There is nothing so majestic, and yet so terrifying, as a giant robot. Towering structures of metal, built as high as a skyscraper, bristling with weapons and sporting designs ranging from “heavily armored samurai” to “gigantic golden godhead.” Recently, a confluence of events (a Pacific Rim sequel, a new game in the long-running Battletech franchise, the final […]
Writing a book that blends the conventions of more than one genre is admirable. Writing a book that incorporates as many genres as possible? That’s insane. Which is to say, it’s something that should be approached with great care. But when it’s done well, amazing things happen. Books that defies all genre conventions can create something entirely new—even if […]