Ten Things: Science Fiction

My Top Ten Science Fiction Novels:
I think my definition of SF is different than most people's
Traditionally it means: fiction with advance science and technology that could happen one day
Mine: Same - but also includes fiction that "could" happen with a scientific explanation, meaning vampires, werewolves, zombies, or ghosts. Do I think they exist? No. Could they? I don't think vampire will ever walk the face of the earth, but neither do I think aliens exist.

Here are my choices - in no particular order


Ender's Game: My husband forced me to read this book. He was right, it was AMAZING


Raised by Wolves: Best werewolf book I've ever read. I can't wait for the next installment. Plus I love the author :)


Heir Apparent: This one is a mix of SF and Fantasy, but the premise is SF. It's one I recommend a lot to reluctant readers who enjoy video games.


Inside Out: A very unique book by one of my favorite authors - it's the start of a rebellion in a very strict rule oriented world


Hunger Games: Loved the first book in the series - just an amazing idea. I loved meeting the author, even though it was very quick.


Uglies - Loved this series and the idea of being ugly forever. I met the author once at BEA - total fan girl moment. Worse one ever.



Life as We Knew It: Wow, this book made me think - esp when there were rumors of a metor hitting the moon. I wanted to run out and stock up on canned goods.


Glass Houses: a unique take on vampire life - scary, creepy, and so addicting.


Kingdom Keepers: Disney villains come to life and it's up to five teens to stop them

Killer Pizza: When Toby gets a summer job, he thinks he's signed up to make pizzas - not kill monsters.


What are you favorite SF novels?

Academy 7

Aerin's father just died, leaving her alone in the world. She tries to steer his airship to his final destination, but the ship is hurting. It might not survive. When she's rescued and brought into the republic, she's given a test to take. This test will place her into the school system. With her brains, she's been placed in the very best school. She feels out of place and desperate to hide her true self for fear of being expelled. On the first day, she figures out how to bypass the security codes and lets a boy in on the process. Dane's used that knowledge in a secret attempt to get himself expelled so his father can't force him to leave unjustly. Instead, his plan backfires and both of them get hauled in for questioning. Their punishment: manual labor. At first, Aerin's so angry at Dane, she doesn't talk to him. Each day they debate each other in class and for the best class rank. Finally, after weeks of working together in silence, she begins to crack. Soon, they've become friends, studying together and sharing bits and pieces of their life stories. But neither is willing to let the other in on the secrets from their past. Could their secrets tear them apart or bring them closer together?

Osterlund strikes again with a highly entertaining and heavy sci-fi book. The uncovering of both secrets engages the reader as does the blossoming friendship and romance between the two characters. I also liked how both Aerin's and Dane's perspectives. While I love the cover, in no way does it have a connection to the book - mainly because there's nothing to suggest the science fiction aspect of the story. Anne Osterlund captures me with her writing. I simply adore her books.