We've reached the point in this series where it's okay for the authors to throw a bunch of points of view at the reader. By now, the world-building is solid and the political landscape is pretty clear. The downside to this is that the only POVs I really want are Holden, Naomi, and the others … Continue reading Review: Babylon’s Ashes (The Expanse #6) by James S.A. Corey
Book Excerpt & Giveaway: Into the Ashes (Taine McKenna Adventures #3) by Lee Murray
Last month I posted a spoiler-free review of the latest installment of Lee Murray's thriller series, the Taine McKenna Adventures. In Into the Ashes, Taine faces his biggest foe yet: the active volcanic isles of New Zealand itself. Check out an excerpt from the book below, then follow the link to enter a giveaway for an … Continue reading Book Excerpt & Giveaway: Into the Ashes (Taine McKenna Adventures #3) by Lee Murray
Review: Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5) by James S.A. Corey
It's a little crazy that this is the first book that gives us point-of-view scenes from all four members of the Rocinante crew: Holden, Naomi, Alex, and Amos. On the downside, this is because for much of the book none of them are together! While I hated to see the "family" broken up, it was awesome … Continue reading Review: Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5) by James S.A. Corey
Review: Cibola Burn (The Expanse #4) by James S.A. Corey
After the whirlwind of the previous book in this series, this book should have felt like a time to breath. Unfortunately, I think the authors took things a bit too far in the other direction. They teased us with a Bobbie-centered prologue, and then things started to drag. On top of it all, I wasn't … Continue reading Review: Cibola Burn (The Expanse #4) by James S.A. Corey
Review: Abaddon’s Gate (The Expanse #3) by James S.A. Corey
This series was perfect vacation reading, and I'm now caught up the first three seasons of the television show, which is all that has been released at the time of this writing. For a series that was supposed to be about "the little guys" who happen to get involved in solar system-spanning action, it seems … Continue reading Review: Abaddon’s Gate (The Expanse #3) by James S.A. Corey
Review: Caliban’s War (The Expanse #2) by James S.A. Corey
Since I read this book after watching the first three seasons of the television show, The Expanse, my opinions of the book are colored by my experience with the adaptation. For example, my favorite thing about this book was finally meeting two of my favorite characters in print. Avasarala and Bobbie are amazing and I … Continue reading Review: Caliban’s War (The Expanse #2) by James S.A. Corey
Review: Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse #1) by James S.A. Corey
I purchased this ebook when the first season of the television adaptation aired, but didn't get around to reading it until a recent vacation. I've seen three seasons of the show so far, so that will obviously color my interpretation of the book (such as visualizing actors as their characters and such). My husband and I … Continue reading Review: Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse #1) by James S.A. Corey
Review: An Acceptable Time (Time Quintet #5) by Madeleine L’Engle
For the final installment of my 2018 Resolution Project over at Speculative Chic, I reviewed An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Unfortunately, this series did not end with a bang for me. You can read the full review here, and check out an excerpt below: This series, which gave us everything from aliens to angels to … Continue reading Review: An Acceptable Time (Time Quintet #5) by Madeleine L’Engle
Review: That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston
Let's start with the title: I would love to find out the author's original title for this work, but what is was published under makes no sense and smacks of interference on the part of a publisher's marketing department (though the cover is absolutely gorgeous). Which is a shame, because this novel was a delight … Continue reading Review: That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston
Cover Reveal: Wolf Smoke (Langyan Series #1) by Poe Casavant
Today, I'm pleased to share the cover for Wolf Smoke, the first in a new science-fiction series by Poe Casavant! I've received an advanced copy of this novel that I'm excited to read, so look for a review here on my blog soon. For now, enjoy this stunning cover with artwork by l0cke. ABOUT THE … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Wolf Smoke (Langyan Series #1) by Poe Casavant
Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
As someone who adores epic space opera tales written by female authors, I was excited for this book. I'd never read anything by Valente before, and this seemed like a great introduction to her work. It absolutely was a fantastic primer on her delightful and illustrative writing style, but this was not the intricate political … Continue reading Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
Review: The Litany of Earth (Innsmouth Legacy #0) by Ruthanna Emrys
This novelette is available to read for free at Tor.com. This novelette serves as a fantastic introduction to the universe of this set of stories, giving intriguing background and introducing us to an interesting character while still leaving the reader wanting more. The relationship between Aphra and Agent Spector was the more interesting plot thread; … Continue reading Review: The Litany of Earth (Innsmouth Legacy #0) by Ruthanna Emrys
Review: Exile’s Throne (Empress Game #3) by Rhonda Mason
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy of this book for full price. Mason concludes her stunning space opera trilogy with absolutely nothing you expect, which makes this book all the more perfect. Since I've started reviewing every book I complete, I've gotten into the habit of taking down random … Continue reading Review: Exile’s Throne (Empress Game #3) by Rhonda Mason
Author Interview with Jessica McHugh
By now, you all know that I'm a total wuss. I don't like jump scares. I can do gore in movies/on television because I desensitized myself through a research binge on practical effects, but there's no protective layer between the visceral on the page and my imagination. So while I desperately wanted to read Jessica … Continue reading Author Interview with Jessica McHugh
Book Spotlight & Review: Rights of Use (Black Book Project #1) by Shannon Eichorn
Today, I'm happy to help celebrate the birthday of a book I've been looking forward to for literally years, ever since the author and I met at a a convention and found kindred souls in our shared delight over Stargate, NASA, writing, and speculative fiction. Rights of Use brings me back to my teenage years, when … Continue reading Book Spotlight & Review: Rights of Use (Black Book Project #1) by Shannon Eichorn
Author Interview with Shannon Eichorn
To celebrate the release of her first novel, I was delighted to interview author Shannon Eichorn about topics near and dear to both of our hearts. If you're at DragonCon this weekend, be sure to track her down in the armory and pick up a copy of Rights of Use for yourself! For those of … Continue reading Author Interview with Shannon Eichorn
Review: In a Suspect Universe by Albert Wendland
Disclaimer: Dr. Wendland was a professor at the graduate program I attended, and he is now a friend and colleague; however, I purchased an advanced-release hardcopy of this novel for full price. I read Wendland's first book in this world, The Man Who Loved Alien Landscapes, in one evening. I wish I could have done the … Continue reading Review: In a Suspect Universe by Albert Wendland
Steel Time Cover Reveal!
I'm thrilled to announce two things today! The first, as indicated by the title of this post, is the final cover to book 4 of the Steel Empires series, Steel Time! The second is the official release date of my fourth novel: Thursday, September 6, 2018! Make sure to follow my blog for more information about … Continue reading Steel Time Cover Reveal!
Review: Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales
Written by Justin Richards Illustrated by David Wardle As part of an amazing Doctor Who-themed raffle basket I won recently, I acquired this amazing boxed set of "Time Lord Fairy Tales." These sixteen short stories are told in the fashion of the fairy tales they are based on, but just like the television show they are … Continue reading Review: Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales
Review: “The Steam Pump Jump” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s short) by Jodi Taylor
This short story very much needs the context of pretty much all of the novels in the Chronicles of St. Mary's series so far to understand the detail of what's going on. But otherwise, it's a "typical" St. Mary's lark, full of the usual shenanigans and mayhem (#disastermagnets). And as an added bonus, it's from … Continue reading Review: “The Steam Pump Jump” (Chronicles of St. Mary’s short) by Jodi Taylor