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Review of 'The Second Rebel'
Linden A. Lewis returns with this next installment of The First Sister Trilogy, perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Expanse. Astrid has reclaimed her name and her voice, and now seeks to bring down the Sisterhood from within. Throwing herself into the lioness’ den, Astrid must confront and challenge the Aunts who run the Gean religious institution, but she quickly discovers that the business of politics is far deadlier than she ever expected. Meanwhile, on an outlaw colony station deep in space, Hiro val Akira seeks to bring a dangerous ally into the rebellion. Whispers of a digital woman fuel Hiro’s search, but they are not the only person looking for this link to the mysterious race of Synthetics. Lito sol Lucious continues to grow into his role as a lead revolutionary and is tasked with rescuing an Aster operative from deep within an Icarii prison. With danger around every corner, Lito, his partner Ofiera, and the newly freed operative must flee in order to keep dangerous secrets out of enemy hands. Back on Venus, Lito’s sister Lucinia must carry on after her brother’s disappearance and accusation of treason by Icarii authorities. Despite being under the thumb of Souji val Akira, Lucinia manages to keep her nose clean…that is until an Aster revolutionary shows up with news about her brother’s fate, and an opportunity to join the fight. This captivating, spellbinding second installment to The First Sister series picks up right where The First Sister left off and is a must-read for science fiction fans everywhere.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
Cyclopes and Warlocks
Sea monsters. Giant one-eyed men. Bags filled with winds and cows being hoarded by the gods. Conversations with the dead and the mysterious lands of foreign peoples and cultures. These are the components of one of the very first written epics of the human age.
By Kaitlyn Martin4 years ago in Geeks
Hope without guarantees - the life and works of J.R.R Tolkien. First Place in Fan(dom) Favorite Challenge.
Mae govannen! If we were to meet one day, dear reader, perhaps crossing paths in London under a gently insinuating, but probably over-priced, rain shower, I would begin our discourse with the phrase, 'Mae Govannen' (well met!) before we began expounding on the recent sports-ball tournament, our writing projects, the depressing news tales, or more likely, our cats. It being London, we would likely be shoved in front of a passing bus by one of the friendly locals, and therefore it might be safer if we tried convening in a pub.
By Conor Darrall4 years ago in Geeks
Not Your "Typical" Unicorn Story
There are many worlds that I have found and explored that have existed between two covers and printed on paper. I have fallen in love with many of them, especially with fantasy and science fiction worlds that I could disappear into and forget about the things that troubled me. I could open a novel and be transported out of my mundane existence into a vibrant world, where the characters were brave and didn’t suffer from social anxiety or crippling fear. Where the shy characters were transformed into heroes, and magic existed. Where exciting things happened to ordinary people. And those people went on to save the world. I lost myself in those worlds, dreaming of what life would be like if I wasn’t born in this world if I was something other than myself. When I suffered from depression, anorexia, sexual abuse, and being bullied at school, I could open a novel and forget everything that plagued me. Books allowed me to get out of my own reality. Now, as an adult, I find myself much more comfortable and confident in who I am. Yet, I still find joy in reading and revisiting those alternate worlds. My favourite worlds have imperfect characters who overcome and stand in the face of adversity even if they make mistakes. They don’t let anxiety or stress hold them back from defeating the villain.
By A. G. White4 years ago in Geeks
I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good
"What’s your Hogwarts House?” It’s one of the first questions I ask when meeting someone new. Why? Knowing someone’s Hogwarts House can pretty much tell me all I need to know about a person. It can give me a basic, yet well-rounded, sense of their personality, their ethics, morals and values. When the Pottermore Sorting Hat sorted me into Slytherin all those years ago, it was a major defining point in my life. For the first time, I actually felt as though I had a sense of identity, a real understanding of who I was. I suddenly knew why I did certain things, why I behaved and reacted in certain ways, and why I was often so misunderstood. No doubt there are many psychotherapists who will tell you that discovering your Hogwarts House is by no means an accurate way to define your sense of self, but I beg to differ. Pottermore has been replaced by Wizarding World, and to be sorted by the Sorting Hat you need to take a quiz. Now, critics might scoff, likely believing it to be a nonsense quiz that won’t ask any real questions; and they would be wrong. The questions in the quiz may be a little outside the box, but they are surprisingly deep. All questions are multiple choice and you find you really have to think it through before you choose your answer. Sometimes the results are surprising. My result was not. I feel at home in Slytherin, in a way I have never felt at home before. It was like a puzzle piece finally slipping into place. Although, your result is by no means the be all, end all. Think of it more like a suggestion. If, for whatever reason, you find you aren’t happy with the Sorting Hat’s choice of house, then just like Harry Potter, you are free to choose for yourself where you feel you belong. Also, taking the quiz is free. Who doesn’t love a free quiz to find out something new about themselves?
By Chanelle Joy4 years ago in Geeks
Camus and Our Dance with Death
The French philosopher, Albert Camus, wrote one of the defining novels of our time. His novel, The Plague, not only captured the shock of succumbing to an epidemic, but it also captured the grief, isolation, theorising, and the subsequent aftermath of the outbreak. Camus published The Plague in 1947, but it is when reading his novel today that his novel becomes more relevant and alive than in any other time in history.
By Leigh Doughty4 years ago in Geeks
Mists and Metals
A heroine, a martyr, a god and a man in a dog’s body. What more could you need in the most enthralling fantasy world out there? Maybe a broken society with a tyrant at its head? Perhaps the occasional ball, where noble families dine, dance and politick? Maybe you even want a group of haggard revolutionaries looking to do the impossible. Well, this incredible realm of mysticism, heartbreak and triumph all exists in "The Mistborn" series by Brandon Sanderson. These epic fantasy novels are the best out there for a number of reasons and the ones I’ve already given you don’t even scratch the surface.
By Kaylee Skinner4 years ago in Geeks
The Sevenwaters Series
It was quite by accident that I started reading one of my favorite fantasy book series. I was searching for something to read on a long airplane flight. I happened to be in a grocery store I don’t usually patronize. Their book section pulled me in, and I found one I couldn’t resist. It’s called, “Daughter of the Forest,” by Juliet Marillier. It spoke to me because I was headed from Arizona to a wooded area of Minnesota. The book is an historical fantasy story which was originally intended to be the first of a trilogy. The series did so well that Marillier expanded it to a total of seven books. Appropriate, considering the property owned by the Sevenwaters clan, is named for the seven rivers which empty into the lake on their forested land.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Geeks
