Release day for #MortedantsPeril! I got approved for an audiobook ARC yesterday from #NetGalley and started it last night. Excited to get my hardcover preorder soon but already about 25% into the audio and enjoying it immensely. Barker creates the most unique worlds!

Five book series to get to know me: 1. Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons 2. The First Law books by Joe Abercrombie 3. Jack Ryan series, only those actually written by Tom Clancy 4. The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice 5. Jurassic Park, well really anything, by Michael Crichton HM: Dune, Sun Eater

4.5/5 stars. Such a great continuation of this series! Thanks to #NetGalley #AceBooks for the ebook ARC. Jeff Hays is the perfect narrator for this series and once again gives an amazing narrative performance. Highly recommended! Read more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

Trophy Hunt by CJ Box 5/5 stars. Highly recommended series, especially if you enjoy good mystery writing and/or modern western stories. #CJBox #DavidChandler #TrophyHunt See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

I just backed Unbroken: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy www.kickstarter.com/projects/unb..., via Kickstarter. Check out all the authors who have to contributed to support a worthy cause.

5/5 stars. This series is filled with wonderful banter, excellent characters, a detailed world, and the wonderful prose of KJ Parker. Highly recommended! Thanks to #NetGalley & #OrbitBooks for the eARC. The book releases on 5/12/26. See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

5/5 stars. Thanks to #JCMBerne for the audiobook ARC. If you have not started Hybrid Helix yet, what are you waiting for? It is entertaining, well-written, and filled with deeply emotional moments. Highly recommended!#WayneFarrell See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

4.5/5 stars. I have read three debut novels so far this year, and Republic of Memory is far away the best of the three. Sayed’s writing is crisp and flows very nicely. Highly recommended!! #NetGalley #RepublicofMemory #MahmudElSayed See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

3.5/5 stars. This novella length story is my first experience with the work of Mr. Saunders. There is much to like in this tale of a death, but I was a little disappointed overall. See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...

4/5 stars. Overall, I enjoyed this unique and weird tale and look forward to many more of China Mieville’s masterful prose and strange fictions! See more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

4/5 stars. This series overall is a fascinating mind experiment about what might happen in Earth’s future as humanity moves towards a less physical existence. See my review on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

4/5 stars. This introductory English translation from Korean sci-fi author Kim Choyeop (trans. by Anton Hur) has seven fascinating stories that just get better as the reader progresses. Thanks to #SagaPress for the ARC. Check out more on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

If you like scifi space opera with politics, religious conflict, found family, rebellion, great characters, and a fantastic world, you need to read this trilogy by Dr. Bethany Jacobs.

5/5 stars. A satisfying ending to an excellent sci-fantasy space opera trilogy. I highly recommend all fans of scifi check out this political-religious-rebellious trilogy!! See my full review on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

Check out PangoBooks! I just listed a new copy of Steel Gods and some other books from my collection. pangobooks.com/app/book/7bb...

5/5 stars. Another exceptional story of Rohan the Griffin! Berne took this book to a darker place than I was expecting, but he tells a magnificent story. Highly recommended!! See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

Book Two of The Captives War. 4.5/5 stars. The highly anticipated sequel to Mercy of Gods from the creators of The Expanse does not disappoint! Out today! #NetGalley #TheFaithOfBeasts #OrbitBooks See the full review on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

5/5 stars. Swan continues his fantasy-horror set in the Sovan Empire. This is a darker tale between the real world of our characters and the afterlife, with one of the best antagonists in modern fantasy. #NetGalley #SteelGods See full review on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

5/5 stars. First of all, a big thank you to Joe Berne for the audiobook review copy. Farrell is doing some amazing work with this series! Thank you Mr. Berne for sharing your imagination with us. Highly, highly recommended!! Full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

4/5 stars. An excellent debut novel with an Asian-inspired world, great characters, and excellent prose. See my full review in my Blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

4/5 stars. Cooper does a very nice job in blending historical facts with fiction, creating a believable scenario where Rumsfeld could become President and then be tried by the International Court at The Hague. See my full review on my blog: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

Much thanks to #Simon&Schuster for the ARC of If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light by Kim Choyeop. Really looking forward to reading these Korean sci-fi stories. Releasing 4/28/26.

4/5⭐️. This story moves along quickly from beginning to end. The characters are beautifully written, and the MC is an excellent protagonist who is thrown into one demanding situation after another. thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

4.75/5⭐️. If you have not read this series yet, I highly recommend it, and encourage you to read the first book in the trilogy, These Burning Stars – which won the Philip K. Dick Award a few years ago. See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

I just backed The Titan Revenant | Illustrated Epic Fantasy Series www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdl..., via Kickstarter. Go check it out!

Book Review: Tom’s Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski 5/5 stars. I wish I could rate it higher. This novel might be my favorite that I have ever read! A modern classic. Highly recommended! See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/03/book...

4.5/5 stars. The new novel by Richard K. Morgan, set in the UK after WW1. Evil Fae have taken control of the forests and magically expanded them. Now they are kidnapping children! #NetGalley #NoMansLand @quellist1.bsky.social See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/02/book...

4/5⭐️. Book 1 in the Chronos Chronicles. This was a fun, ‘Groundhog Day’ story with a couple of interesting magic systems. Thanks to Joe Berne for the recommendation and thanks to @gameoverstation.bsky.social for the entertaining story! Full review at thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/02/time...

5/5⭐️. Tchaikovsky creates a fascinating world with characters thrown into difficult situations. If you have read his Children novels, this one recaptures much of the wonder of the first. Highly recommended! #netgalley #childrenofstrife Full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/02/book...

Banners of Wrath (Dreams of Dust and Steel book 3) by Michael Michel is out today! Looking forward to continuing this series!!

Matt Dinniman’s new book, Operation Bounce House, releases tomorrow. It’s a standalone scifi action story that is excellent! Go buy a copy at your local bookstore! #netgalley #mattdinniman #operationbouncehouse

4.5/5 ⭐️. I appreciate the way that Taylor humanizes Bob and places him in a universe that resembles our own but is far more fascinating. He focuses on the positive traits that drive humans to create and sustain civilizations. See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/02/book...

Book Review: These Burning Stars (The Kindom 1) by Bethany Jacobs 5/5 stars. This debut novel by Bethany Jacobs stands out as a magnificent example of modern science fiction story telling. Highly, highly, recommended! Read my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

5/5 stars. Mark Lawrence is one of my favorite authors and this new book fully reinforces that opinion. See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book... #NetGalley #BerkeleyPublishing #DaughterofCrows

I just backed this project on Kickstarter. Third in the series, with vibes / action similar to the Brendan Frazier / Rachel Weisz “The Mummy” movies. Check it out! Arrow of Fortune: The 1898 Edition www.kickstarter.com/projects/jbe..., via Kickstarter

4/5 stars. Reynolds is able to take some seemingly disparate ideas and build them into an amazing space opera detective story. Audiobook: John Lee created wonderful French accents & 50s detective-speak! Certainly recommended! See my fuller review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

4.5/5 stars. Dinniman has written another powerful story about humans put into difficult circumstances, having to face an invading force. I have now read 8 books by MD and I recommend anything that he has written. Thanks to #NetGalley and #AcePublishers for this digital ARC. #OperationBounceHouse

Book Review: Return of the Griffin by JCM Berne #HybridHelix 4/5 stars. Another fun adventure with Rohan. In this one, he returns to Earth to help save the planet! See a full review on my blog at thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

Book Review: The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown 4/5 stars. As a long-time reader of the Robert Langdon series, it is great to have another adventure! See my full review on my blog at thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

I’ve added some new books to my Pango store. Check them out, if you are so inclined. pangobooks.com/bookstore/bo...

Excited to be the 2,812th 😻 on @BackerKit for The First Law: Signed & Personalized by Joe Abercrombie. Thanks @litescalates firstlawescalated.backerkit.com/community_sh...

Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead by K.J. Parker 4.75/5 stars. #netgalley #orbitbooks An enjoyable story of two monk/assassins and the almost schism in the Church of the Invincible Sun that they have to help stop. See my full review: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

Book Review: King Sorrow by Joe Hill 5/5 stars. Such a great story with fairy tale, horror, mythological, and human elements blended in a fascinating way. See my full review (with some potential spoilers) at: thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...

3.5/5 stars. The author has created a unique and interesting commentary on modern culture and turned the idea of viral social media into a monster that needs to be defeated. Definitely recommended. See full review in the pics.

4/5 stars. Some poignant moments, but I enjoyed the previous two more. Perhaps my expectations were too high. See full review in pictures. #netgalley #mattdinniman #thisinevitableruin

Four days remain in this Kickstarter campaign. Check out this cyberpunk series! Anamnesis: The Savant Uprising Book 2 - A Cyberpunk Novel www.kickstarter.com/projects/lyn..., via Kickstarter

4.5/5 stars. The Strength of the Few thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2025/12/book...

Book Review: Detour by Jeff Rake & Rob Hart 4.75/5 stars. I highly recommend this novel! Coming Jan 2026 - anyone who enjoys a scifi thriller with great characters and some interesting science concepts should pick this up. See full review in pics. #netgalley #detour

5/5 stars. Finally finished The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. J.A. is one of my 'immediate buy' authors and I enjoy his brand of humor tremendously. See my full review on my blog. thatbookisonfiyah.blogspot.com/2025/12/book...

PangoBooks is a great place to buy and sell books. If you like to hold a physical book in your hands and share it with friends when you’re done, check it out! Here is a link to my personal shop, but once you get there, look around at other stores!! pangobooks.com/bookstore/bo...