Book Reviews from a Nerdy Knitter
The Ones We're Meant to Find | Joan He Published: May 4th 2021 Format: Hardcover Tags: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopian | Synopsis from the Publisher | Cee has been trapped on an abandoned island for three years without any recollection of how she arrived, or memories from her life prior. All she knows is that somewhere … Continue reading The Ones We’re Meant to Find | Quick Take Review
Published: 2007 (Published in English November 1st 2018) Pages: 416 Format: Audiobook (Library Copy) Tags: Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural, New Adult, Translated, Dark Academia | Synopsis from the Publisher | While vacationing at the beach with her mother, Sasha Samokhina meets the mysterious Farit Kozhennikov under the most peculiar circumstances. The teenage girl is … Continue reading Vita Nostra | Quick Take Review
Hot Take On: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang I wish I understood math and physics concepts better, because I think I would have connected with some of the stories more, but otherwise I thought this book was pretty good. My GIF Reaction: Me struggling to divine the meaning of each story … Continue reading Stories of Your Life and Others | Quick Take Review
The Testaments - Margaret Atwood Published: September 10 2019Pages: 422Format: Library Copy (Hardcover)Tags: Fiction, Science Fiction (Dystopia), Feminism, Future, Multiple POV, Mothers & Daughters, Sisters | Synopsis From the Publisher | In this brilliant sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalized readers for decades. When the van door slammed … Continue reading The Testaments Reviewed | Definitely Worth the Read
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett Published October 8th, 2019Tags: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Feminism, ViolenceFormat: Physical Book, ARCPages: 416 | Synopsis From the Publisher | In Garner County, girls are told they have the power to lure grown men from their beds, to drive women mad with jealousy. They believe their very skin … Continue reading The Grace Year Reviewed | Ok, But Not My Cup of Tea
The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg The Kingdom is a dark take on a Disney theme park, set in the future where there are human-made hybrids (animals and humans, alike), that populate a theme park meant to make everyone's wish come true. The story follows one such hybrid, Ana, a Disney princess-like character trying to understand … Continue reading The Kingdom Reviewed | 3.5/5 Tiaras 👑
Her Body & Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Her Body & Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado is a collection of short stories, many of which contain an air of horror, but all of which have a feminist thread through them. This collection has been nominated for numerous awards and was awarded the Lambda … Continue reading Her Body & Other Parties Reviewed | 1.25/5 Green Ribbons
Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan is a YA fantasy/steam-punk novel about a young woman who longs to be a legendary warrior and avenge her father's murder. Fan is an established writer of YA literature, having penned the Jane Colt and Flynn Nightsider series, to … Continue reading Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon | ARC Review
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick is a science-fiction, alternate history take on what would happen if Germany and its allies won WWII. The book won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1963 and has been made into an Amazon … Continue reading The Man in the High Castle Reviewed | 2.5/5 Colt Revolvers
The Queen's Shadow by E. K. Johnston The Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston follows Padmé Amidala Naberrie after her reign is over as Queen of Naboo. The plot follows her through the beginning of her first term as a Naboo Senator. Synopsis: After her reign has ended as Queen, Padmé wonders what she'll do with … Continue reading The Queen’s Shadow Reviewed | 3/5 Blasters
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