SFF Reviews - Science Fiction and Fantasy

Review of Whole by Somto Ihezue (3944 words) Cossmass Infinities, Issue 8, April 2022 : Purchase or Read Online An emotional and expansive story, made more memorable with vibrant descriptions. You can tell that a lot of thought and craft has gone into creating this piece. As the story builds, a lot of things are put in perspective, and so smoothly, too. Allow yourself to really feel the words; this is a story worth savoring by a true storyteller.  Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks    

Review of Where True Power Lies by Koji A. Dae (991 words) Tree And Stone, Issue 1, March 2022 : Donate , Read Issue or Read Online Small but packed with detail, this short story had a surreal, dreamlike quality. There were hints of broader world-building that made me wish this story was longer. I’d have loved to know more about the protagonist and this world. Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks  

Review of Salt by Srilatha Rajagopal (991 words) Tree And Stone, Issue 1, March 2022 : Donate , Read Issue or Read Online A short read, but heavy with emotion. Rajagopal certainly has a way with prose, able to convey great depth in a few choice words. Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks    

Review of Visiting by Avra Margariti (951 words) Tree And Stone, Issue 1, March 2022 : Donate , Read Issue or Read Online A short, touching tale about multi-generational relationships and how valuable they can be. It captured the essence of how a child's mind works, which is rare to pull off well. It's evocative and surreal, but it's also very everyday-ordinary-life. A lovely little story. Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks    

Review of Beautiful Poison in Pastel by Beth Dawkins (3589 words) Apex Magazine, Issue 136 : Purchase or Read Online First of all, great descriptions! It’s always a treat to read such stories. If nightmares are pastel colored, are they still scary? The spread of pastel was a beautiful, intriguing concept. I’d have loved to see more exploration of that liminal space where nightmares exist, but as it stands, it’s still an engaging and fun read! Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks    

Review of Goosebumps Theory for Trans Girls by Angel Leal (222 words) Have Has Had, Oct 2023, Read Online A raw and tender account of a young trans girl discovering her own truth, while finding emotional support in an unexpected place: Goosebumps books. Validation for human experience can come from anywhere, and books have always provided emotional support to us readers. A poignant slice of life, and it's been nominated for a Pushcart Prize too! Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks