Sci Fi and Fantasy Reviews

YA Science Fiction and Fantasy 

I enjoyed browsing the YA Science Fiction and Fantasy section at Barnes & Noble this week. Sci Fi and Fantasy aren't my usual cup of tea, but I enjoyed these few sips.

 It also excited me for freshening this section in my middle school library.

The Lore Olympus 
Rachel Smythe 

Lore Olympus is a modern retelling of Greek mythology centered around the romantic and tumultuous relationship between Hades and Persephone, set against a backdrop of drama, intrigue, and divine politics. 

This book was originally a webtoon comic. I truly enjoy when authors who create for fun become published! I feel like I can do a little happy dance for them. This graphic novel retelling looks like a fun and fast read! I think it would be a wonderful choice for a reluctant reader who then might turn to more information on Greek mythology or perhaps pursue other fiction based on mythology.




Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me follows Juliette Ferrars, a girl with a lethal touch imprisoned for her dangerous abilities, who must navigate a dystopian world while grappling with her powers and a burgeoning romance.

I picked this book initially because I saw it was a series. I think hooking kids into a series can support a love of literacy. After reading several online reviews it seems readers enjoyed the romance parts. Overall the consensus is that the books after the third tend to fall a bit flat. 




A Snake Falls to Earth
Darcie Little Badger

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger tells the tale of Oli and Nina who come together together in a world of monsters, magic and family.

I originally grabbed this book for it's Newbery Medal. I tend to be drawn to books with awards. That must mean a whole bunch of people must've liked it, right? The reviews look awesome. This feels like a book that you can't get a concept of until you read it.
There's an other worldly feeling surrounding it.  It's now on my short list! 






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