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shinysue's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow I couldn't put this book down. Written entirely from one pov, this is a really fantastic character-centered sci-fi. I enjoyed exploring this universe, and look forward to jumping into the next book. I appreciate that the descriptions of trauma were inversely correlated with its severity; the truly heinous moments were written more abstractly instead of in detail.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Homophobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder
smasson13's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Only one bed. Aliens. Gays in space. Need I say more?
Honestly, this book was NOWHERE near what I thought it was going to be like from the blurb. Much more sciencey/almost fantasy like with the aliens 👽. But the writing was good, so I stuck through.
It was also a lot more emotional, dark, and filled with sexual violence than I was expecting.
Good writing, 🌶 scenes, dark themes, and a decent plot (though the end was rushed and kind of randomly wrapped up). Will definitely be reading the next in the series.
Definitely make sure to read TW first!
Additional TW:
Homophobic slurs, Internalized homophobia, Lack of privacy/control due to forced telepathy, non-con/dub-con
Honestly, this book was NOWHERE near what I thought it was going to be like from the blurb. Much more sciencey/almost fantasy like with the aliens 👽. But the writing was good, so I stuck through.
It was also a lot more emotional, dark, and filled with sexual violence than I was expecting.
Good writing, 🌶 scenes, dark themes, and a decent plot (though the end was rushed and kind of randomly wrapped up). Will definitely be reading the next in the series.
Definitely make sure to read TW first!
Additional TW:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Death, Drug use, Grief, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Additional TW: Homophobic slurs Internalized homophobia
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