We Travel the Spaceways by Victor LaValle My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original Storytelling With An Ancient Alien TwistWhat a unique story. I was intrigued by the blend of ancient alien mythology with a modern subculture of the overlooked homeless. This was not at all what I expected, but certainly an interesting read. What … Continue reading My Book Review of We Travel the Spaceways (Black Stars)
Category: Short Stories & Quick Reads
My Book Review of My Evil Mother: A Short Story
My Evil Mother: A Short Story by Margaret Atwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars A new view of the mother-daughter relationshipAs a daughter, mother, and grandmother, I could connect with this story on multiple levels. Having grown in an era similar to the protagonist, the generational gabs and cultures made more sense to me, … Continue reading My Book Review of My Evil Mother: A Short Story
My Book Review of These Alien Skies (Black Stars)
These Alien Skies by C.T. Rwizi My rating: 5 of 5 stars I couldn't set it down!What an endearing tale of hope, friendship, and unity. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. What I liked... so many things. For a short read, this is a big story. The technology was intriguing. The mix of … Continue reading My Book Review of These Alien Skies (Black Stars)
My Book Review of Majestic 12, Discerning Facts from Fiction
Majestic 12, Discerning Facts from Fiction : MJ-12, the Paranormal Powerbrokers of the Unknown by Conrad Bauer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Informative & Well ResearchedThis is a fascinating topic that has captured my interest since the first time I heard mention of it as a youth. Of course, that's what drew me to … Continue reading My Book Review of Majestic 12, Discerning Facts from Fiction
My Book Review of 2043…(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (Black Stars)
2043...A Merman I Should Turn to Be by Nisi Shawl My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original Mer StoryThe underwater world was really original. The complexities of the races and politics were intriguing though disturbing. Of course, the human flaw to migrate toward "us vs them" (regardless of what credentials they base it on - … Continue reading My Book Review of 2043…(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (Black Stars)