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Dear Simon Jimenez, This beautiful standalone science fiction novel was one of the novels on my “Best of 2020” list. I read it in December of 2020 and have put off reviewing for over a year because I felt hard put to do it justice. I’m finally taking the plunge ... more >
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I’ve enjoyed a few of Nnedi Okorafor’s books in the past, particularly the Akata Witch series of YA novels, which take place in Nigeria. I liked her Hugo and Nebula-winning novella, Binti, too. So, when the ARC of her new novella, Remote Control, became available, I was eager to read ... more >
Book Reviews / C- Reviewsalcoholism / Greece / Mysterious powers / religion / single motherComments Off on REVIEW: The Sun Worshippers by Elizabeth Harris
I have some TRIGGER WARNINGS for the book. As I mention, Aaron is very controlling and after a while, it bothered me even if he never harmed Fay. There is also a sudden almost rape scene in which Fay escapes by the skin of her teeth. A Mystical Love Reborn ... more >
C- Reviewsdystopian / Mysterious powers / Young-AdultComments Off on REVIEW: The Killing Jar by Jennifer Bosworth
Dear Ms. Bosworth: While I’m not as deeply into YA paranormals as I used to be, I do still dip my toe into the subgenre every now and again. The description of your novel, The Killing Jar, was pretty vague on the specific details but also intriguing enough to catch ... more >