As much as I try to research and stay current within the SFF genre, there will always be a book or two that I miss. Some I miss the opportunity to request a review copy. Some I miss seeing altogether. Somehow, I missed The Unbroken on NetGalley when it first was posted there. But for … Continue reading Review: The Unbroken
Author: Eric Primm
Review: Rural Rebellion
Rural Rebellion by Ross Benes is part memoir, part contemporary history, part political analysis. It blends these aspects together effortlessly to document Nebraska's rightward trend. Highly recommended for political junkies, and a must read for the Democratic National Committee.
Review: A Desolation Called Peace
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine is a welcome return to Teixcalaanli and Stationer space. Old friends reunite for a first contact scenario while new friends spy and play the game of politics. Also, kittens in space. Because kittens belong everywhere. Highly recommended for SFF fans.
Review: Master of the Revels
Master of the Revels by Nicole Galland is a welcome return to the world of D.O.D.O. This fun story recaptured all the joy D.O.D.O. brought us. New missions and new characters make this a must read for D.O.D.O. fans. Highly recommended.
Review: The Black Coast
The Black Coast by Mike Brooks is an excellent addition to the epic fantasy genre. Brooks has created a deep world with interesting politics and excellent writing. The world building is superb. Highly recommended to fantasy fans.
Review: Russia Resurrected
Russia Resurrected documents just how far Russia has come since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Kathryn E. Stoner created a clear analysis of Russia's use of its power towards its foreign policy goals, and hopefully, copies of this book will be passed around in the new presidential administration. Highly recommended.
Review: The Last Watch
Our universe is expanding, and there exist three possible states of universal growth. The first, and most likely, is that the universe will continue to expand forever to its heat death. The second is that whatever force is causing the universe to expand will reach equilibrium with gravity, and the universe will reach a stable … Continue reading Review: The Last Watch
Review: Persephone Station
Persephone Station by Stina Leicht blew me away. The characters, the story, the setting worked, and I hope we get more stories in this universe.
2021 Review Preview
2021 is almost here. The new year promises to be one of change, but here at Primmlife, I’ll be up to my same old, same old. I have plenty of fantastic books to review for the coming year. The list leans heavily toward science fiction and fantasy, but politics and history make the list as … Continue reading 2021 Review Preview
NaNo 2020 Lessons Learned and Review Previews
NaNoWriMo I won! On November 29th, I cleared the 50,000 word finish line. For now, the novel is about half done. Out of the two main characters, only one has a complete story arc, which needs work. Overall, I’m happy with that performance. I learned a lot about my personal writing habits and pushed myself … Continue reading NaNo 2020 Lessons Learned and Review Previews