Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

10 August 2013 Natassia 1

As a newcomer to Richelle Meads’ work, the thrilling premise of Gameboard of the Godsdrew me in. A science fiction novel grounded in suspense and intrigue, Mead kept me turning page after page. Though occasionally predictable, Mead weaves a story which is truly entertaining. The stage is set in Mead’s […]

Countdown by Michelle Maddox/Michelle Rowen

8 August 2013 Casey 0

Several months ago, Michelle Rowen announced that she would be re-releasing her adult novel Countdown, previously published under her pen name Michelle Maddox, but this time it would be a YA novel. I decided I should finally get around to reading Countdown so I could compare the original to the […]

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Katherine “Kitty” Katt by G. Koch

2 July 2013 Jackie 0

I was going through my draft folder and found this unpublished review of the Katherine “Kitty” Katt series by Gini Koch. Why it was unpublished, I’m not sure, but I’m rectifying that issue now. Tease me.  Tempt me.  Barrage me with images and I will generally pick up a book.  […]

Queue the Quipster Review: The Risen Empire by Scott Westerfeld

17 April 2013 Natassia 0

Popular young adult author, Scott Westerfeld, brings his unique style to adult science fiction in The Risen Empire. Oftentimes referred to as a space opera, the captivating story is more like an action packed space adventure, with space battles and glimmers into the future. Without losing his particular form of […]

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Story Time: Beginner Readers

12 April 2013 Jackie 0

Nikki and I hope you’ll join us today for Story Time with Literary Escapism, a bi-weekly feature where we showcase various children books that fall directly in the fantasy & science fiction genres, as well as books we’re enjoying with our young children. We’re talking boardbooks, picture books, those books […]

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Queue the Quipster: April Nominations

6 April 2013 Natassia 0

Queue the Quipster is once again looking for your nominations!  Don’t be shy, nominate all the books you want and don’t forget to come back next week to vote. Nominations are open! You can nominate as many books as you want that are steampunk or science fiction, including dystopian novels. The […]

The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord

17 March 2013 Natassia 1

A charming science fiction novel, The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord is a tale of truly alien customs. Lord writes a harmonious dance of foreign and familiar; with unique characters and a truly fascinating journey of government funded scientific research, Lord excels. A romance story unlike many, […]

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Creative Fire by Brenda Cooper

2 March 2013 Courtney 0

I picked up The Creative Fire, Book One of Ruby’s Fire, by Brenda Cooper with high hopes. A social revolution on a spaceship? Right up my alley. Unfortunately, while the social revolution plot was interesting, there was not enough science fiction to really keep my attention. If you focus on […]