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silentquercus's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical content, Infidelity, and Trafficking
Minor: Cannibalism
damara_soto5499's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
hannahhbic's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Any book that starts out with the protagonist escaping from a cult, having autonomy for a week, immediately getting married with the expectation of producing a child with the RIGHT GENETICS, and apparently later falling for the brother of her husband? That's a huge yikes from me. It's cool that Fisher is trans but not so cool that the word trans isn't used explicitly. Also not so cool that he's the one she has an affair with. Apparently. I only found that out via reading other reviews. Representation is cool and great! This kind is uhhh probably something to avoid, if you can.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2/5
*laughs nervously*
This book was weird. I liked the premise of it but while I was reading it was hard to get into the world building. There were parts where I just starred at the pages (as one does to read) and went “What. Just. Happened.” The epilogue was the deal that made me want to continue with this odd story.
*laughs nervously*
This book was weird. I liked the premise of it but while I was reading it was hard to get into the world building. There were parts where I just starred at the pages (as one does to read) and went “What. Just. Happened.” The epilogue was the deal that made me want to continue with this odd story.
kejuka's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marieintheraw's review
2.0
This was not the space-opera vibes that I am used to from EK Johnston. There's also a plot-point that, I personally, did not jive with as the relationships did not really feel real to me.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
heyitsmeg777's review
3.0
Thought provoking is one way to put it.
I also thought it was downright trippy and a bit sexist. It was full of intrigue, and considering that E.K. Johnston is a science fiction genius, I absolutely love almost all her work. This one though... had a couple of things that didn't sit well with me.
Do I find it weird that ships depended on women and stations depended on men? Absolutely.
Did I find it horrible that Pendt escaped a form of slavery to end up having to become a mother so the leader of the Brannick station could go fight in war? HELL YES.
Do I also find it messed up that Pendt got married to the leader of the Brannick station, but fell in love with Fisher? Yes as well (But I preferred Fisher over his twin brother whose name I can't remember but that punch line at the beginning when they met Pendt was HILARIOUS)
I also just think it was weird that ships had to rely on stations much like the idea that women have to depend on men in relationships. I get that babies are the future and all and that Pendt could alter genetics (which excuse me but that's just creepy) It definitely made me grateful for all the food I had because I could never imagine being obsessed over calories and such like they were in this book.
The end was a good one and I definitely do wish there was a sequel to see the aftermath of everything and who won the war, but I guess those are questions better left unasnwered.
I also thought it was downright trippy and a bit sexist. It was full of intrigue, and considering that E.K. Johnston is a science fiction genius, I absolutely love almost all her work. This one though... had a couple of things that didn't sit well with me.
Do I find it weird that ships depended on women and stations depended on men? Absolutely.
Did I find it horrible that Pendt escaped a form of slavery to end up having to become a mother so the leader of the Brannick station could go fight in war? HELL YES.
Do I also find it messed up that Pendt got married to the leader of the Brannick station, but fell in love with Fisher? Yes as well (But I preferred Fisher over his twin brother whose name I can't remember but that punch line at the beginning when they met Pendt was HILARIOUS)
I also just think it was weird that ships had to rely on stations much like the idea that women have to depend on men in relationships. I get that babies are the future and all and that Pendt could alter genetics (which excuse me but that's just creepy) It definitely made me grateful for all the food I had because I could never imagine being obsessed over calories and such like they were in this book.
The end was a good one and I definitely do wish there was a sequel to see the aftermath of everything and who won the war, but I guess those are questions better left unasnwered.
segill's review
4.0
Finished in 1 day and loved it first book that got me so upset in the way the main character was treated.
thewolvesof1998's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75