Tag Archives: Science Fiction

Early Review: Origin by Jessica Khoury

Posted on August 28, 2012 by April

How did I get it: Netgalley. Why did I read it: Lately I’ve been trying to read books that I can use as recommendations or suggestions for teen readers. The premise for this one sounded really neat, and I was really happy … Continue reading →

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More 2012 Books I Want #13: Fantasy, SciFi, and Steampunk

Posted on July 17, 2012 by April

Still working on books, still waiting on a ton of books that I’m dying to read ASAP. Click on the covers to learn more! An Officer’s Duty by Jean Johnson (Ace: July 31) The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton … Continue reading →

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More 2012 Books I Want #9: Even More YA Fiction

Posted on April 26, 2012 by April

Because even when I don’t have time to read what I have, I never seem to run out of books to want. Click on the covers to learn more!           I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga (Little Brown: April 3) A Confusion … Continue reading →

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Best Reads of 2011 – Adult Fiction

Posted on December 27, 2011 by April

Here are my Top 11 Adult Books of 2011. These selections are not ranked or in any particular order outside of alphabetical. And although the majority of them came out this year, several are less recent. 5 Stars: The Blade Itself and … Continue reading →

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Review: 7th Sigma by Steven Gould

Posted on September 28, 2011 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: This book got recommended to me several times by several different librarians I know, and eventually I felt compelled to check it out. How I would rate it: 3.5 … Continue reading →

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Review: Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars by Nick James

Posted on September 21, 2011 by April

How did I get it: Flux sent me a review copy. Thank you! Why did I read it: I really liked the cover and the premise. Particularly the fact that it is about and from the point of view of two … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hidden Coronet by Catherine Fisher

Posted on August 15, 2011 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: There was no way I wasn’t going to read book 3 of the Relic Master series. How I would rate it: 5 out of 5 stars. Summary: Welcome … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost Fleet: Dauntless by Jack Campbell

Posted on August 11, 2011 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: Since reading A Soldier’s Duty by Jean Johnson, I’ve wanted to give Military Science Fiction another try. I’d been thinking about reading the Lost Fleet series for awhile anyway, I … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher

Posted on August 10, 2011 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I get it: I loved The Dark City, and I couldn’t wait to start book 2 of the Relic Master series! How I would rate it: 4.5 out of 5 stars. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays #23

Posted on August 9, 2011 by April

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! My Teaser: There is no darkness enough to swallow me. There is no chasm deep enough to bury me. There is no … Continue reading →

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