Becky Chambers’ A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is the second installment in her Monk & Robot series, and it continues to explore the gentle, philosophical journey of two unlikely companions: Sibling Dex, a tea monk, and Mosscap, a curious robot. In this beautifully crafted novella, Chambers delves deeper into themes of purpose, connection, and the search for meaning in a world that has moved beyond traditional notions of progress and achievement. The book is a…
Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 stands as one of the most influential and enduring dystopian novels of the 20th century. First published in 1953, the novel's vision of a future where books are outlawed and "firemen" are tasked with burning any that are found offers a chilling and thought-provoking reflection on the dangers of censorship, the erosion of critical thinking, and the dehumanizing effects of an increasingly technology-driven society. The book is as much a critique…
First in the series of Tales of a Former Space Janitor, this series picks up right where Sweeping S'Ride leaves off. While being a direct continuation of Julia Huni's Space Janitor series, it's no longer an accurate name considering Triana is no longer a janitor. That's right. The cat is out of the bag, and her boss found out about her real identity. Being the heiress to one of the most powerful families in the…
The space janitor is back for another adventure; this time, it is supposed to be boring. Just some business meetings of the galaxy's most wealthy families. When she starts seeing the serial killer that got away (see Book 1, The Vacuum of Space) everywhere and a relationship with her boyfriend/security agent to mend, it quickly turns crazy. When the galaxy's most wealthy and powerful people get together, you can imagine that security would be tight.…
Glitter in the Stars is the third book in Julia Huni’s Space Janitor series. It takes place just after the story The Dust of Kaku. Finally back on the station, Trianna is set back up with her job as a space janitor. Until her mom calls. While Trianna has tried to abandon her life as the heiress to one of the wealthiest families in the galaxy, her mom has decided it’s time to return to…
Lovers of wild science fiction stories rejoice! Space: 1975 is a short story anthology with one thing in common: they are all science fiction stories written in the crazy style of the 1970s. Break out your bell-bottoms, keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle, and let these fabulous authors take you on rides of fancy. I love older science fiction. There’s something about the stories of the time that didn’t strive for perfection. Maybe…
How should you raise the stakes of a serial killer on a space station? Face off against terrorists that are intent on bombing and mass destruction, of course! Taking place just after the first story in the series, The Vacuum of Space, Trianna is back in college taking a refresher. She’s a genius who didn’t do anything to deserve being assigned the course, so the class is easy and entirely unnecessary. This turns out to…
Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising is the first book in the new Chiss Ascendancy series from Timothy Zahn. I was very excited when this book was announced. I’ve been a big fan of the Thrawn character since I first read the Heir to the Empire series. Zahn’s skill at creating unique stories, as well as his ability to write in the Star Wars universe, has only got better with time. What piqued my interest immediately was…
Terminal Alliance, the first book of the Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse series, is a comedic military series fitting for our times. A disease inhibiting brain function devasted the human population. They are little more than violent, bipedal apes. An alien race called the Krakau has cured a small portion of the human population. In return, the cured humans serve as the main fighting force in the Krakau military. Enter our intrepid heroes. They aren't the…
The Vacuum of Space is your basic murder mystery story with one exception: it's set on a space station! The Vacuum of Space does an excellent job making both the mystery and science fiction integral to the story. The technology is both futuristic and believable at the same time.