Category Archives: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Review of The Fact of the Matter

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: The Fact of the Matter Author: Madeleine L’Engle Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: April 21, 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, Historical Length: 21 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author. Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: Enjoy this free short story from award-winning author Madeleine L’Engle’s newest book, The Moment of Tenderness,… Read More

Myths Come to Life: A Review of Ambush Predators

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Ambush Predators – a Post-Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy Short Story Author: Marina Ermakova  Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: September 30, 2020 Genres: Science Fiction  Length: 18 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author.  Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: Mythical carnivores that prey on humans…and the researchers who study them. New graduate student Jordan begins… Read More

The Last Minute Decision: A Review of Clocking Time

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Clocking Time Author: Mark McClure  Publisher: JFR Publishers  Publication Date: October 31, 2020 Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult  Length: 31 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Two teenagers share a secret superpower: clock jumping. Confined to his house by the authorities, remote viewer Briann enters into… Read More

A Review of Apeiorn – Tales of an Argonaut 1

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Apeiron – Tales of an Argonaut 1 Author: M.P. Cosmos Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: November 28, 2020 Genres: Science Fiction  Length: 25 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author.  Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: “It’s the 20th millennium. Humankind has extended throughout the galaxy fighting against alien species to earn its place.… Read More

Lost but Not Alone: A Review of Boo and the Boy 

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Boo and the Boy – A Ghost Story Author: Wayne Barrett Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: October 23, 2020 Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, Contemporary  Length: 24 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author.  Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: In the heart of the Mojave Desert, a little boy wanders, lost and… Read More

Murky Moments: A Review of Fragments

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Fragments – A Collection of Short Stories Author: Jachrys Abel  Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: November 21, 2020 Genres: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Paranormal, Contemporary, Historical, Futuristic  Length: 40 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author  Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: Fragments explores various facets of humanity through eight short stories—each of different… Read More

Risky Wanderings: A Review of Leprechaun Luck

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy, Uncategorised

Title: Leprechaun Luck – A Witch of Mintwood Short Story Author:Addison Creek Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: March 1, 2021 Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Paranormal, Contemporary Length: 48 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author. Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Lemmi, Charlie, and Liam are determined to have some fun… Read More

A Review of A Fictional Fable of Ptolemy Throck and Bobby Piptwitch

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: A Fictional Fable Of Ptolemy Throck and Bobby Piptwitch (Fictional Fables Book 1) Author: Berenice Corney-Thompkins Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: October 17, 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Length: 20 pages Source: I received a free copy from the author Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: A charming tale of two frenemies and their one-upmanship, A Fictional Fable… Read More

Searching for Answers: A Review of Remote Control

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: Remote Control Author: Nnedi Okorafor Publisher: Tor Books Publication Date: January 19, 2021 Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Length: 156 pages Source: I borrowed it from the library. Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: The day Fatima forgot her name, Death paid a visit. From here on in she would be known as Sankofa­­—a name that meant… Read More

What Bears Do in the Woods: A Review of The Ursus Verses

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Title: The Ursus Versus Author: Nathan Waddell Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: October 29, 2020 Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Length: 66 pages Source: I purchased it. Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Do you like bears and black holes and squid monsters and dragons and cowboy dragon slayers and riding your bike all around town looking… Read More