At almost seventeen years old, Pia is not unlike any other seventeen year old. Her memory is perfect. Her senses and ability to perceive the world around her is perfect. Her immune system is perfect. Pia herself is perfect, because she is immortal. Raised in an obscure part of the Amazon jungle, Pia’s only knowledge…
Category: Book Reviews
Review: Such Wicked Intent
In Such Wicked Intent, after Victor’s twin brother dies from an unusual disease, Victor vows to never venture into the mysteries of alchemy. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy. Wracked with longing, Victor can’t get away from the idea of bringing Konrad back, in some shape or form. Thus, when he receives a cryptic message from…
Review: For Darkness Shows the Stars
After a series of genetic experiments went wrong, those who were against technology being used to enhance humans became the nobility, the Luddites. Those who experimented too much on their bodies instead became Reduced, and according to the Luddites, punished for their sins against God, as they lost some basic human functions, like speech. When…
Review: Pure
In Pure, Pressia lives in a world that has been ravaged by Detonations and massive wars. She doesn’t remember much of Before, except that it was better and that she was not one of the chosen ones who were privileged enough to gain entry into the Dome. Instead, she lives life day to day, dreading…
Review: The Finishing Touches
In Hester Browne’s The Finishing Touches, Betsy is only a few days old when she’s abandoned on the steps of The Academy, a modern day finishing school. There she is taken in by Lady Frances, who takes care of her as her own. Fast forward twenty seven years and Betsy is an accomplished young woman, with…