LOVED this collection. Think I'm on a hard sci-fi kick though, so this really rung true with me! All the stories were interesting (a few too pretentioLOVED this collection. Think I'm on a hard sci-fi kick though, so this really rung true with me! All the stories were interesting (a few too pretentious in that hard sci-fi way, but surprisingly few). Particularly liked Elizabeth Moon's, and Sean Williams (always forget how much I like this author!) I know this ground might feel familiar to aficionados of this genre, but especially for ppl not as immersed, this is really a good compilation!...more
Wow, what to say about this book. It is NOT EASY READING, that's for sure. The first 1/4 almost is like running through a valley of quicksand, but I sWow, what to say about this book. It is NOT EASY READING, that's for sure. The first 1/4 almost is like running through a valley of quicksand, but I swear the momentum is worth it. I felt my interest waning sometimes because it is SO DENSE, but then, rather than stopping, I'd skim a bit forward over all the meticulous details of the worlds etc and get back on track with some of the characters. This book requires stamina but if you're into sci-fi is worth the effort. All the thought and imagination that went into this universe is breathtaking, truly beyond anything I could invent. The book definitely gets going at a certain point because you latch onto characters that are fascinating, and once the mystery behind the "invaders" becomes more evident you really can't wait to see what happens, or at least I couldn't. Anyway, for hard Sci-Fi people this is a great recc. Just be prepared for 3000+ pages of fun before the end. Off to book 2!...more
I read the first one of these books and I really enjoyed that one and now this one (although a tiny bit less than the first for some reason). It's greI read the first one of these books and I really enjoyed that one and now this one (although a tiny bit less than the first for some reason). It's great Sci-Fi, no gloopy romance, this one is written a bit like an Agatha Christie mystery in space. I really really like the character and the melding of mystery and sci-fi and can't wait for the next installment....more
Oh gosh, guilty pleasure to the max! If you're a geek girl and liked Star Trek this author is for you. I enjoyed it, even though parts were silly, I wOh gosh, guilty pleasure to the max! If you're a geek girl and liked Star Trek this author is for you. I enjoyed it, even though parts were silly, I was gobbling it up like candy. Totally will buy something else by the author. Such embarrassing cover art, thank god for Kindle!...more
Oooh, I created another category on my shelf for this book: Vaginal Sci-Fi! Yum!
I liked this book. I really liked the way it was written. There were sOooh, I created another category on my shelf for this book: Vaginal Sci-Fi! Yum!
I liked this book. I really liked the way it was written. There were some pacing problems though, especially towards the end, but it was a really interesting book that avoided a lot of cliches I've been reading lately, had a nice romance that didn't take over the whole book. I really liked it and just got the sequel, so yay! Urban-fantasy fans might want to check it out....more
I was reminded of this novel because I read an article on a woman who can't forget anything. This book is about people who don't have to sleep. FascinI was reminded of this novel because I read an article on a woman who can't forget anything. This book is about people who don't have to sleep. Fascinating. ...more
I enjoyed this book, it was a bit tough reading, but when I focused on the world and the language, I literally would get vertigo as I read (it's aboutI enjoyed this book, it was a bit tough reading, but when I focused on the world and the language, I literally would get vertigo as I read (it's about a world that basically is suspended, you can fall to your death at any time, well described). It was a nice change of pace to get something out of the formulaic romance/paranormal/fantasy arena. The ending seemed a bit rushed and, as an afterthought set up for a sequel, but I liked it and would definitely read more about this character!...more
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