Escaping the Dashia (The Paraxous Star Cluster, Book 1) by Rebecca Inch-Partridge

July 1, 2023

The scarcity of comments as I review my notes is a good indication of how caught up in the story I was. This is a teenage adventure full of unrequited love, trauma and disaster, unexpected allies, and most importantly, the … Continue reading →

Dropnauts (Liminal Sky Redemption Book 1) by J. Scott Coatsworth

June 29, 2023

It may seem odd for a hopepunk novel to begin with an Earth rendered lifeless thanks to a combination of war, politics, and climate change. But that’s exactly the point of Dropnauts. The main characters come from lunar colonies that … Continue reading →

The Two of Hearts by Patricia Loofbourrow

August 25, 2021

(Part 7 of the Red Dog Conspiracy) The story starts out at a run. It picks up from where Part 6 ends and amps the tension immediately with an attempt on Jacqui’s life. This style is very much a return … Continue reading →

5 Interesting Links for 04-09-2021

April 9, 2021

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Surrealism (Art) Russian digital artist Andrew Ferez brings to life surreal and fantastical worlds on his Wacom tablet. The link from My Modern Met offers more information about him and … Continue reading →

The Rising Tide by J. Scott Coatsworth

April 8, 2021

The Rising Tide has a large cast, and since most appeared first in The Stark Divide, I wished I’d read Book One more recently in the beginning. The feeling didn’t last, though, because there’s enough context to ground me, even … Continue reading →

The Last Carolina Sister by Michelle Major

April 1, 2021

The Last Carolina Sister has a lot of favorite elements from the start. The animal rescue, a small town, and community are all things I enjoy. The book doesn’t stop there, however. It takes on two damaged characters and gives … Continue reading →

Chaos Wolf by Sheryl R. Hayes

March 25, 2021

Jordan Abbey is very much the lead of this story, despite sharing the point of view with several people and technically falling under the command of more. She is neither arrogant nor aggressive, and yet, Jordan maintains a surprising amount … Continue reading →

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

March 18, 2021

Through the framework of a letter to his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates teaches readers what growing up black in Baltimore involves. But he doesn’t stop with a simple narrative. Acknowledging and accepting the reality of being black in America gives Coates … Continue reading →

Nyssa Glass and The Cutpurse Kid and H. L. Burke

March 10, 2021

This is the third Nyssa Glass story I’ve read. They’ve become my go-to stories when I’m looking for an enjoyable and quick read, and have yet to disappoint. Nyssa Glass and the Cutpurse Kid lives up to the promise of … Continue reading →

Forget Me Not by Alexandra Oliva

March 4, 2021

Let me start by saying I had trouble putting this book down. I made excuses to read just a little more because the characters are fascinating. This is a hard story to classify. It has elements from thrillers, cold case … Continue reading →