Publisher: Tor
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
If you’re a fan of epic space operas that combine breathtaking world-building with deep, philosophical questions, then Adrian Tchaikovsky‘s Shards of Earth should be at the top of your reading list. This first installment in The Final Architecture series delivers a thrilling adventure through a fractured galaxy, where humanity faces off against incomprehensible alien threats…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky is a thrilling journey through parallel worlds, where evolutionary possibilities are endless, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the very first page, Tchaikovsky pulls you into a universe where cryptid hunters, scientists, and explorers converge to unravel mysteries that challenge the very fabric of reality. If you’re…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini | A Grand Return to the Stars: Paolini’s Epic Space Opera
Christopher Paolini, known for his Inheritance Cycle series, ventures into the realm of science fiction with his ambitious novel To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. This expansive space opera brings together complex characters, intricate plots, and detailed world-building. Here’s an in-depth look at what makes this book a hit for sci-fi fans and where…
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Mini Book Reviews – July 2024
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to dive into some captivating reads that transport you to different worlds, filled with magic, mystery, and unforgettable characters. In this post, we explore three books that did catch my attention: “Wolfsong” by TJ Klune, “The Book of Azrael” by Amber Nicole, and “A Master of Djinn”…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
If you’re a reader who loves a richly crafted fantasy world combined with an engaging queer romance, A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland might just be the next book for your TBR pile. But before you dive in, let’s explore what makes this novel stand out—and whether it’s the right fit for…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Gideon the Ninth
Gideon the Ninth was a book I went into with very little information but I had been told it was good. I was luckily not disappointed at all. Gideon the Ninth is a wonderful book full of great characters, intriguing world building and also a heavy emphasis on it’s necormancy magic system (in space!).
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Good Luck Girls
The country of Arketta calls them Good Luck Girls – they know their luck is anything but. Sold to a “welcome house” as children and branded with cursed markings. Trapped in a life they would never have chosen.
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Miranda and Caliban
Miranda is a lonely child. For as long as she can remember, she and her father have lived in isolation in the abandoned Moorish palace. There are chickens and goats, and a terrible wailing spirit trapped in a pine tree, but the elusive wild boy who spies on her from the crumbling walls and leaves…