Science Fiction & Fantasy | New Favourite? DNFs? #booktubesff | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This content discusses recent science fiction and fantasy reads, including a novella about employees finding portals in a furniture store, a book about a man who believes he was kidnapped by aliens and an all-ages spider-focused story. It also introduces a unique lit RPG fantasy book.

Key Insights

• 🔬 "Infinite" offers a compelling science fiction novella with multiverse portals and diverse characters, exploring themes of misgendering and identity.
• 😥 "Bent Heavens" surprises readers with its serious and sad tone, deviating from the expected ET-style book, but might disappoint with its ending.
• 😚 "Children of Time" presents an intriguing premise but may not appeal to those seeking close character connections and a character-driven story.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the premise of "Infinite" by Nino Supreme?

"Infinite" follows employees in a furniture store who discover portals to other multiverses and are tasked with finding a missing woman. The main character deals with a recent breakup and goes on this adventure with a genderqueer non-binary individual.

Q: Is "Bent Heavens" by Daniel Krause a science fiction horror book?

While "Bent Heavens" has elements of science fiction, it is not a horror book. It follows a daughter searching for her father who believes he was abducted by aliens. The book is character-focused and deals with serious themes, though the ending might be polarizing.

Q: Why did the content creator DNF "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky?

The content creator found it challenging to connect with the narrative and characters in "Children of Time." Despite the interesting premise of genetically modified spiders, the writing style made it feel disconnected and difficult to care about the story.

Q: What is unique about "Guild of Tokens" by John Auerbach?

"Guild of Tokens" combines real-life quests and leveling up in a secret guild, reminiscent of a lit RPG video game. It is considered urban fantasy but stands out due to its unique approach, avoiding heavy romance typically found in the genre.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• "Infinite" by Nino Supreme is a science fiction novella about employees in a furniture store who discover portals to other multiverses, leading to an unexpected adventure.

• "Bent Heavens" by Daniel Krause follows a daughter searching for her father, who believes he was kidnapped by aliens, but ends up uncovering something unexpected.

• "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, a popular science fiction book, follows humans attempting to genetically modify monkeys but accidentally uplifting spiders instead.

• "Guild of Tokens" by John Auerbach is a unique lit RPG fantasy book where a woman completes real-life quests to level up in a secret guild.