Genre Specific Review Groups discussion

In joining this review group you have agreed to review the books assigned to you on a two month schedule. This group is now in the review phase and is no longer open for sign up.

This is Speculative Fiction Review Group 2. (This includes but is not limited to Fantasy, monster-based Horror, Alternate History, and Science Fiction. Any work that ask the question, "What if?") As with other review groups, you will be expected to read and give an honest review of the books assigned to you. Assignments will be made after the group sign-up has filled.

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THE AUTHORS AND BOOKS ARE:

1 K.T. Munson - Unfathomable Chance

2 G.J. Griffiths - The Quarry Bank Runaways

3 Scott Spotson - The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers

4 Alistair Potter - Perax Frontier

5 M. Susanne Wiggins - Gamma

6 Andrea Jones - Offshore

7 Leonard Mokos - Azaroth & Sefalin


THE ORDER OF REVIEW IS AS FOLLOWS:

September 25 to October 25

K.T. Munson reviews M. Susanne Wiggins
G.J. Griffiths reviews Leonard Mokos
Scott Spotson reviews Andrea Jones
Alistair Potter reviews Scott Spotson
M. Susanne Wiggins reviews G.J. Griffiths
Andrea Jones reviews K.T. Munson
Leonard Mokos reviews Alistair Potter

October 25 to November 25

K.T. Munson reviews Scott Spotson
G.J. Griffiths reviews Alistair Potter
Scott Spotson reviews Leonard Mokos
Alistair Potter reviews M. Susanne Wiggins
M. Susanne Wiggins reviews Andrea Jones
Andrea Jones reviews G.J. Griffiths
Leonard Mokos reviews K.T. Munson

Unfathomable Chance is an urban Sci-fi. It is a soft sci-fi that is more Young/New Adult focused. It for sure takes an urban setting and says "what if."

Unfathomable Chance
K.T. Munson

Thanks,
K.T.

Please include my historical fiction:

The Quarry Bank Runaways

G.J. Griffiths

Thanks.

There will probably be a lot of review clashes since I know everyone who asked about this group, but here goes:

The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers

K.T. has reviewed me, I think this book, in fact. I do have another speculative fiction book she could review.

I have reviewed G.J., but not this book.

Scott wrote: "There will probably be a lot of review clashes since I know everyone who asked about this group, but here goes:

The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers

K.T. has reviewed me, I think ..."

Actually I read Life II. So I could read The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers if need be.

I can't review G.J. because he has reviewed this book and another of mine.

Thanks!
K.T.

Ah, thanks K.T. for reminding me! Glad that my book is available for you.

Hi, I'd like to add Perax Frontier by Alistair Potter if there's space.

Cheers, Alistair

Or The Box of Tricks if that relieves any 'clashes'.

Hi, I'd like to add The Head Employee Precedent
by A.V. Osten

Haven't been in previous rounds with Alistair or A.V.

Hello everyone, I'd like add Gamma

I've reviewed Alister's book. So he can't review mine.

Thanks!
K.T.

What is the Channel Islands began to host a sinister, Guantanamo style refugee camp in Post Brexit Britain, and and East West love story unfolded there?-
If you want to know, please include
Offshore

Authors:

Although we have six participants, we need at least one more due to conflicts.

R.

My book is scheduled to launch February 6, and it isn't listed in Amazon or Goodreads yet, but I plan to work on that this weekend. Can my book, The Immundus be included?

How do I know what book to read? Was I supposed to receive an email?
Christina

I'd hop on with "Azaroth & Sefalin", fantasy novel, Leonard G Mokos. Please advise. L

Authors:

We now have seven participants. Please let me know if there are any additional conflicts not already noted. I will be posting the schedule in a day or two.

R.

Authors:

The schedule of reviews has been posted in the initial comment of this topic. Please review it and let me know if there are any problems.

R.

Hi Andrea, I am due to review Offshore, but your Goodreads account isn't set up to receive private messages. You can contact me first, though, on my Goodreads account so I can send you my email address.

The schedule looks fine to me.

Schedule looks good to me.

Thanks,
K.T.

I have both of my books for reviewing!

I have downloaded both books for reviewing.

I have my first round: G.J. Griffiths', The Quarry Bank Runaways.
... rolling into Chapter 5 now. ;)

I'm finished with, The Quarry Bank Runaways, and have posted my review on Amazon and Goodreads.

***ETA – I see now that the protocol is to provide a link to the review. I'll add the one to Goodreads. (It's the same, word for word, on Amazon UK and Amazon US.) ... so sorry I didn't do this initially—clearly, my greenhorn roots are showing! ;) [Please, let me know when I need some education!]***

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I've purchased, Offshore, by Andrea Jones.

Hi folks;

Here's my review of Scott's The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R23B4...

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/RPCFB37...

Thanks Alistair! I'll take careful note of your suggestions!

My review of Offshore.

https://www.amazon.com/review/RPD93ML...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R12OG...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of, Offshore. (I posted the review on Amazon US and UK as well.)

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here's my review of M.'s Gamma.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R81C1...

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1BCTB0...

Cheers, Alistair.

M. wrote: "I'm finished with, The Quarry Bank Runaways, and have posted my review on Amazon and Goodreads.

***ETA – I see now that the protocol is to provide a link to the review. I'll add the one to Goodrea..."

Thanks for a great review, Melissa. :-)
G.J.

Here is my review of Azaroth & Sefalin:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R39PC...

https://www.amazon.com/review/RECTD5H...

Perax Frontier reviewed, posted to AMZN.uk, .com & GR.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1YU3...

Leonard wrote: "Perax Frontier reviewed, posted to Hi Leonard, many thanks for the honest review - I feel a little rewrite is in order! Cheers, Alistair.

Here is my review of Azaroth and Sefalin. Due to my split feelings, I rated it differently on Amazon. (which does have different gradings than Goodreads, although for the most part I do post the same number of stars on both).

Good epic fantasy, though!

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2VGH46...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1204...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm all done with this group, nice to see my favourite but typically understated genre highlighted for a change! Thank you.

KT, you fun loving genius you! Thanks for a great book, a true adventure - I've posted my review to GR, AZMN.com & uk.
You gotta fish for the links once they go live but I will update here once they are vetted in any case. Easy 5 stars.

REVIEWED: Unfathomable Chance by K.T. Munson https://www.amazon.com/Unfathomable-C...

Leonard wrote: "KT, you fun loving genius you! Thanks for a great book, a true adventure - I've posted my review to GR, AZMN.com & uk.
You gotta fish for the links once they go live but I will update here once th..."

Gosh! Wow! I don't even know where to start. Thank you! This is such an amazing, positive review and such high praise. I am so happy you loved it!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
K.T.

Hi Andrea, I'm still waiting for your email address so that I can send you a copy of my book to review.
Or are you reading through Kindle Unlimited, maybe?
Regards, G.J.

Here is my review of Gamma:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

Thank you for your patience while I wrapped this up.

-K.T.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of Perax Frontier with Amazon links to follow. :-)

Here you go:-

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1ZGPRB...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

Hi G.J.
Thanks for the review - points noted ( + from all recent reviews) and action taken - onwards and upwards!
Cheers, Alistair

Authors:

All reviews have been completed except for two. We are in the process of finding Alternate Reviewers for both of those books. This group will be closed.

Thank you to both R and Scott for being patient - just a few days late.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

Thank you all and see you in future rounds!
K.T.

Thanks, K.T.!