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booksmithscientist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0
thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A delightful cast of diverse characters, fascinating world-building and an action-packed adventure. Just the kind of escapism I needed this week.
_bookishdaydreamer_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? Yes
4.0
fin_pilot's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
qkat's review
2.0
Tried, but couldn’t finish this book. Too predictable and lost interest. Just not my cup of tea.
alex_conners's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
I'm so invested I'll be reading the sequel immediately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Transphobia, Torture, Colonisation, and Genocide
hellybobs's review against another edition
5.0
You had me at "feminist space opera".
I bloody love a good space opera anyway, but throw in some epic female leads, fantastic explorations of different types of relationships (romance, friends and family), a universe in peril and you've got me hooked.
The first book of this gripping duology follows a group of resistance fighters, from different backgrounds, coming together to fight against the Tholosion Empire who have been destroying other worlds, civilisations and races for centuries.
Each chapter is told from a different character's POV, cleverly weaving the storylines together as the characters come together.
We have fantastic queer lead characters, a trans character - whose existence and narrative is not based on being trans, she just is, and she kicks ass, and women supporting women. We love to see it.
I can't wait for the next book to continue this amazing story.
*Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
I bloody love a good space opera anyway, but throw in some epic female leads, fantastic explorations of different types of relationships (romance, friends and family), a universe in peril and you've got me hooked.
The first book of this gripping duology follows a group of resistance fighters, from different backgrounds, coming together to fight against the Tholosion Empire who have been destroying other worlds, civilisations and races for centuries.
Each chapter is told from a different character's POV, cleverly weaving the storylines together as the characters come together.
We have fantastic queer lead characters, a trans character - whose existence and narrative is not based on being trans, she just is, and she kicks ass, and women supporting women. We love to see it.
I can't wait for the next book to continue this amazing story.
*Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
jflorencemartin's review
5.0
Queer women!! Kicking ass!!! in SPACE!!
But also: fantastic character work, a high-stakes adventure, gorgeous and unique worldbuilding, and deep thematic relevance to modern cultural issues! Really, what more can even I ask for?
But also: fantastic character work, a high-stakes adventure, gorgeous and unique worldbuilding, and deep thematic relevance to modern cultural issues! Really, what more can even I ask for?
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Ten stars!! This book is my new obsession. It starts off with a bang and nabbed me almost instantly. It is now one of my favourite sci fi books and I’m going to be stuck here waiting and waiting until the next book comes out.
Everything about Seven Devils is perfection. Its characters are all distinct, diverse, and powerful in their own right. I love them all dearly. Eris is the leader and carries a dark past. Clo is resourceful and tough. Rhea is a dream. Aridane is a treasure. Nyx is fierce and I want to give her a hug, but she probably wouldn’t appreciate it.
The best thing about these characters is that the found family they create. It takes time and there is definitely drama and tension as secrets and dark pasts make themselves known, but they genuinely care for each other and form one of the best sisters-by-heart bonds that I’ve ever seen.
The story is compelling, a blend of sci fi, action, mystery, and political drama. There are plenty of moving parts, but authors May and Lam forge them together seamlessly. I never felt bored, never felt confused, never wanted to do anything but keep hearing these complex stories from powerful women overcoming truly terrible circumstances.
And the villains! The villains were diabolical, and made the ending even more shocking. I was on the edge of my seat by the end and literally have no idea where it will go from here. But I can’t wait to find out!
Seven Devils is an absolute blast from start to finish. It has everything you could ever want from a space drama and is packed with powerful characters who will inspire everyone. A must have for all readers who want to dive into an eclectic crew’s story, and follow them through danger across the stars.
Everything about Seven Devils is perfection. Its characters are all distinct, diverse, and powerful in their own right. I love them all dearly. Eris is the leader and carries a dark past. Clo is resourceful and tough. Rhea is a dream. Aridane is a treasure. Nyx is fierce and I want to give her a hug, but she probably wouldn’t appreciate it.
The best thing about these characters is that the found family they create. It takes time and there is definitely drama and tension as secrets and dark pasts make themselves known, but they genuinely care for each other and form one of the best sisters-by-heart bonds that I’ve ever seen.
The story is compelling, a blend of sci fi, action, mystery, and political drama. There are plenty of moving parts, but authors May and Lam forge them together seamlessly. I never felt bored, never felt confused, never wanted to do anything but keep hearing these complex stories from powerful women overcoming truly terrible circumstances.
And the villains! The villains were diabolical, and made the ending even more shocking. I was on the edge of my seat by the end and literally have no idea where it will go from here. But I can’t wait to find out!
Seven Devils is an absolute blast from start to finish. It has everything you could ever want from a space drama and is packed with powerful characters who will inspire everyone. A must have for all readers who want to dive into an eclectic crew’s story, and follow them through danger across the stars.
themanfromdelmonte's review
1.0
You could see this being serialised in Astounding like something by E E ‘Doc’ Smith. The author throws empires and galaxies around as if the Golden Age never ended,
It reads like they gave a chatbot The Bumper Book of Space Opera Clichés. I mean, seriously, who writes this stuff?
This should have a reading age of 8-12 and possibly a health warning.
It reads like they gave a chatbot The Bumper Book of Space Opera Clichés. I mean, seriously, who writes this stuff?
This should have a reading age of 8-12 and possibly a health warning.