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She sees clearly now that causing mass murder and mayhem was a mistake.

The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

September 26, 2022 by Emmalita 2 Comments

The Genesis of Misery is not a queer retelling of Joan of Arc in space, but it also kind of is (…innn sppaaaaace). Let’s review a few things about the Patron Saint of France: during the 100 Years War (1337 – 1453), Joan was a peasant teen-aged girl who had visions and heard voices which she believed were divine. She led the French to victories against the English. But after some losses, she was captured by the English, tried for heresy, and executed by being […]

Filed Under: Science Fiction Tagged With: advance reader copy, in space, Joan of Arc, Neon Yang, NetGalley, queer scifi, The Genesis of Misery

Emmalita's CBR14 Review No:103 · Genres: Science Fiction · Tags: advance reader copy, in space, Joan of Arc, Neon Yang, NetGalley, queer scifi, The Genesis of Misery ·
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You Can Swim Against The Tide

The Black Tides of Heaven by J.Y. Yang

July 29, 2019 by Emmalita 2 Comments

It’s ridiculous how much story is contained in this short novella. It’s like Hermione’s enchanted purse, it looks small but contains vast worlds and time. In 240 pages, J.Y. Yang takes Akeha and Mokoya from newborns to adults with lovers and families, and builds an empire in turmoil around them. The Black Tides of Heaven is the first four books of A Song of Ice and Fire in a novella. Mokoya and Akeha, the twin children of the Protector, were sold to the Grand Monastery […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: J.Y. Yang, Jy Yang, Neon Yang, The Black Tides of Heaven, The Tensorate series

Emmalita's CBR11 Review No:53 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: J.Y. Yang, Jy Yang, Neon Yang, The Black Tides of Heaven, The Tensorate series ·
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The black tides of heaven direct the courses of human lives.

The Black Tides of Heaven by J.Y. Yang

August 22, 2018 by melanir Leave a Comment

Earlier this year ElCicco reviewed two novellas that sounded interesting. I must have looked them up on Amazon and seeing that this one wasn’t too expensive, purchased it to see if I’d enjoy the writing and world building enough to go back and purchase the others in the series. It sat in my “unread” book slot for until June when I finally picked it up to read it. I’m happy to say, that I did enjoy it quite a bit and will be going back […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: cbr10bingo, J.Y. Yang, Neon Yang, Silkpunk

melanir's CBR10 Review No:34 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: cbr10bingo, J.Y. Yang, Neon Yang, Silkpunk ·
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Excellent Fantasy Series to Get Hooked On

The Black Tides of Heaven (Tensorate Series) and The Red Threads of Fortune by Jy Yang

March 14, 2018 by ElCicco 2 Comments

With their Tensorate series, author Jy Yang has created a world divided between those who have and those who lack the ability to manipulate the physical world through their own formidable powers. The “haves,” known as Tensors, are able to use their mind/spirit to influence the workings of the Slack, ie, earth (gravity), water (motion), fire (temperature), metal (electricity), and forest (flesh and blood). In this world, the “haves” rule with an iron fist and little mercy, but even so, amongst these privileged individuals there […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: #CBR10, #fantasy, ElCicco, Fiction, Jy Yang, Neon Yang, Non-binary, The Black Tides of Heaven, The Red Threads of Fortune

ElCicco's CBR10 Review No:10 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: #CBR10, #fantasy, ElCicco, Fiction, Jy Yang, Neon Yang, Non-binary, The Black Tides of Heaven, The Red Threads of Fortune ·
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