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kdf_333's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
belleanndthebook's review
1.0
This novella, which gave more background to the Skolian Empire Saga was interesting in terms of the world-building and the character it portrayed. However, while I found it easy to read, I found it problematic, particularly in terms of consent given. While the story acknowledged that the main character was in a situation they needed to escape from, the very story romanticized that same situation.
Furthermore, I read this partially because after finishing The Ruby Dice, I wanted to know why everyone became so enamored with the game Quis. It quickly became clear that while Asaro conceptualizes what the sociopolitical effects of Quis are, she doesn’t actually have a concrete idea of the rules of the game.
Furthermore, I read this partially because after finishing The Ruby Dice, I wanted to know why everyone became so enamored with the game Quis. It quickly became clear that while Asaro conceptualizes what the sociopolitical effects of Quis are, she doesn’t actually have a concrete idea of the rules of the game.
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