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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Fun read with an interesting setting, although the pacing felt a little off.
a compelling read! Literally i did not put this down once I started. It's a very action-oriented book, and the momentum did not let up. I had a fun time - this honestly pairs well with Natalie Parker's Seafire trilogy, they have a similar aesthetic of action and brash female leads.
My spoiler caveat:
My spoiler caveat:
Spoiler
There is a 3 quarter book Twist, as there always is, and honestly - I did not buy it. The narrative really wants you to buy it, and when the narrator voice gave up and was like "hey i promise i'm not up to anything" I was like ?? I simply do not believe you. So - it mostly worked for me. I'll continue to check out new books from the author.
A group of con-women are arrested and deported to an alien constructed ship that turns out to be run by an AI who "reforms" convicts into productive lives and/or worshiping it as a god and doing its bidding. It has its eye one one of them, hot-headed Murdock, a brilliant hacker who it thinks will be "useful" for repairs. How do you say no to a god?
This had several worlds going on at once, the world of the ship itself, that the group are just learning about, with its hierarchy and survival methods, and then their personal relationships as they are split up and made to rely on different individuals or only themselves, and new relationships are made. And both are equally rich and well-realized. The plot is complex and well thought out, the characters also complex and great development occurs. And the suspense builds nicely as well, with a very grand finale. Highly recommended.
This had several worlds going on at once, the world of the ship itself, that the group are just learning about, with its hierarchy and survival methods, and then their personal relationships as they are split up and made to rely on different individuals or only themselves, and new relationships are made. And both are equally rich and well-realized. The plot is complex and well thought out, the characters also complex and great development occurs. And the suspense builds nicely as well, with a very grand finale. Highly recommended.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
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
Very unique book with interesting, fleshed out characters. I enjoyed this! I’ll have to check out this author for her other books I might like.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
The first 9% was just one scene - that was just really terrible pacing for me. And it was just too cheesy with as many new sci-fi terms packed in as possible and I didn’t like a single character yet.
Queers?? In space?? Uh, sign me up. I loved this book, loved the characters, and more than anything, loved the unique world and premise that the Salvation Gambit takes place in. The society and culture that has developed on the Justice, an abandoned ship from a long gone empire, makes me wish for more stories involving the people who were unwillingly brought there, lived, and died there. Told from the perspective of Murdock, the behind the scenes brain of a 4 person heist group, the store grapples with the debilitating nature of imposter syndrome, fitting in, and taking the good where you can get it. All while being trapped in a 300 year old battle ship with AI intelligence that has nefarious intentions. There were a few moments that kinda drug on or had me wondering at their purpose, but all in all, I enjoyed the antics, the wit, and adventure of Murdock and gang, and hope it’s not the last time we see them.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
Murdock is part of a four woman con team, wreaking secret havoc across the universe. But, when a con goes wrong, Murdock and the crew are caught and ingested (yes eaten) by a giant sentient warship turned prison community. Now, Murdrock, Hark, Bea, and Fitz have to pull off an even bigger heist - escaping The Justice.
This book had a brilliant premise. Queer space con women? Yes please. Giant talking warship? Check. But unfortunately, the execution of the premise left much to be desired. Not enough worldbuilding, character development, and a lack of likeable characters made reading The Salvation Gambit difficult. In other words, this one dragged.
I didn't connect to any of the main characters, and I realized about halfway through that I cared very little about what happened to them. I wish this book had been written in third person, perhaps with 2-3 character viewpoints. The Justice is so big and so complex that I think readers would gain a fuller understanding of the situation with a variety of perspectives.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!
This book had a brilliant premise. Queer space con women? Yes please. Giant talking warship? Check. But unfortunately, the execution of the premise left much to be desired. Not enough worldbuilding, character development, and a lack of likeable characters made reading The Salvation Gambit difficult. In other words, this one dragged.
I didn't connect to any of the main characters, and I realized about halfway through that I cared very little about what happened to them. I wish this book had been written in third person, perhaps with 2-3 character viewpoints. The Justice is so big and so complex that I think readers would gain a fuller understanding of the situation with a variety of perspectives.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!