The latest in a long line of Instagram-serialized comics that have been turned into books, Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal makes a worthy addition to the 21st century graphic novel canon. Full of lively characters and a philosophy of inclusivity, Woman World is an utter delight to read. The premise here is simple: Woman has … Continue reading Woman World: A Review
In an age of dystopian over-saturation, it's rare that a bleak, near-future novel comes along with a fully functional capacity to unnerve. Swedish author Karin Tidbeck accomplishes the near-impossible feat of composing such a book with Amatka, the tale of a lowly government worker with too much curiosity and too little experience. Named for the … Continue reading Amatka: 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 … Continue reading The Stone Sky: A Review
In many ways, Binti resembles the kind of "exceptional child goes to exceptional school" story that has become popular in the post-Potter age. But Nnedi Okorafor's Afrofuturist novella has much more to offer readers than a trite fantasy. It's the story of 16-year-old Binti, a member of the Himba people, who defies her family's wishes … Continue reading Binti: A Review
A sparse, bittersweet romance for misfits, Mooncop is the graphic novel I can't stop recommending. Without much in the way of dialogue or narration, Tom Gauld's lovely little tale crafts a toast to endings and beginnings that is infinitely memorable. The titular Mooncop is just that: a police officer on the Moon. He's been there … Continue reading Mooncop: A Review