Science Fiction

Reflections by Clifton Kenny (Book Review #222)

March 10, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Clifton Kenny. Reflections is a science fiction fantasy, supernatural story about a boy named Shane. He has the ability to explore the ancestral memories of a person’s lineage. With his new-found powers, he sets off on a journey of self-discovery and a unique coming of age. The story begins with the lead character delivering papers. His abilities are described through mystical and heritable forces. The story is filled with historical and science fiction references. The backstory […]

The Goddess by H.W. Vivian (Book Review #225)

March 8, 2018

This review was kindly requested by H.W. Vivian The Goddess is a young adult novel written about Clara and her two brothers. She accidentally causes trouble which then leads to a war. The book is similar, in some aspects to War of Rain but this time the Stratos is allied with purists, which are like hippies, and the ice clan. Clara and her brothers have a secret and no one should find out. At the same time, a woman comes out of a […]

Airwoman by Zara Quentin (Book Review #239)

March 6, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Zara Quentin. Airwoman is the first young adult fantasy novel of its series and focuses on a girl named Jade. She loses her father in a brutal way, and that is when she joins the Traveller Force in order to visit the dragonverse world. Once she’s there, her mission becomes finding the truth about her father’s killer, and that is when her destiny is determined.Jade is headstrong and very determined. Jades relationship with her uncle is […]

Addict (The Cassie Tam Files Book 1) by Matt Doyle (Book Review 241)

March 6, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Matt Doyle. Addict is a science fiction story about Cassie Tam. This is the first book of the Cassie Tam Files. The setting of the story is in New Hopeland. Everything is in the future with things like tech shifters and virtual junkies. Cassie is a private investigator and takes on the side jobs which police do not want to get involved with. As she gets into one particular case, what appears to be a very […]

The Lot of a Nobody by Dave Johnston (Book Review #238)

March 5, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Dave Johnston. The Lot of Nobody is a young adult novel about a boy named, Lot and his friend, Ethan. Things don’t really go easy on this poor chap. Life is great with grandad and Etta, the bulldog but, at school things are different. Lot, is invincible. He is odd and does not get noticed as if he is part of the furniture. Subsequently, as he befriends Ethan, he is noticed and is then bullied by […]

Wick by Matt Doyle (Book Review #240)

March 4, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Matt Doyle. Wick is the first book of the Spark Form chronicles. The story is set in 2916 and it is about six characters attending a Magic card playing competition. The story is told with the first-person narrator alternating between the characters as each chapter moves forward. John, Fahrn, Maria, Meera, Lana, Connor are just a few of the interesting characters you get to meet. The story introduces you to a whole new dimension of artificial […]

My Celtic Warrior by Rachel Connell (Book Review #220)

March 2, 2018

This review was kindly requested by Rachel Connell My Celtic Warrior is a short book – fantasy romance novel written about a girl named Raina. Raina’s parents have two boys and one other daughter. Raina was taught how to fight, yield a sword and also knows how to heal. She is a witch, but of the white kind. Raina refuses to be forced married and so she runs away. Her maid Sierria also follows her on a journey where things are not so […]

Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand by K.T. Munson (Book Review #227)

March 1, 2018

This review was kindly requested by K. T. Munson Zendar is a fantasy romance novel written about a girl named Azel Undel. She is the youngest daughter of one of the seven bloodlines. She is arranged to be married for political gain. As she sales to meet her future husband her ship sinks and she is captured by the enemy. That is when she gets to learn about Aleron and with that, everything she has known is then questioned. It is a […]

Sentinel by L. D. Nash (Book Review #237)

February 28, 2018

This review was requested by L. D. Nash. Sentinel is a paranormal fantasy novel written about a top assassin named, Luna Ashwind. A secret society of demon hunters finds her injured and unconscious. They save her life and with that, she begins working for them. Luna cannot remember her past or the person who she was before she was awakened again. Her memories are taken away from her. Luna is unaware of her destiny and what she is meant to accomplish. She […]