Step into the wayback machine; this tale takes place long before The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, when the First Dark Lord, Morgoth, sought dominion over all of Middle-Earth. It's an easier read than some of the other scholarly works of Tolkien and a much more enjoyable read as a result.
Seeds of Change attempts to confront many of the pivotal issues facing our society, such as racism, global warming, peak oil, technological advancement, and political revolution. How well it does this I will leave up to the reader to decide. What the anthology does deliver on for sure is a thought-provoking array of fiction that I enjoyed reading.
Crystal Rain by Tobias Buckell is a "Caribbean style" science fiction novel with a little bit different style because of that. While I did enjoy the world building, I wasn't initially intrigued enough to jump into the next book in the series. Eventually I did, though, and I loved Buckell's other installments.
Sometimes a book doesn't live up to the hype. Peter Brett's The Warded Man was one of those for me as a great premise fizzles out and is ultimately wasted.
Nostradamus has predicted a government official's murder and now that person has wound up dead. Did the Maestro perpetrate the crime to enhance his reputation as a soothsayer or is something more foul afoot? Mystery, intrigue, daring, and magic prevail in this debut novel in Duncan's Venice Series. As usual, Duncan does not fail to deliver.
Superb writing, great storytelling, and intriguing characters makes this first book in Bujold's Sharing Knife series a delight to read.
A seventy-five year old widower, John Perry finds the Colonial Defense Force's offer of a new, youthful life intriguing. The CDF fulfills their end of the bargain, now he needs to fulfill his: ten years' commitment as a space marine, fighting the worst the universe has to offer. Funny, thoughtful, and packed with action, Old Man's War is a great read and one of Scalzi's seminal works.
Dark, gritty, and singular in scope, King begins an epic story in the first novel in the Dark Tower series.
Tales of the Dying Earth takes place in a future so far advanced that technology has become more akin to magic. This compilation spans four separate tomes and is written in the classic, no nonsense style as befitting a grandmaster of science fiction. The book is entertaining nonetheless, and should be on every serious reader's list.
Red Country by Joe Abercrombie (489 views)Red Country is a strong addition to Joe Abercrombie’s body of work.
Malice by John Gwynne (330 views)A rich and immersive experience.
Spaceman (298 views)The film’s philosophical depth makes it a memorable, if imperfect, addition to the sci-fi genre.
The Risen Shard by DK Holmberg (255 views)Perfect for fans of character-driven fantasy who enjoy a well-crafted blend of magic and adventure.
Heroes by Joe Abercrombie (248 views)A taut, compelling examination of warfare that never loses sight of the human cost.
The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie (214 views)A masterful continuation of Abercrombie's exploration of the First Law universe.
A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie (184 views)A Little Hatred proves fantasy can evolve beyond medieval stasis.
Wings of Omen by Robert Lynn Asprin and Lynn Abbey (171 views)Perfect for newcomers and returning fans, this installment keeps the spirit of Thieves’ World alive and thriving.
The War of the Rohirrim (146 views)The War of the Rohirrim reaffirms the enduring allure of Middle-earth and its many untold stories.
Captain America: Brave New World (145 views)A strong, if imperfect, installment in the MCU.
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