Category Archives: science fiction
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe – Lauren James
The spaceship is all Romy has ever known. She was an unauthorized/unexpected baby while her parents were the only crew members not in stasis during a long distance voyage to establish a colony. The crew in stasis died years ago, … Continue reading
An Argumentation of Historians – Jodi Taylor
It was a good plan, of course it was. The historians would be in Persepolis trying to see if Alexander deliberately set fire to the place. All the while Clive Ronan (the evil villain) would be back at St. Mary’s … Continue reading
Honor Among Thieves – Rachel Caine and Anne Aguirre
From the publisher, “Petty criminal Zara Cole has a painful past that’s made her stronger than most, which is why she chose life in New Detroit instead moving with her family to Mars. In her eyes, living inside a dome … Continue reading
The Oceans Between Stars – Kevin Emerson
From the publisher, “It is Earth year 2223, but the Earth, along with the entire solar system, is gone. Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in stasis for the decade-long journey to the … Continue reading
The Outcasts of Time – Ian Mortimer
December, 1348. John and William are slowly making their way home through a Devon countryside devastated by the black plague. Death is everywhere. The world is dark, bleak, without hope. John and William are infected and are without hope. They … Continue reading
The Empress (The Diabolic #2) – S. J. Kincaid
From the publisher: It’s a new day in the Empire. Tyrus has ascended to the throne with Nemesis by his side and now they can find a new way forward—one where they don’t have to hide or scheme or kill. … Continue reading
The History of Bees – Maja Lunde
From the publisher, “England, 1852. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive—one that will give both him and his children honor and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper … Continue reading
What Goes Up – Katie Kennedy
From the publisher, “Rosa and Eddie are among hundreds of teens applying to NASA’s mysterious Interworlds Agency. They’re not exactly sure what the top-secret program entails, but they know they want in. Rosa has her brilliant parents’ legacies to live … Continue reading
Defy the Stars – Claudia Gray
Noemi is a fighter pilot for the planet Genesis, colonized by Earth inhabitants after Earth was ruined by pollution. Genesis has rebelled against Earth’s control and has been locked in battle for many decades. Earth’s cybernetics genius, Burton Mansfield, created … Continue reading
The Moon and the Other – John Kessel
Against all odds, Erno lands on his feet. He’s been exiled from his home in the Society of Cousins. He’s been living at the bottom of his new society. And suddenly, he is offered success beyond his wildest dreams. The … Continue reading
Shadow Run – AdriAnne Strickland and Michael Miller
At 17, Qole is the youngest starship captain from the frozen planet of Alaxak. She and her unique crew fish the systems for Shadow – sort of described as radiation. It is a hazardous job and those working closely with … Continue reading
Last Day on Mars – Kevin Emerson
Teens Liam and Phoebe are among the last people on Mars when a mass evacuation is underway due to the accelerated supernova of our sun. Earth was evacuated decades before and the Mars settlement was only meant to be temporary … Continue reading
Empress of a Thousand Skies – Rhoda Belleza
In this science fiction political thriller, Crown Princess Rhee’s family is murdered when their space ship is blown up. Rhee is raised an a planet away from the seat of the Empire and is to return when she is sixteen … Continue reading
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