Can’t-Wait Wednesday, aka Waiting on Wednesday, is a weekly meme originating from Jill at Breaking the Spine and now hosted by Wishful Endings. If you’re interested in participating, stop by Wishful Endings to link up your posts. Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes
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Two Mini Book Reviews – SFF Romance Novellas
I've been trying to read some shorter fiction lately and have really been digging novellas and novelettes. Sometimes you just want something more bite sized that you can dive into for a day instead of reading over week's time. Today I'm talking about two SFF romance novellas from two of my new (to me) favorite … Continue reading Two Mini Book Reviews – SFF Romance Novellas
Book Review: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Summary: Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident--or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political … Continue reading Book Review: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Book Review: Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
Summary: When Cordelia Naismith and her survey crew are attacked by a renegade group from Barrayar, she is taken prisoner by Aral Vorkosigan, commander of the Barrayan ship that has been taken over by an ambitious and ruthless crew member. Aral and Cordelia survive countless mishaps while their mutual admiration and even stronger … Continue reading Book Review: Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
Book Review: Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
Summary: I’ve been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I’ve always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I’m done hiding. My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start. When … Continue reading Book Review: Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
Book Review: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
Summary: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Eight years after the fall of the Old Republic, the Galactic Empire now reigns over the known galaxy. Resistance to the Empire has been all but silenced. Only a few courageous leaders such as Bail Organa of Alderaan still dare to openly oppose Emperor … Continue reading Book Review: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
Book Review: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
Summary: In the far distant future, the universe is officially ruled by the Royal Consortium, but the High Councillors, the heads of the three High Houses, wield the true power. As the fifth of six children, Ada von Hasenberg has no authority; her only value to her High House is as a pawn in a … Continue reading Book Review: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
Book Review: Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Summary: Hundreds of years ago, the last humans on Earth boarded the Exodus Fleet in search of a new home among the stars. After centuries spent wandering empty space, their descendants were eventually accepted by the well-established species that govern the Milky Way. But that was long ago. Today, the Exodus Fleet is a living … Continue reading Book Review: Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Book Review: Space Opera by Catherynne Valente
Disclaimer: I would like the thank Wunderkind PR for providing a copy of Space Opera for review. This did not in any way affect my opinion of the book. I have been really looking forward to reading Space Opera by Catherynne Valente because 'Eurovision in space'. I mean, who wouldn't want to read a book … Continue reading Book Review: Space Opera by Catherynne Valente
This Week in Reading: More Young Assassin’s Seeking Vengeance, Brass Cities, Eurovision in Space, and Greek Gods
So, this week I'm finishing up on audio Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff. This is the second installment in The Nevernight Chronicle, the story of a young girl trained to be an assassin who is out to avenge her murdered family. I'm about 60% of my way through and enjoying it so far. The narration continues … Continue reading This Week in Reading: More Young Assassin’s Seeking Vengeance, Brass Cities, Eurovision in Space, and Greek Gods
Way Too Fantasy 