May 23, 2018
This year I resolved to read more classic science fiction and fantasy, hopefully making a dent in that stack of books I really should have read by now. Mostly because they should be good books, but also to be better informed about my genre and its history. I decided that this meant reading six science fiction and six fantasy books written…
May 9, 2018
Spies, Lies, and Allies (2018) Written By: Lisa Brown Roberts Genre: Young Adult Romance Pages: 368 (Kindle) Publisher: Entangled Teen Disclaimer: I received this eARC from the publisher with the understanding I’d give an honest review. Why I Chose It: I don’t read a ton of contemporary young adult but I do enjoy it occasionally, especially when there is something…
May 5, 2018
It’s the weekend! The weekend is awesome! Let’s hear it for the weekend! What are your plans? There’s a strawberry festival here in the Kingdom of Undisclosed Location, but the weather’s looking a little questionable, so we’re skipping it. Turns out that I’ve had strawberry shortcake before, and while it’s a delightful treat, it’s not worth potentially being caught in…
May 3, 2018
I really love talking about the zombie apocalypse. I find the idea sparks a lot of passionate conversation, whether you’re normally a fan of speculative fiction or not. There’s something about the trope that really brings out the inventive side of people. That’s very true of Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of Zombie Abbey, which I read a few weeks ago. And today…
April 25, 2018
This year I resolved to read more classic science fiction and fantasy, hopefully making a dent in that stack of books I really should have read by now. Mostly because they should be good books, but also to be better informed about my genre and its history. I decided that this meant reading six science fiction and six fantasy books written…
April 21, 2018
Good afternoon, friends and readers! Here in the Kingdom of Undisclosed Location, spring has fully sprung. This means that the air is filled with poisonous, soul-sucking pollen. While I enjoy springtime weather, it does not enjoy me. So I’m probably staying inside. Join me! Take a look at what our fantastic writers had to say this week and perhaps find…
April 14, 2018
Hello and happy weekend! Have you had a good week? Are you working today and tomorrow? (If so, you have my sympathies.) If not, I hope that you have something fun lined up. In between adventures, take a look back at the week that was here at Speculative Chic!
April 12, 2018
Six of Crows (2015) Written By: Leigh Bardugo Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Pages: 480 (Hardcover) Series: Six of Crows Book 1 Publisher: Henry Holt and Co Why I Chose It: A friend I really trust to know what he’s talking about had some truly spectacular things to say about Six of Crows and its sequel. I trust him so much…
April 11, 2018
Frostfire (2015) Written By: Amanda Hocking Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy Pages: 321 (Hardcover) Series: Book One of The Kanin Chronicles Publisher: St Martin’s Griffin Why I Chose It: I’ve been thinking I should read something by Amanda Hocking ever since she blew up the self-publishing world by selling something like a million copies of her Trylle series. I figured…
April 7, 2018
Hello, oh loyal and awesome readers! It’s that time again, where I share the delightful articles that our incredible writers whipped up for you over the last week. Read on and enjoy!