“Lesbian necromancers in space.” It’s one hell of a tagline, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. The space-faring fantasy debut from Tamsyn Muir, Gideon the Ninth is a tale of intrigue, murder, greasepaint, and … well … Gideon.
Tag: fantasy
The Stone Sky: A Review
The Broken Earth trilogy concludes with The Stone Sky, an unputdownable final installment in author N.K. Jemisin‘s latest SFF series. Separated by the most recent Fifth Season, Essun and Nassun find themselves on a collision course as they race to end their planet’s seismic flux, once and for all. As you might have guessed, the following may spoil the events of The Fifth Season and The Obelisk Gate, my reviews of which you can read here and here. Continue reading
The Hawkweed Prophecy: A Review
With her debut YA novel, The Hawkweed Prophecy, Irena Brignull stands a chance to garner strong favor in the crowded world of young adult fantasy. Unfortunately, Brignull’s story of teenage witches has a few fatal flaws that may hinder her rise to the top. Continue reading
