Tag Archives: Science Fiction

Review: Antimatter Blues by Edward Ashton

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Oh goodie! I honestly didn’t expect to get a sequel to Mickey7, but I have to admit, I’m so tickled that we did. (Maybe it’s the adaptation announcement that ensured the arrival of Antimatter Blues?) Antimatter Blues is just as quirky and sarcastic as its predecessor, which means it’s pretty perfect. Continue reading →

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Review: The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Holy cow. They were NOT kidding when they called The Scourge Between Stars a claustrophobic horror novella. It’s dark, gritty, and very much not afraid to show us how vulnerable human beings are. Continue reading →

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Review: Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Oh, Thrawn, don’t ever change. (But seriously, I’m not even sure he can). Thrawn: Treason is every bit the story I had been hoping for, and I regret that it took me this long to get around to reading it. Continue reading →

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Review: Wake of War by Zac Topping

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Wake of War, written by Zac Topping, is a thriller novel that feels more real than fictional at times. It’s one of those novels unafraid to delve into current events and issues, making it a heavier read than its peers. Yet it is still a worthwhile experience. Continue reading →

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Review: A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

It has been FAR too long since I’ve been able to dive into a science fiction novel (in truth, it’s been a few weeks – at most). That made me excited for my next slotted read, A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys. Continue reading →

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Review: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I can’t believe I nearly missed this novel! This one might have passed me right on if not for my book club. If you love science fiction with a speculative edge, you’ve got to read Klara and the Sun, written by Kazuo Ishiguro. Continue reading →

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Review: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is the second novella in Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series, and once again, I am captivated. If you’ve been looking for an utterly unique take on robots and the future, please, please take the time to read these two novellas. Continue reading →

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Review: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay guys, if you’re looking for a science fiction novel that will suck you in and refuse to let go, you’ve got to check out The Terraformers. I’m not just saying that because I loved the environmentalism elements (though there is that). It’s everything! Continue reading →

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Review: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, if you hand me a book and promise it’s a queer space opera, you know I will read it! But seriously, Some Desperate Glory has been in my sights for a while now, and I’m so happy to finally sit down and read it. Continue reading →

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Review: Evershore by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Evershore is the third and final novella by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. It is part of the Skyward series and follows the events of Cytonic. Oh! And did I mention that the novellas are all going to get bundled into one pretty book? (Skyward Flight: The Collection). I cannot wait! Continue reading →

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