From the back cover: Once they moved from world to world in a single step, through innumerable doors that spanned the galaxy. They were masters of space, and to those who feared them, they were demons of air and darkness. But long ago they left their empire and their miraculous technology behind. Now someone has found the key to it, and all those doors have been flung … [Read more...] about Demons of Air and Darkness by Keith R. A. DeCandido: C+
Sci-Fi
Specials by Scott Westerfeld: A-
From the front flap: "Special Circumstances." The words have sent chills down Tally's spine since her days as a repellent, rebellious ugly. Back then Specials were a sinister rumor—frighteningly beautiful, dangerously strong, breathtakingly fast. Ordinary pretties might live their whole lives without meeting a Special. But Tally's never been ordinary. And now she's been … [Read more...] about Specials by Scott Westerfeld: A-
Runaways 7 by Brian K. Vaughan: B+
From the back cover: The Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. Plus: Still reeling from the events of Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific enemy who threatens to tear the team apart! Review: I seriously don't know what the horrific enemy was, and nothing here seemed to have any bearing on … [Read more...] about Runaways 7 by Brian K. Vaughan: B+
Section 31: Abyss by David Weddle and Jeffrey Lang: B
From the back cover: Section 31. They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group commited to safeguarding the Federation at any cost. Mere days after the startling events of Avatar, Doctor Julian Bashir faces his darkest … [Read more...] about Section 31: Abyss by David Weddle and Jeffrey Lang: B
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld: B
From the back cover: Tally has finally become pretty. Now her looks are beyond perfect, her clothes are awesome, her boyfriend is totally hot, and she's completely popular. It's everything she's ever wanted. But beneath all the fun—the nonstop parties, the high-tech luxury, the total freedom—is a nagging sense that something's wrong. Something important. Then a message … [Read more...] about Pretties by Scott Westerfeld: B