Science Fiction
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
Book review One day, suddenly and without explanation, the moon turns into a ball of cheese.For some, it’s an opportunity. For others, it’s time to question their life choices. How can the world stay the same in the face of such absurdity and uncertainty? Astronauts and billionaires, comedians and bank executives, professors and presidents, teenagers Continue reading
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Book Review: Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky
It’s no secret that Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of my favourite sci-fi authors. So naturally, this book was an instant click for me. Blending science fiction with fantasy, Tchaikovsky creates a lush and unusual story with lots of heart. Continue reading
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Book Review: The Cabinet by Un-su Kim
I’ve been looking for more translated fiction to read, and The Cabinet caught my eye. This was a really interesting read — an unusual and strange book that juxtaposes the strange an unusual with the mundane. Continue reading
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Book Review: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Once again, Becky Chambers strikes gold with her wonderful and insightful science fiction novella, Psalm for the Wild-Built. The start of a new series, this book presents the reader with a philosophical and thoughtful tale of friendship and finding your purpose. Continue reading
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Book Review: Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Winter’s Orbit was one of my most highly anticipated books of this year. A science fiction romance featuring some of my favourite romance tropes? Yes please. I ended up absolutely devouring this book and totally fell in love with the world and the characters. Continue reading
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Book Review: One Day All This Will Be Yours by Adrian Tchaikovsky
You all are probably aware that Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of my absolute favourite science fiction authors. I’ve only encountered one of his sci-fi novellas, Walking to Aldebaran, and absolutely loved it. So when I found out that he was coming out with a new one, I had to get my hands on it. One… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
Why are reviews for books you absolutely loved the most difficult to write? You all probably know by now that Becky Chambers is one of my absolute favourite authors of all time. I adore her cosy science fiction writing and a new book from her is always a big event in my reading life. I… Continue reading
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Mini Reviews: The Turn of the Screw and The Haunting of Hill House
For October’s Off the Grid readathon, I decided to build a spooky little TBR! I ended up reading two classics of the horror genre: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This decision may or may not have been influenced by my recent binging of Continue reading
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Book Review: The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling Publisher: HarperVoyager Publication date: 16 May 2019 Genre: Science fiction Page count: 432 pages Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars My spooky October reading continues with the tense sci-fi thriller, The Luminous Dead. I was so curious about this one because I wasn’t sure what to expect — was Continue reading
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Book Review: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott
I’ll be honest, “gender-swapped Alexander the Great retelling set in space” was all I needed to know about Unconquerable Sun when it originally crossed my path — it immediately got added to the “most anticipated books of the year” list. Having only read, but absolutely adored, one book by Kate Elliott before, I knew she’d… Continue reading
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