Dome 6
by Gail Carriger
Dome 6 is the third and final in Gail Carriger’s Tinkered Starsong Trilogy. It has been quite the journey in this unique Young Adult Science Fiction Series where rock gods literally obtain godly status amongst the stars. In this novel we learn what the mysterious alien species, the Dyesi are truly using the music produced by the “gods” for and though their intentions might be good; it forces Phex to question all that he has been working towards. Phex’s relationships with his friends and romance with Missit continue to evolve. It has been enjoyable to see Phex, whose childhood was so harsh and filled with abandonment, begin to open up and form close bonds with others. You can also read my blog posts about the first and second previous novels in the series. The novels are best enjoyed in order. Those looking for more YA Space Opera might want to consider Charlie Jane Ander’s Unstoppable Series.
The Road to Roswell
by Connie Willis
The Road to Roswell is fun comedic Science Fiction that plays with the conspiracy theories of alien abductions and asks what would happen if alien actually abducted someone from Roswell. In this case it is Francie, a bridesmaid, there for her college BFF’s UFO themed wedding. The alien looks like a tumble weed with vines and she is wearing a fluorescent green bridesmaid dress when he kidnaps her and forces her to drive her friends car to an unknown destination. It is a journey filled with high jinks and along the way they pick up several additional passengers including a conman with heart of gold, a slots obsessed little old lady, and a retiree who loves the old west (none of who are exactly what they at first seem). Slowly, Indy, as they dub the alien wins them over and instead of being abducted, they decide to aid him in his quest, if only they can figure out, what it is he is looking for. A fun mishmash of science fiction, romance, humor, and an unforgettable road trip. You can read a previous post I wrote about Willis‘ Time Travel Novels here (she mentions at the end of this work that another of those novels will be coming out soon!). And if you are looking for a fun Holiday Book Discussion we will be discussing her collection Miracle and Other Christmas Stories (you can also check out the expanded collection A Lot Like Christmas) on December 21.
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Aimee Harris
Information and Digital Services Manager
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