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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
This is not your typical space based sci-fi. Although there aren’t any laser battles or evil villains, it’s still an enjoyable read.
I just could not. I almost made it to the end. However I kept expecting something to happen and I waited...and waited...and waited... (still waiting).
It reads a bit like Treasure Island without the villain mixed with the old space empire video games that of course I can't remember titles of, where IF you can figure out the fluctuating trade routes, you can clean up in the game. This is like the perfect fictionalized version of that.
I've been reading a lot of Man Vs. Man lately so it's definitely refreshing to read a light hearted Man Vs. Society type story.
Book 2, Half Share, is like a continuation of this. With six books in the series, I am currently wondering how many "full stories" there are that are spread across the six, since Book 2 literally picks up the next day or two after Book 1.
Love it, and I think I know the next few books I'm reading.
I've been reading a lot of Man Vs. Man lately so it's definitely refreshing to read a light hearted Man Vs. Society type story.
Book 2, Half Share, is like a continuation of this. With six books in the series, I am currently wondering how many "full stories" there are that are spread across the six, since Book 2 literally picks up the next day or two after Book 1.
Love it, and I think I know the next few books I'm reading.
This was a little fun, written in a simple style reminiscent of early Anne McCaffery sci-fi. Plot was a little thin, the stakes and risks to the protagonist were almost non-existent; but the crafting of the characters made them endearing. The content isn't terribly mature and lacks the depth many more savvy readers might prefer. But because of that, this book, and presumably the rest of the series, is perfect for young readers, from junior high through high school aged. I enjoyed this for it's simplicity and will be reading the rest of the series.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cozy space travel. Steaming coffee, self-discovery and good friends. I'm HERE for it.
I have to say, this totally hit the spot. I hadn't heard of this self-published series, but a friend of a friend (who is also an author) recommended them, and I am hooked. A young man finds himself with no attachment to the world he grew up on, so has to choose which space career to follow - the military, or employment with a private trading ship? The latter seems safer and less violent, and surely it will be. He finds himself an entry-level position making coffee and helping with the galley for a merchant spaceship, and its employees are also permitted to do their own private trading - so in theory it's possible to gradually get rich. However, nobody's exploiting anybody - it's more a matter of finding new markets for handcrafting artisans, and recognizing opportunities to improve people's quality of life. It's very much a story of found community, too. I don't think I've read any other light novels quite like this one - hard work, quick wits, and kindness are all rewarded well.
A great surprise. It's a simple story of a nobody on a starship. All about life below decks on a civilian ship and the merchant marine in a start empire. It's simple, but still really interesting.
I'll try some more of the series and see if the charm wears off.
I'll try some more of the series and see if the charm wears off.
I really enjoyed this. A bunch of normal people that just happen to live and work on a space ship. No aliens, no drama, no major crisis after every move, just people we can relate with trying to make a living in this world and how they got to be where they are. A leisurely read, looking forward to the rest of this series.
I was looking for cozy sci fi, and this is technically both. However, I think it was written for very young readers.
This is the story of a yardsale in space, told minute by minute in excruciating detail and with no conflict or larger arc.
This is the story of a yardsale in space, told minute by minute in excruciating detail and with no conflict or larger arc.