Hi, I’m Bob. I am a multi-genre reader with a special love of science fiction and fantasy. I always have a book to hand. I am an adamant supporter of our indie writing community. I would highly encourage you to make your next read an independently published work.
Third Loch From the Sun by Rex Burke
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well For those that have yet to experience a Rex Burke tale, standalone Third Loch is a fantastic introduction to the feel-good sci-fi vibes that are Rex’s forte. |
Euphrates Vanished by Leon Stevens
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story Leon Stevens’ ‘Euphrates Vanished’ is a short engaging read that offers an opportunity to reset your emotional odometer while contemplating that next big chonky scifi or fantasy tome. Stevens has the knack for setting the reader up with a puzzle to be solved. |
Soul Cage (SoulBreaker Book 1) by L. R. Schulz
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well Soul Cage provides the reader with a richly imagined world filled with compelling characters. Fast paced and well timed prose make for a quick and engaging reading. |
Chair Repair and Other Ways to Die by Jody Wenner
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well Wenner delightfully kept me off balance with each reveal and would be clue. The writing style sustains a pleasant rhythm that keeps the pages turning. Humor, suspense, and true to life emotional struggles make for an engaging read that is worth your time. |
Spark of the Divine by Louise Holland
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well "Louise’s prose is lyrical magic!" |