#RRSciFiMonth: To Infinity, And Beyond!
November is Sci-Fi Month, a time to read and review sci-fi books, movies, and other media – and gush over the often overlooked genre with other bloggers!
Review: A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Megan Crewe’s Japanese-inspired YA fantasy A MORTAL SONG hits a number of right notes, but overall it didn’t strike a chord with me.
Review: Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson
Lee and her friends have finally made it to California, but not everything there is golden. High stakes, nuanced characters, and a diverse cast make this sequel a winner.
Review: Burning Bright by Melissa McShane
BURNING BRIGHT is the first book in a new series that’s sure to entertain anyone who enjoys plucky heroines, historical settings, and battles at sea.
Review: The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman
Lady Helen waltzes through the ballrooms and sneaks through the dark alleys of London in search of demons in this fascinating paranormal take on the Regency novel.
Review & Giveaway: The Bloodsworn by Erin Lindsey
THE BLOODSWORN delivers all the sweeping battles and romantic drama of the previous books in the series, but the stakes are higher than ever before in this final book in The Bloodbound trilogy.
Review: Breath of Earth by Beth Cato
Beth Cato introduces a gritty, steampunk-inspired version of 20th century San Francisco in BREATH OF EARTH, the first book in a new series.
Review: Once Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire
Politics, social commentary, and (of course) magical murder collide in ONCE BROKEN FAITH, the latest book in the beloved October Daye series.
Waiting on Wednesday: Vol. 44
Armstrong’s gripping new thriller series continues with A DARKNESS ABSOLUTE, which promises to deliver even more chilling turns and morally ambiguous characters.
Review: Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter
If you’re craving urban fantasy that pulls no punches, look no further than the Jane Yellowrock series. These books just get better and better!
Review: Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova
Brujas, badassery, and ladies who love ladies combine to make LABYRINTH LOST a must-read for fans of YA fantasy and diverse books.
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 14
A girl with the powers of a squirrel Doreen Green, AKA the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, is one tough chick. This lighthearted graphic novel is sure to appeal to feminist readers!
Review: Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal
Part paranormal fantasy, part WWI drama, and part police procedural, GHOST TALKERS is a strong addition to the flourishing sub-genre of historical fantasy.
Review: The Sight by Chloe Neill
The Battle of New Orleans takes on new meaning in THE SIGHT when Claire and her friends have to protect the Paranormal residents of NOLA from anti-magic extremists.
Review: No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished by Rachel Aaron
The Heartstriker dragon clan is back and better than ever in NO GOOD DRAGON GOES UNPUNISHED, which introduces new characters, expands the world, and raises the stakes for our protagonists Julius and Marci.
Review: Torn by Jennifer L. Armentrout
TORN is the second book in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s self-published urban fantasy series, and it has the dubious honour of being the worst book I’ve read all year.
Review: A Red-Rose Chain by Seanan McGuire
Toby Daye and her merry band of Fae misfits are back at it once more, venturing into a treacherous Kingdom on a diplomatic mission that will either save their home…or destroy it forever.
Review: A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
The first book in a new fantasy-romance series, A PROMISE OF FIRE introduces Cat Fisa, a powerful clairvoyant whose gifts put her in serious danger…
Review: Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
Part shoot ’em up Western, part Middle Eastern legend, REBEL OF THE SANDS is a fun YA fantasy adventure featuring a young woman who’s sharpshooting skills may get her in trouble…sooner than she thinks.
Review: Dreaming Death by J. Kathleen Cheney
DREAMING DEATH is a rich, complex fantasy world that introduces Shironne Anjir, a blind protagonist with immeasurable magical abilities.
Review: Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen
WAKE OF VULTURES is a fantastic series debut, introducing Nettie Lonesome, one of the most compelling and original protagonists to grace YA.
Review: This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
Victoria Schwab proves that she has staying power with her latest release, THIS SAVAGE SONG, a dark dystopian about violence and the monster inside all of us.
A-Z Diverse Readathon
This readathon, hosted by Annika and Zeee, celebrates diverse books and all that they have to offer. From June 30th to July 5th, join us in this diverse readathon!
Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
EVERY HEART A DOORWAY is the answer to “what happens after?” for classic portal fantasy stories. Can people ever really go home again, and what is home, anyway?