SFF Reviews - Science Fiction and Fantasy

Review of The Last Stand of the Tooth Fairies by Sasha Brown (4846 words) Cossmass Infinities, November 2023 : Purchase or Read Online An action-packed fantasy story of a six year old, Zuri. She leaves her tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, and she’s pretty excited about her very first tooth. Except.. you’re supposed to be asleep when the tooth fairy shows up. And Zuri wasn’t! The rest of the story is about what happens next, and I really loved the scope of the story and the world building. It’s also pretty difficult to write about kids and how they think and talk - this story gets it so right. Love the attention to detail, and love the story! Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks    

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 A Fall Backward Through the Hourglass by P.A. Cornell (1082 words) Cossmass Infinities, Issue 8, April 2022 : Purchase or Read Online A heartfelt fantasy by the author who also wrote Nine Lives . I enjoyed that story and loved this even more. If I had to use just one word, it would be poignant. The protagonist starts aging backwards after the birth of her daughter, born on her thirtieth birthday. As she keeps getting younger, she and her daughter go through different phases where their relationship changes as their relative ages change. It is often difficult for both of them, but there's no lack of love and affection, even through the hard times. As she keeps getting younger, some observations just slice through you, especially if you're a parent or have been a caregiver to a young child. The story was tight, with strong prose and emotional resonance. Loved it! Support us on Ko-fi -  https://ko-fi.com/ohjustbooks