by Nicole | Apr 26, 2021 | Genre, Urban Fantasy
For some inexplicable reason, urban fantasy as a genre LOVES female protagonists. And why shouldn’t it? Chicks kick ass. But what’s up with male protagonists? Do we love them or not? Is there some reason to obsessively stick to UF with female leads? Surprise! I...
by Nicole | Apr 5, 2021 | Other Authors, Urban Fantasy
If you drew up a list of what makes a heroine truly badass, could you define it strictly in bullet points?Or would it be some kind of sloppy nonsense? Would you say “oh it’s just some kind of je ne sais quois?Authors who write characters like that tend to work hard to...
by Nicole | Mar 26, 2021 | Other Authors, Space Opera
Space opera with badass female leads never gets enough love. Well, maybe what I should say is that it needs more love from me.So I wanted to highlight a selection of books from authors who’ve done female protagonists who really own it as leaders. The sole...
by Nicole | Mar 16, 2021 | Book Reviews, Genre, Space Opera, Urban Fantasy
Have I gone mad? Escape the beach in a book? Who would even?! I know. I know. Call me crazy, but reading and the beach go together like tequila, triple sec, and lime juice (and salt, for sassy people, like me!). So if you’re going to do it, do it with the right...
by Nicole | Mar 10, 2021 | Book Reviews, Good reads, Space Opera, Urban Fantasy
I’ve been reading a lot lately–almost as much as I did in college as a literature major!–and have developed many, many, many opinions. And what do we do with opinions? Share them! Right? I agree. So basically, I’m throwing out four great reads...
