“Sunrise on the Reaping” is another prequel to The Hunger Games series. In this book, we follow Haymitch Abernathy as he’s thrusted into the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell, which held double the number of contestants. (In the original trilogy, Haymitch is the District 12 grumpy alcoholic mentor of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark during the 75th Hunger Games.) Now, we get a glance at Haymitch’s tragic backstory – ripped away from his loved one, tasked to both fight and survive while protecting contestants from his District, and destined to fail in the Capitol’s deadly games.
Book Review: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
“Slaughterhouse-Five” is an anti-war novel about the often overlooked tragedy that was the Bombing of Dresden in WWII. In this fictionalized account, Vonnegut transforms his experience by creating the sensitive character of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son drafted into the war and then abducted by friendly aliens when he becomes ‘unstuck in time.’
Book Review: Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
“Fledgling” follows a genetically modified, seemingly young-looking, vampire who’s lost her memory. She’s tasked with saving herself and the ones she loves from those who caused her harm and murdered her family.
Book Review: A Slip under the Microscope by H. G. Wells
“A Slip under the Microscope” is Book 77 of the Penguin Little Black Classics. (You can buy the collection here.) This collection features two short stories (The Door in the Wall and A Slip under the Microscope) by the renowned science fiction author H. G. Wells.
Book Review: Dune (Dune #1) by Frank Herbert
“Dune” follows the story of Paul Atreides, who is the heir to a noble family and sent to rule Arrakis, a barren sand planet that has a special spice called “melange.” But the house of Atreides is not the only faction that has their stakes to this melange.
Book Review: Watchmen by Alan Moore
If you like flawed characters and complex superhero stories, “Watchmen” by Alan Moore is a definite must-read. It’s honestly become a classic at this point!
Book Review: Zenith by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings
If you love sci-fi, space, and a badass girl squad, this young adult book is definitely perfect for you! Let’s jump into my book review of “Zenith” (The Androma Saga #1) by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings.
