It’s rare that I get excited about a series originally planned as a trilogy being expanded, but here we are. Apostles of Mercy, Lindsay Ellis’ third book in a planned series of five books, paves the way for a deeper and richer experience that does not want to tidy loose ends. It’s a science fiction…
Continue reading ➞ Apostles of Mercy – A Slower But Worthy Translation
Last year, when I read Axiom’s End, I had to confront my feelings about the book and try to pry them from the influence of Ellis’ work on my own styles. However, with her second book, The Truth of the Divine, I found this process less daunting and I was able to slip into the…
Continue reading ➞ The Truth of the Divine – Heavenly Pessimism
Axiom’s End, by Lindsay Ellis, is less than what I expected, and more than I could have asked for. It’s a solid debut that serves as a great first step in a trilogy, offering a fun fast paced plot with thoughtful meditations on how people relate to one another and the “alien.” Part of me…
