me, before reading this book: I’m sure this will be a fun science fiction romance with some alien tech shenanigans!Me, at about 90% through this book: Don’t mind me, I’m just sobbing … Continue reading Book Review: Dark Space Series by Lisa Henry
Con Report: Farpoint 2022
Last weekend, the TARDIS (my electric car) finally fulfilled the mandate for which it was originally purchased -- it drove me to a convention! Said convention was only 30 minutes away from my house, so I commuted rather than staying at the hotel, but it was absolutely awesome to attend my first in-person con in … Continue reading Con Report: Farpoint 2022
Book Review: Leviathan Falls (The Expanse #9) by James S. A. Corey
Read my reviews of the previous books in The Expanse series: “The Butcher of Anderson Station” (Expanse #0.5)Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse #1)Caliban’s War (The Expanse #2)Gods of Risk (The Expanse #2.1)Abaddon’s Gate (The Expanse #3)The Churn (The Expanse #3.5)Cibola Burn (The Expanse #4)Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5)The Vital Abyss (The Expanse #5.5)Babylon’s Ashes (The Expanse #6)Strange Dogs (The Expanse #6.5)Persepolis Rising (The Expanse #7)Tiamat’s Wrath (The Expanse #8) … Continue reading Book Review: Leviathan Falls (The Expanse #9) by James S. A. Corey
Review: Bobiverse Series by Dennis E. Taylor
This post includes reviews of books in the Bobiverse series: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (#1)For We Are Many (#2)All These Worlds (#3) We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Book 1) I remember adding this book to my "want to read" list years ago but never got around to checking it out. However, I … Continue reading Review: Bobiverse Series by Dennis E. Taylor
Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
I like to joke that I know just enough about science to be dangerous but not particularly effective. Apparently, I also know just enough about science to appreciate all the obvious work that Weir has once again put into what is otherwise a classic SF adventure novel without the pesky burden of knowing whether any … Continue reading Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Review: Blood of the Sun (Path of Ra #3) by Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray
Read my review of the Path of Ra #1, Hounds of the UnderworldRead my review of the Path of Ra #2, Teeth of the Wolf Disclaimer: I am friends with the authors; I read this book during the publication process. This stunning conclusion to the Path of Ra trilogy takes place over an action-packed 24 … Continue reading Review: Blood of the Sun (Path of Ra #3) by Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray
Review: Rise of the Iliri Series by Auryn Hadley
BloodLust (Book 1) This story that blends science-fiction and fantasy elements to create a world with unique characteristics immediately sucked me in. Though it’s advertised as a fantasy epic, all the “fantastical” tropes can be traced back to a very science-fiction origin, in which humans do what they do best: Sweep in and take over … Continue reading Review: Rise of the Iliri Series by Auryn Hadley
Book Excerpt: Knight in Paper Armor by Nicholas Conley
To celebrate the release of his most recent novel, I'm pleased to share an excerpt from Knight in Paper Armor by Nicholas Conley, a long-time friend of this blog. ABOUT THE BOOK Billy Jakobek has always been different. Born with strange and powerful psychic abilities, he has grown up in the laboratories of Thorne Century, … Continue reading Book Excerpt: Knight in Paper Armor by Nicholas Conley
Capclave 2020 Schedule
Like many conventions this year, Capclave 2020 has gone virtual! Instead of spending this weekend in Rockville, Maryland, you can hang out with me from the comfort of your home. Registration is required for this convention: $10 gives you access to all of this weekend's content, and $55 gives you access to all of this … Continue reading Capclave 2020 Schedule
Review: The Calculating Stars (Lady Astronaut #1) by Mary Robinette Kowal
This post-apocalyptic novel is a climate change story dressed up with a meteor strike. The meteor allows for a dramatic and epic start to the tale and accelerates the climate change issues our planet already faces. Under this premise, Kowal can force this world into jumpstarting events to tell Elma’s story. I was reluctant to … Continue reading Review: The Calculating Stars (Lady Astronaut #1) by Mary Robinette Kowal
Author Interview with Gary Bengier
Today, we're celebrating the upcoming September 7 release of Unfettered Journey, a debut novel by Gary Bengier. Check out the book below and read on for a short interview with the author. ABOUT THE BOOK “I want to know the truth.I want to know how and why.” Joe Denkensmith, Level 42, vidsnap: Year 2161 Set … Continue reading Author Interview with Gary Bengier
Review: Bloodline (Star Wars) by Claudia Gray
This book is an exciting political thriller that just happens to take place in the Star Wars universe starring both new and familiar faces. It includes plenty of intrigue, instances of excitement, and brief moments of lovely characterization. And while it features half a dozen point of view characters, the chief of those is Senator … Continue reading Review: Bloodline (Star Wars) by Claudia Gray
Review: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3) by Ann Leckie
It had been a long time since I read the first two books in this trilogy, so I'd forgotten a lot of the minor details. This story picks up pretty immediately where the previous left off, but I was able to slip right back into the action with only a few minor hiccups. This remains … Continue reading Review: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3) by Ann Leckie
Review: The Enterprise War (Star Trek: Discovery) by John Jackson Miller
Where was the Enterprise during season 1 of Discovery? There was a war on, after all! This book does a great job answering that question. Miller brings the Enterprise crew alive, from the senior command staff to those usually relegated to the lower decks. He does an especially good job with Anson Mount's Captain Pike … Continue reading Review: The Enterprise War (Star Trek: Discovery) by John Jackson Miller
Review: Q & A (Star Trek: The Next Generation) by Keith R. A. DeCandido
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this paperback at full price. This twentieth-anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Next Generation novel is a fitting tribute to the lasting mark Q has left on the franchise. And I can't think of a better writer to infuse Q's ridiculousness into text form. This … Continue reading Review: Q & A (Star Trek: The Next Generation) by Keith R. A. DeCandido
Review: Silver Shark (Kinsmen #2) by Ilona Andrews
I enjoyed this Kinsmen tale much more than the first. While this book is a romance, it certainly doesn't start out feeling that way. I'd even argue that this is a solid science-fiction story that just happens to include romantic elements as part of the plot. The world-building regarding Claire's home planet and how psychers … Continue reading Review: Silver Shark (Kinsmen #2) by Ilona Andrews
Review: Altered States of the Union edited by Glenn Hauman
Disclaimer: I am friends with some of the authors in this anthology; however, I purchased the hardcopy version of this book for full price. This was a fun collection of different story-telling styles that explored how events might have been altered in the history of the United States of America. Most of the stories were … Continue reading Review: Altered States of the Union edited by Glenn Hauman
Review: Navigating the Stars (Sentinels of the Galaxy #1) by Maria V. Snyder
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. The premise of this book is an interesting conceit that reminds the reader that once Earth reaches the stars, it will be all of Earth that goes. This book still felt very "Western" despite the characters of mixed heritage, but … Continue reading Review: Navigating the Stars (Sentinels of the Galaxy #1) by Maria V. Snyder