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adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another stellar book in the series! Midnight blue feathers and starry constellation eyes? sign me the fuck up. It doesn't hurt that our 'birdman' Dakas was very sweet and an empath.
I enjoyed Luana a lot - a latina woman yearning for knowledge and the opportunity to learn and grow beyond what her backwater colony allows. Some times coming off as timid but actually being kickass and having the emotional and mental strength to take on an absurd sequence of events. I really appreciated that her kickassery was paired with a softer side and compassion and that the story acknowledges that she Went Through Some Shit and Needed An Emotional Release, ya'll.
There wasn't quite as much cool stuff about the planet and species in this one due to covering a third species. Instead, there was slightly more emphasis on political machinations both locally and galactically. It was interesting hearing about the specific rules around sharing technology with species that haven't achieved interstellar travel (and the loopholes the UPO and our beloved OG birdman Kayog finds to get around them).
I enjoyed Luana a lot - a latina woman yearning for knowledge and the opportunity to learn and grow beyond what her backwater colony allows. Some times coming off as timid but actually being kickass and having the emotional and mental strength to take on an absurd sequence of events. I really appreciated that her kickassery was paired with a softer side and compassion and that the story acknowledges that she Went Through Some Shit and Needed An Emotional Release, ya'll.
There wasn't quite as much cool stuff about the planet and species in this one due to covering a third species. Instead, there was slightly more emphasis on political machinations both locally and galactically. It was interesting hearing about the specific rules around sharing technology with species that haven't achieved interstellar travel (and the loopholes the UPO and our beloved OG birdman Kayog finds to get around them).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Murder
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Xenophobia and Pregnancy
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