Released: June 28, 2016 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 496 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: A sweeping science-fiction saga of revenge set in a future in which the Roman Empire never fell, by actress Claudia Christian When her mother and brother are murdered, young noblewoman Accala Viridius cries out for... Continue Reading →
Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan – Review
Published: June 28, 2016 Publisher: Del Rey Genre: Fantasy Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: What does it mean if the gods can be killed? The first novel in an epic new fantasy series for readers of Brent Weeks, Brandon Sanderson, Peter V. Brett, and Scott Lynch. Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career... Continue Reading →
The Dark Side by Anthony O’Neill – Review
Published: June 28, 2016 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 400 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: In this dark and gripping sci-fi noir, an exiled police detective arrives at a lunar penal colony just as a psychotic android begins a murderous odyssey across the far side of the moon. Purgatory is... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 6/21/16
Wow, so I'm on vacation this week and I've got so many books to read!! I'm currently reading 3 and plan to start a fourth in a few days, which is ambitious but not impossible for me. I've got days and days to read and relax! Nightshades by Melissa F. Olson I got this one... Continue Reading →
Waypoint Kangaroo by Curtis C.Chen – Review
Published: June 21, 2016 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 320 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis A high octane science-fiction spy thriller that puts a new spin on the outer space adventure, WAYPOINT KANGAROO kicks off a blockbuster series full of adrenaline and intrigue. Kangaroo isn’t your typical spy. Sure, he... Continue Reading →
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison – Review
Published: April 1, 2014 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 446 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it. But when his father and three sons in line for the throne are... Continue Reading →
The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung – Review
Published: June 14, 2016 Publisher: Ragnarok Publications Genre: Fantasy Pages: 298 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Amra Thetys lives by two simple rules: take care of business, and never let it get personal. Thieves don't last long in Lucernis. When a fellow rogue is butchered on the streets in a deal gone bad, Amra turns... Continue Reading →
Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee – Review
Published: June 14, 2016 Publisher: Solaris Books Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 384 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 Synopsis: The first installment of the trilogy, Ninefox Gambit, centers on disgraced captain Kel Cheris, who must recapture the formidable Fortress of Scattered Needles in order to redeem herself in front of the Hexarchate. To win an... Continue Reading →
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan – Review
Published: November 23, 2011 Publisher: Orbit Genre: Fantasy Pages: 681 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY. There's no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 6/7/16
Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan I am so addicted to MJS's books- I cannot get enough of Royce and Hadrian, but I'm cringing right now. The beginning of this book has me anticipating the worst for several characters that I'm really fond of and it's stressing me out. I almost wish I had... Continue Reading →
