Posted by Katie Burton | May 16, 2018 | SFF Reviews | 1
Barry’s Deal by Lawrence M. Schoen The world and characters of Barry’s Deal (2017) will require no introduction to long time Lawrence M. Schoen readers. The Amazing Conroy, a space-traveling hypnotist and his companion Reggie, a buffalito (buffalo dog), have cropped up several times before, not least in Schoen’s last novella (Barry’s Tale, 2014). Nevertheless, […]
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Posted by Terry Weyna | Jun 22, 2015 | SFF Reviews | 1
Next of Kin by Dan Wells “I died again last night.” It’s a compelling first sentence to a novella told from the point of view of Elijah Sexton, a demon, and it promises a different and exciting new start to Dan Wells’s JOHN CLEAVER series. Sexton drinks memories. For a time, he killed people himself, […]
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Posted by Bill Capossere | Apr 7, 2015 | SFF Reviews | 2
The Skull Throne by Peter Brett I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Peter Brett’s DEMON CYCLE series from the beginning, and the most recent addition, The Skull Throne, continues to impress, even as it sidelines two of its major characters for the vast majority of the book. Fair warning, the review can’t help but offer up some […]
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Posted by Kat Hooper | Dec 10, 2013 | SFF Reviews | 2
In a Witch’s Wardrobe by Juliet Blackwell I’m really enjoying Juliet Blackwell’s WITCHCRAFT MYSTERY series on audio! These are short paranormal mysteries that have appealing characters, are light on blood and violence, feature (but don’t focus too much on) romantic relationships, include a bit of humor, and have a great setting (a vintage clothing store […]
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Posted by Marion Deeds | Sep 17, 2013 | SFF Reviews | 0
Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey Warning: This review may contain spoilers of earlier SANDMAN SLIM books. I admire writers who can create fast-paced, intricately plotted stories that still have layered, complete characters. To me, that’s the prose version of juggling eggs and chainsaws at the same time. In Devil Said Bang, Richard Kadrey’s fourth […]
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Posted by Bill Capossere | Jun 18, 2013 | SFF Reviews | 0
Requiem by Ken Scholes Requiem is the fourth book in Ken Scholes PSALMS OF ISAAK series, which while having a few minor issues throughout has mostly been a fresh mix of fantasy and science fiction, filled with intriguing characters and exploring complex issues involving the intersection of religion, technology, and society. Requiem continues that exploration, […]
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Posted by Marion Deeds | Jul 4, 2012 | SFF Reviews | 3
The Minority Council by Kate Griffin The thing that gives Matthew Swift, London’s last urban sorcerer and Midnight Mayor, his extraordinary power is that he loves London. He loves the gritty streets, the posh apartment buildings, glowing graffiti, the blowing trash, the murky river, the pigeons, rats and urban foxes. He loves the underground, the trains, […]
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Posted by Kat Hooper | Jun 30, 2012 | SFF Reviews | 0
Reaper by Rachel Vincent Rachel Vincent’s Reaper is a novella set in her SOUL SCREAMERS world. I read it because it was free for members at Audible during one of their promotions. I haven’t read any of the SOUL SCREAMERS novels, but I’m familiar with the premise because I’ve read Kelly’s reviews of the series. […]
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Posted by Marion Deeds | Nov 24, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 1
Ganymede by Cherie Priest When Hollywood makes a movie of Ganymede — and they have to — I hope they subtitle it “The Battle of Barataria Bay.” That sequence comes near the end of Cherie Priest’s latest CLOCKWORK CENTURY novel, and is fasten-your-seatbelt, grip-the-arms-of-your-chair exciting. Priest’s books always feature strong women, and in Ganymede, the main […]
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Posted by Stefan Raets (RETIRED) | Nov 15, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 0
Scholar by L.E. Modesitt Jr In a pattern that’s by now familiar for L.E. Modesitt Jr., Scholar marks a new beginning in the IMAGER PORTFOLIO series. The book is set several hundred years before the events portrayed in the three “Rhentyll” novels Imager, Imager’s Challenge, and Imager’s Intrigue. Because of this, Scholar shares no characters […]
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Posted by Ruth Arnell (RETIRED) | Aug 13, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 1
Heartless by Gail Carriger Alexia is now largely pregnant and ready (though not overly willing) to enter into her confinement when an insane ghost appears and warns of a plot to assassinate the queen. As if that isn’t enough, the vampires have been repeatedly attempting to kill Alexia, or at least the infant inconvenience she […]
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Posted by Bill Capossere | Jul 5, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 2
The Snow Queen’s Shadow by Jim C. Hines The Snow Queen’s Shadow is not simply Jim Hines’ fourth book in his fairytale princess series, following Red Hood’s Revenge, The Mermaid’s Madness, and The Stepsister Scheme. He makes clear in a direct address to the reader that he sees it as the close to the series, […]
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Posted by Kelly Lasiter | Jun 6, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 6
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill The Chicagoland Vampires series started out fairly light and has gradually become darker. The unpretentious, easily digestible writing style is still in effect, and humor is still present, but Merit’s troubles have increased in complexity and the emotional stakes have been steadily raised. Hard Bitten is the fourth in the […]
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Posted by Kelly Lasiter | Feb 23, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 2
Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire Before I start my review, an aside about the cover art. Chris McGrath has really outdone himself on the cover for Late Eclipses. Wow, that’s gorgeous. It’s also an actual scene from the book, and every element in the scene is important to the story, from her ball gown to […]
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Posted by Kelly Lasiter | Jan 26, 2011 | SFF Reviews | 0
Arcane Circle by Linda Robertson Fatal Circle ended on a cliffhanger, with Menessos’ fate uncertain after a sacrifice he made during the battle with the fairies. In Arcane Circle, the fourth in Linda Robertson’s Circle series, we learn what has become of Menessos and see some of the battle’s repercussions in vampire politics. We also […]
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Posted by Greg Hersom | Dec 30, 2010 | SFF Reviews | 5
Travelers’ Rest by James Enge Travelers’ Rest is short and sweet. (Much like myself except the sweetness of Travelers’ Rest is Morlock Ambrose’s dispersion of justice, and the sweetness of me is, well I’m just freakin’ adorable). Also, Travelers’ Rest is a free e-book from Pyr in honor of The Wolf Age, the latest MORLOCK […]
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