Dive into Armor: A Reflection on Isolation and Humanity When I first picked up Armor by John Steakley, I was immediately drawn to its premise—a tale of survival on the inhospitable planet Banshee, where humanity battles against terrifying, insect-like aliens known as the Ants. I’ve always had a soft spot for speculative fiction that digs …
Review of Esperance by Tolu Odebiyi From the moment I saw the buzz around Tolu Odebiyi’s Esperance, I was hooked. The blend of sci-fi and police procedural seemed like catnip for a reader like me, particularly with the promise of representing diverse, non-white viewpoints. After reading Richard’s enthusiastic review, I rushed to NetGalley to grab …
Book Review: As Disaster Strikes: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (The Safety Plan Book 2) by Jack Hunt From the moment I picked up As Disaster Strikes, I was drawn into a world that felt both chillingly familiar and disturbingly close to home. Jack Hunt, renowned for his gripping narratives, continues the saga in this …
A Gripping Journey into Dystopia: My Thoughts on Unwind by Neal Shusterman When I first spotted Unwind by Neal Shusterman on the shelf, I was instantly drawn in by its intriguing premise. The idea that in a dystopian America, the fate of teens hangs in the balance based on societal acceptance of “unwinding” is both …
The Stranger in Her House: A Gripping Tale of Deception and Desperation When I first picked up The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs, I knew I was in for a rollercoaster ride. With its promising premise of psychological tension and deceit, I couldn’t resist diving into its pages. Marrs has a knack for …
A Thousand Natural Shocks: A Journey Through Grief and Resilience When I first came across A Thousand Natural Shocks by playwright and author, Caryl Churchill, I was instantly captivated by its haunting title. It suggests an avalanche of emotions, doesn’t it? The words felt like an echo of my own experiences with loss and recovery, …