Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
One of the things that I like best about Xiran Jay Zhao’s debut, Iron Widow, is that it truly defies categorization. A YA dystopian novel inspired by figures and cultural […]
Anatomy of a Book Cover: Vol. 2
What’s the most eye-catching, appealing aspect of a book’s cover art? Let’s break down some eye-catching cover art!
Anatomy of a Book Cover: Vol. 1
What’s the most eye-catching, appealing aspect of a book’s cover art? Is it the title font, the colour palette…or the hints of the story inside? Let’s break it down!
Review: Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
Ilona Andrews returns to the world of the Innkeepers in SWEEP IN PEACE, a character-driven tale set in a land that seamlessly blends fantasy and sci-fi.
Mini Reviews: The Queer SFF Edition
Mini reviews for Tristina Wright’s 27 HOURS, K Arsenault Rivera’s THE TIGER’S DAUGHTER, and THE ABYSS SURROUNDS US by Emily Skrutskie.
My Top Underrated Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books
Sometimes in the onslaught of shiny new books, incredible backlist titles that didn’t have a huge marketing push get forgotten…which is a crying shame. Today I’m celebrating those books and rounding up a list of some of my favourite underrated fantasy and sci-fi tales!
Review: Starflight by Melissa Landers
If you’re in the market for a fun, funny, and fast space adventure, then Melissa Landers’ YA novel STARFLIGHT is for you.
Graphic Novel Review: Joyride Vol. 1 by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly
JOYRIDE VOL. 1 is exactly what it says it is: a fun, intergalactic space romp about a bunch of young people who just want their first taste of freedom.
Review: Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedi Okorafor’s standalone sci-fi novel LAGOON is a challenging, thought-provoking examination of humanity vis-à-vis alien contact set in Nigeria.
Review: The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
THE THREE BODY PROBLEM is a much-lauded Chinese science fiction novel beloved by many, but I found it dense and unfortunately uninteresting.
5 Reasons to Read: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Don’t let the hype scare you away: Kaufman and Kristoff’s ILLUMINAE is a fast-paced, tense, and hilarious journey through space that is sure to entertain.
#RRSciFiMonth: A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Becky Chambers’ debut novel is easily one of the most charming and heartwarming stories I’ve read this year – and it’s also one of the most creative.
#RRSciFiMonth: Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine
ARABELLA OF MARS is best described as a Regency drama turned space adventure, populated with automata and airships. What’s not to enjoy?
#RRSciFiMonth: Fortune’s Pawn by Rachel Bach
Aliens, semi-sentient body armour, and a badass female protagonist — FORTUNE’S PAWN has it all. This rollicking adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat!
#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!
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 12
Mega-hit comic writer Brian K. Vaughan brings us PAPER GIRLS VOL. 1, the first volume in a new feminist sci-fi whirlwind set in the technicolour world of the 1980s.
Graphic Novel Reviews: Alex + Ada Vol. 1 and Orphan Black Vol. 1
Hoping to get into more sci-fi graphic novels? As the first volumes in two series, ALEX + ADA VOL 1 and ORPHAN BLACK VOL. 1 may be a good place to start!
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 11
BITCH PLANET VOL. 1 is one of the most talked about comics this year. Inspired by exploitation films, the powerhouse creative team delivers a bold, compelling, and unsubtle middle finger to patriarchy.
Review: The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
Patrick Ness is at the top of his game with THE REST OF US JUST LIVE HERE, a beautifully written and evocative novel about finding the extraordinary in an ordinary life. Add to that a loving send-up of YA sci-fi tropes, and you’ve got a winner!
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 9
I love the Saga series and SAGA VOL. 4 is certainly no exception. That said, there were some parts of this latest volume that really unsettled me. I guess that’s a good way to describe the general tone or theme of the volume: families, unsettled.
Graphic Novel Reviews: Rat Queens Vol. 2 and Low Vol. 1
This booze-soaked second volume of RAT QUEENS reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N’rygoth never really lets his children stray too far.
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 8
MS. MARVEL, VOL. 1: NO NORMAL was one of the most highly anticipated graphic novels of 2014, and for once the hype was actually deserved.
Review: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
THESE BROKEN STARS by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner is everything I normally love about YA romance: dual POVs with distinct narrative voices, nuanced characters, and my beloved friends-to-lovers trope. If I were to review the first 60% of the book, I would give it 4 stars and call it a day…but sadly I thought the last half of the book was a hot mess.
Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks: Vol. 6
In this long overdue edition of Graphic Novels, Tough Chicks I’m discussing the portrayal of women, motherhood, and girl power in Saga Vol. 3 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.