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A review of Greg Egan's 'Permutation City,' highlighting its unique focus on world-building over character development. The novel immerses readers in a digital reality where ordinary people navigate extraordinary circumstances,...

A thoughtful review of 'Kiss Me Maybe,' focusing on ace-spec queer representation through the journey of Angela Gutierrez. The novel excels in exploring identity and community, though the plot relies...

"Inner Space Review" explores how the novel humanizes astronauts by delving into the personal and professional challenges they face aboard the ISS. The review highlights the sacrifices, teamwork, and trust...

A review of the folklore fantasy novel 'The Bone Drenched Woods,' focusing on Hyacinth's struggle to balance freedom and safety in a society ruled by fear and sacrifice. The story...

Neil Sharpson's 'The Burial Tide' delivers a masterclass in literary body horror, set on the gloomy Irish island of Innishbannock. The review explores the novel's inventive and grotesque creature design,...

A review of 'Metal from Heaven,' a fantasy novel about Marnie, a young foundry worker whose traumatic past and imaginary relationship with her best friend Gwyar shape her quest for...

A thoughtful review of Dr. Malka Older's 'The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses,' the third novella in the Mossa and Pleti Mysteries series. Set on a colonized Jupiter, the book stands...

In 'The Deep Well,' April Fischer's traumatic childhood at a mysterious mine site haunts her into adulthood, as the world speculates about her past and the voices she hears. This...

Ava Glass' debut novel 'Alias Emma' skillfully blends British literary espionage with American-style action, featuring a refreshingly vulnerable female protagonist. The review explores how the book balances character-driven storytelling with...

A gripping review of 'The Mean Ones,' a horror novel that reimagines the 'final girl' trope through the story of Sabrina, a survivor of cult killings haunted by trauma, hallucinations,...

A heartfelt review of 'Between the Lines,' a friends-to-lovers, second chance romance about Rory Whatley, who returns home after a decade to face her past and rekindle her connection with...

A gripping review of 'Such Lovely Skin,' a young-adult horror novel where technology becomes a tool for terror. The story follows Viv, a gamer whose online life is hijacked by...