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Book Review: "Too Like the Lightning" by Ada Palmer
Ada Palmer's "Too Like the Lightning" is the first book in her sci-fi series, Terra Ignota. It's a philosophical science fiction book that takes a lot from Enlightenment era philosophy and literature.
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Top 10 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of 2024
Like most years lately, there have been a lot of good science fiction and fantasy books published in 2024, but which ones are worth reading? Here are ten of the best fantasy and sci-fi books of the year...
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Book Review: Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive #5) by Brandon Sanderson
This is a review of Brandon Sanderson's "Wind and Truth", the fifth book in the epic fantasy series Stormlight Archive. Despite its little imperfections, "Wind and Truth" is 1300+ pages of peak fantasy fiction, a return to form compared to the slight dips of the previous few entries in the series...
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Book Review: "Bury Your Gays" by Chuck Tingle
This is a book review of Chuck Tingle's sci-fi horror, "Bury Your Gays", an exciting story about a horror screenwriter who is forced to kill of his queer characters.
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Book Review: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
This is a book review of Brandon Sanderson's "Rhythm of War", the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series. This book is often considered to be one of the weaker entries in the series, but is that really true?
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Book Review: The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher
This is a book review of Sarah Cypher's "The Skin and Its Girl" by Sarah Cypher. It is a literary fiction/magical realism story about a girl who was born with blue skin.
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Book Review: In Universes by Emet North
This is a book review of "In Universes" by Emet North, a literary sci-fi book about Raffi, a scientist who's obsessed with the idea of a multiverse and parallel universes where things happened slightly differently...
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Book Review: Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang
This is a review of Tiffany Wang's Inferno's Heir, a YA fantasy book about an outcast princess who joined a rebellion against her own kingdom and family...
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Book Review: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
This is a book review of Andrew Joseph White's "The Spirit Bares Its Teeth", a standalone young adult fantasy/horror book with a transgender and autistic main character in Victorian England.
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Book Review: "House of Frank" by Kay Synclaire
This is a book review of Kay Synclaire's "House of Frank", a fantasy book about a grieving witch who unexpectedly meets a found family... "House of Frank" will be published on October 15th, 2024 by Bindery Books.
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Book Review: It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over by Anne de Marcken
This is a book review of "It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over" by Anne de Marcken, it's a literary sci-fi/fantasy novella about a dead girl trying to remember her life and her name when she was alive.
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Book Review: To Hold a Flower by Caroline Sophia Hamel
This is a book review of Caroline Sophia Hamel's "To Hold a Flower", a cozy fantasy story about two close sisters who are slowly drifting apart...
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Book Review: The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz
This is a book review of Annalee Newitz's "The Future of Another Timeline", a standalone feminist time-travel sci-fi book about two lives that intertwine despite despite the decades separating them.
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Book Review: The Book of Bill by Alex Hirsch
This is a book review of Alex Hirsch's "The Book of Bill", a book about the villain of the Disney show Gravity Falls, and more specifically, it's about the show's antagonist, Bill Cipher...
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Book Review: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
This is a book review of "A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking" by T. Kingfisher. It's a standalone YA fantasy book about a fourteen-year-old wizard whose magic can only work on bread.
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Book Review: A Dirge for Cascius: Part I by Calum Lott
This is a book review of Calum Lott's "A Dirge for Cascius: Part I". It's a sci-fi/fantasy mystery about a depressed detective who must take on a new partner in order to solve a series of strange murders targeting the
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Book Review: "The Blighted Stars" by Megan E. O'Keefe
This is a book review of Megan E. O'Keefe's "The Blighted Stars", the first book in her "Devoured Worlds" series. This book is about a revolutionary spy who's stuck on a dying planet along with the son of her number one enemy.
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Recent Sci-fi and Fantasy Books That Might Be Future Classics
There has never been a better time to be a fan of science fiction and fantasy books, with so many good books coming out every month, but out of all of them, which ones will be considered classics in the decades to come?
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Book Review: The Siege of Burning Grass by Premee Mohamed
This is a review of Premee Mohamed's standalone fantasy/science fiction book, "The Siege of Burning Grass", it's about the journey of a peace activist who is getting punished for his refusal to join the war effort...
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Book Review: "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst
This is a book review of Sarah Beth Durst's book, "The Spellshop". It's a cozy romantasy book that is targeted at readers looking for something with heavy cottagecore aesthetics.
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Book Review: Saturation Point by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This is a review of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Saturation Point", an eco-thriller about a scientist who must go to a region that was made hostile to human life due to climate change...
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Book Review: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
This is a review of James S.A. Corey's "The Mercy of Gods", the first book in the duo's new series, "Captive's War", it's an alien invasion story with some twists (like the fact that the humans don't live on Earth".
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Book Review: "A Sorceress Comes to Call" by T. Kingfisher
This is a review of T. Kingfisher's "A Sorceress Comes to Call", it's a retelling of Brothers Grimm's "Goose Girl". It's about Cordelia, the daughter of a sorceress who is trying to use her magical powers to control her daughter to enrich herself...
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Review: The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed
This is a review of Premee Mohamed's "The Butcher of the Forest", a standalone novella about a woman forced to rescue the children of a tyrant from a mysterious and dangerous forest.
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Review: To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
This is a book review of Moniquill Blackgoose's "To Shape a Dragon's Breath", the first book in the Nampeshiweisit series. This is a young adult alternate historical fantasy book about an indigenous girl entering a colonizer-run dragon academy.
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Book Review: Metal From Heaven by August Clarke
This is a book review of August Clarke's "Metal From Heaven". A fantasy revenge story featuring many queer characters and a staunch anti-capitalist attitude. "Metal From Heaven" will be published on October 22, 2024 by Erewhon Books.
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Book Review: Toward Eternity by Anton Hur
This is a review of Anton Hur's "Toward Eternity", an epic sci-fi story about a world where cancer can be cured by replacing cells with nanites, making people virtually immortal, but things go wrong and the supposedly-immortal people start disappearing and reappearing strangely...
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Review: 2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson
This is a review of Kim Stanley Robinson's 2012 book, "2312", a
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Review: The Failures by Benjamin Liar
This is a book review of Benjamin Liar's "The Failures", an ambitious epic fantasy debut full of multiple complicated plotlines told in a non-linear way, with some interesting characters involved...
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Review: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
This is a book review of Andrew Joseph White's "Hell Followed With Us". It's a post-apocalyptic horror book about a trans boy trying to escape the cult he grew up with...
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Review: We Need No Wings by Ann Dávila Cardinal
This is a review of Ann Dávila Cardinal's "We Need No Wings", a magical realism story about a college professor dealing with grief, who one day started to levitate seemingly out of nowhere. "We Need No Wings" will be published on September 29, 2024 by Sourcebooks Landmark.
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Review: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
This is a book review of Becky Chambers' cozy sci-fi book, "The Galaxy, and the Ground Within", technically the fourth book in her Wayfarers series. Like the other books in the series, this book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
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Book Review: Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera
This is a book review of Vajra Chandrasekera's Rakesfall, an experimental science fiction novel about two people whose lives are intertwined, from the beginning until the end of time...
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Review: Deep Roots by Ruthanna Emrys
This is a review of Ruthanna Emrys' "Deep Roots", the second book in the author's Innsmouth Legacy series, after the first book "Winter Tide". This time, the story takes place mostly in New York as Aphra and the gang tries to prevent human extinction, among other things...
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Review: The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton
This is a book review of Emily Hamilton's debut novel, "The Stars Too Fondly", a sci-fi romance novel about a group of friends who accidentally stole a spaceship.
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Review: The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
This is a book review of Yume Kitasei's "The Stardust Grail", a science fiction heist story about a retired art thief who's now just trying to enjoy life as an anthropology grad student, before an old friend comes to her for one final job...
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Review: Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
This is a review of Marie-Helene Bertino's "Beaufyland", a literary sci-fi read about an alien girl sent to Earth by an alien species in order to study human beings and humanity in general...
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Review: Dreadnought by April Daniels
This is a book review of April Daniels' "Dreadnought", a young adult superhero story about a trans teenage girl who witnessed the death of a superhero, before having that superhero's power passed on to her, thereby forever changing her life...
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Review: Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This is a review of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Service Model", a funny but insightful sci-fi story about a robot trying to find a purpose in a world that is dying
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Review: "No One Will Come Back For Us and Other Stories" by Premee Mohamed
This is a book review of "No One Will Come Back For Us and Other Stories" by Premee Mohamed. It's the author's debut short story collection, filled with horror stories, usually either folk horror or cosmic horror, or something in between...
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Book Review: Ghost of the Neon God by T.R. Napper
This is a book review of T.R. Napper's "Ghost of the Neon God", a cyberpunk novella about a petty criminal on the run after receiving a world-altering secret. "Ghost of the Neon God" will be published on March 1, 2024 by Titan Books.
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Review: Spin of Fate by A.A. Vora
This is a book review of A.A. Vora's "Spin of Fate", a high fantasy debut novel about a world governed split into four levels, where the bottom two levels are for bad people and the upper two levels are for the good ones...
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Review: Honeymoons in Temporary Locations by Ashley Shelby
This is a book review of "Honeymoons in Temporary Locations" by Ashley Shelby, a sci-fi climate fiction short story collection about a solastalgia, a type of grief caused by climate change. "Honeymoons in Temporary Locations" will be published on June 25, 2024 by Univ Of Minnesota Press.
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Review: Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar
This is a book review of Zamil Akhtar's "Gunmetal Gods", a MIddle-Eastern-inspired fantasy book with heavy cosmic horror elements that everyone from Tolkien fans to Lovecraft fans should try reading...
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Review: The Book That Broke The World by Mark Lawrence
This is a book review of Mark Lawrence's "The Book That Broke The World", the second book in the author's "Library Trilogy". It's quite a different reading experience compared to the first book, but not necessarily in a good way...
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Review: The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente
This is a book review of Catherynne M. Valente's "The Past is Red", a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel about a girl who lives in a giant garbage patch in a world where the sea level has risen so high that there's basically no land on the planet anymore...
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Review: Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill (The Bound and the Broken #1)
This is a book review of Ryan Cahill's "Of Blood and Fire", the first book in his epic fantasy series, The Bound and the Broken. It's a classic fantasy series that doesn't really offer anything new, but it has the potential to be a lot more...
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Book Review: Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This is a book review of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Alien Clay" a standalone sci-fi novel about a professor whose heterodox politics got him sent to a remote alien planet that tries to kill him...
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Book Review: The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
This is a review of Vajra Chandrasekera's debut novel, "The Saint of Bright Doors", it's the story of Fetter, a failed chosen one, who was raised by his mother to kill his powerful father. Except he just wants to live a normal life, which gives him plenty to talk about in therapy...
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Book Review: The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed
This is a book review of Premee Mohamed's "The Annual Migration of Clouds". It's a novella about a young girl in post-apocalyptic Alberta who's faced with a choice of pursuing a rare opportunity or staying home to continue helping her community...
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Book Review: The Details by Ia Genberg
This is a review of "The Details" by Ia Genberg. Originally written in Swedish, this is a novel about a woman afflicted with fever, who ends up reminiscing about her past and the four people who shaped it the most...
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Book Review: A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
This is a book review of Steven L. Peck's novella, "A Short Stay in Hell", which is a story about a Mormon geologist who died. Expecting to be reunited with his loved ones, he instead finds himself in the Zoroastrian hell...
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Book Review: The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
This is a book review of N.K. Jemisin's "The City We Became", the first book in her "Great Cities" series. It's about five New Yorkers who became personifications for the five different boroughs in New York City. They must all come together to make sure the safety of their city...
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Review: Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (The Locked Tomb #3)
This is a book review of Tamsyn Muir's "Nona the Ninth", the third and latest book in the Locked Tomb series. This book is about Nona, who lives in a world under siege by zombies, meanwhile, all she wants is to spend time with her friends and have a birthday party...
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Review: Winter Tide by Ruthanna Emrys
Ruthanna Emrys' "Winter Tide" follows Aphra Marsh, a former resident of Innsmouth, who previously got taken by the government and sent to a concentration camp. Now, the country needs her help as an enemy spy is believed to have stolen a dangerous magical secret that can give Russia an advantage...
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Book Review: Blindsight by Peter Watts
Peter Watts' Blindsight is a unique alien invasion story set in a world where vampires are real. The story follows a group of scientists who are sent out as the third response to an unidentified object transmitting radio signal to an unknown destination. It is a very dense and complex sci-fi novel.
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Review: The Outside by Ada Hoffmann
This is a book review of Ada Hoffmann's "The Outside", the first book in a trilogy of the same name. It follows Yasira, an autistic scientist who seemed to have discovered a radical new energy source that can change humanity's future. But when she activates it, things start to go really wrong...
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Book Review: The Monstrous Misses Mai by Van Hoang
This is a book review of Van Hoang's "The Monstrous Misses Mai", a story about an aspiring designer in the 1950s who is willing to do whatever it takes to make her dreams come true, no matter the cost. It's also a story that deals with found family, and why they're not always as good as you think...
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Review: Disquiet Gods (Sun Eater #6) by Christopher Ruocchio
This is a book review of the sixth and penultimate book of Christopher Ruocchio's Sun Eater series, "Disquiet Gods", where our protagonist Hadrian Marlowe must end his retirement in order to help the Empire fight the Cielcin...
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Review: The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo
This is a book review of Lee Mandelo's "The Woods All Black", a historical fiction horror novella about a transgender nurse in the 1920s who got sent to a rural Appalachian town that has a hidden darkness beneath the veneer of normalcy...
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Book Review: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
This is a book review of John Wiswell's debut novel, titled "Someone You Can Build a Nest In". It's a romantasy story about a relationship between two women, one human and one monster. It's a well-written debut novel that will delight long time fans of the genre...
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Book Review: A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
This is a book review of T. Kingfisher's "A House With Good Bones", another fantasy-horror book from Kingfisher. This time, it's about Sam, a daughter who's coming back to live with her mother, and Sam finds both her mother and the house to be really strange, and now she must figure out why...
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Book Review: Notes from the Burning Age by Claire North
This is a book review of Claire North's "Notes from the Burning Age", a post-apocalyptic spy thriller about Ven, a former priest and archivist who becomes a spy as he's infiltrating an organization seeking to bring humanity back to the Burning Age...
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Book Review: "Exordia" by Seth Dickinson
This is a book review of Seth Dickinson's "Exordia," a cerebral and complex alien invasion story featuring a Kurdish main character who accidentally bumped into an alien in Central Park, a meeting that changed not only her life but the lives of everyone on the planet, too.
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Book Review: A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys
This is a book review of Ruthanna Emrys' "A Half-Built Garden", a solarpunk first contact story about an alien ship landing in a post-capitalist society in Chesapeake Bay. It's about the aliens' attempt at getting humans off the planet, and the reasons why not all the humans want that...
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Book Review: T. Kingfisher's The Hollow Places
This is a book review of T. Kingfisher's "The Hollow Places", a book that is marketed as a horror book but in reality, it's more of a sci-fi or even portal fantasy story. Delivered by another one of Kingfisher's charming protagonist, "The Hollow Places" will definitely please the author's fans...
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Book Review: The Deluge by Stephen Markley
A review of Stephen Markley's "The Deluge", an American sci-fi epic about climate change and its impacts on many different parts of society. It's so dense, full of wild ideas and intriguing characters, that it might actually be worth the read, despite its 900 pages...
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Review: "The Other Valley" by Scott Alexander Howard
"The Other Valley", is Scott Alexander Howard's debut novel, a literary sci-fi story about a girl who lives in a valley surrounded by the past and the future.
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Book Review: The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher
This is a book review of T. Kingfisher's "The Twisted Ones", a standalone fantasy horror book about Mouse, an editor whose grandma passed away, making her have to clean up the house she used to leave with. And she finds that the house is more mysterious than she thought...
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Book Review: Redsight by Meredith Mooring
This is a book review of "Redsight" by Meredith Mooring, a space opera romance with queer characters about three space witches from three different orders who are trying to make the world a better place in their own unique ways...
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Book Review: What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
This is a book review of T. Kingfisher's "What Feasts at Night", the second book in the Sworn Soldier series, with "What Moves The Dead" being the first book. Like that book, this is a pretty chill and low-key atmospheric horror, but this time with more focus on the characters.
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Book Review: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
This is a book review of Emily St. John Mandel's "The Glass Hotel", a literary fiction novel that slightly bent towards magical realism at the end. It's the story of a Ponzi scheme that got exposed during the 2008 financial crisis and all the people who were involved and affected.
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Book Review: "There Is No Antimemetics Division" by qntm
This is a book review of qntm's "There Is No Antimemetics Division", which is a novel set in the SCP Foundation universe, though you need no prior knowledge of it whatsoever in order to enjoy it.
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Book Review: "Summer Sons" by Lee Mandelo
This is a book review of Lee Mandelo's "Summer Sons," a book about a guy whose best friend dies mysteriously, leading him down dangerous rabbit holes in order to find out what really happened.
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Book Review: "What Moves the Dead" by T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher's "What Moves The Dead" is the first book in the "Sworn Soldier" series. It is a loose retelling of the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Book Review: "American Elsewhere" by Robert Jackson Bennett
A book review of Robert Jackson Bennett's "American Elsewhere," a genre-bending novel combining cosmic horror, sci-fi, and rural fantasy. "American Elsewhere" is anything but "generic."
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Book Review: "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel
A book review of Emily St. John Mandel's breakout novel, "Station Eleven," a post-apocalyptic, literary sci-fi tale about life after a pandemic eliminated most of humanity.
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Book Review: "Record of a Spaceborn Few" by Becky Chambers
This is a book review of Becky Chambers' "Record of a Spaceborn Few." It is the third book in the Wayfarers series, but like all the books in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
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Book Review: "The Vanished Birds" by Simon Jimenez
This is a book review of Simon Jimenez's debut novel, "The Vanished Birds," a standalone sci-fi book tackling a multitude of themes like love, found family and perseverance.
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Book Review: Translation State by Ann Leckie
This is a book review of Ann Leckie's "Translation State", a standalone entry in the "Imperial Radch" universe, showing another side of the universe that we didn't really see before. After the underwhelming standalone "Provenance", this book is a return to form for Leckie.
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Book Review: Provenance by Ann Leckie
This is a book review of Ann Leckie's "Provenance", this book takes place in the same universe as the Imperial Radch trilogy, after the events of the third book, but it can be read as a standalone. This book has very different vibes compared to the trilogy, and overall it's a bit subpar...
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Book Review: "Foundryside" by Robert Jackson Bennett
This is a book review of "Foundryside" by Robert Jackson Bennett, the first book in his Founders Trilogy. This book is recommended for fantasy fans who like hard magic systems and plot-driven stories.
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The 10 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of 2023
2023 has been another excellent year for science fiction and fantasy books. With great releases both for popular and less popular books, it might be difficult to know which to pick up, so here are ten that you simply can't miss...
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Review: "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home" by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
This is a book review of Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor's "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home," the third book in the Welcome To Night Vale book series.
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett Review
Heather Fawcett's "Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries" is a cozy fantasy book about a professor who's traveling up north to study faerie folklore, and while she does discover a lot of that, she also finds out a lot of things about love, friendship, and even herself.
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Book Review: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3) by Ann Leckie
This is a book review of Ann Leckie's "Ancillary Mercy", the third and final book in the "Imperial Radch" trilogy, not only is it an excellent novel on its own, but it's also an excellent end to the series. It's no surprise why people see this trilogy as a modern sci-fi classic...
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Book Review: "Ancillary Sword" (Imperial Radch #2) by Ann Leckie
This is a book review of Ann Leckie's "Ancillary Sword," book two in the "Imperial Radch" series and sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning "Ancillary Justice.
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Book Review: "City of Last Chances" by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This is a book review of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "City of Last Chances," a fantasy book about a city under occupation and on the brink of a revolution.
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Book Review: Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
This is a review of Hannah Kaner's "Godkiller", book 1 in the Fallen Gods series. This book is about Kissen, a Godkiller who meets a god she can't kill, because the god is connected to a young noble who just lost her family. Joined by a mysterious knight, they try to uncover all the mysteries...
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Book Review: Bridge by Lauren Beukes
This is a book review of Lauren Beukes' "Bridge", a sci-fi thriller about the daughter of a neuroscientist who's convinced that her mother didn't die, but is stuck in another reality, therefore she must do everything she can to get back to her.
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Book Review: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
This is a book review of M.L. Wang's "Blood Over Bright Haven", a dark academia high fantasy book about the first woman mage in history, as she discovers that the magic that her society depends on has an expensive cost...
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Book Review: The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow
This is a review of Cory Doctorow's "The Lost Cause", a climate fiction taking place in a polarized near future Burbank, where climate change is no longer a controversial topic for most people, but there are still older people who are willing to do anything in order to make their country great again
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Book Review: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
This is a book review of Emily Tesh's "Some Desperate Glory", a young adult science fiction novel about Kyr, a young soldier who has trained her entire life in order to avenge the destruction of Earth. The book is an exploration of fascism, propaganda, and the difficulty of deradicalization.
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Book Review: The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins
This is a book review of Nick Fuller Googins' "The Great Transition", a climate fiction thriller story taking place in a world that has undergone a "great transition" to survive the climate crisis. It's a thrilling story that still managed to include interesting questions about our future.
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Book Review: Defiant (Skyward #4) by Brandon Sanderson
This is a book review of "Defiant" by Brandon Sanderson, the fourth and final book in the Skyward series. After the somewhat disappointing third book in the series, "Cytonic", can Brandon Sanderson close out the series on a high note?
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Book Review: The Rain Artist by Claire Rudy Foster
This is a review of "The Rain Artist' by Claire Rudy Foster, a book set in a future where rain is a luxury that can only be enjoyed by rich people, and the book is about what those people would do to stay in power. The book will be published on February 24, 2024 by Moonstruck Books.
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Book Review: Arboreality by Rebecca Campbell
This is a book review of Rebecca Campbell's "Arboreality" is a science fiction novella, and also the winner of the 2023 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. It is a collection of related short stories taking place in western Canada in the near future as society collapses, and yet people survive...
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Book Review: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
This is a review of Kaliane Bradley's "The Ministry of Time", a sci-fi romance spy thriller about a woman whose job is to live with, assist, and monitor a temporal expat, who's a sailor who supposedly died in 1845. "The Ministry of Time" will be published on May 7, 2024 by Avid Reader Press.
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Book Review: To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
This is a book review of Becky Chambers' novella, "To be Taught, If Fortunate", unlike her other books, this novella is neither character nor philosophy focused, instead it's an exploration focused science fiction that feels more like the classics...
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"Same Bed Different Dreams" by Ed Park Book Review
This is a book review of Ed Park's "Same Bed Different Dreams", a historical fiction book about what would've happened if the KPG (Korean Provisional Government) didn't dissolve after Japan's defeat in World War II. It's a sprawling and chaotic read that ends satisfyingly...
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"The Circumference of the World" by Lavie Tidhar Book Review
This is a review of Lavie Tidhar's "The Circumference of the World" by Lavie Tidhar, a short novel about a book written by Golden Age-era science fiction author that might have contained a powerful truth about the universe. It's a difficult read that might be worth it for Golden Age sci-fi fans.
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"The Absinthe Underground" by Jamie Pacton Book Review
This is a book review of Jamie Pacton's "The Absinthe Underground", a romantasy book about two thieves struggling with two things, one, a job that seems impossible, but it would make them rich, and two, their feelings for each other. This book will be published on February 6, 2024 by Peachtree Teen.
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"It Devours!" by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor Book Review
This is a book review of Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor's "It Devours!" book two in the Welcome to Night Vale series, which in itself is a spin-off of the fiction podcast of the same name. However like the other books in the series, this can be read as a standalone without any prior knowledge.
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Monarch Falls by Lumen Reese Book Review
This is a book review of Lumen Reese's "Monarch Falls", the first book in The Four Quarters of Imagination trilogy. It's a crime thriller book taking place in the future about a PI who gets hired to chase a fugitive in a rich people playground.
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"The Spear Cuts Through Water" by Simon Jimenez Book Review
This is a book review of Simon Jimenez's "The Spear Cuts Through Water, which is a high fantasy standalone story about two warriors who are shepherding an ancient goddess across the land in order to end the royal family's tyrannical reign.
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"Ninefox Gambit" by Yoon Ha Lee (Machineries of Empire #1) Review
This is a book review of Yoon Ha Lee's "Ninefox Gambit", the first book in his space opera trilogy "Machineries of Empire". It's about a disgraced captain who has an opportunity to redeem herself by capturing a fortress with the help of a dead war criminal.
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"Evershore" by Brandon Sanderson (Skyward #3.5) Book Review
This is a book review of Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson's "Evershore", the third Skyward Flight novella, this one meant to be read after the third book, Cytonic, while the previous two novellas were meant to be read before it. It's a solid short novel for anyone who already likes the series.
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"Threads That Bind" by Kika Hatzopoulou Book Review
This is a book review of Kika Hatzopoulou's "Threads That Bind", which is the author's debut novel and the first book in a series. It's a fantasy/mystery book with a main character that is a descendant of the Fates. Despite its unengaging romance, it's still worth reading because of the plot.
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"A Closed and Common Orbit" by Becky Chambers Book Review
This is a review of Becky Chambers' book "A Closed and Common Orbit", technically the second book in the Wayfarers series, this is a book that can still be enjoyed as a standalone. It's about an artificial intelligence who wakes up in a completely new body trying to find out who she is.
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Book Review: "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger
This is a review of Leif Enger's "I Cheerfully Refuse", a literary fiction book set in the near future where the world is quickly unraveling. It's about the main character's lost and his pursuit to get back what he lost. "I Cheerfully Refuse" will be published on April 2nd 2024 by Grove Atlantic.
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"Twisted Vessels" by Jaysee Jewel Book Review
This is a book review of Jaysee Jewel's "Twisted Vessels" a steampunk-ish high fantasy book for fans of stories like "Arcane" and "Mistborn". It's a fast paced story that can feel a bit incomplete without the sequel, but still worth reading. "Twisted Vessels" will be published on November 10, 2023.
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"Starling House" by Alix E. Harrow Book Review
This is a book review of Alix E. Harrow's "Starling House", a kinda haunted house type of story taking place in rural Kentucky. Full of exquisite prose and engaging character drama of so many different varieties...
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"The Dead Take the A Train" by Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey Review
This is a book review of Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey's "The Dead take the A Train", the first book in their new urban fantasy series, "Carrion City". It is about a freelance monster hunter who accidentally caught the attention of a very powerful eldritch creature.
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"Nettle & Bone" by T. Kingfisher Book Review
This is a review of T. Kingfisher's "Nettle & Bone", a fairy-tale-esque story about a princess who is trying her hardest to save her sister, who got married off to an abusive prince of more powerful kingdom. Stylish and full of entertaining character interactions, it's definitely worth reading...
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"The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport" by Samit Basu Book Review
This is a book review of Samit Basu's "The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport" by Samit Basu. A science fiction book about a pair of siblings, children of parents who used to be failed revolutionaries. This is a book about revolutions, and also the logistics and moralities surrounding the topic.
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"Three Eight One" by Aliya Whiteley Book Review
This is a book review of Aliya Whiteley's "Three Eight One", a weird story about a future archivist looking back at a story from 21st century internet. It's not for everyone, but certainly still worth the read. This book will be published on January 16, 2024 by Rebellion, Solaris.
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"The Sunlit Man" (Secret Project #4) by Brandon Sanderson Review
This is a book review of Brandon Sanderson's "The Sunlit Man" (Secret Project #4). This is the final secret project that Brandon Sanderson has to offer this year. It's certainly a good book, but it would be a great book for readers who are already familiar with Mistborn and Stormlight Archive.
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"Floating Hotel" by Grace Curtis Book Review
This is a book review of Grace Curtis' "Floating Hotel", it's a science fiction book about, as the title suggests, a hotel floating in space, and the many mysteries of its guests and staffs. "Floating Hotel" by Grace Curtis will be published on March 19, 2024 by DAW.
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"The Digital Aesthete" Edited by Alex Shvartsman Book Review
This is a book review of "The Digital Aesthete", an anthology edited by Alex Shvartsman, it's a science fiction short story anthology filled with stories related to artificial intelligence and the process of creating art. This book will be published on November 14, 2023 by CAEZIK SF & Fantasy.
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"The Burning Bandit" by Lauren Louise Hazel Book Review
This is a book review of Lauren Louise Hazel's "The Burning Bandit", a young adult fantasy story about two boys whose friendship is often hindered by their fate and their duties. "The Burning Bandit" by Lauren Louise Hazel will be released on October 2, 2023.
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"The Memory Theater" by Karin Tidbeck Book Review
This is a book review of Karin Tidbeck's "The Memory Theater", a science fiction story featuring a parallel universe, the multiverse, and a troupe that can unlock the fabrics of reality. It is an inventive, if imperfect, story that probably should've been a bit longer...
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"Ashes of Man" (Sun Eater #5) by Christopher Ruocchio Review
This is a book review of Christopher Ruocchio's "Ashes of Man", the fifth and latest book in the Sun Eater series. Despite its repetitive start, the book has the highest stakes compared to the rest of the series, that, combined with the execution make this possibly the best book in the series...
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"Kingdoms of Death" (Sun Eater #4) by Christopher Ruocchio Review
This is a book review of Christopher Ruocchio's "Kingdoms of Death", the fourth book in the Sun Eater series, this book is the continuation to Demon in White, and it's quite a different book compared to the first three, and so it might be a bit more polarizing for some readers...
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"The Parliament" by Aimee Pokwatka Book Review
This is a book review of Aimee Pokwatka's "The Parliament", a book about people who got stuck inside a library as thousands upon thousands of owls descend on the library, attacking everything moving outside the building. This book will be published on January 16, 2024 by Tor Publishing Group.
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"Demon in White" by Christopher Ruocchio (Sun Eater #3) Review
This is a book review of Christopher Ruocchio's "Demon in White", the third book in the Sun Eater series. This book is the sequel to the second book in the series "Howling Dark". While the previous two books in the Sun Eater series have been excellent, this one might just be the best one so far...
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"The Witches at the End of the World" by Chelsea Iversen Review
This is a book review of Chelsea Iversen's debut novel, "The Witches at the End of the World". It is a historical fantasy story focusing on two Norwegian witches who are sisters. Chelsea Iversen's "The Witches at the End of the World" will be published on October 17, 2023 by Sourcebooks Landmark
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"The Navigating Fox" by Christopher Rowe Book Review
This is a book review of Christopher Rowe's "The Navigating Fox", a short book about a talking fox in a world filled with talking animals. Christopher Rowe's "The Navigating Fox" will be published on September 26, 2023 by Tor Publishing Group.
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"The Hungry Dark" by Michael Coolwood Book Review
This is a book review of "The Hungry Dark" by Michael Coolwood, like the book's tagline suggests, it's about magic, monsters, and radical empathy. "The Hungry Dark" will be published on November 5, 2023 by Coolwood Books
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"Winter Harvest" by Ioanna Papadopoulou Book Review
This is a book review of "Winter Harvest" by Ioanna Papadopoulou, it's a standalone book about the Greek goddess of agriculture (among others) Demeter. "Winter Harvest" by Ioanna Papadopoulou will be published on November 21, 2023 by Ghost Orchid Press.
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Howling Dark (Sun Eater #2) by Christopher Ruocchio Book Review
This is a book review of Christopher Ruocchio's "Howling Dark", the second book in his Sun Eater series, it's the sequel to "Empire of Silence". "Howling Dark" is quite a different book compared to the first book, but still worth the read for anyone who liked "Empire of Silence"...
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"The Shadow of the Torturer" by Gene Wolfe Book Review
This is a book review of Gene Wolfe's "The Shadow of the Torturer", the first book in the Book of the New Sun series. Despite its relative obscurity compared to its peers, is the first book of Gene Wolfe's magnum opus worth reading?
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"The Traitor Baru Cormorant" by Seth Dickinson Book Review
This is a book review of Seth Dickinson's "The Traitor Baru Cormorant", the first book in Dickinson's The Masquerade series. Although there are some unusual things about it, such as the prose, it's still a great book and if you're looking for something really emotional, then this is for you.
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"The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker Book Review
This is a book review of Helene Wecker's "The Golem and the Jinni", her debut novel from 2013. It is one of the best debut novels of the 2010s. It's a wonderful novel that combines magical realism and historical fiction, creating a really charming and beautiful story.
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"The City & The City" by China Miéville Book Review
This is a book review of China Miéville's "The City & The City", possibly China Miéville's least weird book (and it's still plenty weird), it still offers a really interesting premise that is delivered with the usual exquisite Miéville prose.
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"Thornhedge" by T. Kingfisher Book Review
This is a book review of T. Kingfisher's "Thornhedge", a loose retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. It's a rather short book (116 pages), and still contains a really fleshed out story and main character, which make the book worth reading.
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"Empire of Silence" (Sun Eater #1) by Christopher Ruocchio Review
This is a book review of Christopher Ruocchio's "Empire of Silence", book #1 of his Sun Eater series. It is a space opera series about Hadrian Marlowe, the man who in the present day is known as the Sun Eater, this book tells the only the beginning of his story, when Hadrian was a nobody...
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"Nordic Visions: The Best of Nordic Speculative Fiction" Book Review
This is a book review of "Nordic Visions: The Best of Nordic Speculative Fiction", a speculative fiction short story anthology edited by Margrét Helgadóttir. Like most anthologies, it's not perfect, but this is still a really good introduction to speculative fiction by Nordic authors...
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"The Dragons of Deepwood Fen" by Bradley P. Beaulieu Review
This is a book review of Bradley P. Beaulieu's "The Dragons of Deepwood Fen", the first book in his new series, The Book of the Holt. It's a mixed bag, but still worth checking out if you're a fan of slow and dense books. "The Dragons of Deepwood Fen" will be published on December 5, 2023 by DAW.
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"He Who Drowned the World" by Shelley Parker-Chan Book Review
This is a book review of Shelley Parker-Chan's "He Who Drowned the World", the second book in The Radiant Emperor trilogy, The book follows the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, formerly Zhu Chongba, as she has now become the Radiant King, in her way to become the Radiant Emperor.
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"She Who Became the Sun" by Shelley Parker-Chan Book Review
This is a book review of Shelley Parker-Chan's "She Who Became the Sun", a historical fantasy book about a monk who's trying to reach greatness. It is the first book in the Radiant Emperor duology, and it is the author's debut novel. As such, it has some problems, but still definitely worth reading.
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"South" by Babak Lakghomi Book Review
This is a book review of Babak Lakghomi's "South", a short dystopian novel about the story of a freelance journalist trying to find out more about something that the totalitarian government doesn't want him to expose. Babak Lakghomi's South will be published on September 12, 2023 by Dundurn Press.
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"Alebrijes" by Donna Barba Higuera Book Review
This is a review of Donna Barba Higuera's "Alebrijes", a middle-grade dystopian book that takes place in a future Earth where humans and resources are scarce, and there's also magical animal drones controlled by human consciousness. This book will be published on October 3, 2023 by Levine Querido.
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"System Collapse" (Murderbot Diaries #7) by Martha Wells Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "System Collapse", the seventh book in the Murderbot Diaries series. It is an interesting entry in the series for a couple of reasons, and fortunately, it is also one of the best. The book will be published on November 14, 2023 by Tor.
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"Fugitive Telemetry" (Murderbot Diaries #6) by Martha Wells Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "Fugitive Telemetry", the sixth book in her Murderbot Diaries series. After the great full length novel of the previous entry, this one isn't a full length novel, but a novella, similar to the first four entries of the series. But is it still worth reading?
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"The Mountain in the Sea" by Ray Nayler Book Review
This is a book review of Ray Nayler's "The Mountain in the Sea", a science fiction book set in the near future where humanity discovered a species of intelligent octopus with their own language and culture. It's a cerebral science fiction book with a lot of philosophical discussions.
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"Orbital" by Samantha Harvey Book Review
This is a book review of Samantha Harvey's "Orbital", a literary science fiction book about the astronauts and cosmonauts who live in the International Space Station during one of its final missions. It is a very well written and compelling read.
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"The Levitation Game" by Sharon Wagner Book Review
This is a book review of Sharon Wagner's debut novel, "The Levitation Game". This science fiction romance book is perfect for readers who are looking for a quick and quirky sci-fi read, without the usual side effects of sci-fi stories like dense world building and prose.
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"Network Effect" by Martha Wells (Murderbot Diaries #5) Book Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "Network Effect", book number 5 of the Murderbot Diaries series. While the previous four books of the series are novellas, this is the first full length novel in the series, so it's quite a different reading experience compared to the previous books...
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"The Witch & The City" by Jake Burnett Book Review
This is a book review of Jake Burnett's "The Witch & The City", a literary fantasy book about a witch who lives in a mysterious city where seemingly no one can escape. It's perfect for fantasy readers who enjoy mystery elements in their fantasy, and a poetic writing style.
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"Exit Strategy" by Martha Wells (Murderbot Diaries #4) Book Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "Exit Strategy", the fourth book in her Murderbot Diaries series. In this one, Murderbot reunites with the same cast of characters that we met in the first book, resulting in the best book in the series, so far.
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"The Endless Vessel" by Charles Soule Book Review
This is a book review of Charles Soule's "The Endless Vessel", a near-future science fiction book taking place in a world filled with things that might end the world, from climate change, to a pandemic of incurable depression. "The Endless Vessel" seeks to find out the reason for our existence.
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"No One Is Talking About This" by Patricia Lockwood Book Review
This is a book review of Patricia Lockwood's "No One Is Talking About This", a genre-defying novel about a woman who became famous through social media. It's a book about the experience of being online, but it's also a book about grief and llove.
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Review: "Light Bringer" (Red Rising Saga #6) by Pierce Brown
Pierce Brown's "Light Bringer," book six in the Red Rising saga, is the penultimate book in one of the best modern science fiction series. It doesn't disappoint and is peak space opera, full of engaging character drama. It perfectly sets the stage for the final book, "Red God."
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"Rogue Protocol" by Martha Wells Book Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "Rogue Protocol", the third book in the "Murderbot Diaries" series. While book two was a clear step up from book one, unfortunately, this one is a step down, and it's basically going back to square one. And yet, is it still worth reading?
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"Artificial Condition" by Martha Wells Book Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "Artificial Condition", book 2 in the "Murderbot Diaries" series. This book can be finished in one sitting, and it's one of those rare sequels that are actually better than the first book...
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"All Systems Red" by Martha Wells Book Review
This is a book review of Martha Wells' "All Systems Red", the first book in the author's Murderbot Diaries series. It is a fun and quick read about a dangerous robot that's quite bad at its job and would rather Netflix and chill instead...
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James Islington's "The Will of the Many" Book Review
This is a book review of "The Will of the Many" by fantasy author James Islington, this is the start of a new series called "Hierarchy", and it has been one of the most hyped up sci-fi/fantasy books of the year, and for good reasons.
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Arkady Martine's "A Desolation Called Peace" Book Review
This is a book review of "A Desolation Called Peace" by Arkady Martine, book two in the Teixcalaan duology, the sequel to the critically acclaimed "A Memory Called Empire". Despite the big shoes to fill, this sequel improves on the first book and certainly worth the read.
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"The Book That Wouldn't Burn" by Mark Lawrence Book Review
This is a book review of Mark Lawrence's "The Book That Wouldn't Burn", a sci-fi/fantasy book that is also the beginning of the author's new series called "The Library Trilogy". It starts as a simple story that becomes much more complex later on, for better and for worse...
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"The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller Book Review
This is a book review of Madeline Miller's "The Song of Achilles", a book depicting the relationship between Achilles, the main character of Homer's Iliad, and Patroclus, who's just a minor character. It's a historical romance novel that'scertainly worth the read, even if you've never read "Iliad".
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"The Dispossessed" by Ursula K. Le Guin Book Review
This is a book review of Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Dispossessed". It is a political science fiction book that is now considered a classic of the genre. But what is it about? And is it still worth reading today, almost 50 years after its release?
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"The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern Book Review
This is a book review of Erin Morgenstern's "The Night Circus". It is one of the most popular fantasy books of the 2010s, despite that, this book isn't for everyone, and
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"Lights From Uncommon Stars" by Ryka Aoki Book Review
This is a book review of "Lights From Uncommon Stars" by Ryka Aoki. A Hugo Award finalist about aliens, a violin teacher who made a deal with the devil, and a transgender violin prodigy. It is very much worth reading for fans of found family stories.
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Tj Klune's "the House in the Cerulean Sea" Book Review
This is a book review of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune. It is a wholesome, inclusive and cozy fantasy book that features the found family trope. And it is one of the best books I've read in a long time.
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R.F. Kuang's "Yellowface" Book Review
This is a book review of R.F. Kuang's Yellowface, the author's first contemporary and non-fantasy book. It's a thriller book, and it is an insightful book satirizing the book publishing industry. And it might be the best book of the year so far.
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Brandon Sanderson's "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter" Book Review
This is a book review for Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson. It is a fantasy romance book that managed to perfectly balance the fantasy and romance aspects. And this review talks about why this book is a must read.
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Book Review: "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes
This is a review of Martin MacInnes' "In Ascension", a literary science fiction book that gives you the best parts of both genres. It's not a book for everyone, but it is a book that a lot more people need to read.
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Book Review: "The Library at Mount Char" by Scott Hawkins
This is a book review of Scott Hawkins' "The Library at Mount Char". It is a contemporary fantasy book that will surely be unlike anything else you've ever read. But is it worth reading?
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Book Review: "A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine
This is a book review of Arkady Martine's "A Memory Called Empire", it is the first book in the space opera series Teixcalaan. It's a promising debut novel and a must read for any fan of modern science fiction.
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Book Review: "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson
This is a review of "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson, a hopeful and ambitious climate fiction from the legendary sci-fi author. This review talks about why you might want (or not want) to read this book.
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Book Review: "Babel" by R.F. Kuang
This is a review of R.F. Kuang's Babel, a historical fiction book with fantasy and dark academia elements that confronts colonialism in a very clever way.
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Book Review: "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers
This is a book review of Becky Chambers' The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. It's a science fiction story that features the found family trope, and it is one of the best sci-fi books of the 2010s.
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Book Review: "Ancillary Justice" by Ann Leckie
This is a book review of Ann Leckie's sci-fi space opera book, Ancillary Justice. It is the only book in history to win the three main sci-fi awards. But is it worth reading?
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Book Review: "Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon Sanderson
This is a book review of "Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon Sanderson, also known as Secret Project #1. This is one of the best Brandon Sanderson standalone book, but would it be a good start to your Cosmere journey? Read this review and find out....
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Book Review: "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
This is a book review for Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. This is a science fiction book featuring time travel, with heavy emphasis on the characters.
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Book Review: "The Uninhabitable Earth" by David Wallace-Wells
This is a book review for David Wallace-Wells' The Uninhabitable Earth, a great starting point for anyone looking to know more about climate change.
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Book Review: "This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
This is a book review of This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. It's a science fiction romance book that went viral on Twitter, and a book that is worth the read
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Book Review: "How High We Go in the Dark" by Sequoia Nagamatsu
This is a book review of How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu, it's a science fiction book for readers who are fans of books like Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven.