Megan Unthank

The Ministry of Time hooked me. The time travel concept is cool on its own, but what made it stand out was the emotional depth and the awkward, slow-burn relationship at the center of it all. Kaliane Bradley balances sharp writing, subtle humor, and just enough weirdness to keep things interesting without ever feeling overdone. I loved how human and messy it all felt, even with the sci-fi backdrop. It's the kind of book that sticks with you and makes you want to recommend it to everyone as soon as you finish.

I'm honestly still a little unsure how I feel about Orbital by Samantha Harvey. The writing is beautiful and contemplative, and I appreciated how it tackled big themes like time, humanity, and connection from the unique perspective of space. It has some of the nicest quotes I've come across in a while, and the parts that did hook me had some incredible messages that really made me pause and reflect. 

That said, I found it easy to get lost or zone out while reading—it's more of a quiet meditation than a plot-driven story, and while that works in some ways, it made it harder for me to stay fully engaged. I think it'll really click with the right reader, but I'm not sure it fully landed for me.

I am sorry, this was hard to read because I was so bored.... My Library Blind date was not a good experience lol

Exit Strategy by Martha Wells is a strong addition to the Murderbot Diaries, which has been a consistently solid 4-star series for me overall. The first book (All Systems Red) is still my favorite, but this one does a great job wrapping up the overarching story arc while delivering the action and snarky humor I've come to expect from Murderbot. That said, this novella didn't quite hit the same highs as the first one. The pacing is fast—almost too fast at times—and some of the emotional moments didn't feel as impactful as they could have. I also found myself wanting a bit more character development or deeper exploration of Murderbot's internal struggles. Even with those minor issues, I still had a great time reading this. The series as a whole has been reliably entertaining, and Exit Strategy is no exception. If you've been enjoying the journey so far, this installment is well worth your time.

When I first finished Remote Control, I was thinking it was a solid 4 stars. It's a quiet, slower-paced story, and I wasn't totally sure how to feel. But then I reread the final chapters, sat with it a bit, and watched a few videos discussing it—and honestly, it really is a 5-star read. Sankofa's journey is so layered and emotional, and the atmosphere just lingers with you in this subtle, powerful way. I think having a couple of 5-star reads back to back had me second-guessing myself, but the more I thought about this one, the more it stuck. Quietly brilliant and definitely worth the hype.