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avocadotoastbee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
I don't read that many science fiction books set in space, but I wanted to read Persephone Station by Stina Leicht because it was advertised as a "queer space opera."
(And as a queer person, I will definitely consume any queer media that is advertised to me.)
The main characters are all women and/or queer. While I liked this and expected it, it felt forced at times. Why can't gender queer people exist as naturally as cis people?!
That being said, I did like the plot.
Criminals against a large corporation to save a planet inhabited by indigenous people and other subplots.
Despite the amazing concept, the execution was lacking. The world building, in particular, needs some work. And as other reviewers have noted: Stina Leicht needs to use synonyms for the word "said".
I expected more and was disappointed after reading Persephone Station.
(And as a queer person, I will definitely consume any queer media that is advertised to me.)
The main characters are all women and/or queer. While I liked this and expected it, it felt forced at times. Why can't gender queer people exist as naturally as cis people?!
That being said, I did like the plot.
Criminals against a large corporation to save a planet inhabited by indigenous people and other subplots.
Despite the amazing concept, the execution was lacking. The world building, in particular, needs some work. And as other reviewers have noted: Stina Leicht needs to use synonyms for the word "said".
I expected more and was disappointed after reading Persephone Station.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Confinement, Death, and Gun violence
troisha's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Gore, Torture, and Vomit
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