Genre: Space Opera

Review: Prime Deceptions by Valerie Valdes (ARC)

Review: Prime Deceptions by Va..

Posted October 30, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Science Fiction / 0 Comments

Fair warning: This review may have some mild spoilers for book one so… read at your own risk. Or better yet, read book one and then come back. Valarie Valdez has given reader the tongue-in-cheek space opera series we didn’t know we needed and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Funny, thought-provoking, and all the geeky nods and references that I could hope for. Readers are treated to hints of favorites like Mass Effect, Firefly, Gundam, Pokemon, Cowboy […]

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Review: Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan

Review: Ignite the Stars by Ma..

Posted October 31, 2019 by Alana in Book Reviews, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance, Young Adult / 0 Comments

Ignite the Stars first popped up on my radar after I read a review from a fellow book blogger. I wish I could remember who, because I am so happy this underrated gem ended up on my TBR! I actually received a physical copy of Ignite the day after I received an ARC from Albert Whitman through Netgalley. This worked out because as soon as I finished binge-reading Ia’s story, I immediately began harassing Mr. B to read it so […]

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ARC Review: Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes

ARC Review: Chilling Effect by..

Posted September 16, 2019 by Alana in Book Reviews, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance / 0 Comments

As soon as I saw Chilling Effect advertised as a mix of Firefly and Mass Effect, I knew I had to send a review request (Thank you, Harper Voyager!). Psychic cats, pompous alien emperors, and a mysterious villainous organization wreaking havoc sounds right up my alley. I’m a huge Mass Effect fan so while reading I was reminded of my favorite parts of the game. Captain Eva could definitely have been friends with my fem-Shep. Irreverant, kick-ass, and a bit […]

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