While stories can be solely for escape, they also ask and answer questions that are too ghastly to be explored in real life. Even though fiction asks many questions, it sticks to certain ones, and others are ignored. In Fantasy, the war to end the evil empire is common, but rarer are the stories that … Continue reading Review: Redemption’s Blade
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Review: Kompromat
In 2016, Russia ran an unprecedented cyber operation in the United States, which impacted the 2016 presidential election. But it's most devastating consequence is creating doubt in the objectivity of our elections. Through a variety of tactics like social engineering, fake news, and targeted advertising, the Russians sought to undermine the US's democracy, and even … Continue reading Review: Kompromat
Review: Free Space
As with Admiral, Free Space is a survival story but in a completely different way. The Admiral and Salmagard are kidnapped with two other Imperials for the purposes of human trafficking.
What I’m Reading – May 2018
My May 2018 TBR pile showcases the variety of my interests. Fantasy, physics, philosophy, and politics are on the menu for my long reads. I’m a bit late posting this. I’ve actually finished A Study in Honor. It’s a fantastic book, and it will be the first one under my new review schedule. Also, I … Continue reading What I’m Reading – May 2018
Review: Trade Deal (Born to the Blade S1E5)
The dust settled with Kris as a new Warder. Trade Deal, episode five of Born to the Blade, returns to the political jockeying that makes Twaa-fei so interesting. The consequences of The Gauntlet begin here. Trade Deal by Malka Older is the fifth episode of Serial Box’s Born to the Blade series. TL;DR Trade Deal … Continue reading Review: Trade Deal (Born to the Blade S1E5)
Review: The Gauntlet (Born to the Blade S1E4)
The Gauntlet awaits Kris Denn. Will they succeed and take their place as part of the Warder’s Circle? Or will they fail, which means Rumika must wait a decade to challenge again? Episode four of Serial Box’s Born to the Blade series focuses on the warder candidate and their trial. In order to join the … Continue reading Review: The Gauntlet (Born to the Blade S1E4)
Goodbye Facebook
Last month, I decided to take a break from Facebook. I engaged in too many political debates that, while fun, were taking up too much of my ability to focus. With work increasing and turning 40, I decided its time to get rid of the Facebook distraction. Was getting off Facebook worth it? Should you … Continue reading Goodbye Facebook
Change to Review Process
When I set out to build this blog, I knew that I had a lot to learn and that only through continuous improvement would it succeed. I love reviewing books and hope to continue to be able to do so. This means improving my reviews of Advanced Review Copies (ARCs) and how I promote those … Continue reading Change to Review Process
Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018
Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018 Once again, I’m posting about the reading that really stood out to me during the week. Normally, these are items that I’d have posted on Facebook, but a few weeks ago, I dropped my Facebook account. You see, I became addicted to Facebook – posting, commenting, debating, and watching … Continue reading Weekly Reading Roundup 20 April 2018
SFF Event Report: Chandler Klang Smith at Left Bank Books
Event Report Last night – 18 April 2018 – Left Bank Books hosted Chandler Klang Smith for a reading of her new book The Sky is Yours, followed by a discussion and Q&A with St. Louis’s own Ann Leckie. The event kicked off LBB’s collaboration with Archon, the local Science Fiction convention, and what a … Continue reading SFF Event Report: Chandler Klang Smith at Left Bank Books