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petealdin's review
5.0
An easy read and a whole lotta space opera-ey fun.
Enjoyed the depiction of human-alien relations in this book as well as its constellation of characters. For me, the father-son dynamic was also a winner (I'm a sucker for anything that features that as a subplot). Also enjoyed the take on an "adoption" subplot with Drake taking care of the bambino Gra'al.
Terrific action too. Five stars.
Enjoyed the depiction of human-alien relations in this book as well as its constellation of characters. For me, the father-son dynamic was also a winner (I'm a sucker for anything that features that as a subplot). Also enjoyed the take on an "adoption" subplot with Drake taking care of the bambino Gra'al.
Terrific action too. Five stars.
tuftymctavish's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
rajathon's review
4.5
So far this is my favorite of the books I have read for the SPSFC and it was a great grow up fast because he has to book. It was also cool to see a young man feel like he has to take care of a baby. This was very good.
clacksee's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
All Drake wants to do is paint. His father – an ex-soldier – thinks art is a waste of time and energy, though. Together, they're part of a small salvage crew that are surprised to find two survivors on a supposedly derelict enemy ship: an alien man and a baby. Drake finds himself playing foster dad to a baby who holds the key to ending a decades-long war.
Military space opera meets Three Men and a Baby in this quick, lighthearted read with depth and wit.
Note: Apparently the author released an updated version midway through my read. I downloaded the new one and carried on from the same spot. The story remained unchanged, but I did notice the language flowed much more smoothly following the update.
Military space opera meets Three Men and a Baby in this quick, lighthearted read with depth and wit.
Note: Apparently the author released an updated version midway through my read. I downloaded the new one and carried on from the same spot. The story remained unchanged, but I did notice the language flowed much more smoothly following the update.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Violence, and Bullying
Apparently the author released an updated version midway through my read. I downloaded the new one and carried on from the same spot. The story remained unchanged, but I did notice the language flowed much more smoothly following the update.
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