"All I can say is hold on for the ride. This is an author who dives head first into Asimov-esque ideas, and who is willing to take the plot in fanciful directions...This finale is worth your time."—Polygon
"Intensely detailed and handily researched, Tchaikovsky's saga creates a deeply immersive narrative."—Booklist, on Children of Ruin
"A novel of sublime plot twists and spectacular set pieces, all underpinned by great ideas. And it is crisply modern―but with the sensibility of classic science fiction. Asimov or Clarke might have written this. A hugely satisfying sequel." —Stephen Baxter, on Children of Ruin
"Magnificent. This is the big stuff―the really big stuff. Rich in wisdom and Humanity (note the 'H'), with a Stapledonian sweep and grandeur. Books like this are why we read science-fiction."—Ian McDonald, on Children of Ruin
"Children of Ruin is wonderful―big, thinky SF that feels classic without being mired in the past, absolutely crammed with fun ideas. Anyone who likes sweeping, evolutionary-scale stories will love this."—Django Wexler, on Children of Ruin
"Children of Time is a joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human."—Patrick Ness, on Children of Time
"Brilliant science fiction and far out world building."—James McAvoy on Children of Time
"A refreshingly new take on post-dystopia civilizations, with the smartest evolutionary worldbuilding you'll ever read."—Peter F Hamilton on Children of Time
Best Series: Hard to believe that Tchaikovsky’s epic space opera saga fits into only three volumes — it’s the perrect binge read. Astounding Award for Best New Writer: Travis Balderee’s novels are just as cozy and warm as a night spent around the hearth, sharing stories of adventure. If you’re tired of battles and bloodshed, […]