Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
“For readers unschooled in the history of SF/F, this book is a treasure trove; for those who recognize every title, Walton evokes the joy of returning to a well-worn favorite.” Jo Walton’s What Makes This Book So Great got a starred review in Publishers Weekly! Here’s the full review, from the November 15th issue: For Read More »
“Schwab’s tale of betrayal, self-hatred, and survival will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom.” V. E. Schwab’s Vicious got a starred review in Publishers Weekly! Here’s the full review, from the July 8th issue: Victor Vale and Eliot Cardale, both brilliant and Read More »
“Jeter’s vision of a Victorian world transformed by steam power is fascinating and funny, populated by ambulatory lighthouses, grain-disdaining meatpunks, anarchist coalpunks, and depraved ‘fex’ addicts obsessed with ‘valve girls.’ He thoroughly entertains readers with brilliant speculation and a charmingly reluctant hero.” K. W. Jeter’s Fiendish Schemes got a starred review in Publishers Weekly! Here’s Read More »
“Impeccably plotted, with absorbing human and alien characters and back stories, Gunn’s narrative expertly cranks up the tension and paranoia as, piece by piece, answers emerge…Gunn’s best in years—quite possibly his best ever.” James Gunn’s Transcendental got a starred review in Kirkus Reviews!* Here’s the full review, from the August 1st issue: First novel in Read More »
Starred Reviews: The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson “Featuring ingenious magic (complete with profuse chalk drawing–style diagrams and illustrations from McSweeney), feisty characters, and a complex plot likely to unwind over several volumes, this high-spirited, exciting story will appeal to readers of all ages.” Publishers Weekly “Fantasy readers should devour this well-crafted mix of action and Read More »
Starred Reviews: The World of the End by Ofir Touché Gafla “Gafla creates an interconnected puzzle of living and dead characters and their stories that will shock, amuse, and illuminate the nature of humans and their inevitable end.” Publishers Weekly “Simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, handled with sublime assurance, astonishingly inventive, funny and totally fascinating.” Kirkus Read More »