Science Fiction & Fantasy

Reviewed by: 

“Ashton’s emphasis is clearly on the moral and philosophical implications of the Mickeys, however, not on first contact, cross-cultural relations, or the evils of colonialism.

Reviewed by: 

Recommended reading for those looking for a more lighthearted take on a region riven by suffering and war.

Reviewed by: 

“Richard Thomas, the award-winning author of three novels, three short story collections, and over 150 stories in print, does not disappoint with his latest collection of short stories . .

Reviewed by: 

“All in all, Sanderson has given the reader another home run, a wildly inventive, fast-paced romp that proves, once again, he is the leader in modern fantasy.”

Reviewed by: 

Lovers of drama and citizens worried about politics should read this book that probably inspired and influenced Brave New World and 1984.

Reviewed by: 

In this genderbending and queer retelling of Sleeping Beauty, treasure hunter Fi finds herself tasked with saving the cursed prince Briar Rose.

Reviewed by: 

Nnedi Okorafor has an established reputation as a science fiction novelist and as a leading Africanfuturist.

Reviewed by: 

Absynthe is a solidly imagined period piece with a lot of surprises and a unique style.”

Reviewed by: 

“‘Why am I here?’ he keeps asking, up until his inevitable execution at which point his keeper finally answers: No more questions.’

Reviewed by: 

“This latest in the Great Detective’s further adventures is no disappointment.

Reviewed by: 

“a debut space-adventure story outstanding in its genre.”

Reviewed by: 

“an amusing, well-written cyberpunk thriller that is paced finely enough to keep the reader turning the pages.”

Reviewed by: 

“Stine’s writing is clear, unadorned, and honest yet electrifying, much like her characters, and the story is a pleasure to read.”

Reviewed by: 

The characters in Alison Stine's new novel, her second, have names like Trillium, Rattlesnake Master, Shanghai, Miami, and Coral, a young woman who was abandoned by her mother and who has lost her

Author(s):
Reviewed by: 

Based on true events, Brent Spiner, of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame, takes a weird, often hilarious look at his early career via the lens of a fan stalking event that involves, amon

Reviewed by: 

“The plot barrels along at an intense pace, straight into . . . a shocking cliffhanger of an ending.

Author(s):
Genre(s):
Reviewed by: 

“Klune has a way of elevating life’s tender, beautifully ordinary moments to highlight how achingly special they actually are.”

Reviewed by: 

“The time of someone’s death doesn’t exist until Sapere Aude calculates it, forcing the waveform to collapse. ‘You do the math, and it makes the math come true.’”

Reviewed by: 

“In some ways, the greatest strength of this series lies in its smaller moments rather than its grand arc.”

Reviewed by: 

“Turnbull’s prose is captivating, poetic without being pretentious, a pleasure to read. . . . A stunning, enthralling novel.”

Reviewed by: 

“A novel that is disturbing as well as heartwrenching with its look at the possible fate of mankind.”

Author(s):
Genre(s):
Reviewed by: 

“wonderful and deeply engaging. The Membranes is a marvelous book.”

Reviewed by: 

Bloodless is the best Pendergast novel so far.”

Reviewed by: 

This is a sequel to the authors’ excellent first book, Out of the Dark, in which Earth is attacked by a race of beings called the “Shongairi.” The attack is sanctioned by the galaxy’s prem

Reviewed by: 

Accessible, challenging, and fun by turns, Speculative Los Angeles possesses everything a fan could want.”

Pages