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Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)

Calypsoby Oliver K. Langmeadnarrated by Peter Wicks, Harrie Dobby, and Sofia Engstrand(post may contain affiliate links) Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse. I read it because it was a Best Poetry nominee for the 2025 Hugo Awards. I feel like this should have been nominated in the… Continue reading Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)

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Needy Little Things is a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours (4.5/5 stars)

Needy Little Thingsby Channelle Desamoursnarrated by Alaska Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Needy Little Things a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours. Sariyah inherited a form of premonition from her grandmother; she can hear what people need, be it a bobby pin, paper straw, or a pencil. If she doesn't listen and/or fulfil the… Continue reading Needy Little Things is a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours (4.5/5 stars)