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theaceofpages's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was okay. I absolutely loved the premise (when I saw it I knew I had to read it) and very much enjoyed the world building. The actual story and writing, however, fell a little flat. It took me quite some time to actually get invested in the story (although the start was exciting) and then it only managed to hold my attention in waves. I enjoyed the middle the most and the ending is interesting, but I haven't decided if I'm going to read the second book yet. This book wasn't as gay as I was expecting it to be (I know it's bi representation and all bi relationships are equally valid, but I thought I'd still mention it since some people are specifically interested in wlw relationships and might be a little disappointed. Maybe it picks up in the second book?)
While my rating might not be the highest, I know others will love it so don't let my experience put you off if this sounds like your kind of book.
While my rating might not be the highest, I know others will love it so don't let my experience put you off if this sounds like your kind of book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
i Do Not want to be mean. but this is the most forgettable book i've read in ages. also absolutely baffled as to why in the m/f/f love triangle the m/f side gets like Infinitely more scenes+development when the f/f side is the Endgame Pairing™️ we're supposed to be rooting for???? hello?????? i don't even mean this in a "it should've been gayer" way i mean it in "it's a bad writing choice" way kjcnvkbj
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
melaniereadsbooks's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and Flux Books for an arc of this book!
Asa has lived a cushy life--but everything changes for her when her father's experiments put her sister in danger. Meanwhile, Riven is scraping by--and needs a big bounty to save her and her crew. When Asa runs away to save her sister, she teams up with Riven's crew--and the stakes might be bigger than they expect.
I loved this book! After about 5 chapters the action starts going hard and doesn't stop for the rest of the book. So much happens with these disaster girls and their friends! I loved the plot and the world building with the space and the tech that are included. I couldn't believe how it ended! I need the sequel asap.
I loved watching the relationship between these characters build throughout the book. This romance is definitely a slow-burn, but it is worth it! Loved this!
Asa has lived a cushy life--but everything changes for her when her father's experiments put her sister in danger. Meanwhile, Riven is scraping by--and needs a big bounty to save her and her crew. When Asa runs away to save her sister, she teams up with Riven's crew--and the stakes might be bigger than they expect.
I loved this book! After about 5 chapters the action starts going hard and doesn't stop for the rest of the book. So much happens with these disaster girls and their friends! I loved the plot and the world building with the space and the tech that are included. I couldn't believe how it ended! I need the sequel asap.
I loved watching the relationship between these characters build throughout the book. This romance is definitely a slow-burn, but it is worth it! Loved this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Violence, Gore, Terminal illness, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
caseythereader's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thanks to Flux Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- CITY OF SHATTERED LIGHT is chock full of action, adventure, romance, and queerness: what more could you want from your sci-fi novels?!
- Truly though, this one is a great ride. I loved the world of this book and Asa and Riven are both excellent hardheaded protagonists with hearts of gold.
- You know I'm a sucker for queer found family crews doing heists, and this is all that and then some. Love triangle! Chronic illness! Cybernetically enhanced bounty hunters! Rogue AI! A variety of queer identities and no homophobia! Evil technology conglomerate! Oh wow, this turned into a QUEER SCREAMING review, huh?!
- CITY OF SHATTERED LIGHT is chock full of action, adventure, romance, and queerness: what more could you want from your sci-fi novels?!
- Truly though, this one is a great ride. I loved the world of this book and Asa and Riven are both excellent hardheaded protagonists with hearts of gold.
- You know I'm a sucker for queer found family crews doing heists, and this is all that and then some. Love triangle! Chronic illness! Cybernetically enhanced bounty hunters! Rogue AI! A variety of queer identities and no homophobia! Evil technology conglomerate! Oh wow, this turned into a QUEER SCREAMING review, huh?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual content
foreverinastory's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
5.0
Loved this so much!! The action and characters were incredible. There better be a sequel! *Cries*
Rep: Chronically ill bisexual female MC, BIPOC (Asian coded, most likely Filipina) bisexual female MC, achillean BIPOC male side characters, side character with cybernetic implants, queer normative world.
CWs: Alcohol consumption, blood, body horror (forced cybernetic implants), chronic illness, cursing, death, gaslighting, grief, gun violence, injury/injury detail, medical content, medical trauma, terminal illness, violence. Moderate: suicidal thoughts, gore, kidnapping.
Rep: Chronically ill bisexual female MC, BIPOC (Asian coded, most likely Filipina) bisexual female MC, achillean BIPOC male side characters, side character with cybernetic implants, queer normative world.
CWs: Alcohol consumption, blood, body horror (forced cybernetic implants), chronic illness, cursing, death, gaslighting, grief, gun violence, injury/injury detail, medical content, medical trauma, terminal illness, violence. Moderate: suicidal thoughts, gore, kidnapping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, and Kidnapping
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