pmastr's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the_lyon_reads_tonight's review against another edition
I wish I had liked this book. I loved the way the author seamlessly included diversity. It made me feel like the world could be better. But the plot itself was impossible to follow for me. I constantly was skipping back to see if I’d missed something because the story would take a leap that was confusing. I would give this author another try but this particular book was not for me
emmabussolotta's review
2.0
Let me start with the positives.
This book is beautifully illustrated. The characters are diverse and all have unique appearances—I’ve read many graphic novels when you can’t tell certain characters apart. The colors are beautiful. The technology and use of AI were interesting, if a little cliche. I thought Fassan was a very interesting character. The characters are diverse just because that is who they are. There are no plot points behind it.
As for the negatives.
I feel like I did not fully understand this graphic novel. I did not really understand the setting, where either Lu or Fassen were, or where they were going. The world-building was minimum. I mentioned earlier that I liked the technology and the AI, but I did not really understand how either of these came to be. I was not very involved with the romance. Lu and Fassen seemed more like best friends than partners, to me (I’m also not sure if they’re supposed to be in a romantic relationship. There was one kiss that was unenjoyable for both of them. This could be a result of mismarketing). The ending felt abrupt, since the main villain seemed established in the end. I did not understand who Lu really was until I reread the synopsis of the book.
Overall, I feel like I did not understand the world. I don’t know anything about this author, but I feel like this should have been a novel, and not a graphic one. I think there could have been more plot devices and worldbuilding this way.
Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book is beautifully illustrated. The characters are diverse and all have unique appearances—I’ve read many graphic novels when you can’t tell certain characters apart. The colors are beautiful. The technology and use of AI were interesting, if a little cliche. I thought Fassan was a very interesting character. The characters are diverse just because that is who they are. There are no plot points behind it.
As for the negatives.
I feel like I did not fully understand this graphic novel. I did not really understand the setting, where either Lu or Fassen were, or where they were going. The world-building was minimum. I mentioned earlier that I liked the technology and the AI, but I did not really understand how either of these came to be. I was not very involved with the romance. Lu and Fassen seemed more like best friends than partners, to me (I’m also not sure if they’re supposed to be in a romantic relationship. There was one kiss that was unenjoyable for both of them. This could be a result of mismarketing). The ending felt abrupt, since the main villain seemed established in the end. I did not understand who Lu really was until I reread the synopsis of the book.
Overall, I feel like I did not understand the world. I don’t know anything about this author, but I feel like this should have been a novel, and not a graphic one. I think there could have been more plot devices and worldbuilding this way.
Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
torifaye's review
adventurous
fast-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? Yes
The discussion surrounding the concept of wasting time was really enlightening.
whitecat5000's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
This was a different look at space conquest. I liked the different thoughts in this book.
localogophile's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-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
4.25
traceyanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
tannithreece's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? No
3.0
beyoubefreereadbooks's review
3.0
I wasn’t super engaged in the beginning but I stuck with it and found myself enjoying more of it as time went on. I really enjoyed seeing the clear message at the end that when our needs are met, surprising things happen- namely, that we create more and are able to feel safe etc. I wish Delliquanti spent more time fleshing that part out than the lead-up to it, otherwise I enjoyed the surprises and the beautiful art!