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fedoratheexplora's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Racism, Racial slurs, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Medical content and Colonisation
jasmineting's review against another edition
4.25
1st off i do think i liked this more than book 1. i think the thing that struck me most from reading this duo was that it felt really familiar - i can see where the author took inspiration from other sci fi classics, but was also able to make it her own & fit it within her own world. loved the depth of all the characters & how she’s able to weave in so many plot lines happening at the same time without getting the reader confused, & how she continues exploring the same core themes from book 1 but from a slightly diff perspective this time
rongrong's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Aliens are fascinating. Some actions/behaviors of main characters slightly impenetrable. The growth of the emperor in waiting was suspenseful and fun to follow.
pieneman's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kareniskaz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
4.5
amk13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
helenmelonn's review against another edition
5.0
Vibes of Star Wars Andor + Ender’s Game + the Last of Us
tolove_abook's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
kipperstein's review against another edition
5.0
Not as impactful as A Memory Called Empire, but how could it be? It was still fascinating and truly enjoyable to be in this world that Arkady Martine has created and imagined. I loved being there and it still left me wanted to visit it again. I hope to return one day!
ellianderjoy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0