Reviews for science fiction books.
Vesper and Kyrion have been in the Erzton empire for two weeks now. They are learning how to control each other’s abilities now that their bond has solidified. They have decided to test their abilities in a giant maze used as a training facility. They were supposed to go in alone to determine how quickly … More Review: Only Rogue Actions by Jennifer Estep
Tasha, the human-Zabrian liaison, is determined to find all the single men on Zabria Prinar One. To start with she decides to create a calendar showing off the men, both married and single, and provide accurate information about the program this time. When Shiloh sees the calendar after getting fired from her job, she jumps … More Review: Smitten by the Alien Saloon Owner by Ursa Dax
Nasrin is at Gahn Thaleo’s mountain for the week as part of the deal made between him and the other Gahn’s. While Thaleo appears to favor her, she is keeping her distance because she doesn’t trust how manipulative he is. But as they get to know each other, Nasrin realizes that Thaleo has been taught … More Review: Alien Scars by Ursa Dax
This was a fantastic ending to Ziggy and Micah’s trilogy. We had a proposal, a marriage, a pregnancy, a planet destroying evil, and wizard Micah becoming a badass bitch! Like the previous books, I was instantly hooked on Micah and Ziggy’s adventures. We have really seen dramatic character growth with both of them and it … More Review: Interstellar Love Song by C. Rochelle
Ziggy and Micah’s adventures in space continue. This time they are dealing with an orphan baby alien who seems to be wanted by mercenaries for nefarious purposes. This leads Micah and Ziggy on a new adventure featuring parenthood, discovering the truth about the Stellarians and Lacertus battle, and uncovering and stopping a larger plot by … More Review: Space Daddy’s Guide to the Galaxy by C. Rochelle
When Micah realizes his alien friend and crush Ziggy Stardust is returning home, he uses his abilities to tether them together. Now he has to help Ziggy navigate the truth about his species all while falling more in love with him. After reading the Villainous Things series I was eager to learn more about Ziggy. … More Review: Earth Boys are Easy by C. Rochelle
This story takes place in the same universe as the Intersolar Union and Over the Moon series but it is set 60 years after those events so this is a complete standalone, but if you have read those books then you just know more about the different aliens and convergence. Gabbie is invited by her … More Review: Fog of War by Etta Pierce
This novel follows the Third Division for a week as they are being filmed for a television feature. Each chapter follows a different character during the week: Kafka, Rino, Kikoru, and Hoshina. This was an enjoyable little behind the scenes look at the Third Division rookies and what they do in between kaiju attacks. The … More Review: Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive On the Third Division by Keiji Ando and Naoya Matsumoto
This volume picks up where the previous book with Kikoru testing out some Numbers weapons. Then goes into the backstory of Captain Gen Narumi and how he ended up in the Defense Force. I loved seeing Kikorou testing out weapons and finding the one that works for her. This is where she finally gets her … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2 by Naoya Matsumoto
These reviews contain potential spoilers. This volume continues Hoshina’s battle against Kaiju No. 12. This is a very interesting battle and it’s the first time we have seen Hoshina go all out. We see new techniques and how Hoshina is utilizing the number 10 weapon. I really enjoyed this battle and how we also learned … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 12 and 13 by Naoya Matsumoto
When Jolene finds herself losing her horse and her home all in the same afternoon, she becomes desperate, especially since she is pregnant and due very soon. She makes the decision to go to Zabria Prinar One to be a mail order bride for one of the cowboys. Unfortunately she doesn’t go through the legal … More Review: Rescued by the Alien Bull Rider by Ursa Dax
This was an enjoyable spin-off series that focuses more on the other members of the Defense Force. The first few chapters follow Vice-Captain Hoshina and his journey to becoming part of Mina’s team. It was great getting some background on Hoshina and his motivations for being a swordsman in an age of guns. Then we … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 by Naoya Matsumoto
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