M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
My rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is an interesting paranormal historical fantasy. It is set in a Victorian England in the time of Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper. Psychic powers are real, and it is widely accepted that most people possess some form of vril (the term here for those powers). Most even believe … Continue reading Friday Review: Questionable Minds by Fraser Sherman
My rating: 4 of 5 starsIn this scifi thriller/murder mystery, we enter a world dealing with the aftermath of Haden syndrome, a global pandemic that was not much more than a flu for most people afflicted, but left 1% of the world's population "locked in"- that is in a physically paralyzed state but with full … Continue reading Friday Review: Lock In (Lock In #1) by John Scalzi
My rating: 4 of 5 starsTesla Crane, heiress and talented engineer, is on her honeymoon on a luxury space liner traveling from the Moon to Mars. She and her new husband are traveling under assumed names in order to try to gain some privacy. Along for the trip is Tesla's adorable service dog, Gimlet, a … Continue reading Friday Review: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
My rating: 4 of 5 starsIn this fourth installment in Sigler's GFL series, Ionath Krakens team ship, the Touchback, has breached the territory of the Prawatt race in an attempt to escape pirates. They are captured by the Prawatt and are facing execution for trespassing in the Prawatt territory. Quentin manages to maneuver his way … Continue reading Friday Review: The MVP (Galactic Football League #4) by Scott Sigler
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