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olivia9024's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
autumnrh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
2.75
I don’t really know about this one. For one thing it wasn’t completely terrible, there were some parts that I really enjoyed. On the other hand there was so much I didn’t like about this book. It just felt like it was full of lazy writing so half of the plot points didn’t make any sense. For example, in the case of when the alien attacked the ship it was completely pointless and had no use in the story at all in my opinion. I also wasn’t tooooo fond of the ending, it was a bit underwhelming and we were left learning pretty much nothing. Overall it was an alright read but not something I personally would read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pedophilia
averyconfusedhomosapiensbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
kaitielou's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
An interesting read. The main characters are interesting and I loved seeing them change through the book. The ending is a bit ambiguous which is ok since it allows you to form your own ideas about what will happen next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Blood, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gore, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Grief, and Death
cameronjames's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content and Confinement
phkodee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
girlonbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 (five stars as rated in Nutreesh, Earth's favorite nutritional meal substitution bar and a proud subsidiary of Gleeson Foods)
How did a group of teenagers wind up alone on a spaceship a million miles from earth AND how in the heck are they ever going to get home? Also, what's with the annoying hologram that won't leave them alone and why does she resemble B-list child actor Jenny Perez? Somebody knows what's going on here. After all, somebody did this to them! And that somebody is going to get punched RIGHT in the face just as soon as Noa, Jenny and DJ can figure out who exactly that face-punch deserving somebody is...
Listen, it's hard for me to find sci-fi that doesn't make me want to hurl. This is probably my fault for reading unobjectively bad sci-fi. BUT ANYWAY, holy smokes, y'all! This book was a ride! It really is like reading a season of bad outstanding teen TV. The story is told in these little episodes within the umbrella of, "HOW THE HECK DID THESE CHARACTERS GET HERE?!?" This really was so much fun for me. Also, queer rep in all three main characters has me doing those little happy claps every few pages. No joke. It's phenomenal. Read this book next time you're in a rut. You won't regret it.
I know we've never properly met, so you've got no reason to believe me, but I think you're wrong about love. Love isn't war. Life is the war; love is a truce you find in the middle of all that violence. And I bet there's someone out there who loves you, even if you don't know them yet."
- Shaun David Hutchinson, A Complicated Love Story Set in Space
✨ Rep in this book: gay protagonist, queer characters, LGBTQ+
✨ Content warnings for this book: rape, sexual assault, gun violence, kidnapping, memory manipulation, gas-lighting, brainwashing, death of a partner, violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
rachelditty's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Shaun David Hutchinson roped me in with the synopsis and kept me interested until the very end. A lovable read, as always. There is so much I could say about this book. I loved Noa, the pessimistic jerk of a narrator. He was a great perspective to read from - a selfish main character was a breath of fresh air. I fell in love with DJ's character with every page; his kindness, his wit, and how thoughtful he was toward both his friends and shipmates. Their dynamic was the classic trope of angry, mean character falls for the blushy, kind character, and I was here for it. Jenny was kick-ass, and I loved her more and more as the story went on. The plot was a bit predictable - I figured out where it was (relatively) going during the time-loop section, but it was still pure fun to read. Hutchinson always reminds me how FUN it is to get into a book, and with how full of tropes and clichés this one was, it was impossible not to enjoy it. I don't know how I'm going to fit all the quotes I marked down into my reading journal. And looking back on what I've marked, I already know I'm going to love re-reading this piece and seeing all the foreshadowing and double-meanings to what DJ says to Noa and Jenny. I know Hutchinson isn't one for sequels, mostly writing stand-alone novels, but I really, really hope we get to see Noa, DJ, Jenny, and Ty again in a future story, kicking ass and taking names blowing up the high schools around the galaxy, learning to accept themselves and their pasts while loving their present and looking toward a bright future, and falling even more in love. I always deeply enjoy Hutchinson's works, but this has jumped to my top three by him. It makes me want to re-read all his works again. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Grief and Toxic relationship
There is a trigger warning at the beginning of the novel, but just to reiterate - there is a depiction/character description of sexual assault in the fifth section of the book in the chapter titled "Fifty-Four." The main character also references this assault multiple times in the story, as well as the relationship he was in when the assault occurred.betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
3.5
This isn't my favorite of Hutchinson's works (that title still goes to Elena Mendoza!), but it was definitely a fun ride. I listened to this on audio, but I'm kind of interested in seeing what the physical book looks like, with all the jumping around. The narrator for the audio was great, though!
While I didn't guess what was really happening (no spoilers), the ending fell a bit flat for me. It was an interesting, fun concept and definitely works for the Black Mirror angle they're using to promote the book. For me, the characters were the best part and I would definitely read about them again and again. Hutchinson nailed Noa's voice and this is what carries the story. Overall, this was a fun ride perfect as an introduction to sci-fi for someone who is looking to jump into the genre.
While I didn't guess what was really happening (no spoilers), the ending fell a bit flat for me. It was an interesting, fun concept and definitely works for the Black Mirror angle they're using to promote the book. For me, the characters were the best part and I would definitely read about them again and again. Hutchinson nailed Noa's voice and this is what carries the story. Overall, this was a fun ride perfect as an introduction to sci-fi for someone who is looking to jump into the genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement and Grief