Tag: scifi

Brief Thoughts: Urban Dystopia

1 September 2016 / brief reviews / 1 Comment
Brief Thoughts: Urban Dystopia

Are these books technically dystopias? To me they are! If we want to describe them more generally, I’d call them ‘furturistic YA scifi’.  In the Unwind Dystology, Neal Shusterman thrilled readers with the story of a society that deals with its out-of-control teens by “unwinding” them—transplanting more than 99% of their bodies into other people. In the latest installment of this sequence, Shusterman—along with collaborators Terry Black, Michelle Knowlden, Brendan […]

Review: Acceptance by Jeff Vandermeer

5 October 2015 / review / 0 Comments
Review: Acceptance by Jeff Vandermeer

Author: Jeff Vandermeer Title: Acceptance Series: Southern Reach #3 Format/Source: Paperback/Sister’s copy Published: September 2014 Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 338 pages Genre: Dystopian scifi Why I Read: Devoured the first book, trooped through the second book, excited for the final book Read If You’re: Ready to get some answers about Area X! Quote: “I could not come to terms with the possibility that one day I might put aside my vigilance […]

Family Reads: The Wake by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy

1 October 2015 / family reads, meme / 0 Comments
Family Reads: The Wake by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy

 Welcome to September’s Family Reads! Family Reads is a monthly feature where my mom, dad or sister and I read and discuss a book. Posts with a link-up go live around the last Sunday of each month, so feel free to grab the banner and join in however you like. Reno: Reunited! This month, my sister and I conducted the first side-by-side Family Reads. We’re shaking things up with a […]

Family Reads: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

29 June 2015 / family reads / 5 Comments
Family Reads: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

   Welcome to Family Reads! Family Reads is a monthly feature where my mom, dad or sister and I read and discuss a book. Posts with a link-up go live around the last Sunday of each month, so feel free to grab the banner and join in however you like. Reno: Ahh, she’s not Mom! I’m pleased to introduce my sister, who chose this month’s read, Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. […]

Review: Undivided by Neal Shusterman

28 October 2014 / review / 1 Comment
Review: Undivided by Neal Shusterman

Author: Neal ShustermanTitle: UndividedSeries: Unwind Dystology #4Format/Source: eBook/AmazonPublished: October 2014Publisher: Simon & ShusterLength: 432 pagesGenre:Young adult dystopiaWhy I Read: Loves the seriesRead If You’re: Already invested in the storyQuote: “Measure F allows the Juvenile Authority to identify and track incorrigible children for the purpose of unwinding them as soon as they turn thirteen – which will be legal once the Parental Override bill becomes law.” (7%) Rating:  ★★★½ [ratings guide] […]