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Breaking Down Barriers – Getting into Sci-Fi


This year I have read a few YA science fiction novels that I have really loved (particularly Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon) and it got me thinking about how much it is rejected as a genre. I used to be one of the ones that turned my nose up at it more often than not,… Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers – Getting into Sci-Fi

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Emerald (Pale Blue Dot #1) by R. L. Smith ~ A Review


Emerald by Rosemary L. Smith Illustrated by: N/A Series: Pale Blue Dot Published: Rosemary Smith, 10th July 2013 Edition: Kindle Length: 329 pages Genre: Science Fiction, YA Fiction Where Did I Get It? Amazon Kindle Store Summary (from Goodreads): A fast paced action and adventure story for young adults and those who would like to be. Set… Continue reading Emerald (Pale Blue Dot #1) by R. L. Smith ~ A Review

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Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon ~ A Review


Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon Published: May 7th 2013, Strange Chemistry (Angry Robot Books) Length: 304 pages Genre: Science Fiction, YA, Mystery Where Did I Get It? eARC received from NetGalley for review Summary (from NetGalley): Zenn Scarlett is a bright, determined, occasionally a-little-too-smart-for-her-own-good 17-year-old girl training hard to become an exoveterinarian. That means she’s… Continue reading Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon ~ A Review

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A Conspiracy Of Alchemists by Leisel Schwarz ~ A Review


A Conspiracy Of Alchemists (The Chronicles of Light and Shadow ) by Leisel Schwarz Published: Del Ray (UK), 5th March 2013 Length: 352 pages (ebook edition) Where Did I Get It? I recieved an eBook copy for review from NetGalley. Summary (From Goodreads): LEAVE IT TO CHANCE. Eleanor “Elle” Chance, that is—a high-flying dirigible pilot… Continue reading A Conspiracy Of Alchemists by Leisel Schwarz ~ A Review

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Coldbrook by Tim Lebbon ~ A Review


Coldbrook by Tim Lebbon Published: Paperback, Arrow Books in association with Hammer, October 2012 Length: 632 pages Where Did I Get It? Amazon after getting a free sampler of it at Alt. Fiction 2010 Summary (from Goodreads): THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT HAS CHANGED FOREVER THE REASON IS COLDBROOK The facility lay deep in… Continue reading Coldbrook by Tim Lebbon ~ A Review