Andrew

It is a pretty good short story about an attempt to end the stalemate of the Cold War by using robots that look like humans as bombs. It was interesting to read the whole thing without the word Android being mentioned. Not sure when it became more commonly used.

A dark look at a future where humanity burried the truth by manipulating people through broadcasts and burning books. However, the important message is to continue to think for one's self and make your own decisions as even books can lie to you and just because you read doesn't mean you have the best of intentions.

Great continuation of book 1 and I enjoyed how much the characters have grown over the coruse of each restart. The twist at the end about how the time loop work was also fantastic imo.

This was an okay short story, I felt like it didn't age very well, however. At times it also felt like an excuse for the word cock to be thrown around too.

I've never heard of Robert Sheckley, but this story was included in a lost sci-fi short story collection. The story itself was an interesting take on how humanity could end war by allowing registered people to hunt each other instead. The views on women is a product of the time I suppose, but it was nice she was the one laying the trap in the end.

I found it funny, though, that despite being in a future where humans would hunt each other, things like milkman would still exist.

This was honestly poorly written. The author can be forgiven as this was her novel, and on the surface, there were some great ideas. However, I felt the dialogue was a bit basic. There was a lot of telling rather than showing. It felt that at one moment, we were told each time the characters looked at each other instead of just allowing the scene to play out.

The mystery was forced as well, and the characters on a whole were just flat. I do own the second book, but I am on the fence if I'll try to read it.

Like many my age, I had first read this in middle school. Many parts of the book stuck with me all through the years. A society ruled by “properness” and assigns careers based off of your childhood. Along with the memory of the dying soldier, the realization of what “release” really was, and what family and love mean to people.

This is the first time I have reread the book in 20 years, and the Giver still feels like a powerful message. I think many should listen to.

Amazingly written sci-fi told wonderfully through the eyes of Ryland Grace through memories and the present as he tires to save the Earth from its doomed fate. The characters' reactions felt realistic and begs the question of how far is too far to save humanity.

The ending truly brought a tear to my eye as well and was well worth the read all on its own.

This was a fairly well written superhero story and a great start to the series. I look forward to reading more and finding out how our characters all adapt to a changing world.

Overall, this book was just okay. I was interested in Eliza and Nella's chapters set in the past rather than Caroline's set in the present day. Caroline, at times, felt poorly written just to create the needed drama to advance the plot forward. Certain things just happen to fall in place just so Caroline can have a confrontation with the police at one point. I really disliked the convenience of it all. The ending was pretty well written, however, for Nella and Eliza. For Caroline, though, it was just another set of confusing decisions.

Loved the book from the get go. Each character stands out on their own and the world building was fun. It was also great to not have everything be solved via violence. Each alien culture did feel different and unique.

I really enjoyed this books through out most of it. It did feel a bit YAish to me though but considering the MC's age that's not surprising. There were parts where I felt the characters had a moment of dumbness just so they'd be in a tough spot story wise.

If you enjoy LitRPG however it was a good quick read. I do recommend it and will likely pick up book 2.

I really wanted to enjoy this book, and I did in parts. The first half before Joe travels back in time and it follows his journey up to the lighthouse in Scotland, it was really enjoyable to see how much different this timeline was compared to our own.

However, once Joe traveled back in time, I felt the story had lost its legs. It became too focused on the relationship between Joe and Kite which had far too much tension for too long to make the rest of the book truly interesting. It was pretty obvious to me at least that Joe was actually Gem all along but that wasn't revealed until the final part of the book. The way the two treated each other never really made sense to me, especially Kite in the long run knowing full well who Joe really was.

However, when the narrative wasn't focused on the relationship between the two it was quite enjoyable. The final part, part VI, was very entertaining as Joe finally returns home, and Kite finds him again in the future. Things have changed, and Joe slowly begins to notice the changes around him.

All in all the book was good, I enjoyed it and intend to read more of Natasha Pulley in the future, however, I don't know if I can recommend this out right.

There was plenty of potential within this book, however, I found the execution lacking. Adian's motivations were a bit hollow and “redeeming” himself at the end after 7 years of seeking bloody revenge felt hollow. Cadence's betrayal wasn't a shock, but she didn't give any hint that she was little more than a washed-up drug addict until the epilogue where she was entrusted with probably the true villain's most important plan.

The dialogue was also questionable at times. Adian called Knightfall a man when she started to drive his motorcycle just so she can say she wasn't one was... cringe at best. Also, I don't mind cussing in the slightest but it felt overused here to prove how dark and edgy the world was.

Finally, the story is labeled as a “gamelit” but there aren't any actual gamelit elements in the story. The only thing that exists was Adian's AI would info dump about characters and items, this could have been done a different way and the gamelit label dropped entirely.

Book 3 of the good guys is a fun dungeon dive as we learn more about the world that Montana has found himself in. Nikolai opens up a little and some of his secerts were reviled.

I look forward to book 4.

Pretty fun adventure into a whole new world. While I do love litrpgs, the unneeded stat dumps do get annoying when there are multiple level-ups.

Great female MC, uses her fists and kicks for combat rather than weapons and pretty impressive healing abilities. She does power level through the book pretty quickly however I do look forward to book 2

Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow takes you on an excellent journey through the lives of three excellent friends as they build a company in the rapidly growing video game industry. Each of them have their own unique challenges that ultimately tests their friendship with each other. The book explores true friendship, overcoming loss, and dealing with people's negative traits while celebrating successes.

Finally caught up with this series. Each book has simply been better than the last. Has Lindon become too powerful for his own good, or will he be able to change things permanently for Cradle. Can't wait for book 12!

This book is probably the best of the series thus far. Lindon has come full circle since Unsouled and resolves the very initial purpose of his journey. Now, he looks to take on nee challenges and grow beyond the shackles of the past.

Best book of the series so far and some real solid character development for all the major characters involved. I am a little disappointed by the death one of the minor characters however, mostly around how it was handled. It didn't interfere with my over all enjoyment however.

This was the best of the cradle series so far, its great to see Lindon's comrades also grow in strength and power and despite his quick growth experience still matters.

Jason has finally left Earth and brings about the long awaited monster surge. Over all the book was enjoyable, but Jason struggles to get out of his own way at times.

This story is told almost exclusively through interview tapes with the various characters over a few years. An ancient alien robot(mecha?) is discovered and resembled. The story deals with all of this information coming into the public light and the geopolitical situation that eventually develops from it. I'd be honest and say I wasn't hooked on the idea of continuing the series towards the middle of the book, but by the end, I have completely bought in and look forward to picking up the next installment.

This is my first time reading any of Neil Gaiman's works. I really did enjoy the book Neil's ability to describe everything is great and putting yourself in thr moment like you were truly there. What I struggled with is just the story itself, which really didn't pick up until towards the end. I just didn't think the story flowed all too well at points and the book fell a little flat.

Still would recommend the book, and will be reading Neverwhere next personally.

I'll be honest I picked this book because of the location it was based in, being from the Inland Empire myself its rare to see many stories that take place here.

The story was a good, easier read than what I normally read ao it was a nice break, even if I had figured out where the story was going pretty early on. I'm unsure if I will pick up the sequel but will be considering it.