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A Sci-Fi Shorts Anthology Volume One Edited by J. A. Taylor & Rod Castor Arc Review

A Sci-Fi Shorts Anthology: Volume 1 edited by J. A. Taylor and Rod Castor is a 2021 publication, and the work features a collection of sixty short stories limited to 500 words each. It currently has an average rating of 3.85 in Goodreads, and I have given it 3 stars after rating each story and then calculating the average… Continue reading A Sci-Fi Shorts Anthology Volume One Edited by J. A. Taylor & Rod Castor Arc Review

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4 stars, arc review, Book Review

Free Love by Tessa Hadley Arc Review

Phyllis Fischer is married to Roger Fischer with two children: Collette and Hugh, in a suburban dream that brings peace and stability. However, all that changes on a summer night when the son of an old family friend comes to dinner, exposing Phyllis to something new and exciting. They kiss on that hot summer evening and the world changes for her. Awaken to this new world and new feelings, Phyllis makes decisions that defies her role as mother and wife, exposing her family’s ordinary life to events and the dramatic changes of the society around them… Continue reading Free Love by Tessa Hadley Arc Review

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Arc Mini-Reviews: The Moonstone Girls and Safety in Numbers (spoiler-free)

*I acquired both of these arcs through Netgallery* Safety in Numbers by Sophie Penhaligon Trigger Warnings: Ableism, mentions of alcohol abuse, descriptions of traumatic incident Safety in Numbers by Sophie Penhaligon is an adult romance novel that focuses on the romantic relationship of an employee and her CEO following her traumatic brain injury. It currently has an average rating of 3.28 stars on Goodreads and I have … Continue reading Arc Mini-Reviews: The Moonstone Girls and Safety in Numbers (spoiler-free)

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4 stars, Book Review

Titan by François Vigneault Arc Review

When MNGR first class João da Silva lands on Titan he expects to find those willing to help him increase the mining plant’s productivity so it doesn’t get shut down. Instead he is surprised to find a mining colony plagued by tension between the genetically engineered Titans and the Terran management leaders. Phoebe, a Titan, has left her fighting days behind her when she turned her back on the fighting sport “mixing”, and now she finds herself caught between a past she wants to forget and a future she can’t see. Together the two pull together to find a way to ease tensions and save Homestead, or they risk launching a full on solar-system rebellion lead by the Titans. Continue reading Titan by François Vigneault Arc Review

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4 stars, Book Review

As You Were by Elaine Feeney Arc Review

Sinead is a career driven woman with a terrifying secret she hasn’t told her family nor the other patients on the ward, she’s only managed to confide in Google and a sole magpie. But she can’t keep running from her past or her future, and she finds she needs both Jane and Margaret Rose, other visitors to her ward with their own problems and illnesses. Together, the three women bind together to sort through their pasts and presents and find a friendship that will set Sinead free. Continue reading As You Were by Elaine Feeney Arc Review

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Arc Review: When We Vanished by Alanna Peterson

Andi’s dad left her family not long ago to take part in a secret research project for food corporation Nutrexo, but when she overhears at a party the company has a dangerous research project she instantly fears her dad is part of it. She seeks help from a neighbour, Cyrus, and together they try to uncover the truth of what Nutrexo is doing. Their investigation leads them to a confidential research facility and it’s head scientist, and learn the hidden truth is far more dangerous than they originally thought. Continue reading Arc Review: When We Vanished by Alanna Peterson

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2 stars, Book Review

Arc Review: This Eternity of Masks And Shadows by Karsten Knight

I acquired a copy of this arc through Netgallery. Release Date: 2nd June 2020 ‘This Eternity of Masks and Shadows’ by Karsten Knight is a YA fantasy novel which draws inspiration from mythology around the world. At the time of writing this review it has an average rating of 3.55 stars Goodreads, and I have awarded it 2 stars. The story follows Cairn, the daughter … Continue reading Arc Review: This Eternity of Masks And Shadows by Karsten Knight

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