Science fiction and fantasy
Older Book ReviewsThese are the reviews of older fantasy and science fiction books, including some popular works and some by authors who are not so well known. They are as spoiler-free as possible so you can still enjoy reading the book. Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat by Philip Lymbery An exploration of how the move to industrialised farming has affected animal welfare, human health, and the environment. Taking a global perspective, this book pulls no punches in its critique of intensive factory farming.  Solatium by Becca MillsBeth Ryder has hidden powers that mark her out for a different life, but she is about to find out how different when she embarks on a fantastic and dangerous journey. The second novel in the Emanations series.  Saga: Volume Three by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona StaplesNew parents from opposing sides of a conflict hide out in a lighthouse, but their pursuers are on their trail. A graphic novel.  The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth KolbertWe are in the middle of a mass extinction event, caused by the actions of mankind. This book tells the story so far, and examines how we are changing the biosphere.  Breach Zone by Myke Cole A witch invades New York with a plan to take over, and she wants illegal magic users to join her against humanity. The third novel in the Shadow Ops series.  Mine To Spell by Janeal FalorA young woman living in a repressive society struggles to conceal her forbidden magic. The second novel in the Mine series.  Magisterium: The Iron Trial by Cassandra Clare and Holly BlackA boy gets the chance to go to magic school, but he would rather do anything else. The first in the Magisterium series.  Written In The Blood by Stephen Lloyd JonesA young woman with the power to change her appearance is tasked with saving her kind from extinction. Unfortunately, people like her are more hunted than she knows.  The Knowledge by Lewis DartnellIf humanity suffered an apocalypse, what would it take to rebuild civilisation from its ashes?  The Gospel Of Loki by Joanne M. HarrisThe trickster god of Asgard offers his version of events.  War Cry by Jim Butcher and Carlos Gomez Harry Dresden leads a group of rookies on a top secret mission. A graphic novel in The Dresden Files series.  Happy Hour In Hell by Tad WilliamsAn angel descends into Hell to retrieve his demonic girlfriend, to find that the torment and monsters are only part of his problems. The second Bobby Dollar novel.  Night School by Richard WisemanThis book explores the science of sleep and offers tips on becoming a super sleeper.  Apocalypse Now Now by Charlie HumanBaxter is trying to lead a normal life as a high school racketeer when his girlfriend goes missing, and he has to hire a supernatural bounty hunter to retrieve her. The first in the Apocalypse Now Now series.  All Is Fair by Emma NewmanCathy wants to change a magical society that has not altered for centuries, but she discovers that even those at the top are little more than puppets. The third volume in the Split Worlds series.  Copperhead by Tina ConnollyHelen is beautiful, but what good are perfect looks if people use them to keep her powerless? The sequel to Ironskin.  Any Other Name by Emma NewmanCathy feels trapped by marriage, whilst her friend Sam feels unable to save his own. The second book in the Split Worlds series.  Across The Event Horizon by Mercurio D. RiveraThere's something quite classic about this collection of mostly science fiction stories. These short tales deal with aliens, bizarre futures and peculiar societies.  Between Two Thorns by Emma NewmanA young woman rebels against her family whilst trying to resist the will of the fae lord. The first novel in the Split Worlds series.  Scatter, Adapt, And Remember by Annalee NewitzAnnalee Newitz takes a close look at mass extinctions, and how humans might be able to survive the next apocalypse. |
