Review of Paper Girls Book One

I’ve been on a bit of a graphic novel kick lately and this one was so enjoyable. Set in the 80’s, four kickass paper girls run into all kinds of madness and mayhem. Scifi, timetravel, monsters, humor all converge to make this a really fun, fast-paced romp! A real stranger things vibe for sure. I Read More …

Dark Factory by Kathe Koja

Let’s start by saying, Kathe Koja’s Dark Factory is a fun read! The ultimate dance club where the next step in AR/VR technology, called “Y,” allows clubgoers to customize the experience. Put that tiara on and go wild. I loved the characters in this book, and there were a lot of them, but I felt Read More …

Nathan Pyle’s Strange Planet

This book will bring joy to all who read it. Simultaneously silly, dry, hilarious and profound, Nathan Pyle’s Strange Planet is populated with the most observant aliens I’ve ever [not] met. Touching on every topic imaginable, these “down to earth” aliens can put things in perspective. It is my go-to thought for the day book. Read More …

The Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

This was such a great read, a futuristic story covering historical topics: slavery. The entire story takes place on a massive ship named the Matilda as it travels through space taking its inhabitants to a “Promised Land.” The world-building on the ship is extremely detailed and imaginative. Unfortunately, the ship is broken down by class, Read More …

Review of Ariadne, I Love You by J. Ashley-Smith

Review Ariadne, I Love you is a haunting new novella from J. Ashley-Smith (The Attic Tragedy) about unrequited love that is both beautiful and seriously creepy. Jude is a down-on-his-luck Alt-Country musician who has landed a comeback gig that brings him back into the life of his former bandmate, Ben, who also happens to be Read More …