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devh8su's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
qawango's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
booksmithscientist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A delightful cast of diverse characters, fascinating world-building and an action-packed adventure. Just the kind of escapism I needed this week.
_bookishdaydreamer_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fin_pilot's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
qkat's review against another edition
2.0
Tried, but couldn’t finish this book. Too predictable and lost interest. Just not my cup of tea.
alex_conners's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I'm so invested I'll be reading the sequel immediately.
Graphic: Xenophobia and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Transphobia, Torture, Colonisation, and Genocide
hellybobs's review against another edition
5.0
You had me at "feminist space opera".
I bloody love a good space opera anyway, but throw in some epic female leads, fantastic explorations of different types of relationships (romance, friends and family), a universe in peril and you've got me hooked.
The first book of this gripping duology follows a group of resistance fighters, from different backgrounds, coming together to fight against the Tholosion Empire who have been destroying other worlds, civilisations and races for centuries.
Each chapter is told from a different character's POV, cleverly weaving the storylines together as the characters come together.
We have fantastic queer lead characters, a trans character - whose existence and narrative is not based on being trans, she just is, and she kicks ass, and women supporting women. We love to see it.
I can't wait for the next book to continue this amazing story.
*Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
I bloody love a good space opera anyway, but throw in some epic female leads, fantastic explorations of different types of relationships (romance, friends and family), a universe in peril and you've got me hooked.
The first book of this gripping duology follows a group of resistance fighters, from different backgrounds, coming together to fight against the Tholosion Empire who have been destroying other worlds, civilisations and races for centuries.
Each chapter is told from a different character's POV, cleverly weaving the storylines together as the characters come together.
We have fantastic queer lead characters, a trans character - whose existence and narrative is not based on being trans, she just is, and she kicks ass, and women supporting women. We love to see it.
I can't wait for the next book to continue this amazing story.
*Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
jflorencemartin's review against another edition
5.0
Queer women!! Kicking ass!!! in SPACE!!
But also: fantastic character work, a high-stakes adventure, gorgeous and unique worldbuilding, and deep thematic relevance to modern cultural issues! Really, what more can even I ask for?
But also: fantastic character work, a high-stakes adventure, gorgeous and unique worldbuilding, and deep thematic relevance to modern cultural issues! Really, what more can even I ask for?