Tag: sci-fi

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff Review: DOES NOT COMPUTE

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff Review: DOES NOT COMPUTE

I am just a ball of emotion right now. A rollercoaster of feels. A basket of incomprehensible emotions. What a stunning way to tell a story! The most attractive thing about Illuminae is the way it tells a story through a range of data files – interviews, chat logs, surveillance footage wrapups and the thoughts of AIDAN, an […]

November 6, 2015 | 57 Comments
The Next Together by Lauren James Review: True Love Transcends Time

The Next Together by Lauren James Review: True Love Transcends Time

The Next Together has a unique concept that blends contemporary with historical and sci-fi elements, into a mysterious and thrilling story. It was this unique concept of reincarnation and time-travel that drew me to this book. Besides, who doesn’t love a good romance that transcends time and history? This novel is written as four separate […]

October 28, 2015 | 42 Comments
By Jenna
Posted in 4 stars, Books, Reviews
Firewalker by Josephine Angelini Review: Don’t Listen to the Voices in Your Head

Firewalker by Josephine Angelini Review: Don’t Listen to the Voices in Your Head

I love the blend of witches and alternate dimensions in this series, but Firewalker wasn’t as good as the first book. A few scenes had me suspending my disbelief and the whole book lacked emotional connection. Connecting to the main character is a major part of enjoying a book, and even in the second book, I still […]

October 13, 2015 | 31 Comments
Stray by Rachael Craw: Review & Character Bios

Stray by Rachael Craw: Review & Character Bios

If you’re looking for a YA sci-fi read with a unique concept and lots of action, then the Spark series is perfect! The first book introduced us to the concept of Sparks, Strays and Shields who are genetically engineered to activate, protect and hunt each other down with enhanced abilities. Stray really hits the ground running by amping everything up […]