Science Fiction Archives - Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/book-genre/science-fiction/ Shining a Light on the World of Popular Entertainment Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:38:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.pluggedin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/plugged-in-menu-icon-updated-96x96.png Science Fiction Archives - Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/book-genre/science-fiction/ 32 32 The Minor Miracle: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/minor-miracle-the-amazing-adventures-of-noah-minor/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:38:20 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31474 Noah Minor has always been pretty average. But it turns out he’s special; he might even be … super.

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]]> The coolest things about Noah, frankly, have always been his friends: the bright and super-organized Haley; his super-talented-with-a-trumpet bud, Rodney. But what happens if he turns out to be a little super, too?

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]]> Waverider (Amulet #9) https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/waverider/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:38:49 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31223 Emily Hayes is a Stonekeeper, and she must use that magical stone’s power to fight the shadows.

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]]> After finally coming to understand the true power of her magical amulet, Emily Hayes must join together with new friends to face the corrupting forces of evil.

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]]> Dune Messiah https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/dune-messiah/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:51:00 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31134 The war has been won and planets conquered, but now Paul Atreides—the man christened Maud’Dib—must learn what it is to rule.

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]]> Paul Atreides has become ruler of the known universe. But the machinations and conspiracies of his enemies may bring everything he values to ruin.

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]]> The Adventures of Invisible Boy https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/the-adventures-of-invisible-boy/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:01:00 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=30956 Stanley is the new kid in town. But when he’s accidently splashed with someone’s science project, he becomes … Invisible Boy!

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]]> Stanley is feeling awkward about being the new kid in town. But when he’s accidentally splashed with someone’s science project, he becomes the awkward new kid that nobody can see. (Who also just happens to now have a nemesis!)

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]]> The Infinity Particle https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/infinity-particle/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:01:09 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=30081 The Infinity Particle is a science-fiction graphic novel that dives into the idea of human/AI romance, but it has some harsh language and other elements to consider as well.

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]]> Clementine Chang goes to work for the famed roboticist, Dr. Lin. But when Clem meets Dr. Lin’s creation, Kye, her world—and her heart—are turned upside down.

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]]> The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:38:03 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=29892 Rosemary runs from past family conflicts and finds herself in a heated conflict in deep space.

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]]> Rosemary needs to get away from her past. So she changes her name and joins a deep-space crew. Of course, there are bad things in deep space too.

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]]> Long Live the Pumpkin Queen https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/long-live-the-pumpkin-queen/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:27:28 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=27152 Sally has married Jack Skellington and become Queen. And only she can save everyone from a new nightmare … before Halloween.

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]]> After the events of Tim Burton’s, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington and Sally the ragdoll marry. And only the just-crowned Queen of Halloween Town can save the day when a new and unknown nightmare creeps in.

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]]> The Last Cuentista https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/last-cuentista/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:39:10 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=26944 When Halley’s Comet hurtles toward Earth, the last hope is to head into space. But what will happen to all of humanity’s stories?

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]]> Young Petra Peña, her brother and her brilliant scientist ride a rocket ship into space when Halley’s Comet crashes toward Earth. But after a 380-year journey, what will become of all the stories Petra loves?

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]]> You’ve Reached Sam https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/youve-reached-sam/ Wed, 11 May 2022 16:05:51 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=25951 After Julie’s boyfriend Sam dies in a tragic accident, she calls his voicemail just to hear his voice one more time. And Sam answers.

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]]> Julie is distraught. It’s hard for her to move, much less talk to others. In fact, after losing her boyfriend, Sam, in a tragic car accident, her whole life seems to be tipped sideways. All she can think of is his sweet smile, his gentle touch, his voice. Julie even goes so far as to call Sam’s phone, just for the chance to hear his voice on the voicemail message. But then … Sam answers.

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]]> Daughter of the Deep https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/daughter-of-the-deep/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:07:29 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=25402 Ana finds herself thrust into an undersea adventure full of danger.

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]]> Young Ana Dakkar attends Harding-Pencroft Academy, which produces some of the world’s best naval officers, marine scientists and ocean explorers. But when tragedy strikes, she’s called upon to lead her class on a dangerous adventure.

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