Unbecoming by Rebecca Scherm
Any time the story is focused on the details of the heist it stumbles, when it is focused on Grace and the battle between what she knows she should do and what she wants and will do it shines.
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The God Engines by John Scalzi
A creative and thought provoking science fiction/fantasy novella with some well done characters. Have to wonder what it could have been at standard novel length though …
Continue reading →The Icy Hand (Something Wickedly Weird #2) by Chris Mould
I went ahead and read The Icy Hand, the second book in the Something Wickedly Weird series, even though I wasn’t all that impressed with the first. Even more wicked and weird than the first! Stanley is looking forward to a relaxing winter. After all, nothing could have been weirder than the werewolf curse and plotting […]
Continue reading →The Wooden Mile (Something Wickedly Weird #1) by Chris Mould
The Wooden Mile seemed a little too simplistic and easy to me. There are creative elements and fun characters (and the illustrations) but things just seem to move a little too quickly and come together a little too easily.
Continue reading →The System Has a Soul by Hunter Baker
Even if you don’t agree with his perspective I think you will find Hunter a fair and clear guide to many of these issues and debates. Rather than amp up the outrage, he tries to bring a calm, prudent style and tone. Even amongst the controversy and strongly held opinions he seeks out common ground and a consistent sense of civility.
Continue reading →Rooms by Lauren Oliver
I try to stay away from books that feature the sort of ugliness Rooms contains but I have to admit there is something essentially human about the ugliness and sadness at the heart of the story. A desperate need to be loved, to find peace, to be comfortable in your skin and as part of a family.
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