Sci-Fi nerd and techno-geek from all the way back.
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Why would I spend time studying physics when there were taco stands in LA I hadn’t tried yet?
— Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford (Teagan Frost, #4) (Page 105)
Yep. Agreed.
Yep. Agreed.
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Nightcrawling tells the story of a young woman -- a girl, really -- who is thrust into sex work trying to make rent, and ends up being trafficked by cops. The story is set in Oakland, and inspired by the real-life scandals of sex trafficking by OPD officers.
The story is told from the point of view of Kiara, the victim/heroine. We see how easy it can be to be swept in by bad circumstances when you're living in poverty, with no support systems, always on the edge of homelessness or worse. Kiara is crushed by a broken and cruel system, and by the very people who are supposedly there to "protect and serve", but still she is able to retain her humanity, her soul.
It is astounding that Mottley is only 20 years old herself. Can't wait to see how her writing evolves.
Nightcrawling tells the story of a young woman -- a girl, really -- who is thrust into sex work trying to make rent, and ends up being trafficked by cops. The story is set in Oakland, and inspired by the real-life scandals of sex trafficking by OPD officers.
The story is told from the point of view of Kiara, the victim/heroine. We see how easy it can be to be swept in by bad circumstances when you're living in poverty, with no support systems, always on the edge of homelessness or worse. Kiara is crushed by a broken and cruel system, and by the very people who are supposedly there to "protect and serve", but still she is able to retain her humanity, her soul.
It is astounding that Mottley is only 20 years old herself. Can't wait to see how her writing evolves.
I bought this cuz the title is a winner. Clearly. So is the rest of the book. Secret agents that may or may not actually work for the government, fuzzy history and a Girl who can move sh*t with her mind....what more do you want? A series? Sure. 1 in at least 4 books, and it's a great entry into a recognizable Universe that might just be ours.....
I bought this cuz the title is a winner. Clearly. So is the rest of the book. Secret agents that may or may not actually work for the government, fuzzy history and a Girl who can move sh*t with her mind....what more do you want? A series? Sure. 1 in at least 4 books, and it's a great entry into a recognizable Universe that might just be ours.....
Axiom's End is a 2020 science fiction novel by American writer Lindsay Ellis. Set in …
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I picked this one up on a whim, and was a little shocked to see something that doesn't seem to conform to the norms. It's almost like it's heading towards a romance, but I'm not quite sure it'll go that way. The 2nd book will probably make or break the series. Some novel ideas on communication and partnership. All in all quite enjoyable.
