Review of ~ Nicholas Binge – Ascension

Ascension by Nicholas Binge is an epistolary novel where well-respected physicist, Harry Tunmore, documents the investigation of the scientific team he is a part of, who are exploring the bizarre appearance of a giant mountain that has formed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Although immensely bright and talented, Harry is a loner who has...

Review of ~ K. M. Szpara – Docile

8.5/10 I received an uncorrected proof copy of Docile in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank K. M. Szpara and Tor for the opportunity. Docile is the story of Elisha. He is a young gentleman who volunteers to become a Docile to pay off his parents’ debt which is at a...

Review of ~ T.R. Napper – Neon Leviathan

8/10 I received a review copy of Neon Leviathan in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to T.R. Napper and Grimdark Magazine. From my Goodreads profile, you will see that I write for Grimdark Magazine. However, I have nothing to do with this release and I've treated this novel as I would if it...

Review of ~ Tochi Onyebuchi – Riot Baby

7.5/10 I received an uncorrected proof copy of Riot Baby in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Tochi Onyebuchi and Tor. Riot Baby begins in Compton, USA depicting topics that could have been straight out of an N.W.A song. Racism, police brutality, gang banging etc... This chapter is presented by a...

The top twelve SFF books I’ve read so far this year – 2019.

I know that everybody loves lists so below, in no order, are the top twelve science fiction and fantasy books that I have read so far this year. I hope everyone reading this is good and keeps on reading, writing, blogging, and generally kicking ass in all directions. Peace. x Adrian Tchaikovsky - Children of...

Review of ~ Josiah Bancroft – The Hod King (The Books of Babel #3)

10/10 I received an advanced review copy of The Hod King in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Josiah Bancroft and Orbit Books for the opportunity. When I concluded my review of Arm of the Sphinx I stated that I would be counting down the days until I could rejoin Senlin...

Review of ~ J.P Ashman – FALL

8/10 I received a review copy of FALL in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank J.P. Ashman for the opportunity. As this is a short story I will keep my musings brief too. FALL is an excellent cyberpunk action thriller that follows a female soldier called Senfel. As the only survivor...

Review of ~ Josiah Bancroft – Arm of the Sphinx (The Books of Babel #2)

9/10 To be posted on Fantasy Book Review shortly ~~ I received an advance reader copy of Arm of the Sphinx in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Josiah Bancroft and Orbit Books. Bancroft's second outing in The Books of Babel series was originally self-published in 2015 and has recently been...

Review of ~ Michael R. Fletcher – Ghosts of Tomorrow

8/10 - Review to appear on Fantasy Book Review shortly. "Virtuality is the new reality" Within my online social circles, I have heard many amazing things about the writer Michael R. Fletcher. My peers were so influential that I decided to check out one of his books and I chose this one because of the...

Review of ~ Mike Russell – Strungballs

7/10 - I received a copy of Strungballs in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank the author and also, Jay the Strangebooks secretary for this opportunity. This review will contain minor spoilers. This is a short novella, numbering only 66 pages and when it commences, we are introduced to a young...