This week, I have a timely (for me) review of Ray Nayler’s The Mountain in the Sea – timely because it’s just been shortlisted for the Nebula. Let’s see what all the fuss is about. This fair and unbiased review was conducted based on a free proof copy provided by the publisher.
This week, I’m reviewing the new short story collection from the living legend that is Alan Moore. Illuminations promises much, but does it deliver? Read on to find out!
This week, it’s a reviewing first for the blog, in the form of some non-fiction! Don’t worry though, it’s still highly appropriate, as it’s the biography of one of the most beloved fantasy authors ever. Yes, it’s Terry Pratchett: A LIfe With Footnotes by Rob Wilkins. Let’s get into it. This fair and unbiased review… Read More Book Review: Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes, by Rob Wilkins
This week, I’m reviewing one of my most hotly anticipated books of the year, the sequel to 2020’s Mordew by Alex Pheby. Yes, it’s finally time to return to the Cities of the Weft trilogy, as Malarkoi is out now! Can it be as good as Mordew though? Read on to find out, and beware… Read More Book Review: Malarkoi, by Alex Pheby
This week, I’m reviewing the forthcoming novel from the Whitbread Novel Award-winner and Booker longlisted author Jim Crace. Thanks to Picador for providing me with a proof of the book for the purposes of this fair and unbiased review.
It’s the return of a familiar face this week, as I get to grips with one of Alastair Reynolds’ newest novels. Intended to be suitable as both a standalone novel and as a sequel, Inhibitor Phase is the latest entry in his revered Revelation Space sequence. But how does it compare to the rest? Read… Read More Book Review: Inhibitor Phase, by Alastair Reynolds
Today, I’m lucky to be reviewing the sequel to one of my favourite books of last year. Tim Jordan’s Glow blew me away with its high concept, high octane vision of an Earth ravaged by the nano-drug of the title. Can sequel Afterglow repeat the trick? Read on to find out! Warning – whilst I’ve… Read More Book Review: Afterglow, by Tim Jordan
Strike your best pose! This week, I’m focusing a critical eye on the drag and high fashion-tinged dystopia of Oliver K. Langmead’s Glitterati, out with Titan Books on the 17th May. What will I make of it? Read on to find out! This fair and unbiased review was conducted based on an electronic advance copy… Read More Book Review: Glitterati, by Oliver K. Langmead
This week, I’m diving into a debut – specifically, Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings, which is out with Solaris on the 12th of May. Both humanity’s past and future hang in the balance in this character driven slice of sci-fi, but what did I make of it? Read on to find out! This fair… Read More Book Review: Under Fortunate Stars, by Ren Hutchings
This week, I thought I’d try an author who’s new to me; specifically, Brian Catling (The Vorrh). As I’ve done previously, I decided to give a novella a go before diving into a series, and Earwig fits the bill nicely. Has it left me hungry for more though? Read on to find out!
Infinite Speculation 