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Sci-Fi Short Story Review Bites

Posted on February 26, 2015 6 Comments

Glitch by Hugh Howey “I remember holding Sarah for the first time, marveling at this ability we have to create life where before there was none.” In a world that craves the brutality that come with robot bouts (basically brutal cage fights between robots), Sam, Peter, and Greenie investigate why their prize fighter, Max, refuses to […]

Anthology Review: Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells

Posted on December 22, 2014 27 Comments

Stories of the Raksura by Martha Wells Genre: Fantasy, Anthology Series: Books of the Raksura Publisher: Night Shade (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Stories of the Raksura is a delightful romp into Martha Wells’ world of the Raksura – even if you have not read the main series. I have been meaning to […]

Novella Review: Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock

Posted on December 19, 2014 8 Comments

Hisses and Wings by Alex Bledsoe and Teresa Frohock Genre: Supernatural, Angels, Fantasy Publisher: The Story Vault (December 2014) Wendy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars I love magic. I love interesting ways to present magic. In Hisses and Wings, music is the source of mysterious power, and anyone who has ever been touched by a song can attest […]

Novella Review: The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on December 17, 2014 17 Comments

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2.5 of Kingkiller Chronicle Publisher: DAW (October 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars I have so much to say about this novella, but to make a long story short: The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a gorgeously written novel, both haunting […]

#RRSciFiMonth: The Dire Earth: A Novella by Jason M. Hough

Posted on November 23, 2014 4 Comments

The Dire Earth: A Novella by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction Series: Dire Earth Cycle #0.5 Publisher: Del Rey (November 2014) Author Info: jasonhough.com Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars After reading a great novel or series of novels, you always want more. Origin stories give you a chance to see your favourite (or not […]

#RRSciFiMonth: Review: Clarkesworld Magazine Issue #94

Posted on November 21, 2014 9 Comments

Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 94 Published July 1st 2014 by Neil Clarke As with any magazine and short story collection, the contents can be hit or miss, depending on your personal preferences. This issue of Clarkesworld begins with five short stories, some by names I know well, and others, not so much. While I liked some […]

Novella Review: The Broken Road by Teresa Frohock

Posted on October 10, 2014 13 Comments

The Broken Road by Teresa Frohock Genre: Dark Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Frayed Empire #1 Publisher: The Story Vault (September 2014) Author Info: http://www.tfrohock.com Wendy’s Rating ~ 5 of 5 stars. Kill it. With fire. One of my biggest complaints in fantasy and science fiction is the way far too many authors can’t seem to […]

Book Review: I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison

Posted on September 19, 2014 14 Comments

I can’t truly appreciate Octavia E. Butler, without reading her friend and mentor, Harlan Ellison.

Book Review: Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs

Posted on September 16, 2014 21 Comments

Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy, Anthology Series: Mercy Thompson Publisher: Ace (September 2, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I want to start by saying I’m not a big reader of short fiction, and on the whole I tend not to bother with any novellas, short stories or anthologies that are companion to an existing […]

Book Review: Lock In by John Scalzi + Novella Review: Unlocked

Posted on August 25, 2014 26 Comments

Lock In by John Scalzi Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (August 26, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Whenever I need a good pick-me-up or book to brighten up my day I always turn to John Scalzi, and he hasn’t let me down yet. I’ve been a big fan of his ever since […]