Tag: Sci-Fi
Rogue Princess by B.R. MyersGenre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Retelling Release Date: January 21 Rating: 4/5 SynopsisTo avoid marriage Princess Delia steals a spaceship. Little does she know she has a stowaway. Aidan and Delia are at each other’s throats, at least until they discover a rebel conspiracy that could wipe out their home. This post … Continue reading ARC Book Review: Rogue Princess
Thank you to Swoon Reads for sending me an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Arden sells memories. Whether it’s the becoming homecoming queen or studying for that all important test, Arden can hack into a classmate’s memories and upload the experience for you just as if you’d lived it … Continue reading Mind Games by Shana Silver
If you read more than five YA Fantasy or Sci-Fi books, then you have probably come across the lost princess trope. As to not spoil any of these books, I am highlighting more of a I don’t remember who I am trope. Heart of Iron This book was interesting it is a Sci-Fi retelling of … Continue reading The Lost Princess
The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the Academy would touch…A cocky diplomat with a black belt in … Continue reading Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Sydney once had Serena—beloved sister betrayed enemy, powerful ally. But now she is alone, except for her thrice-dead dog, Dol, and then there’s Victor, who thinks Sydney doesn’t know about his most recent act of vengeance. Victor himself is under the radar these days—being buried and re-animated can strike concern even if one has … Continue reading Review: Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one … Continue reading Review: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Short synopsis: Basically the story of Anastasia, but Sci-Fi. Initial Thoughts: First I should probably say Sci-Fi is not my favorite genre, I don’t dislike it but, its certainly not my go to. With this book, everything felt rushed. I sort of felt like I was missing part of the story. Characters: 2 – I felt … Continue reading Review: Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston
Short synopsis: Kids trying to themselves and everyone from an evil corporation. Initial Thoughts: WOW! Great ending! But I agree with some of the “complaints” I read. Not super into Asha and Rhys and too much narrative. Characters: 4 – I love the kids from Illuminae and Gemina, and thank goodness they were in this book … Continue reading Review: Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Short Synopsis: Humans with Superpowers, some are “good” and some are “bad” Initial Thoughts: I love Marissa Meyer’s work, but this one may be the best yet. Also, the whole time I was thinking about the Reckoners series. Characters: 5 – I really loved Nova. I love that she is complex. Often, especially in YA … Continue reading Review: Renegades by Marissa Meyer