The DNF (Did Not Finish) book is something that all readers come to at least consider, sooner or later. Some have stacks of DNFs. Others just can’t bring themselves to do it, grinding through a read that isn’t really for them, with a steely determination to get it finished. Maybe there are some lucky anomaliesContinue reading “The ‘DNF’”
Author Archives: Spells and Spaceships
The Poppy War – Review
Author: R F Kiang Publisher: Harper Voyager Pages: 544 (Content/Trigger Warning is at the bottom of the review.) I’d heard alot about the Poppy War and those who love it seem to really love it. So I was surprised about the mixed reviews. I personally really enjoyed it, despite a few elements that weren’t toContinue reading “The Poppy War – Review”
Turn it up to 11!
What kind of reader are you? I’m a weird one. I can finish the best book I’ve ever read and instead of immediately moving onto the next, I will read a few other books first. I don’t know whether this is just a change of scenery, giving other authors a try or simply because myContinue reading “Turn it up to 11!”
Binti – Review
Author: Nnedi Okorafor Publisher: Tor Books Pages: 96 Binti is an easy read that incorporates some important themes, without feeling preachy. It’s a space adventure, and it manages to make for a fast paced and interesting read. Because of this, the word count does let down the plot – there is simply not enough spaceContinue reading “Binti – Review”
10 Women Authors to Read this year!
Women are a huge presence in what was considered a male-dominated genre, many estimates putting SFF readership at a 50/50 split between women and men. I won’t bore you with studies or data but there’s plenty on Google should you wish to do a little research. With fiction in general, the percentage of women readersContinue reading “10 Women Authors to Read this year!”
It’s International Women’s Day!
To celebrate we have interviews and discussion with 4 brilliant women. Read ahead to find out more! I reached out on twitter for a couple of contributors for an International Women’s Day post for one or two questions to complement a recommendations post. I was lucky to have no shortage of takers, and I optedContinue reading “It’s International Women’s Day!”
We Ride the Storm – Review
We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson is one of the best books I’ve read, ever. It really is fantastic and Devin’s recent deal with Orbit books is fully deserved; you can see why they have put their faith in her to deliver a full series. So why did I love it? A number ofContinue reading “We Ride the Storm – Review”
The Bitter Twins – Review
A return to Sarn with more fleshed out characters and world, Jen William’s brilliant humour and imagination, and the building blocks in place for an exciting finale When I wrote my review for The Ninth Rain, I asked readers who prefer fast paced books to stick with it as it begins slowly but heats upContinue reading “The Bitter Twins – Review”
Do you think too much about your reviews?
A short look at keeping reviewing fun! It’s bullet point mania here. Are you guilty of any of the following? Making sure you write enough in your review to prove you’ve read the book. Forcing yourself to finish a book you aren’t enjoying because you’ve already spent time reading it. Above, but so you canContinue reading “Do you think too much about your reviews?”
Dragon Recommendations!
I take no responsibility from this point onwards. Want to go back to go over your theory training? No? Then you have now entered the realm of the dragons. And you shall have no less than THIRTY Dragon books or series. A true Dragonrider doesn’t need their hand holding; there’ll only be a sentence orContinue reading “Dragon Recommendations!”
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