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lunaseassecondaccount's review
3.0
I was unimpressed with the first half of the novel. One thing I find difficult to read about sci-fi novels (and Marianne de Pierres novels in particular) is the tech-language and how things suddenly jump from Part A to Part B. The first novel was a rush and given it's been some time since I read the first two books, I was somewhat lost to begin with. Also, several characters have similar names- Bras, Ban, Bau.
However, I did like Parrish's stay in the club/brothel, and the random sex scenes between her and Glorious. Who can say no to spontaneous lesbianism? What I like about de Pierres' novels is that everyone seems to be innately bisexual. Parrish has had a history with women, and it's even implied in the first two books (the first in particular) that she has been raped by a women. She equally is attracted to and hates men and women.
The second half of the book, once she meets up with Mal and Bras, is easier to read. I have a feeling the two halves were written at slightly different times. The ending, though, felt a bit rushed. I felt the same with about the first two books. The last five or so pictures felt very rushed. Parrish spent most of the book looking for Brilliance, found her/it, and that's that.
There were two things I liked in this book. Firstly, Parrish ended up with neither Teece nor Loyl. I found her attraction to Teece to be a romantic friendship. She could have a life with him, and it would be steady (or as steady as Parrish's life could be). Teece loved her, but knew she was unhealthy for him. As for Loyl, it was purely sexual, on both parts. Ultimately, neither man was good for her. Parrish knew that, Teece and Loyl knew that, and thankfully de Pierres knew that. Secondly, I liked the way Parrish's issue with the parasite was never nicely fixed. It was taking over her, and at the end of the novel, Parrish knew it, and although she didn't accept her fate, she knew it wasn't going to be fixed. It was her destiny.
The first half of the book I'd rate 2/5, the second half 3.5/5.
However, I did like Parrish's stay in the club/brothel, and the random sex scenes between her and Glorious. Who can say no to spontaneous lesbianism? What I like about de Pierres' novels is that everyone seems to be innately bisexual. Parrish has had a history with women, and it's even implied in the first two books (the first in particular) that she has been raped by a women. She equally is attracted to and hates men and women.
The second half of the book, once she meets up with Mal and Bras, is easier to read. I have a feeling the two halves were written at slightly different times. The ending, though, felt a bit rushed. I felt the same with about the first two books. The last five or so pictures felt very rushed. Parrish spent most of the book looking for Brilliance, found her/it, and that's that.
There were two things I liked in this book. Firstly, Parrish ended up with neither Teece nor Loyl. I found her attraction to Teece to be a romantic friendship. She could have a life with him, and it would be steady (or as steady as Parrish's life could be). Teece loved her, but knew she was unhealthy for him. As for Loyl, it was purely sexual, on both parts. Ultimately, neither man was good for her. Parrish knew that, Teece and Loyl knew that, and thankfully de Pierres knew that. Secondly, I liked the way Parrish's issue with the parasite was never nicely fixed. It was taking over her, and at the end of the novel, Parrish knew it, and although she didn't accept her fate, she knew it wasn't going to be fixed. It was her destiny.
The first half of the book I'd rate 2/5, the second half 3.5/5.
inthelunaseas's review
3.0
I was unimpressed with the first half of the novel. One thing I find difficult to read about sci-fi novels (and Marianne de Pierres novels in particular) is the tech-language and how things suddenly jump from Part A to Part B. The first novel was a rush and given it's been some time since I read the first two books, I was somewhat lost to begin with. Also, several characters have similar names- Bras, Ban, Bau.
However, I did like Parrish's stay in the club/brothel, and the random sex scenes between her and Glorious. Who can say no to spontaneous lesbianism? What I like about de Pierres' novels is that everyone seems to be innately bisexual. Parrish has had a history with women, and it's even implied in the first two books (the first in particular) that she has been raped by a women. She equally is attracted to and hates men and women.
The second half of the book, once she meets up with Mal and Bras, is easier to read. I have a feeling the two halves were written at slightly different times. The ending, though, felt a bit rushed. I felt the same with about the first two books. The last five or so pictures felt very rushed. Parrish spent most of the book looking for Brilliance, found her/it, and that's that.
There were two things I liked in this book. Firstly, Parrish ended up with neither Teece nor Loyl. I found her attraction to Teece to be a romantic friendship. She could have a life with him, and it would be steady (or as steady as Parrish's life could be). Teece loved her, but knew she was unhealthy for him. As for Loyl, it was purely sexual, on both parts. Ultimately, neither man was good for her. Parrish knew that, Teece and Loyl knew that, and thankfully de Pierres knew that. Secondly, I liked the way Parrish's issue with the parasite was never nicely fixed. It was taking over her, and at the end of the novel, Parrish knew it, and although she didn't accept her fate, she knew it wasn't going to be fixed. It was her destiny.
The first half of the book I'd rate 2/5, the second half 3.5/5.
However, I did like Parrish's stay in the club/brothel, and the random sex scenes between her and Glorious. Who can say no to spontaneous lesbianism? What I like about de Pierres' novels is that everyone seems to be innately bisexual. Parrish has had a history with women, and it's even implied in the first two books (the first in particular) that she has been raped by a women. She equally is attracted to and hates men and women.
The second half of the book, once she meets up with Mal and Bras, is easier to read. I have a feeling the two halves were written at slightly different times. The ending, though, felt a bit rushed. I felt the same with about the first two books. The last five or so pictures felt very rushed. Parrish spent most of the book looking for Brilliance, found her/it, and that's that.
There were two things I liked in this book. Firstly, Parrish ended up with neither Teece nor Loyl. I found her attraction to Teece to be a romantic friendship. She could have a life with him, and it would be steady (or as steady as Parrish's life could be). Teece loved her, but knew she was unhealthy for him. As for Loyl, it was purely sexual, on both parts. Ultimately, neither man was good for her. Parrish knew that, Teece and Loyl knew that, and thankfully de Pierres knew that. Secondly, I liked the way Parrish's issue with the parasite was never nicely fixed. It was taking over her, and at the end of the novel, Parrish knew it, and although she didn't accept her fate, she knew it wasn't going to be fixed. It was her destiny.
The first half of the book I'd rate 2/5, the second half 3.5/5.
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