This is an absolute stunner in every sense of the word--rich prose, tight plotting, and imaginative twists and turns. The Company has manufactured biotech that wreak havoc upon the City. The actions of Mord, a man-made bear-like creature, and his proxies cause the Magician and her pseudo-children to rebel. Even before the rebellion, however, the … Continue reading Book Review: Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
Book Review: Forest of Memory by Mary Robinette Kowal
Katya is an Authenticities and Antiquities dealer in the far future where the details of life are recorded on Captures. She collects items before this time for their nostalgic value, ordinary things like typewriters and dictionaries. She relies on her A.I. like many would really one a friend. That is why she find herself so … Continue reading Book Review: Forest of Memory by Mary Robinette Kowal