You Sexy Thing is excellent space opera. Cat Rambo has created a joyful, hopeful tale of found family. Come for the characters; stay for the fun. Highly recommended.
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Upcoming Reviews July – September 2021
Currently Reading A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry Earlier this year, I bought A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians on a whim. First, I liked the cover, and the title was intriguing. When I started reading the first few pages, I was hooked. I picked the trade paperback version up … Continue reading Upcoming Reviews July – September 2021
Review: The Ninth Metal
Action, murder, corporate intrigue, all fill The Ninth Metal. This book has it all, and I enjoyed each mystery as it unfolded. Recommended.
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 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
Review: Domesticating Dragons
Domesticating Dragons is a fun ride through the science of bringing dragons to life, not as monsters but as pets. This book is highly recommended to fans of the scientific process, dragons, and genetics.