The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive Publisher: Angry Robot Publish Date: 19 March 2019 Page Count: 356 pages So this is my final review of books shortlisted for the 2020 Hugo Awards best novel! Check out my June post for more Hugos reviews, as well as information about the #ReadersWithoutBorders […]

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Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive Publisher: Tor.com Publish Date: 10 September 2019 Page Count: 448 pages For the #ReadersWithoutBorders June readathon I’m currently reading the finalists for the 2020 Hugo Awards best novel and novella. Check out The Worlds of SFF for more information and the chance to win […]

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Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Hive Publisher: Tor.com Publish Date: 7 May 2019 Page Count: 492 pages For the #ReadersWithoutBorders June readathon I’m currently reading the finalists for the 2020 Hugo Awards best novel and novella. Check out The Worlds of SFF for more information and the chance to win a book or […]

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STORMBLOOD by Jeremy Szal

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive | Waterstones Publisher: Gollancz Publish Date: 4 June 2020 Page Count: 544 pages Even if you’re not into military sci-fi, don’t make the mistake of overlooking STORMBLOOD, an epic debut novel from Jeremy Szal. Perhaps more accurately described as a sci-fi mystery/thriller, this is […]

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Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive | Waterstones Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Publish Date: 20 October 2020 Page Count: 416 pages Jebi is a Hwagugin artist and somewhat of a pacifist, struggling to make a living in a country recently incorporated into the Empire of Razan. When Razanei racism threatens Jebi’s […]

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Dust and Lightning by Rebecca Crunden

Goodreads | Amazon |Book Depository Publisher: self-published Publish Date: 5 February 2020 Page Count: 121 pages In the rather short lifespan of jakeisreading.com, I’ve only reviewed titles from well-known publishers. I was therefore excited when Rebecca Crunden provided me with a copy of her self-published book Dust & Lightning in exchange for an honest review. […]

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Feathertide by Beth Cartwright

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive Publisher: Del Rey Publish Date: 30 July 2020 Page Count: 432 pages Feathertide is a heartfelt coming of age story written in the style of a fairy tale, making it a perfect next read for fans of Naomi Novik or Katherine Arden. Marea is […]

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