Science Fiction Book Reviews
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Science Fiction Book Reviews
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A sci-fi thriller released March 25!! SO GOOD
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By Beth Revis Book Review ARC from DAW via Net Galley Rating: 5 stars I was so excited for this one and it was such a fun book. ‘ This was a great closing to this triology, and Beth’s writing is both comforting, funny, exhilirating, engrossing, and wonderful. I don’t know if Beth is capable…
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Book Review Rating: 5 stars Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Publication Date: September 21, 2021 Publisher: Penguin Teen Method of reading: bought the physical book! Full Review: (link to my review here) Iron Widow – where do we even start with this book review? I think this book was so well marketed. The cover…
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Book Review Rating: 5 stars Junker Seven Olive Kelley Publication Date: June 13 Publisher: self Method of reading: Purchased ebook Full Review: (link to my review here) This is an excellent sci fi epic that might put you into a book hangover so be warned. I am now in a mood for sci fi and…
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A unique, intriguing, tense yet fun and thrilling YA science fiction book with the setting of Hawaii!
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This book is as rediculous as the title. It’s a WTF did I just read but in the best of ways. You have strong badass characters that have amazing banter and ugh I loved this one so much.
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Ok yes, 5 stars, had me laughing and hungry? But also has gore in it? It’s on KU!
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By N.K. Jemisin Book Review Rating: 5 stars duh This book was everything and more. Ripped me in half. Helped me unlearn things. Expanded my mind drastically. Had me crying, sweating, happy, laughing, and completely engrossed and transported. Will recommend this series and author to everyone. Onto the next book!
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By N.K. Jemisin Book Review Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Method Of Reading: Paperback!!!! Book Publication Date: August 16 2026 How I Acquired Book: Ordered online Pre-read Thoughts: Need to read this immediately. I finished book one at like 2 am. SPOILER WARNINGS FOR THIS REVIEW. During Read Thoughts: Of course it’s amazing. Post Read Thoughts: I…
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By N.K. Jemisin Book Review Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Lots of thoughts on this one. All I can say so far is I cannot put it down. It’s a very intense beginning. The Fifth Season was purchased ironically because Amazon showed it to me. Okay I am trying to process my feelings, but this book is…
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by Rohan O’Duill ARC Read Book Review Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ The beginning had my palms sweating, the hard-sci fi portions had my brain feeling great and fascinated, and I could not put this one down. This was such a refreshing read, and I am extremely interested in the future books this author publishes, because this…
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Barbara Truelove Book Review ARC Read From Bindery Books! Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ Publication Date: June 3 2025 Method Of Reading: on my Ereader Book Publication Date: June 3 2025 How I Acquired Book: Net Galley via Bindery Books! Pre-read Thoughts: THE COVER! During Read Thoughts: This is pure nonsense and I’m here for it. Post…
