Time for an audiobook review. I have really liked the audiobooks that I've listened to in this series thusfar, and so when I was offered this one to review, I absolutely jumped on it. Be careful what you strive for. The people won and now Mareth is Lord Protector of Edland. But winning an election... Continue Reading →
Review: Salvaged by Madeleine Roux
This sounded like a very intriguing book, and so when I discovered it on NetGalley, I couldn't resist putting a request in for it, despite not knowing anything about the title or its author. So thanks a lot to the author, as well as Ace via NetGalley for the review copy. In this dark science... Continue Reading →
Review: Duchamp Versus Einstein by Christopher Hinz & Etan Ilfeld
This is a novelette... or rather... a novella? It's short, is what I'm saying here. It is only 100 pages long. It is a piece of short fiction involving 1 artist, 1 scientist, and 2 chess enthusiasts... and a strange woman. It sounded quite interesting, so when asked if I'd like to give it a... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: The Door Into Fire by Diane Duane
This one was the interesting book in my pile, and so I let it sit a bit, not too sure what I was going to find. Here I go! Herewiss is the only man in centuries to possess the Power of the blue Flame, but he can't use or control it -- not even to... Continue Reading →
SPFBO 5 – The Choppening, Part 3 (Now with a Semifinalist!)
DUNDUNDUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN, it's that time again. This time it's all me though, because Esme has been done cutting for weeks now. 😀 And today is... very cut-heavy, so apologies in advance! There is some good news at the end though... so it's got that goin' for it, which is nice. Cut #1 - Dark Dancer by... Continue Reading →
Review: The True Bastards by Jonathan French
I waited until a little bit closer to release day to shove this one into my brainface, knowing that I'd gobble it right up and didn't want to be too early to the party. Thanks to the author, as well as Crown via NetGalley for the review copy. Fetching was once the only female rider... Continue Reading →
Review: The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker
Having absolutely loved the Wounded Kingdom series over the last few years, I couldn't resist putting a request in to review R.J.'s new book. Look at that cover, too! Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an... Continue Reading →
Esme’s Final Cuts and Semi-Finalists
Ok, so... I was on top of my spfbo responsibilities and was working through this list like lightning... and then WoW Classic happened and ... yeah. For the horde, anyone? I have peeled myself away from that game for a few days so I can be an adult and be responsible n' shit. Sorta. I'm... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Review: The Imaginary Corpse by Tyler Hayes
I've heard so much about this book from friends that I couldn't resist having a read myself, and so when approached to participate in a blog tour, I couldn't say no! Most ideas fade away when we're done with them. Some we love enough to become Real. But what about the ones we love, and... Continue Reading →
Review: The Resurrectionist of Caligo by Wendy Trimboli & Alicia Zaloga
This one came to my attention as a review request and it honestly sounded all the way up my alley, and so I couldn't resist. Thanks to the authors, as well as Angry Robot for the review copy! "Man of Science" Roger Weathersby scrapes out a risky living digging up corpses for medical schools. When... Continue Reading →