First up is Netherwood by Michele Lang. Netherwood is the latest novel in Dorchester's SHOMI line of speculative romance novels that combine the elements of suspense, paranormal, fantasy and sci fi with most powerful and compelling element of all--romance. Michele describes Netherwood as a futuristic Robin Hood story in which intergalactic sheriff, Talia Fortune hunts down cyber outlaw Kovner, a.k.a. The Avenger. Talia's hunt brings her to the Gray Forest where she finds The Avenger and her perspective of her world and self is ultimately shattered. Stop over at Sarai's blog, Thoughts of an aspiring writer and check out her interview with Michele Lang, where you'll also find Sarai's review of Michele's new novel, Netherwood.
The second book of My Futuristic Romance Day, is Ann Aguirre's much buzzed about novel, Grimspace. The heroine, Sirantha Jax, has the rare ability to navigate or jump ships through grimspace. A tragic crash kills her crew and she is imprisoned and tortured. Her talent, however, is a valuable one, and she is ultimately rescued by a group of rogues, lead by March, who need her help with their mission to disrupt the current monopoly on space travel.I have heard nothing but outstanding things about this novel, including a wonderfully written review of Grimspace by Katie(babs) on Ramblings on Romance. I love a heroine centered romance and from what I hear, Jax is a wonderfully complex character who is heartbroken and emotionally vulnerable, yet a strong and determined woman. I just can't resist the combination of romance woven with action packed sci fi or fantasy adventure. I'm truly looking forward to this novel.
It looks to me like there's no better time than the present to get in on the futuristic romance scene! :)
I loved Netherwood and highly recommend it to all. As far as Grimspace goes it is the next purchase I plan to make. Right now no book money but as soon as I can I'm going to be all over it!
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Wow, thanks! I hope you enjoy it, Christine.
ReplyDelete2008 maybe the year of sci-fi romance. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to Grimspace too. I've heard nothing but outstanding buzz on it.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of the other book, but I enjoyed Eve Kenin's DRIVEN tremendously, so maybe I'll give it a try too.
Thanks for the suggestions!