Tag: Sci-Fi

The Captain’s Log – ethan of athos, brothers in arms, borders of infinity, and the vor game (Lois McMaster Bujold) – The Vorkosigan Saga Year Continues!

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Ahoy there me mateys!  In 2021 the First Mate gave me a treasure trove of the entire Vorkosigan Saga.  I am loving exploring this world.  After much internal debate, I decided to read the series in publishing order . . . well mostly.  Here be the reviews for the most recent books I tackled . … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – ethan of athos, brothers in arms, borders of infinity, and the vor game (Lois McMaster Bujold) – The Vorkosigan Saga Year Continues!

On the Horizon – a prayer for the crown-shy (Becky Chambers)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received a copy of this sci-fi novella from Edelweiss in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: a prayer for the crown-shy Author: Becky Chambers Publisher: tor.com Publication Date: Available Now!!! (hardback/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250236241 Source: Edelweiss The first novella of this series was a delight and this one … Continue reading On the Horizon – a prayer for the crown-shy (Becky Chambers)

On the Horizon – drunk on all your strange new words (Eddie Robson)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: drunk on all your strange new words Author: Eddie Robson Publisher: Tor.com Publication Date: TOMORROW!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250807342 Source:  NetGalley This is the story of Lydia who works as a translator for … Continue reading On the Horizon – drunk on all your strange new words (Eddie Robson)

On the Horizon – january fifteenth (Rachel Swirsky)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: january fifteenth Author: Rachel Swirsky Publisher: Tor.com Publication Date: TOMORROW!!! (paperback/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250198945 Source:  NetGalley I wanted to read this near-futuristic novella because it deals with the topic of an Universal Basic … Continue reading On the Horizon – january fifteenth (Rachel Swirsky)

On the Horizon – the legacy of molly southbourne (Tade Thompson) – A Finished Series!

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: the legacy of molly southbourne Author: Tade Thompson Publisher: Macmillian/Tor-Forge Publication Date: TODAY!!! (paperback/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250824707 Source:  NetGalley The first novella in the series is a perfect standalone that I still feel … Continue reading On the Horizon – the legacy of molly southbourne (Tade Thompson) – A Finished Series!

The Captain’s Log – firewalkers (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  Aye, another Tchaikovsky so soon after the last.  This is a sci-fi dystopian that takes place in a West African country by the equator.  The only reason the little town exists is for the space elevator ferrying rich folks off the dying burning planet.  The town illegally harvests from solar panels … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – firewalkers (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

The Captain’s Log – shards of honor, falling free, and the warrior’s apprentice (Lois McMaster Bujold) – The Vorkosigan Saga Year Has Begun!

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Ahoy there me mateys!  In 2021 the First Mate gave me a treasure trove of the entire Vorkosigan Saga.  I have finally begun exploring this world.  After much internal debate, I decided to read the series in publishing order . . . well mostly.  Here be the first three books I tackled . . . … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – shards of honor, falling free, and the warrior’s apprentice (Lois McMaster Bujold) – The Vorkosigan Saga Year Has Begun!

On the Horizon – ogres (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: ogres Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky Publisher: Rebellion / Solaris Publication Date: TODAY!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-1786185280 Source:  NetGalley This novella reminds me of why I need to read more of Tchaikovsky's work.  I might not have … Continue reading On the Horizon – ogres (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

On the Horizon – stars and bones (Gareth L. Powell)

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Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novel through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: stars and bones Author: Gareth L. Powell Publisher: Titan Books Publication Date: TOMORROW!!! (paperback/e-book) ISBN: 978-1789094282 Source:  NetGalley This book was frustrating for me.  The first in a new series, there are … Continue reading On the Horizon – stars and bones (Gareth L. Powell)