Scan barcode
echosrevenge's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
abcdebz's review against another edition
4.0
Firmly at the 4/4.5 for me, I really enjoyed this and I look forward to finding out what happens next!
I was intrigued by the concept of an incarn and how that was a chance for the pilot to still be themselves but in a more contained form, retaining the memories and information from their true body but also having new experiences. I'm glad Kaliyu got some redemption and I do hope spending time with Rithu at Kumuda is still an option once exile is finished!
Overall, there were bits of the design of the pilots/alloys/concepts that I found tough to imagine at times but it wasn't off-putting enough to stop reading, just took a little more concentration.
I was intrigued by the concept of an incarn and how that was a chance for the pilot to still be themselves but in a more contained form, retaining the memories and information from their true body but also having new experiences. I'm glad Kaliyu got some redemption and I do hope spending time with Rithu at Kumuda is still an option once exile is finished!
Overall, there were bits of the design of the pilots/alloys/concepts that I found tough to imagine at times but it wasn't off-putting enough to stop reading, just took a little more concentration.
neens_m's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Pregnancy
gaysey's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
stardustrohrig's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this book – the world building is great and while some terms used were a bit confusing it was mostly explained as you read a long what they were referring too. I really enjoyed all of the characters involved – even one that was kind of frustrating at first. I really enjoyed how disability is used in this book as a benefit – the planet is found is actually more stable to those who have a specific disability. There’s also a lot of learning about different people and coming to understand that sometimes you don’t know everything you think you know.
kat_sanford's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
pshotts's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elerip's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
bibliovino's review against another edition
emotional
slow-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
3.5
On a far future Earth, humans live bound to the planet they almost destroyed and under the care of the beings they created-constructs that can guide their own genetics and expression. I enjoyed the interesting diversity of life and the creative world building. The characters were a bit flat, but the politics was intriguing. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.