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The Makings of a Masterpiece
Few stories leave a lasting impression to compare with this science fiction romance which spans multiverses and takes place in the form of letters exchanged between rival agents. What makes this book so excellent?
Jun 237 min read


Tain Shir, Bane of Wives [Einherjar]
"Look at Tain Shir and you cannot fathom the name behind the cartouche. You cannot extract her reasons. You only see why men turn to religion: for hope that there are gods to oppose her.”
― Seth Dickinson
Jun 166 min read


What is Speculative Fiction?
Speculative fiction encompasses science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, magical realism and more – some of which I might be alone in arguing for. What is it, and what's the point?
Jun 84 min read


The Murderbot Diaries – What's It About?
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells are an incredible series of books that achieve a perfect tone of humour and love in the face of overwhelming odds. Will the adaptation succeed?
May 155 min read


Tranquility in Strength (Thara Celehar)
Exploring the relationship between power and conduct, with insight from 'The Witness for the Dead', my life with ADHD and real world evils.
Mar 65 min read


What is House of Leaves? Part III: Johnny Truant & Pelafina
Wrapping up our exploration of the House by meeting our faithful unreliable narrator Johnny Truant and his even more questionable mother.
Feb 276 min read


What is House of Leaves? Part II: Zampanò
Let's delve into the mysterious mind of the man who invented The Navidson Record, the House and so much more. Who is Zampanò?
Feb 235 min read


What is House of Leaves? Part I: The Navidson Record
Welcome to my exploration of 'House of Leaves', what this experimental novel is, why you should try reading it and how we can learn from it.
Feb 205 min read
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[Swift Riffle] Non-binary Characters in Speculative Fiction Part II
Continuing my spotlight on non-binary characters in speculative fiction, with a focus on those who tend toward the thoughtful & mysterious.
Feb 95 min read
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[Swift Riffle] Non-binary Characters in Speculative Fiction Part I
Now more than ever before, it seems important to recognize the experiences and lives of non-binary characters. Let's see a few in SFF!
Feb 64 min read


Cozy/Hope-Punk: Heartwarming Tales for Dark Times
When the world around us has taken on the grimdark genre, let's turn to hopepunk both as an escape and as a beacon of good will to share.
Feb 25 min read


A Book That Redefined Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction has seen a real shift in the past decades towards diverse voices and norm-questioning narratives. Here's a reason why!
Jan 233 min read


Elder Race: Clarke's Third Law, squared
"Sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. "Well," said Tchaikovsky, "Por qué no los dos?"
Jan 93 min read


The Meaning of Life, The Universe and Everything - Terra Ignota
Reaching out, being to being, and being heard. Seeing empathy and understanding, in spite of differences. All on an unimaginable scale.
Jan 56 min read


Starting Points: Mistborn (The Final Empire)
Mistborn is the perfect place to begin not just the works of Brandon Sanderson, but also to enter the wider world of speculative fiction!
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Choosing Humanity: A Vision of Achievable Utopia
Ada Palmer's Terra Ignota series gives a glimpse of what a better world might look like, if we could just choose empathy and humanity.
Dec 15, 20245 min read


Why 'Wind and Truth'? The Stormlight Archive Titles Explained
Wind and Truth is out! If you're curious about the title's meaning (or that of another Stormlight book), you're in the right place!
Dec 8, 20246 min read


The Locked Tomb: Tamsyn Muir's Impeccable & Imaginative Style
What's the secret to Tamsyn Muir's deeply welcoming, humourous and audacious writing style? Let's figure it out through The Locked Tomb!
Dec 5, 20245 min read


The Locked Tomb: Harrow & Gideon Explained
Harrow & Gideon are the iconic faces of Tamsyn Muir's The Locked Tomb; join me in exploring the history of their chaotic relationship.
Dec 1, 20246 min read


The Locked Tomb: Lyctors & Gender Dysphoria II
Taking ownership of the body we're in, two souls becoming one and more; Join me in exploring the trans imagery of Tamsyn Muir's novels!
Nov 24, 20246 min read
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