Tag Archives: Review

Review: The Last Tsar’s Dragons by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

The Last Tsar’s Dragons was a joint project between Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. And being a massive fan of Yolen – and dragons – I knew right away that I wanted to check this novel out. Continue reading →

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Review: The Oracle Code

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

The Oracle Code is the latest graphic novel in DC Comic’s Young Adult line. And honestly? It’s pretty brilliant, if I may say so. Barbara Gordon’s tale has been specifically altered, not only to fit the age group, but to fit the story being told. Continue reading →

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Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

Zeroes is the first novel in a series of the same name, but that’s making it sound pretty dull. Zeroes is actually a really cool project, one that is being written by three different authors at once. And you know how much I love joint efforts. Continue reading →

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Review: The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan

Posted on July 7, 2020 by

The Sin in the Steel is the first novel in The Fall of the Gods series by Ryan Van Loan. It’s a series that mixes many elements together in order to create something fun and exciting. Pirates, magic, dead gods can all be found. Oh and a Sherlockian twist as well. Continue reading →

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Review: The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

Posted on July 5, 2020 by

The Empress of Salt and Fortune is the debut novella of Nghi Vo, and that means we’re about to dive into an imaginative and lush world. Described as being a merger of Atwood and classic Asian drama, this is a story that is sure to capture the attention of many a reader. Continue reading →

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Review: Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight by Aliette de Bodard

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight is a short story collection written by Aliette de Bodard. She’s an up and comer in the science fiction and fantasy world, and she deserves all of the attention she can get. Continue reading →

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Review: Blackbird Vol. 1

Posted on July 2, 2020 by

Blackbird follows Nina Rodriguez on her quest for truth and magic. But those words don’t really do the series justice. Nina is a stubborn woman who’s struggled a lot, and despite all of that she’s held on to what she believes in. Even when everybody else thinks she’s insane for it. Continue reading →

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Review: Salvaged by Madeleine Roux

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Madeleine Roux’s Salvaged is the ideal example of a dark science fiction novel. It hits all the right tones, while being disturbing and graphic and oh so enthralling. Continue reading →

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Review: Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power

Posted on June 30, 2020 by

Rory Power is back with another standalone novel, Burn Our Bodies Down. Readers like myself fell in love with her writing thanks to Wilder Girls, and this next novel is everything that we could have hoped for – and then some. Continue reading →

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Review: Rites of Passage by Mike Brooks

Posted on June 28, 2020 by

Rites of Passage is the first novel in the Lady Chettamandey series by Mike Brooks. It also fits into the world of Warhammer 40,000, which should give you an idea of how much material it’s going to have to work with. Continue reading →

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