BOOK REVIEW: Born of the Sun, edited by Mike Ashley

Publisher: British Library Genre: Various Pages: 334 Publication Date: 06/08/2020 Rating: 4/5 Born of the Sun is one a number of anthologies published by british Library which gather together older stories gathered around a common theme. Their botanical horror one, Evil Roots, was the first to catch my attention, and I also enjoyed their collection of … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Born of the Sun, edited by Mike Ashley →

BOOK REVIEW: Unconquerable Sun, by Kate Elliott

Publisher: Tor (US)/Head of Zeus (UK) Series: The Sun Chronicles (#1) Genre: Space Opera Pages: 523 Publication Date: 01/10/2020 Rating: 4/5 The Galaxy has fallen into an age of darkness. Amid the chaos, the Republic of Chaonia stands firm against its many enemies. With war once again on the way, young Princess Sun is determined … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Unconquerable Sun, by Kate Elliott →

STAR TREK DAY 2020: Why You Should Watch Star Trek

It's been 54 years since Star Trek debuted on televison, and it has been with us in one form or another pretty much solidly since then. But for those who aren't yet invested, a franchise with almost a thousand episodes can be daunting. Don't worry though, because almost every episode can be watched with very … Continue reading STAR TREK DAY 2020: Why You Should Watch Star Trek →

BOOK REVIEW: Vagabonds, by Hao Jingfang

Translator: Ken Liu Publisher: Head of Zeus Genre: Social SF Pages: 600 Publication Date: 14/04/2020 (this translation) Rating: 5/5 Earth and Mars. Two planets with a shared history, but very different visions of the future. Returning from an exchange trip to Earth, a group of Martian students comes home. The world they left has changed, … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Vagabonds, by Hao Jingfang →

BOOK REVIEW: Uncompromising Honor, by David Weber

-Major spoilers abound for all books in the Honorverse. Click here for a full index of reviews- Publisher: Baen Series: Honor Harrington (#14) Genre: Military SF Pages: 1106 Publication Date: 02/10/2018 Verdict: 3/5 Honor Harrington has been at war for almost her entire life, and she's finally had enough of it. As the Solarian … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Uncompromising Honor, by David Weber →

BOOK REVIEW: The Indranan War Trilogy, by K. B. Wagers

Publisher: Orbit Genre: Space Opera Books: 3 Published: 2016-2017 Verdict: 4/5 Hail Bristol is just another gunrunner. Or so she wants people to think. When her family is attacked, she is ofrced to return home and embrace her birthright as the next Empress of Indrana. She's not entirely happy about the prospect, and neither are … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Indranan War Trilogy, by K. B. Wagers →

BOOK REVIEW: Foundation, by Isaac Asimov

-spoilers for the entire Foundation universe- Publisher: Grafton Genre: Social SF Series: Foundation (#1) Pages: 234 Publication Date: 1953 Verdict: 5/5 The end of the Galactic Empire is nigh. After millennia of stability, the Galaxy is slowly declining into a new age of barbarity. One man, Hari Seldon, has aplan to preserve civilisation. This is … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Foundation, by Isaac Asimov →

BOOK REVIEW: Shadow of Victory, by David Weber

-Major spoilers abound for all previous books in the Honorverse. Click here for a full index of reviews- Publisher: Baen Series: Saganami Island (#4) Genre: Military SF Pages: 1158 Publication Date: 2016 Verdict: 2/5 War rages across the Galaxy, and no world is spared. As the Solarian league and the Star Empire of Manticore … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Shadow of Victory, by David Weber →