Best Books of 2018 | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

TL;DR

• Rachel discusses her favorite books of the year, organized by genre, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Transcript

hi there it's Rachel with the shades of orange today I'm here to do my best of the Year video talking about all my favorite books that I read this year I picked out 10 but I'm not gonna rank them instead I'm gonna organize them by genre like I usually do in my videos I will put timestamps down below so if you don't care about a particular genre you... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 Rachel's book recommendations span science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.
• 👏 Graphic novel series like Saga and Descender are praised for their storytelling and artwork.
• 🇲🇭 Emma Newman's novel Before Mars delves into the complexities of motherhood and career choices.
• 🧍 The Mistborn series, specifically The Final Empire, stands out for its underdog rebellion plot and intriguing characters.
• 😱 Horror favorites include unsettling manga like Uzumaki and chilling novellas like The Nightmare Room.
• 🏛️ The modern classic I Am Legend offers a unique blend of skepticism, survival, and scientific exploration.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Saga Volume 8 and 9 about?

Saga Volume 8 and 9 are part of a graphic novel series involving a couple from warring planets trying to keep their family together against various odds.

Q: What is unique about the graphic novel series Descender?

Descender follows a young AI boy in a future where AI technology is hunted, exploring themes of family and survival in a compelling space opera narrative.

Q: What is Before Mars by Emma Newman about?

Before Mars follows a scientist and artist who chooses to go to Mars, leaving her child behind, touching on themes of motherhood, career choices, and mystery on the red planet.

Q: What stands out about I Am Legend by Richard Matheson?

I Am Legend tells the story of a skeptical man surviving a post-apocalyptic world of vampire-like creatures, blending science, suspense, and survival that captivates readers.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Rachel shares her top books of the year, not necessarily published in 2018.

• Highlights include graphic novel series like Saga and Descender in science fiction.

• Features novels like "Before Mars" in science fiction, "Mistborn: The Final Empire" in fantasy, and "The Nightmare Room" in horror.