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Joined 10 months, 1 week ago

I'm a writer of tech articles and science fiction / fantasy, and a lover of all types of speculative fiction, 19th century literature, and whatever interesting books I can get my hands on.

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Lara Elena Donnelly: Base Notes (Paperback, 2022, Thomas & Mercer) 5 stars

Review of 'Base Notes' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Any book that places you squarely into the head of a protagonist who is, to say the least, a despicable person and keeps you there, fascinated by what this person will do next, is definitely worth reading. Base Notes is not just about murder and perfume; it's about artists trying to find a space for their art in a world that doesn't support creativity.

reviewed Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (The Locked Tomb, #1)

Tamsyn Muir: Gideon the Ninth (Hardcover, 2019, Tordotcom) 4 stars

Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian …

Review of 'Gideon the Ninth' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I read this by chance and I'm very glad I did. I wasn't sure what to make of it at first - all those bones! - but I was completely drawn into the story to the end. I also loved the matter-of-fact voice of the narrator, Gideon. A really fun read.

Vonda N. McIntyre: Dreamsnake (Paperback, 1994, Spectra) 4 stars

In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, Snake is a healer. One of an elite …

Review of 'Dreamsnake' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Like many shorter pieces that are made into novels, this sometimes feels stretched out. The first part, "Of Mist, and Grass, and Sand," which was the original story, is absolutely marvelous, and is totally worth reading; after that, it's up to you.

A.C. Wise: Wendy, Darling (Paperback, 2021, Titan Books) 5 stars

Find the second star from the right, and fly straight on 'til morning, all the …

Review of 'Wendy, Darling' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This is indeed a dark retelling of the Pete Pan story, and it is an excellent one. Very well written; we follow the story from the POV of Wendy now, Wendy then, and Wendy's daughter Jane, and each voice is distinctive. It is hard to put down, and gives you a good deal to think about after.

Martha Wells: Network Effect (2020) 4 stars

WINNER of the 2021 Hugo, Nebula and Locus Awards!

The first full-length novel in Martha …

Review of 'Network Effect' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This is one of my favorite books of 2020. I love the shorter novelas (novelettes?) that feature Murderbot, but I loved having a entire novel featuring the introspective, TV-loving bot who doesn't quite understand humans, but is trying to learn -- if only for its own survival. Highly recommended.