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[Blog Tour] An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear : Review and Giveway
The warrior culture of Iskryne forbids many things to women—and most especially it forbids them bonding to one of the giant telepathic trelwolves. But as her father was no ordinary boy, Alfgyfa is…
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[Book Spotlight and Giveaway] Robot Universe by Ana Matronic
Explore the Robot Universe, and discover the hundred most epic androids and automatons from myth, through popular culture, to modern-day machines. Robot aficionado Ana Matronic—vocalist with world-famous band Scissor Sisters—explores their creation, design, purpose, and how…
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The Martian by Andy Weir : An Audiobook Review
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills…
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Shadows of Self (Mistborn #5) by Brandon Sanderson : Review
Shadows of Self shows Mistborn’s society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This…
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Closer To The Heart by Mercedes Lackey : Review
Mags was a Herald of Valdemar. But he had once lived the brutal life of a child slave. When he was Chosen by his Companion Dallen, his young life was saved, and he…
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[Guest Post and Giveaway] A Small Cartography of Maps by Fran Wilde
The first fantasy map I can remember was the one in Phantom Tollbooth. The Doldrums and an island named “Conclusions” (that you have to jump to) and other verbal puns come so alive…
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Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho : Review
At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, freed slave, eminently proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers—one of the most respected organizations throughout all of Britain—ventures to the border of Fairyland to…
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Updraft By Fran Wilde : Review
In a city of living bone rising high above the clouds, where danger hides in the wind and the ground is lost to legend, a young woman must expose a dangerous secret to…
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The Martian by Andy Weir : Review
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills…
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[Blog Tour] Undeath and Taxes by Drew Hayes : Review
After discovering just how filled with magic, intrigue, and adventure the parahuman world of being an Undead American can be, Fredrick Frankford Fletcher did exactly what was expected–he became a certified parahuman accountant.…
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Fool’s Quest by Robin Hobb : Review
After nearly killing his oldest friend, the Fool, and finding his daughter stolen away by those who were once targeting the Fool, FitzChivarly Farseer is out for blood. And who better to wreak…
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Hunter by Mercedes Lackey : Review
Centuries ago, the barriers between our world and the Otherworld were slashed open allowing hideous fantastical monsters to wreak havoc; destroying entire cities in their wake. Now, people must live in enclosed communities,…
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The Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milán : Review
A world made by the Eight Creators on which to play out their games of passion and power, Paradise is a sprawling, diverse, often brutal place. Men and women live on Paradise as…
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Archmage by R.A. Salvatore : Review
The pall that had descended over the North is gone, and a new day has dawned on a victorious Mithral Hall, but no matter how bright things seem on the surface, Drizzt and…
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Armada by Ernest Cline : Review
Zack Lightman has spent his life dreaming. Dreaming that the real world could be a little more like the countless science-fiction books, movies, and videogames he’s spent his life consuming. Dreaming that one…
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The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan : Review (Or the Ravings of a Fanboy)
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns…
