Book Review: Red Rising
September 11, 2025
Brown has created not only a very entertaining story, but a solar system of people and technology that was captivating to learn about.
Brown has created not only a very entertaining story, but a solar system of people and technology that was captivating to learn about.
This novel is one of the reasons I read. The characters come to life and we, the readers, travel alongside them.
Warm, witchy and wonderful! I immediately fell in love with the small town of Skerry Island and its fun, close-knit cast.
I love Murderbot’s resigned affection for the humans that they protect while being completely indignant that said humans JUST DON’T LISTEN.
A fantastic first entry to the series, Maas does a masterful job of creating a gripping thrill-ride of a story.
Full of darkness but with a buoyant humour to match, it’s a deeply engrossing fantasy tale with plenty of twists & turns to keep you engaged.
Tchaikovsky’s ability to build the worlds of the far future and have them seem not only possible but plausible is a testament to his skill.
Core themes of hunger, grief, and the cost of survival on the soul are handled with a haunting elegance. This is my favourite book this year!
This book is equal parts transcendent sci-fi odyssey and crass gutter humour and I love it. Read it, The Locked Tomb awaits you.
It is no chilling horror, but rather a comedy that shows there really IS a bored-gay-werewolf in us all. It crams a lot in such a small book.
What makes this novel shine is Viv herself. She feels like a real teenager, impulsive and struggling with the weight of her decisions.
Full of nightmare-inducing horror and truly marvellous character work, this is a delight for all to behold.
The Book Eaters explores the power of stories, the cost of survival, and love’s defiance in the face of oppression.
Schwab’s writing is enchanting, drawing readers into a world where shadows hold secrets and every corner is steeped in mystery.
The Mercy of Gods deals with questions of society and humanity from a detached perspective. Overall, an incredible read.
Pokwatka’s compelling writing demands we suspend disbelief and focus instead on the tension she ratchets to fever pitch.
The tales contained within are myriad in their approach, and bleak in their description, but draw you into this mystery all the same.
Set in a steampunk, grungy world, this book follows a disgraced warrior who has been fighting the same war for over 20 years.
With a sweet sapphic love story thrown in, this is a perfect wee fantasy for fans of the genre looking for a short yet satisfying read.
Continuing his trend of writing brilliant sci-fi, Baxter weaves science and wonder into a story of loss and powerlessness.