Another easy read, Outpost is the second installment of the Razorland series by Ann Aguirre, a young adult series set in a post-apocalyptic America. While I wasn’t too thrilled with the first book, this second novel works a lot better for the age target and in overall appeal. Enclave (Razorland #1) Book Review Deuce, Tegan,…
King’s quasi-zombie thriller Cell is coming soon to a theater near you. Featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, the same dream team from King’s 1408, survivors left from a cell phone pulse try to understand the nature of the deadly ‘phoners’ who have turned murderous. I just finished the book only to learn of the…
Enclave is the first in the Razorland series, an extremely popular set of young adult books which takes place in a post-apocalyptic America. It features a limited population, uniquely different bands of survivors, and zombie-like creatures that hunt the humans. Hardcover | 2011 | Feiwel & Friends | 259 pp The story begins with Deuce on her…
Science fiction or literary fiction? Station Eleven might be classified as science fiction but it’s really and truly a literary tale canvassing generations of people before and after an apocalyptic event. Beautifully written with evocative prose and character builds, this is a book you really shouldn’t miss. It was nominated for several awards and won the…
Dust wraps up the Silo omnibus trilogy by Hugh Howey, an incredible post-apocalyptic tale in which the ‘making of’ is a remarkable story in itself. The first book in the series, Wool, was originally self-published as a set of five short stories. When Howey self-published the first short story in the Wool Omnibus, it went viral almost immediately. The series…
The first in a new series, The Outlaw River Wilde is a hodgepodge of ancient lore, government conspiracy, and science fiction. The subtitle of the book, An Ancient Aliens Inspired Novel, might make you think of the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens show, and you would be correct with that connection. Only instead of mysteries surrounding pyramids and…
Ancillary Justice is one of those high science-fiction reads that screams: how can you NOT read me? It won the Nebula in 2013, the Hugo in 2014, and a Locus award in 2014 (complete trifecta) – and the list of awards and nominations goes on and on. That’s quite the impressive feat for a first-time novelist….
Taking Sides is the second book in the Both Sides series by Paul Stawski. This is a newer series of light science fiction meant for young adults and beyond. Last week I reviewed Both Sides and declared it to be a must-read for book clubs because of the limitless number of discussion points it could/would…
A Silver IPPY Award winner for 2014, Both Sides by author Paul E. Stawski is the first in a young adult, medical science-fiction series. As far as science fiction goes, this novel treads on the believable, revolving around a groundbreaking medical procedure where the first brain transplant is successfully completed. What happens next is anyone’s guess. Similar to…
Discovering a new indie author with incredible, mind-blowing talent doesn’t happen every day, but when it happens – the seasoned reader wants to whoop with joy and shout it out to the world. I have that lovin’ feeling right now. Indie Author Bonnie Milani has put it all out on the line with her debut novel Home…