Anyone is the kind of book that instantly forces you into its fascinating world, holding on tight until you experience the shock it’s there to present. I went into the book without reading anything about it and that made it exciting, adventurous, and down right enthralling. We’ve all seen the central concept before: transferring your … Continue reading ‘Anyone’ Review: A Startling Technology Presented Epically
‘Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects’ Review: A Beautiful Guide to Human Achievement
Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects is an astounding compilation of the many historical advancements needed to get mankind beyond our atmosphere. From the very first cave drawings of the stars thousands of years ago to the invention of telescopes, power sources, and lightbulbs, this comprehensive guide has everything you could want to know … Continue reading ‘Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects’ Review: A Beautiful Guide to Human Achievement
Top-Notch Worldbuilding in ‘The Grand Dark’
The Grand Dark is a prime example of excellent worldbuilding, highlighting a dark and mysterious city whose residents are struggling to recover from a recent bloody war. Kadrey’s creation is brimming with creativity. While the central character and the general story are enthralling, the real beauty of the book lies in the delicate setting and … Continue reading Top-Notch Worldbuilding in ‘The Grand Dark’
‘Reentry’ Review: A Dark Future, A Warring World, & An All Powerful AI
Reentry is a multi-faceted thrill ride, shifting between a conversation on the future of artificial intelligence and mankind’s abilities to destroy that which we have created. We’re experiencing the aftermath of an AI attack gone wrong, resulting in a nuclear war that has devastated much of the world. Three astronauts arrive from Mars to find … Continue reading ‘Reentry’ Review: A Dark Future, A Warring World, & An All Powerful AI
Previewing ‘War Girls’
War Girls is incredibly compelling from the start, revealing a distant future where human cruelty has all but destroyed the environment, leaving behind a wasteland for the remaining population to struggle through. The characters are sharp, the technology is mind blowing, and the stakes are always heightened. The author focuses on a powerful group of … Continue reading Previewing ‘War Girls’
‘End Times’ Review: A Smart Look at Potential Ends of the World
End Times is a well-researched account of the many threats facing the planet. We’ve all heard of some, others are less familiar, and a couple seem pulled from the pages of science fiction. The premise is terrifying at times, hopeful at others, and, above all, enthralling to read. Each section goes in-depth into its designated … Continue reading ‘End Times’ Review: A Smart Look at Potential Ends of the World
‘The Passengers’ Review: A Wild, Disturbing, Unstoppable Ride
The Passengers is a constant barrage of thrills, filled with deceptive characters, terrifying technology, and a mysterious force who holds everyone's lives in the balance. It's a simple premise — a few people get into their driverless cars and they get hijacked by an anonymous man informing them they'll die. What proceeds is anything but simple. … Continue reading ‘The Passengers’ Review: A Wild, Disturbing, Unstoppable Ride