The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older is a wonderful followup to The Mimicking of Known Successes. Pleiti and Mossa are back, and we're rooting for them to solve their mystery and figure out their relationship. Highly recommended.
Science Fiction
Review: The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu is a fun adventure set in a wonderful science fiction city. Highly recommended.
Review: The Circumference of the World
The Circumference of the World by Lavie Tidhar is a fantastic mix of style and character. It collects interesting people and writes about them in interesting ways. Highly recommended.
Review: Emergent Properties
Emergent Properties by Aimee Ogden features an AI investigating corporate machinations while caught between zir powerful, feuding mothers. This novella is fun, fast, and contemplates being your own person in the face of expectations. Recommended.
Spaceship Design on Imaginary Worlds Podcast
Spaceship Design on Imaginary Worlds Podcast Recently, I got the opportunity to discuss spaceship design on the excellent podcast, Imaginary Worlds. Eric Molinsky conducts NPR style shows about science fiction and fantasy topics. It’s an interesting podcast, and I’ve listened to a number of episodes. Eric does an excellent job, and it’s worth listening to … Continue reading Spaceship Design on Imaginary Worlds Podcast
Review: The Deep Sky
The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei combines a compelling mystery with interesting technology, family strife, and lots of bird facts. This science fiction novel rests on excellent world building and is worth your time. Highly recommended.
Review: Paradise-1
Paradise-1 by David Wellington is a big book full of big ideas. It's also a fun read with interesting characters like Alexandra Petrova. Highly recommended.
Review: Blind Spots
Blindspots by Thomas Mullen follows a detective trying to solve a murder where the murderer is able to hide themself from sight. How do the police catch someone who can't be seen? Highly recommended.
Review: The Scourge Between Stars
The Scourge Between the Stars by Ness Brown is a fun, imaginative debut novella. This story is filled with a down but not out captain, an abused robot, and one hell of an atmospheric setting. The Scourge Between the Stars marks the arrival of an excellent new talent on the SFF/Horror scene. Recommended.
Review: Rubicon
Rubicon by J.S. Dewes shows the horrors of immortality. This military science fiction novel is fast-paced balancing action with a look at how finding human connection can ease trauma. Highly recommended.