John Chu's debut novel publishes next Tuesday, but I got an advance look courtesy of Edelweiss. More fantasy than science fiction, or perhaps more a metaphor about how people either work together, or against each other. Come for the family drama, stay for the food, or try to wrap your head around the wonky physics of the multiverse.

http://templetongate.net/subtle-art-of-folding-space.htm

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My latest book review is for a somewhat confusing book, even confusing for the characters within. I still enjoyed it, even with an anti-climactic conclusion.

http://templetongate.net/no-antimemetics-division.htm

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Today's review is for Eden Royce's adult fiction debut, Psychopomp & Circumstance, an alternate history fantasy, with a slight bit of horror. Very good and recommended.

http://templetongate.net/psychopomp-circumstance.htm

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Today I review Stephen King's novella, The Life of Chuck, along with its filmed adaptation written and directed by Mike Flanagan. Both are excellent.

http://templetongate.net/life-of-chuck.htm

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My latest book review is for Sarah Beth Durst's 31st novel, but I am fairly sure it is the first of hers I have read. It is YA, a portal fantasy, perhaps romantasy. I enjoyed it.

http://templetongate.net/faraway-inn.htm

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A debut novel I was able to read early thanks to Edelweiss. It starts out a bit sad, about a lonely boy, then (almost) becomes a beautiful love story, before it twists into horror territory. The traumas are lack of consent and bodily autonomy. At least it ends on a positive note.

http://templetongate.net/honeysuckle.htm

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There are times I am confused about certain parts of books, including the endings, but don't let that lead you to believe I don't recommend this book, and the whole series, enthusiastically.

http://templetongate.net/she-who-knows.htm#daughter

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The late John Varley's second collection has been published twice, 1980 and '84, with two different titles. The second bears the title of his very first sale.

http://templetongate.net/picnic-on-nearside.htm

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My latest review is for a book coming out in two days. I got an advance copy from Edelweiss. It was okay, but also a bit disappointing. YMMV.

http://templetongate.net/after-the-fall.htm

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I edited the first part of this review, then continue with the second book in Nnedi's She Who Knows trilogy. Sorry if I reveal too many details, but I felt it was necessary. Great books, can't wait for my library to provide the conclusion.

http://templetongate.net/she-who-knows.htm

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