All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... a confident start to a new series from an author who clearly has things to say about where technology and humanity are headed, and says them through a cast…
Science Fiction
Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell – Review
If you enjoy slow-burn, competence-focused stories and have even a mild fondness for trade and economics, this will probably feel like coming home.
Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Review
This book manages a perfect balance: entertaining, playful, and full of heart, while also offering thoughtful commentary on identity, consciousness, and morality.
Corin Hayes by G. R. Matthews – Series Review
If you like broken protagonists, snarky narration, and books that are perfect when you want something fun, absorbing, and low-effort after a long day, this is an easy recommendation.
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi – Review
Jayna
... a delightful group of short stories following a whole slew of characters ...
That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E. K. Johnston – Review
It presents a hopeful, inclusive future that’s rare in fiction, especially one where queerness and cultural diversity are both celebrated.
Julia’s Favourite Self Published SFF Books – A Giant List – Part 6 – Dystopia / SciFi
From epic battles to cosy dragons, grimdark betrayals to hot cocoa comfort, I have had a blast putting these lists together. I hope you have found a few new books…
Phule’s Company by Robert Asprin – Review
This was funny and heartwarming and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.
Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review
Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.
Planetside by Michael Mammay – Books 1-3 Series Review
It’s not flashy space opera, it’s smart, character-focused storytelling with just enough grit, action, and intrigue to keep you hooked from page one.
Engines of Empire by Max Carver
A timely AI-dystopia with strong narration, bold worldbuilding, and a few sharp edges that don’t always cut cleanly, but still leave a mark.