Category: Books

Lazarus-One---family---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Lazarus Volume One – Family

I’m just a little bit late getting to the Lazarus series (this graphic novel was first published more than a decade ago). However, ’tis the season to read the books we got as Christmas presents, and I have Elizabeth to thank for introducing me to this fascinating dystopian near-future saga and the kick-ass title character

Read More »
Bookshops-and-Bonedust---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Bookshops and Bonedust (Legends and Lattes)

“Every book is a little mirror, and sometimes you look into it and see someone else looking back.” It’s the last review of 2023! Considering the many ways this has been a stressful few months, I think we all need something comfy and whimsical to finish up the year, don’t you? Travis Baldree’s second novel

Read More »
He who drowned the world - banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: He Who Drowned the World (The Radiant Emperor Duology Book 2)

There’s still time for at least one more book from 2023 before the end of the year, especially if it’s something that might be nominated for next year’s Hugo Awards. Shelley Parker-Chan’s duology set in alternate-history China will work nicely; I wouldn’t have thought it was possible, but the sequel to She Who Became The

Read More »
Storm-and-Fury---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Storm and Fury (The Harbinger, #1)

“Something has the Upper Level demons afraid enough that they’ve all gone into hding.” Nicolai was speaking again. “And that something is killing us – killing Wardens.” Hey everybody, did you hear? Some joyless busybody tried to get a librarian arrested over a young adult book. I think that sounds like a recommendation, don’t you?

Read More »
Parker-Girls---Vol-2-banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Parker Girls TP Vol 2: Deadlight

Terry Moore wraps up the Parker Girls miniseries with Deadlight as Katchoo and her terrifying sister Tambi try to stop the billionaire Zachary May from gaining global power, and also bring him to justice for murdering his wife (and fellow Parker Girl) Piper. Volume 1 ended on one hell of a cliffhanger. Tambi’s associates Cherry

Read More »
HugoHeader
Books
Kathryn Adams

2023 Hugo Awards – The Finalists and Winners

Congratulations to this year’s Hugo Award winners! Here’s an updated list with links to all the Pixelated Geek reviews. 2023 Hugo Award Finalists Best Novel The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Del Rey) PG ReviewThe Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi (Tor Books) PG ReviewLegends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree (Tor Books) PG

Read More »
Nettle-And-Bone---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Nettle and Bone

The trees were full of crows and the woods were full of madmen. The pit was full of bones and her hands were full of wires. T. Kingfisher’s Hugo-nominated novel starts with the action already in process as Marra – mostly a princess and almost a nun – works to complete one of three impossible

Read More »
Psyche-and-Eros---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Psyche and Eros

“What is it that makes a true hero?” The Hugo award ceremony isn’t until October 21st, so I’m going to take a quick break to read something I bought months ago. Luna McNamara’s debut novel retells the myth of Eros and Psyche, with some very important differences. “Your child will conquer a monster feared by

Read More »
Ogres---banner
Books
Kathryn Adams

Review: Ogres

They’ve always been there, your Masters the ogres. The start of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Hugo-nominated novella has all the makings of a Robin Hood-style adventure. The beloved but mischievous son of the village headman befriends the merry band of outlaws who live in the woods (away from the control of the wealthy Landlords) and who dream

Read More »