The Names of the New World by Kawai Strong Washburn

 

So climate fiction is obviously having a moment. This contribution had some interesting elements, and kind of felt a bit like Neal Stephenson. I enjoyed this, but it didn't knock my socks off.

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The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin

 

Solid.

One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford

 

Solid.

Hollywood, Ending by John Green

 

Solid.

The Big One by Michael Osterholm

 

Decent

Valet by J. P. Lacrampe

 

This was so much fun. It was a clever exploration of a bunch of fun issues, with great characters, and a dash of madcap adventure.

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The Strangers by Naomi Alderman

 

 Very disappointing.

American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee

 

This seems like something I wouldn't like: long, meandering, an epic that isn't epic. But I actually loved it, maybe because of the focus on education.

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Say Nothing by Brad Parks

 

Kind of ridiculous, but fun.