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chrisseyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
kusine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lacewing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
puck1008's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended for fans of sci-fi romance; if you're not reading de Bodard you are missing out!
avacadosocks's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Torture
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Murder and War
wunder's review against another edition
5.0
It is wonderful to have a novel-length story in the Xuya universe. We follow three characters and go deeply into each of them. Note for romance readers, though this has a romantic relationship, it isn't a mainline romance. This is a book of politics, cruelty, and revenge in the aftermath of a war. It is also a book about mercy and hope.
I'm not sure this should be the first book you read in the Xuya universe, I'd read [b:The Tea Master and the Detective|36686547|The Tea Master and the Detective (The Universe of Xuya)|Aliette de Bodard|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1511987651l/36686547._SX50_.jpg|58480498] or [b:Seven of Infinities|52645662|Seven of Infinities|Aliette de Bodard|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1584988732l/52645662._SX50_.jpg|78429571] first to learn more about mind ships.
I'm not sure this should be the first book you read in the Xuya universe, I'd read [b:The Tea Master and the Detective|36686547|The Tea Master and the Detective (The Universe of Xuya)|Aliette de Bodard|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1511987651l/36686547._SX50_.jpg|58480498] or [b:Seven of Infinities|52645662|Seven of Infinities|Aliette de Bodard|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1584988732l/52645662._SX50_.jpg|78429571] first to learn more about mind ships.
stegofreak's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bjorrdan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
samkb's review against another edition
3.0
“A Fire Born of Exile” is a political sci-fi drama centered on the enigmatic Quynh, who draws other characters into her orbit primarily for her own ends. The consequence of this is that Quynh is by far the most compelling character and everyone else falls very flat in comparison.
This is my second time reading a book by Aliette de Bodard and once again I found that the writing style just isn’t really my favorite. She has a real gift for setting up intricate plots and detailed worldbuilding, yet the story somehow fails to captivate.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is my second time reading a book by Aliette de Bodard and once again I found that the writing style just isn’t really my favorite. She has a real gift for setting up intricate plots and detailed worldbuilding, yet the story somehow fails to captivate.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
kpharoah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0