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knittyreader's review
3.0
This is simply a fun book. Nothing amazing or mind shattering, just a fun bit of sci fi with a hint of fantasy. The pacing is great, and the characters are fun and likable. A lot, if not all, of them are pretty one-dimensioned, but that fits the story. I loved this as a light read.
thinde's review
1.0
DNF 2%
This is so bad that it made me angry to have wasted the ten minutes I spent reading its start.
Imagine a 10-year old boy's hand-drawn space adventure comic and you'll understand the atmosphere of this book. The protagonist travels at hyper-speed through space in a ship driven by "jet engines" and is pursued by a monstrous ship with "headlights." Her enemy is so evil that he probably snacks on live babies while watching snuff films. It's all ultra this and super special that. Arg!
This is so bad that it made me angry to have wasted the ten minutes I spent reading its start.
Imagine a 10-year old boy's hand-drawn space adventure comic and you'll understand the atmosphere of this book. The protagonist travels at hyper-speed through space in a ship driven by "jet engines" and is pursued by a monstrous ship with "headlights." Her enemy is so evil that he probably snacks on live babies while watching snuff films. It's all ultra this and super special that. Arg!
fbone's review
2.0
This book is a little funny, loads of action and very predictable. If it was longer, it would have fallen flat. Simply written.
immense_storm's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
joe90's review
1.0
This is what really poor quality science fiction looks like. When you’re writing a sci-fi book, you really need to think it through. This reads more like a generic story involving a good-intentioned, not-so-loveable rogue being chased by really bad guys (add girls and fights and motorcycles and shoot-em-up vehicular chases) while helping a desperate “girl” fleeing her oppressors - only set in the very, very, very distant future. Now add aliens, lots of different kinds - pretty much all of them bad. And stupid technology.
I wouldn’t read it. It’s terrible. Pick up an Alistair Reynolds or a Robert Reed instead. Free books are not always a good deal.
I wouldn’t read it. It’s terrible. Pick up an Alistair Reynolds or a Robert Reed instead. Free books are not always a good deal.
ms_m's review
5.0
I received this from the author to R/R.
Daniel Arenson has again written an amazing book.I Loved it! There were so many times I laughed out loud my husband thought something was wrong with me. It is different from his fantasy novels, in a very good way. I can't wait to see what will come next.
Daniel Arenson has again written an amazing book.I Loved it! There were so many times I laughed out loud my husband thought something was wrong with me. It is different from his fantasy novels, in a very good way. I can't wait to see what will come next.
capellan's review
2.0
A rag tag bunch of misfits must confront an evil empire in order to protect a young woman with special powers and save the universe. That all sounds a lot like someone's home D&D campaign and frankly that's how the book reads. Despite its nominally science fiction setting, this is pretty obviously a fantasy novel that's been re-skinned. There are even straight up analogues for elves, dwarves and halflings across the cast.
The adventure itself is a reasonably fun one, but the book's tone varies wildly, from some silly (and quite irritating) "comedy" involving what may or may not be an actual demon, to occasional stabs at tragedy. These extremes don't mesh well, and hurt the overall product.
The adventure itself is a reasonably fun one, but the book's tone varies wildly, from some silly (and quite irritating) "comedy" involving what may or may not be an actual demon, to occasional stabs at tragedy. These extremes don't mesh well, and hurt the overall product.
ysabelkid's review
4.0
Oh Captain, my captain
What a riot this book turned out to be. Much more fun than I expected. And yes, very much a nod to various fandoms, particularly Firefly - there are plenty of easter eggs to satisfy the most ardent fan, without letting the nods take over the story.
Quirky, weird crew, reminiscent of Firefly and the Wayfarer? Check. The Dragon Huntress is certainly a home, like Serenity, with nods to the best ship in the 'verse in her design. And let's not forget the sky references to LotR, Princess Bride, Star Trek, and others.
Riff can be a bit annoying, but thankfully the story isn't always told from his point of view. Yes, it's more a novella than a novel, but entertaining despite its length.
Is it going to win awards? No. Is it going to choke you up, make you worry about the crew, entertain you with quips and space battles and David vs Goliath scenes, make you chuckle and grin? Indeed.
What a riot this book turned out to be. Much more fun than I expected. And yes, very much a nod to various fandoms, particularly Firefly - there are plenty of easter eggs to satisfy the most ardent fan, without letting the nods take over the story.
Quirky, weird crew, reminiscent of Firefly and the Wayfarer? Check. The Dragon Huntress is certainly a home, like Serenity, with nods to the best ship in the 'verse in her design. And let's not forget the sky references to LotR, Princess Bride, Star Trek, and others.
Riff can be a bit annoying, but thankfully the story isn't always told from his point of view. Yes, it's more a novella than a novel, but entertaining despite its length.
Is it going to win awards? No. Is it going to choke you up, make you worry about the crew, entertain you with quips and space battles and David vs Goliath scenes, make you chuckle and grin? Indeed.
cathepsut's review
3.0
Hitchhiker Through the Galaxy meets The Fifth Element, with a little Star Trek and Tolkien thrown in. Fairly silly set-up, but fun to read. Nothing Earth shattering, just light, entertaining space opera.
Whatever you do, remember to never go hunting aliens without duct tape!
Free give-away by the author, thank you very much!
Whatever you do, remember to never go hunting aliens without duct tape!
Free give-away by the author, thank you very much!