Lethe
An ambitious, idea-dense debut with aquatic hybrids, psychic dolphins, wormholes, cyclops tribes, and a mysteriously idyllic world. The first two-thirds are gripping and full of promise, but a muddled final stretch and weak payoff keep it from fully cashing in on its fascinating setup.
The Garden of the Shaped
Immortal scientists create three races and gradually forget why they made them. A fascinating exploration of creation, privilege, and prejudice loses its momentum when philosophical mysteries give way to a less compelling race war.
Pandora's Genes
A post-apocalyptic world of warrior-nun scientists, empathetic foxcats, genetic disasters, and frighteningly believable religious fanaticism. A surprisingly compelling adventure despite some uncomfortable themes.