Reviews by Tag: science fiction

Teen Review
Frankenstein book cover

Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Akif A.
Feb 13, 2024

Frankenstein is a book following the life of the scientist Victor Frankenstein. He creates a monster with a horrifying appearance and a conscience which he immediately abandons upon its awakening. He continues to be haunted by his creation, and the story follows the many encounters Frankenstein and his monster have. Frankenstein ultimately has to grapple with the morality behind creating life as he continues to face the consequences of doing so. 

Teen Review
Life in Outer Space by Melissa Keil

Life in Outer Space

By Melissa Keil
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 2, 2024

Summary: Life in Outer Space by Melissa Keil is a young adult novel that revolves around the life of Sam Kinnison, a high school student with a passion for filmmaking and a love for science fiction. Set in a typical Australian high school, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Sam and his group of friends navigate the challenges of adolescence, dealing with the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of personal goals.

Teen Review
The 5th Wave book cover

The 5th Wave

By Rick Yancey
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Sep 20, 2023

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is a gripping young adult science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has been invaded by an alien species. The story follows Cassie Sullivan, a young girl determined to survive the waves of destruction unleashed by the aliens, which include massive power outages, deadly plagues, and alien-human hybrids.

Teen Review
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Red Rising

By Pierce Brown
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 29, 2023

Summary: Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a dystopian science fiction novel set on Mars in a hierarchical society divided by colors, each representing a different caste. The story follows Darrow, a young "Red" miner who discovers that his people have been subjugated by the ruling "Gold" class. After a personal tragedy, he undergoes surgery and training to infiltrate the Golds and bring about a revolution from within.

Teen Review
Artemis by Andy Weir

Artemis

By Andy Weir
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Bella Anto
Aug 26, 2023

Andy Weir’s novel Artemis follows Jasmine Bashara, A girl who lives in the city of Artemis on the Moon. Her only goal in life is to get rich and when she gets an opportunity to achieve this goal, she can't say no. She has to engineer the perfect plan to pull off this huge score. As a lover of science and a well written story, this was a pleasure to read. Weir is a great writer that makes you feel like you are right in the story with the character.

Teen Review
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

By Andy Weir
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Bella Anto
Aug 26, 2023

Andy Weir is most known for his writing of The Martian, but his newest book Project Hail Mary was a pleasant surprise when I read it. This book has lots of science in it as well as comedic relief every now and then. This scientific novel revolves around Ryland Grace who is the sole survivor on a mission to save humanity, except he doesn't remember that fact. Follow him through his journey to uncover his past and the details behind the mission.

Teen Review
Slaughterhouse-5

Slaughterhouse-5

By Kurt Vonnegut
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Maddie D.
May 4, 2023

Slaughterhouse-5 is an incredibly well-written novel and one of my favorite works by Kurt Vonnegut. In his novel, he explores the meaning of life (and no, I’m not kidding), World War II, time travel, and more. Slaughterhouse-5 is brilliant and complex, but not hard to understand. Vonnegut introduces serious themes of war and violence and approaches them in his writing with a humorous tone. 

Teen Review
Dune Messiah

Dune Messiah

By Frank Herbert
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Nihanth D.
Apr 24, 2023

Dune Messiah is the second book in the Dune series written by Frank Herbert. I am a
big fan of the first Dune because of its huge sci-fi scope mixed in with politics and religion that
can be seen in the world today as well. The dialogue was amazing too, and it felt like everything
that the characters said could be interpreted in a deeper level. I love that book and I don’t think

Teen Review
Leviathan Wakes

Leviathan Wakes

By James S. A. Corey
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 3, 2023

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that takes place in a future where humanity has colonized much of the Solar System. The novel follows two main characters: Jim Holden, a former naval officer, and Miller, a detective on the asteroid belt. The novel revolves around a mysterious substance that could change the balance of power in the Solar System, the Protomolecle.

 

Teen Review
Dune by Frank Herbert

Dune

By Frank Herbert
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Feb 22, 2023

Summary:
Paul Atredies, born into a futuristic dystopian society as royalty, must unpack his true destiny
when he travels to the desert planet of Arrakis, a rugged, worn-torn planet, containing the most
valuable resource in the universe, spice. For nearly 80 years prior, the royal house of Harkoneen
had ruled over Arrakis, harvesting spice at the Emperor's will, the ruler of the Great Houses
including the Atreides and Harkonnen. Suspiciously, the Adredies, by order of the Emperor are

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