Recently Published Books: Artificial Wisdom, by Thomas R. Weaver

 Artificial Wisdom, by Thomas R. Weaver

 

 

Publication Date: May 1st 2024

ARC by Net Galley 

Keywords: sci-fi, crime, detective story, thriller, mystery, technothriller, philosophy, politics, drama, environmentalism, dystopian futures, current events, social media, humanity.

4.5 out of 5 stars! I had a lot of trouble putting down this book. It's a political thriller that poses a lot of very important questions regarding the fate of humanity, our current social and political issues, and social media. The writing is easy and light and, even though the issues can be heavy and emotional, things never get too depressing. It's the perfect combination of a light read with a profound and well-constructed story. It reminded me of Stieg Larsson at times. It also has many strong and well-written female characters.
However, I'm not sure I liked the ending. It was either terrible or genius (that is up to you to decide), but I can see why it was written to end like that though, that is, I think I understand the thought that must have been behind it. I also wonder if the author is leaving a door open for a second book. I both hate and love that idea...
Anyway, this is an amazing book for a wide range of tastes. Whether you're into detective stories, sci-fi, politics, drama, environmentalism, dystopian stories, philosophy, or current issues, I guarantee that this book will have something for you.

And it's now out!
You can also connect with the author (and the book) at thomasrweaver.com.

 

 

Upcoming Books: The Treasure Hunters Club, by Tom Ryan

 The Treasure Hunters Club, by Tom Ryan

Publication Date: October 15th 2024

ARC by Net Galley 

Keywords: hidden treasure, exciting, summer read, beach, ocean, secret clubs, childhood friendships, dark secrets, family secrets, plot twists, mystery.

This review is for an ARC which isn't the final version, so some things might change. Hopefully, some things might improve, because this book really deserves some further attention. I almost gave it 4 stars out of 5 (ended up giving it a 3), but I didn't like how one of the twists at the end was done, which was frustrating because it's a really nice idea that could have been explored much better. Apart from that, I liked it. It's a light summer read, preferably while you're on the beach, and it's entertaining. 

The writing is light and easy, in an informal tone (which I'm not usually a fan of, but that's a personal preference) but the story is intricate enough to keep you wanting to know what comes next. I'd also like to point out that maybe to fans of lighter, more informal reads and YA books this might be actually a good pick