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annexnation's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
embereye's review against another edition
4.0
While I really liked it, this book has some issues. It's a big world-builder setup novel for a series, but while it is FULL of backstory and exposition, it ends up leaving out information that broke me from the story a few times. I loved the vulgar characters, especially the tough women, and the tension between following rules and breaking rules. It felt a little inspired by Star Trek, but with less of an idealistic view of how things would go and no alien contact. The blurb doesn't really convey the story as well as it could, and totally ignores two of the important characters. I enjoyed it with all its rough edges though and am looking forward to the next one.
tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book, and instead I really, really didn't. I love science fiction, I love books about relationships, and I love romance novels - how could I not love it? Well, I really, truly loathe , and I have difficulty swallowing a military organization where the supposedly ultra-competent captain and in general interpersonal relationships seem to be conducted among the crew with about the emotional intensity and maturity that one would expect of your average high school. I mean, very young crewmen, yeah, sure, but . So... I'm just not sure I can continue onward, at least not right now. I just don't buy that most of these characters are mature, rational adults. That said, it was a well-written, competently-plotted novel, so I feel like I can't really give it two stars.
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love triangles with an ultra-perfect, universally-beloved heroine at the centerSpoiler
pines after someone in his chain of command for years and finally explodes at her in public by telling her that "he was only ever friends with her because he felt sorry for her" (seriously, that is his insult) because of his unresolved lust and then doesn't remember what he said and just doesn't ask anyone for monthsSpoiler
when we're consistently being told that these are the officers, and that they're really good officers, it is hard to swallownevclue's review against another edition
3.0
Space opera that's light on the world building and politics and much more focused on characters and action. Unfortunately I found the action a little boring and never fully warmed to the characters. Kept thinking I would get more into it, the more I read but it never quite happened for me.
sueodd's review against another edition
This book has been sitting on my kindle forever, so I decided to finally read it. I knew it was romance, but was hoping the sci-fi part would be halfway decent. I noped out after only 2 chapters. As is typical in romance novels - the author describes the characters' appearances in great detail. The only thing that happened in those chapters was sex: Elena is on shore leave and is convinced to go to a bar by her sexually promiscuous friend Jessica. Elena is not enjoying herself, but as she's leaving she strikes up a conversation with Trey, of some other space faction, and ends up going back to his place and sleeping with him. The original encounter at the bar is told through Elena's POV, and the sex scene is told through Trey's POV. That's it. I'm sure there is more sci-fi later on, but when the book starts into detailed sex right out of the gate, I know I'm going to hate it. Elena is quickly set up as "I'm not like other girls". Trey has some mysterious past that makes him dangerous. Tropes abound, and I'm done.
malus23's review against another edition
4.0
This was really a lot of fun. Wasn't sure what to expect going in, but enjoyed it right from the start.
crasscasualty's review against another edition
DNF. Start strong but really lost steam.
kajalhalwa's review against another edition
4.0
A solid sci-fi mystery/caper with a bit of romance. I did find one of the lead MCs a tad Mary Sue-ish but likeable enough to root for. I'm glad to have stumbled upon this series as I definitely need more of the escapism this book gave me.
thej4v's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0