3 stars Spanning the near to distant futures, Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful is made up of six interconnected stories that ask how far we will go to remake ourselves into the perfect human specimens, and how hard that will push the definition of "human." Exploring the possibilities of genetic manipulation and life extension, as … Continue reading Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys Dayton (DRC): A Speculative Sci-Fi Collection of Short Stories with a Common Theme
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ARC: The Last Girl on Earth by Alexandra Blogier
1.5 stars Li is the last human girl on Earth after the aliens, who used to be friendly, decided the humans were killing the Earth and in turn, decided to kill the humans. These aliens look like Li except for their superior minds and bodies and the gills on the sides of their neck. Her … Continue reading ARC: The Last Girl on Earth by Alexandra Blogier
Nemesis by Brendan Reichs
4.5 stars Nemesis is a thrilling novel about a girl and boy in the midst of a government conspiracy in the tiny, isolated town of Fire Lake in Idaho. Min has been murdered on her even numbered birthdays ever since she was eight. A man in shiny leather shoes and reflective glasses always comes to … Continue reading Nemesis by Brendan Reichs
The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid
5 stars A thrilling science-fiction novel that examines humanity, love, and friendship. S.J. Kincaid's newest sci-fi novel, The Diabolic, is about a "Diabolic" named Nemesis. Diabolics are humanoids created with one purpose: to protect their one person. They're created to kill, deadly and made to be a weapon, and also recently outlawed. Nemesis' "person" is … Continue reading The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid