Tag: book review
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Book Review | Artemis by Andy Weir
I was a bit afraid before starting Artemis if I’m totally honest. The Martian is one of my all time favourite books and I was worried that my love for that book would spoil this one. In that I would get so hyped I would be disappointed when the time came around to actually reading…
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Luna: Wolf Moon by Ian McDonald
Luna: Wolf Moon is the second book in the science fiction series by Ian McDonald. These books are set on the Moon, in a future where it is controlled by five warring corporate families. If you enjoy hard science fiction books this is a must read. LUNA: WOLF MOON SUMMARY The Luna series is set…
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Book Review | Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine
Paper and Fire is second book in The Great Library series by Rachel Caine. The series starting out with Ink and Bone. It is set in an alternate world where books are banned. This book has a really Harry Potter feel. With the main character, Jess, leaving home to join the mysterious library. If you…
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Book Review | Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Ink and Bone is the first part of The Great Library series by Rachel Caine, which is continued in Paper and Fire. Ink and Bone is set in an alternate history. The main character Jess, leaves home to join the mysterious library. This series has a Harry Potter feel to it, so its a must…
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Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer
Too Like The Lightning is a new epic science fiction series written by Ada Palmer. And is the first part of the Terra Ignota series which is continued in Seven Surrenders. This is a challenging book to read but the payout it gives is worthwhile. SUMMARY Mycroft Canner is a convict. For his crimes he…
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Review | Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Crooked Kingdom is the second part of a duology written by Leigh Bardugo. The first book, Six of Crows follows the antics of a young conman, Kaz Brekker. Crooked Kingdom is a young-adult heist book set in the same universe as the Grisha Trilogy written by the same author. SUMMARY Kaz Brekker and his crew…
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My Favourite Books of 2016
It’s that time again for my favourite books of the year. Like always these are my favourite books I read this year, they weren’t all published this year. Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It’s about spiders evolving to the point where they can fly rockets. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré. I…
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Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
Stories of Your Life and Others is a collection of short stores written by Ted Chiang. This book contains the piece (Stories of Your Life), which the hit science fiction film Arrival was based on. This post will contain spoilers for Arrival. Since this is a series of short stories I’m going to review each one…
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Looking Back On 2016
I’m going to start with the obligatory is it 2017 already? Didn’t David Bowie die just a little while ago? How has another whole year passed. All joking aside 2016 has been a pretty good year for me. Here are some of the best bits. I’M A GRAPHIC DESIGNER I spent quite a lot of…
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Review | Goldenhand by Garth Nix
Goldenhand is the latest book in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix. This is the 6th book in the series and is set some time after To Hold The Bridge. The books are set in a world which is divided in two parts, one with technology and one with magic. GOLDENHAND SUMMARY Lirael is…
The Paper Kind 