4.5 Stars Now this is the kind of new science fiction that we need to see consistently getting published today. This felt smart and innovative with a c4.5 Stars Now this is the kind of new science fiction that we need to see consistently getting published today. This felt smart and innovative with a clear intent behind the writing.
I really enjoyed this smart little novella that packed a memorable story into a short number of pages. Told in a second person perspective, this one has a distinct narration style that will get divisive among readers. In my opinion, this choice completely works here and fits the narrative. I appreciated the conversation on personhood that was woven into the story in a complex, nuanced manner. It felt reminiscent of Ancillary Justice, which is high praise in my book.
I highly recommend this novella to any science fiction reader looking for a smart new release worthy of your time and attention.
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4.0 Stars This was a great conclusion to a solid fantasy series. I appreciated that this sequel was the completion of a duology so the series did not s4.0 Stars This was a great conclusion to a solid fantasy series. I appreciated that this sequel was the completion of a duology so the series did not suffer from middle-book-syndrome. Instead we received a tightly written story that managed to become even better in the second half of this duology. I found the worldbuilding and characters to be richly drawn and developed.
I would recommend this series for fantasy readers looking for a deep story to become engrossed within. You will want to start back at the beginning with The Jasad Heir.
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4.0 Stars This is a familiar yet well written piece of dark academia. The story starts off strong and continues with a compelling narrative throughout 4.0 Stars This is a familiar yet well written piece of dark academia. The story starts off strong and continues with a compelling narrative throughout this short novel. I generally liked the characters who were decently complex.
I have previously read and enjoyed most of this author's backlist so it was not surprising that I also enjoyed this one. This is a good place to start with this author as long as you enjoy dark academia because this story is quite a classic one in the genre. While not revolutionary, it was a strong entry in the subgenre.
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4.0 Stars I have really enjoyed this author's fiction and so I'm glad I have had the opportunity to read this important piece of non fiction. It was sh4.0 Stars I have really enjoyed this author's fiction and so I'm glad I have had the opportunity to read this important piece of non fiction. It was shocking and sad that tuberculosis continues to persist due to greed, inequality and stigma. I hope this book helps to push this social issue into the spotlight so that the world takes action....more
3.0 Stars This was a fun conclusion to this humorous fantasy duology. This is a pretty silly series and personally I would have loved to see a darker v3.0 Stars This was a fun conclusion to this humorous fantasy duology. This is a pretty silly series and personally I would have loved to see a darker version of our supposed 鈥渧illain鈥�.
I'm not sure that this series needed a second book so I'm glad this wasn't turned into a trilogy. It's a fun concept but ultimately shouldn't be dragged out too long.
If you loved the first book, then I'd recommend finishing the series.
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4.0 Stars This feels like such a sleeper hit of the year. The plot is arguably not particularly revolutionary, but yet it was so well executed. I was i4.0 Stars This feels like such a sleeper hit of the year. The plot is arguably not particularly revolutionary, but yet it was so well executed. I was immediately invested from the first paragraph and that continued through the whole book. This is a tightly written narrative that is emotional and memorable.
I am not always a fan of apocalyptic fiction but I would highly recommend this one to a wide audience since this is a such a well written story about the human experience.
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3.0 Stars I have enjoyed several of this author's previous novels so I was disappointed to find that I didn't love this one. My main issue was how it h3.0 Stars I have enjoyed several of this author's previous novels so I was disappointed to find that I didn't love this one. My main issue was how it handled the themes surrounding pregnancy and fertility. The story leaned into overused tropes that I'm tired of seeing. Ultimately a letdown with plot points that broke my Immersion....more
2.5 Stars I found this horror novel to be quite underwhelming. I have read novels by this author before and I expected a fun easy page turner. Unfortun2.5 Stars I found this horror novel to be quite underwhelming. I have read novels by this author before and I expected a fun easy page turner. Unfortunately this one fell flat for me.
I found the characters to be flat and honestly found the plot uninteresting. I didn't expect or need to one to be a new favourite but I was quite let down by the reading experience.
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3.5 Stars This was a well written horror story that focused on the intimate nature of small town life. I liked the writing style and generally found th3.5 Stars This was a well written horror story that focused on the intimate nature of small town life. I liked the writing style and generally found the characters to be well developed. Objectively this is a solid novel but I recognize that I wasn't as connected to the story as I hoped to be.
This is still a worthwhile book to check out for anyone who loves novels that capture the feeling of small town life.
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3.0 Stars This is entertaining read in a horror subgenre that I usually call 鈥渞ock star horror鈥�. There is always a noticeable overlap between people wh3.0 Stars This is entertaining read in a horror subgenre that I usually call 鈥渞ock star horror鈥�. There is always a noticeable overlap between people who love horror and those who love that particular type of music. Unfortunately I don't personally fall inside that venn diagram. It was a good story but without a personal connection I found the execution to be average.
It reminded me a fair amount of We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendix and will very likely appeal to the same readers. I had very similar feelings about both books.
I would primarily recommend this to readers who love this subgenre. I'm not confident this has wide appeal for those who don't have the interest.
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4.0 Stars I have read most of this author's previous books and I think this new one is her best, or at least my personal favourite.
This author is good 4.0 Stars I have read most of this author's previous books and I think this new one is her best, or at least my personal favourite.
This author is good at writing the kind of accessible science fiction that makes for a great starting place for readers new to the genre. Her books don't have a big focus on science or technology. Instead those elements exist in the background. I personally have a preference for science fiction more grounded in science but I can still appreciate a fun entertaining story.
This was a solid narrative that was enjoyable with interesting characters and fun twists and turns. I would recommend this one as a great place to start with this author's work.
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4.0 Stars This was another enjoyable installment in this series. With strong characters and lush worldbuilding, this was very much on par with the last4.0 Stars This was another enjoyable installment in this series. With strong characters and lush worldbuilding, this was very much on par with the last two novels.
I am fascinated by Mongolian culture and am pleased to see this one moving beyond the basic pieces of history.
I would definitely recommend this one to any fans of historical fantasy looking for a rich world to get lost in.
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4.0 Stars Guy Gavriel Kay is such an incredibly beautiful writer. I love his prose. I can be hit or miss with historical fantasy because I don't read m4.0 Stars Guy Gavriel Kay is such an incredibly beautiful writer. I love his prose. I can be hit or miss with historical fantasy because I don't read much historical fiction in general. However, this author is always a win.
I found the characters to be developed and the worldbuilding to be well drawn. I just enjoyed spending time in this world.
I would recommend this novel to fantasy readers who appreciate good prose and intricate characters.
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3.5 Stars This was another fun installment in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Filled with humorous moments and plenty of action, I found this one easy3.5 Stars This was another fun installment in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Filled with humorous moments and plenty of action, I found this one easy to fly through, despite the length
I found this novel very consistent with the previous books. My ratings have stayed consistent throughout the series. I find it fun but not necessarily the five star experience other reviewers report. This is a great series for beating reading slumps. I respect that not every series is meant to be memorable. Sometimes we all need some escapist fun.
I would recommend this volume to fans of the series. If you enjoyed the previous books then you'll like this one.
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2.5 Stars As someone who loved Into the Drowning Deep, Overgrowth was easily one of my most anticipated releases for the year. I love science fiction a2.5 Stars As someone who loved Into the Drowning Deep, Overgrowth was easily one of my most anticipated releases for the year. I love science fiction and horror and so I am always on the hunt for books that successfully mash these genres together.
Unfortunately this one did not work well for me. The entire premise and plot felt unbelievable, breaking my suspension of disbelief.
This one just felt silly. I also struggled with the age classification. This is technically classified as adult horror but everything about the characters and plot fit perfectly within the tropes of YA horror. I would have preferred a more mature version of this story.
I did appreciate the author using the aliens as a way to discuss human issues. However, despite agreeing with the author's point, I found this heavy handed.
I would recommend this one as I don't feel it's representative of this author's talent. I wanted this one to be a new favourite and was disappointed when it didn't work.
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4.0 Stars I don't read a lot of family sagas but this particular one grabbed my interest. I felt it was longer than it needed to be but I found the ins4.0 Stars I don't read a lot of family sagas but this particular one grabbed my interest. I felt it was longer than it needed to be but I found the instigating event compelling enough to pull me through. I wish the ending had been punchier but overall it was a good read....more
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