The Roots That Clutch by AE Bross YA Fantasy, 2020 by AE Bross, 247 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Some slower spots. It’s not really a pacing issue because it matches the mood but it’s worth mentioning. If you’re new to fantasy this might be jarring (but it’s pretty common in the first book for... Continue Reading →
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal A Science Fiction, 2018 by Tor Books, 431 Pages What I Didn’t Like: The emphasis on the love life of the central couple was a little unexpected (it’s literally mentioned on the first page) but you get used to it pretty quickly. I don’t think I ever got... Continue Reading →
Beneath the Snow by Kerri Davidson A Science Fiction, 2020 by Kerri Davidson, 320 Pages What I Didn’t Like: There’s no second book and I would totally read more. That’s not to say it NEEDS more, just that I’d read it if there was!There are a lot of characters and names to keep track of.... Continue Reading →
Four Faces of the Moon by Amanda Strong YA Graphic Novel, 2021 by Annick Press, 202 Pages What I Didn’t Like: The back section, where the publisher included factual information about the real history could be perceived as a little dry. But I’ll come back to that in a second. What I Did Like: Symbolism... Continue Reading →
Ternary by Kristin L Stamper YA Science Fiction, 2021 by NineStar Press, 285 Pages What I Didn’t Like: One anticlimactic scene. Thankfully it was only one. But we built up to what felt like a big moment and then just POOF it was over with one line. The beginning caught me off guard a bit because... Continue Reading →
Lock In by John Scalzi A Science Fiction, 2014 by Tor Books, 336 Pages What I Didn’t Like: The opening “chapter”, while important, could easily turn people off. It’s the only chapter in the entire book written in a dry voice but I can see it giving the impression that the entire book is written... Continue Reading →
All His Pretty Girls by Charly Cox A Mystery/Thriller, 2019 by Hera Books, 343 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Some errors. Not a lot by any stretch and definitely didn’t affect the readability. But I think I caught 1 or 2 small errors in grammar. Unbelievable stretch. Then again maybe not. I don’t know, people are... Continue Reading →
Pieces & Parts Pieces & Parts by Dawn Hosmer A Fantasy, 2021 by Mind Mosaic Creative, 310 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Some slower spots. This is a sequel so there are parts specifically written to give people who fell in love with the character in the first one a deeper connection to her life... Continue Reading →
The Fatherhood of the Absent Sister The Fatherhood of the Absent Sister by Chloe Armstrong A Poetry, Independently Published in 2022, 49 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I want more. Really, this isn’t a negative, it's just a fact! I hope there’s another poetry book in this author’s future. If I’m being picky (and really I... Continue Reading →
