A one rocket bomb. I couldn't finish To Fall Among Vultures due to the erratic writing, flat characters, and confusing storytelling....
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Vick’s Vultures by Scott Warren
Vick's Vultures barely qualifies for two rockets. Confusing writing, flat characters, and marginal storytelling couldn't salvage an otherwise promising premise....
Read MoreAssassin’s Fate by Robin Hobb
Assassin's Fate is everything you might expect from Hobb as her masterful storytelling intertwines all of the disparate Elderling worlds and brings to a close the story of one of fantasy's most beloved characters....
Read MoreDon’t Live For Your Obituary by John Scalzi
Scalzi has the success and the genre cred to write a real book on writing. This is not that book....
Read MorePenric’s Demon by Lois McMaster Bujold
A fun, fast, enjoyable read that sets the stage for many adventures ahead as we explore the intriguing relationship between Penric and Desdemona....
Read MoreBlackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues by J.M. Martin (editor)
A 4 rocket rating gets marked down to 3 due to the excessive typos. Otherwise, Blackguards is a rich collection of dastardly tales full of rogues, thieves, and assassins....
Read MoreThe Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi
The Collapsing Empire begins a galaxy spanning story full of political backstabbing and shaky alliances. Scalzi's always colorful cast of characters and punchy writing kept me engaged throughout the reading experience. Needless to say, this one doesn't disappoint....
Read MoreFaithless by Graham Austin-King
Some people might like this book, but I didn't. Flat writing and flatter characters means a DNF in my book. I do love the cover, though....
Read MoreArtemis by Andy Weir
Readers of The Martian will want to love this book. I did. Unfortunately, I came away disappointed. Unsophisticated writing and juvenile humor made Artemis a slog which I finally had to give up on....
Read MoreNemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner
As the continuation of Jules Verne's classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it's depressing to consider how great of a novel Nemo Rising could have been. Unfortunately, my only recommendation here is to give it a pass on your reading list....
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