5 stars I knew little about this book when I bought it, only that the author is an engaging speaker with many interesting things to say. Combined with my beloved urban fantasy genre, I figured this would be worth it.…
5 stars This is one of my favorite novels so far this year. With humanity divided among a fleet of generation ships and strong female characters in martial roles, it reminds me of THE STARS ARE LEGION but with a…
5 stars Time travel romp with stakes, romance, and a focus on caring for mental health! Gribble earned her spot on my must-buy list with Steel Blood, but I found Steel Time carrying me even more seamlessly from page to…
3.5 stars This book was recommended to me for being a space opera romance with kidnappings. While it has easy-to-grasp but still memorable worldbuilding, I found it vaguely predictable and the characters fun but somewhat unmemorable. It was worth the…
4.5 stars This near-future dystopia surprised me for how lovable it is. The heartwarming story of a woman finding a long-lost love, it’s full of fantastic worldbuilding. Like engineers being upper class, just under the Investors. (Not that I’m biased.)…
4.5 stars This series is on my instant buy list and skips to the top of my TBR list. Kowal pulls no punches regarding the politics and passion in spaceflight, tackling both racial and gender conflicts with a vivacious cast…
4 stars This book is a good read, ending in mild book hangover. It went by too fast. The plot was built solidly on characters being themselves and interacting with each other, with a deep theme of identity and relationships.…
4 stars This book is suspenseful and fun: part adventure, part thriller, and part a collection of stable but messy relationships. The plot carried me through the pages, but the relatable characters kept me engaged. The world building is fresh…
4 stars This book makes you think about the tradeoffs of striving for peace, of “slaying dragons.” The plot is deceptively meandering. Be prepared for both pleasantness and gut wrenching. The main idea was unusual, well considered, and expertly executed.…