Review: The Silo Series Boxed Set by Hugh Howey As I opened the pages of The Silo Series Boxed Set—an omnibus gathering of Wool, Shift, Dust, and Silo Stories—I felt a familiar thrill wash over me. There’s something magnetic about dystopian narratives that challenge our perceptions of society, and Hugh Howey’s work doesn’t just scratch …
Cybernetic Dreams: A Dive into Altered States From the very first flicker of neon light to the distant hum of futuristic possibilities, Altered States: A Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Anthology drew me in with an undeniable allure. Curated by Roy C. Booth and Jorge Salgado-Reyes, this collection of voices—both fresh and familiar—promised an exploration into the twisted …
A Journey Through Intelligence and Emotion: A Review of Flowers for Algernon When I first stumbled upon Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, I was drawn in by its poignant premise: a mentally disabled man’s quest for intelligence mirrors that of a lab mouse named Algernon. It was a recommendation from a friend who knew …
Book Review: If We Survive This by [Author’s Name] I don’t know about you, but when I first heard about If We Survive This, I couldn’t resist the intriguing amalgamation of elements it promised. A dystopian narrative that wraps itself around a group of young adults navigating a zombie-like outbreak, led by a neurodivergent heroine? …
An Engaging Journey Through Horror and History: A Review of Lovecraft Country As I delved into Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country: A Novel, I found myself both captivated and challenged by its unique blend of myth, racism, and familial bonds. The premise grabbed my attention immediately: a thrilling road trip across Jim Crow America infused with …
Book Review: Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall: (The Alien Skill Series, Book 1) by Rae Elise As a lifelong lover of speculative fiction, the moment I stumbled upon Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall, I felt an unexpected tingle of nostalgia. It reminded me of those childhood days spent flipping through the pages of …