Synopsis The hateful Path, that of the 9th Born. The survival of the Ark—humanity’s last bastion after God’s wrath destroyed the world—is balanced by birth order: the oddborn are assigned a Path, the evenborn are given over to the will of God. And it is upon those of the 9th Born Path to sanitize the […]
Science Fiction
Review: Astronaut Hayley’s Brave Adventure by Hayley Arceneaux & Lucie Bee
I don’t know if there have been children’s book reviews on FFA before, but this one was just too good not to share. My daughter and I absolutely loved it and I figured there might be other space nerds that would love this for their toddlers. Synopsis An imaginative, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated picture book […]
Review: Animus Paradox (Digital Extremities #2) by Adam Bassett
Animus Paradox by Adam Bassett recently released in ebook format but starting today, it will be available in paperback as well. So a secondary HAPPY PUB DAY to the author today! Synopsis There’s a thief on the loose. The Tigres excel at tipping the scales in their favor, be it through bribes, politics, or blood. […]
Review: Bell Tower by Raphael Pond
Synopsis: In a future where one phrase can heal any pain, there exists a meditation unlike any other: Solosis. It’s a practice that forms an empathetic bond between two souls, unlocking unparalleled healing power. But its secrets are fiercely guarded by Sasha Sumzer, a mysterious meditation teacher with a darker agenda. Sasha is determined to […]
Review: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report #1) by Adrian M. Gibson
Gibson’s fungalpunk detective noir is a stunning read, elevated by Imogen Church’s performance in the audiobook.
Mini Reviews by Shaggy #1
I regularly read and review short stories, novelettes, and novellas, and their reviews don’t always feel long enough to have a whole post for them. Even some novel-length books are really fun but don’t have me writing a ton about them besides proclaiming my enjoyment for them. Instead of keeping them completely from you, I […]
Review: Colossus by Ryan Leslie
Summary: For fans of psychological SF novels like THE GONE WORLD and SIX WAKES Economics professor Clay West has always explained the world through the lens of his profession. But after his girlfriend Karla takes Dying Wish—a drug that supposedly reveals the nature of reality moments before it claims your life—Clay is devastated. No amount […]
Review: The God Sun by Alan K. Dell
Synopsis The ISF Althaemenes was the first of its kind. A spacecraft capable of travelling the vast distances to other stars. But on its maiden voyage to Proxima Centauri, all contact was lost and its crew never returned. Four years later, the United Earth Confederacy received the ship’s distress signal. Captain Helene Cross and the crew of […]
Review: Station in the Sky by Caye Marsh. A stunning post-apocalyptic Sci Fi.
Whether it was on the post-apocalyptic arid planet surface or in a station full of secrets, I had a great time with this book.
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
Synopsis Seven years ago, the Atargatis set off on a voyage to the Mariana Trench to film a “mockumentary” bringing to life ancient sea creatures of legend. It was lost at sea with all hands. Some have called it a hoax; others have called it a maritime tragedy. Now, a new crew has been assembled. […]
Review: Animus Paradox (Digital Extremities #2) by Adam Bassett
Synopsis: There’s a thief on the loose. The Tigres excel at tipping the scales in their favor, be it through bribes, politics, or blood. They unofficially run Viterbo, Italy—and somebody stole from them. Private investigators David and Mafalda De Campo have been hired to help find the thief. They’re in it for the money, but […]
Review: Arkoma by Calum Lott
Synopsis BLOOD IN THE SAND. BLOOD ACROSS THE STARS. Hiding from her tortured past, Nelsa endures deadly duels by day and drinks herself numb at night. While she rots away in the saloons on the outskirts of Arkoma City, the ruthless Salazano tightens his stranglehold on the desert planet and the stars beyond. After an […]