KarenJan 9, 20214 minBear Head Blog TourI’ve made no secret of the fact that I love the works of Adrian Tchaikovsky. Like many, I started with his Shadows of the Apt series,...
KarenDec 28, 20208 minSomething to Read...So, you might have a voucher from a kind friend for Christmas, have a few days off and be wanting something to read or just stocking up...
KarenAug 21, 20203 minReview: The Doors of EdenSo, this latest novel, The Doors of Eden, from Adrian Tchaikovsky is a standalone science fiction novel set in a contemporary time.
Allen StroudAug 5, 20203 minReview: The Madness of PursuitThe Madness of Pursuit is an absorbing novella that tells the story of Dema Ägan, a notorious pirate...
Allen StroudJun 30, 20206 minReview: The Court of Broken Knives by Anna Smith SparkGrimdark gets a reputation from some circles as being style over substance at times. By adding a little grit and consequence to a swords...
KarenJun 19, 20202 minReview: Dark Angels RisingDark Angels Rising is the exciting conclusion of the Dark Angels trilogy by Ian Whates.
KarenMay 18, 20203 minReview: BloodwitchBloodwitch is the third in the Witchlands series by Susan Dennard and one I have been looking forward to reading. It is very much a...
KarenMay 1, 20203 minReview: Comet WeatherComet Weather by Liz Williams could be described as Contemporary Fantasy or Magic Realism.
KarenMay 25, 20192 minReview: The Tesla LegacyThe Tesla Legacy is a young adult science fiction novel from K.K. Perez. Based on the story ending, without spoilers, I'm going to assume...
KarenMay 24, 20193 minReview: Princess and the Fangirl Princess and the Fangirl is the second in the Geekarella series, by Ashley Poston, but you do not need to have read the first to enjoy...
KarenMay 20, 20193 minReview: TruthwitchThis is the first novel in the Witchlands series by Susan Dennard, aimed at a young adult audience, but with enough depth and interest to...
KarenApr 25, 20193 minReview: The True QueenThe True Queen by Zen Cho is set in the same world as her British Fantasy Award winning Sorcerer to the Crown, although it is not a...
KarenApr 23, 20196 minThe Art of Reviewing? I was sitting in the audience for a panel, at Eastercon this year, titled "The Art of Reviewing" where some wonderfully interesting...
Allen StroudApr 8, 20192 minReview: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady MartineWhen the ship Ascension’s Red Harvest arrives at Lisel Station requesting a new ambassador for the Teixcalaanli Empire, Mahit Dzmare is...
KarenMar 15, 20193 minReview: Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen ChowSorcerer to the Crown is the debut novel of Zen Cho, winning her the 2016 British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. The novel is set in...
KarenDec 29, 20185 min2018 in BooksI thought I would share my reading list of 2018, a bit of a retrospective of the year gone by before we start the new year, it's not a...
KarenNov 18, 20182 minReview - Buffy the Vampire Slayer: a Picture BookFor me the best children's books are ones that are entirely appropriate to the age of the child while having elements that make the...
Russell SmithNov 12, 20182 minReview: Empire of Sand,Tasha Suri (Orbit Books)I have a small confession: I’ve been looking forward to this since I heard it was on the way, and am delighted to have finally got my...
KarenOct 9, 20183 min"Are you still playing Pokemon Go?"Well yes I am... and lots of other people are returning to the game who left previously. With the introduction of friends, trading and...
KarenOct 3, 20184 minDoctor Who?This week brings a new #DoctorWho and you probably don't need me to tell you why this one has caused such a stir. People have flocked to...