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elcanaldevenecia's review against another edition
5.0
Dammmmmmmmmmmmn! I love part 1 , can't wait for the complete physical book because obviously it kept me intrigued. This is going to be an awesome adventure!!!
abbyl819's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars?
Starting out and lasting about the first half of this book I was extremely confused. I had no idea what was happening and when, since the chapter headers were not consistent, as Androma’s had no time stamp, the first chapter simply said “The Past”, and other characters’ said Year #, but gave absolutely nothing to go off of for reference, so this number had no meaning for placing it with the Marauders’ storyline since there was no year assigned to what I could only assume was presently happening. This made figuring out when this was all happening and whether it was all at the same time or before or after really difficult. I was only able to construct a relative timeline after about halfway through the book when the different characters started connecting. There were also multiple instances of expressing the thoughts and emotions of a character that was not currently the chapter POV identified at the start of the chapter, which was a bit off putting for me as there were all ready so many (possibly too many) to begin with. I was not a fan of this book at first, but really enjoyed the last quarter of it. Overall, I did not think that the writing was very good, but the story as a whole was interesting and I liked the characters. I think I would have enjoyed it more had the execution been better.
Starting out and lasting about the first half of this book I was extremely confused. I had no idea what was happening and when, since the chapter headers were not consistent, as Androma’s had no time stamp, the first chapter simply said “The Past”, and other characters’ said Year #, but gave absolutely nothing to go off of for reference, so this number had no meaning for placing it with the Marauders’ storyline since there was no year assigned to what I could only assume was presently happening. This made figuring out when this was all happening and whether it was all at the same time or before or after really difficult. I was only able to construct a relative timeline after about halfway through the book when the different characters started connecting. There were also multiple instances of expressing the thoughts and emotions of a character that was not currently the chapter POV identified at the start of the chapter, which was a bit off putting for me as there were all ready so many (possibly too many) to begin with. I was not a fan of this book at first, but really enjoyed the last quarter of it. Overall, I did not think that the writing was very good, but the story as a whole was interesting and I liked the characters. I think I would have enjoyed it more had the execution been better.
halfbloodcity's review against another edition
4.0
So I dind't really knew what to expect but who doesn't love a badass female character WITH SWORDS, like asçdjdiuh, can't. I've been waiting to read this for a while now but didn't really expect to get so into it, like I'm here imagining what could happen next. Vallen story line seems to be so freacking aweome, need to know more like right now. Really wanna see what happens between Dex and Andi. So didn't like Nor, like, so full of yourself girl! Ahhh and the girls tho, so fiking awesome. Really, I need the next part right now.
Fly true!
dilchh's review against another edition
1.0
I got this book off of my January Bookish Box and frankly speaking I had a gut feeling I wasn’t going to like it. There were so many red flags about this book that I should have just trusted my gut instinct. First off, I was never a big a fan of anything galaxy related, safe for Star Trek, but that was mainly because it was the only cool thing to ever graze the TV when I was a kid. Second off, the cover just threw me off, you know? It’s just too cheesy, and it looks like it is trying too hard to scream, “hey, look, I’m a cool book about galaxy-related story.” I really don’t buy the whole weird title, the weird symbol, and the whole “Saga” thing. It really looks like it’s trying too hard to be galaxy-related. But, see, I kind of feel bad for thinking like that, because who am I to say or think those things? I’m no expert in galaxy-related theme, it was just a rookie observation, so I thought maybe I should give this book a try, even after reading the blurb and my gut instinct told me this was not my cup of tea.
Right off the bat, I was already rolling my eyes at the opening chapter of the book. Ooh, the ominous vibe of it all, the whole vengeance will be mine thing is just so fucking cringing. Ooh so dark. So ominous. So freaking boring. Ugh.. I really wanted to give up there and there, but I thought it wouldn’t be fair to the book because this was really just the first chapter, I should give it a try first, right? And so I march on, and OH MY GOD, what an uphill battle that was for me. First of all, Androma is a character that tries so freaking hard to look like she’s so dark and mysterious and tortured, and okay I get that she was running away and whatever, but puhlease, stop with the whole woe-is-me trope. And then, what’s her name, the pilot of the Marauder (I can’t even bother to remember her name), is like trying too hard to combat Androma’s woe-is-me trait. Like, don’t be creating problems when there isn’t, okay? The other two crews and even the obnoxious Dex (is that his name? I honestly can’t be bothered to remember) is somewhat an okay-ish character. I won’t say I like them, but they at least somewhat tolerable than the other two.
Oh while I’m still complaining about the characters, what is up with Queen Nor? Like, first of all, your country starts the war and now you’re like all pissed that your planet is in chaos? Ugh, what is up with these characters looking for troubles when there shouldn’t be one? Oh, and the whole My name is Valen Cortas and vengeance will be mine thing? Yeah, over the top, unnecessary and literally just annoying (and I get the irony of me choosing that particular line for the opening quote, but that’s because there are no other quotes I can get from this book). Oh and get this, not even halfway through the book, I already piece the puzzle about Valen being the half brother of Nor. Is this supposed to be a surprising plot twist in the book? Because even I can smell it from a mile away. And by that point, I was done with the book. Done, my friend. Nope. Was not going to bash my brain with more nonsense about a world, a story, and characters that I don’t give two fucks about. Sorry.
Full disclosure, I kinda feel bad about bashing this book, because I know I can’t, for the life of me, write anything like this. But, I have to be honest. This was a boring book, with infuriating and annoying characters, and predictable storyline. I wasn’t going to waste my time going through 500-ish pages worth of words for something that I couldn’t be bothered to care or remember. I’m not going to be all surprised or judgmental for those who actually likes the book, because to each their own.
Right off the bat, I was already rolling my eyes at the opening chapter of the book. Ooh, the ominous vibe of it all, the whole vengeance will be mine thing is just so fucking cringing. Ooh so dark. So ominous. So freaking boring. Ugh.. I really wanted to give up there and there, but I thought it wouldn’t be fair to the book because this was really just the first chapter, I should give it a try first, right? And so I march on, and OH MY GOD, what an uphill battle that was for me. First of all, Androma is a character that tries so freaking hard to look like she’s so dark and mysterious and tortured, and okay I get that she was running away and whatever, but puhlease, stop with the whole woe-is-me trope. And then, what’s her name, the pilot of the Marauder (I can’t even bother to remember her name), is like trying too hard to combat Androma’s woe-is-me trait. Like, don’t be creating problems when there isn’t, okay? The other two crews and even the obnoxious Dex (is that his name? I honestly can’t be bothered to remember) is somewhat an okay-ish character. I won’t say I like them, but they at least somewhat tolerable than the other two.
Oh while I’m still complaining about the characters, what is up with Queen Nor? Like, first of all, your country starts the war and now you’re like all pissed that your planet is in chaos? Ugh, what is up with these characters looking for troubles when there shouldn’t be one? Oh, and the whole My name is Valen Cortas and vengeance will be mine thing? Yeah, over the top, unnecessary and literally just annoying (and I get the irony of me choosing that particular line for the opening quote, but that’s because there are no other quotes I can get from this book). Oh and get this, not even halfway through the book, I already piece the puzzle about Valen being the half brother of Nor. Is this supposed to be a surprising plot twist in the book? Because even I can smell it from a mile away. And by that point, I was done with the book. Done, my friend. Nope. Was not going to bash my brain with more nonsense about a world, a story, and characters that I don’t give two fucks about. Sorry.
Full disclosure, I kinda feel bad about bashing this book, because I know I can’t, for the life of me, write anything like this. But, I have to be honest. This was a boring book, with infuriating and annoying characters, and predictable storyline. I wasn’t going to waste my time going through 500-ish pages worth of words for something that I couldn’t be bothered to care or remember. I’m not going to be all surprised or judgmental for those who actually likes the book, because to each their own.
soramun's review against another edition
2.0
As someone who is avid in the BookTube community and who is also subscribed to Sasha, some of you might think I'm a bit biased...But I refuse to let that effect my views.
Anyway, this novel follows Androma Racella, a "badass" space pirate who goes around stealing things and killing people with her all female crew across the Mirabel Galaxy. Because of her reputation she is now known as the Bloody Baroness. She has a tragic past involving the death of her best friend and since then she's been trying to stay far away from her home world, her bounty hunter ex boyfriend, and the galaxy patrolmen who are after her and her crew for their crimes. That is until she is forced to fly around in her star-ship and into a dangerous and thrilling journey that might cause a giant war.
I haven't read many sci-fi books, but the plot sounded extremely fun and exciting, not to mention I really like Sasha as a book reviewer and overall human being. She's fun. I don't really know much about Lindsay Cummings, only that she has another series of her own which I've not read but she seemed like a cool person too. Since they are both avid readers I assumed they would stay away from common tropes, cheesy dialogue and bad romances...but no. All those things were very present in this book which was a big disappointment.
I was about 100 pages into the story before I realized something just wasn't right. I didn't feel immersed and overall I didn't have a connection with ANY of the characters. Not even the fun idea of star-ship pirates and galaxy travel engaged me. I came to the conclusion after reading another 100 pages that there were multiple problems including: Bad Dialogue, Confusing descriptions, Unnecessary flash backs, Flat Characters, Iffy Romances, and Faulty world building.
I could go on and on but I'm sure other reviewers have done that. All I want to end this review with is that I really had high hopes and this book had such promise. Nor's point of view was interesting, but the constant flashbacks was a little overbearing sometimes. The plot twist could have been so much better and it would have effected me so much more if all those other things about the story had been better and more refined. I even liked the friendships between all the girls in Androma's crew but in the end even that wasn't enough. I might pick up book two, I just really hope both authors rethink the structure they've been going with thus far.
Anyway, this novel follows Androma Racella, a "badass" space pirate who goes around stealing things and killing people with her all female crew across the Mirabel Galaxy. Because of her reputation she is now known as the Bloody Baroness. She has a tragic past involving the death of her best friend and since then she's been trying to stay far away from her home world, her bounty hunter ex boyfriend, and the galaxy patrolmen who are after her and her crew for their crimes. That is until she is forced to fly around in her star-ship and into a dangerous and thrilling journey that might cause a giant war.
I haven't read many sci-fi books, but the plot sounded extremely fun and exciting, not to mention I really like Sasha as a book reviewer and overall human being. She's fun. I don't really know much about Lindsay Cummings, only that she has another series of her own which I've not read but she seemed like a cool person too. Since they are both avid readers I assumed they would stay away from common tropes, cheesy dialogue and bad romances...but no. All those things were very present in this book which was a big disappointment.
I was about 100 pages into the story before I realized something just wasn't right. I didn't feel immersed and overall I didn't have a connection with ANY of the characters. Not even the fun idea of star-ship pirates and galaxy travel engaged me. I came to the conclusion after reading another 100 pages that there were multiple problems including: Bad Dialogue, Confusing descriptions, Unnecessary flash backs, Flat Characters, Iffy Romances, and Faulty world building.
I could go on and on but I'm sure other reviewers have done that. All I want to end this review with is that I really had high hopes and this book had such promise. Nor's point of view was interesting, but the constant flashbacks was a little overbearing sometimes. The plot twist could have been so much better and it would have effected me so much more if all those other things about the story had been better and more refined. I even liked the friendships between all the girls in Androma's crew but in the end even that wasn't enough. I might pick up book two, I just really hope both authors rethink the structure they've been going with thus far.
emkreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Don't get me wrong, this book was great. I really enjoyed reading it and I loved the writing, but I guess I was so hyped to read this that I just felt a little let down by it..? I needed to set it aside for almost 6 months before telling myself "alright, finish it" and I really wanna readu the sequel but I don't know, this was not what I thought it would be and I found it so complicated but good at the same time..? I'm just confused about this book I guess
Don't get me wrong, this book was great. I really enjoyed reading it and I loved the writing, but I guess I was so hyped to read this that I just felt a little let down by it..? I needed to set it aside for almost 6 months before telling myself "alright, finish it" and I really wanna readu the sequel but I don't know, this was not what I thought it would be and I found it so complicated but good at the same time..? I'm just confused about this book I guess
lielos99's review against another edition
5.0
I just realized i never reviewes this book and am amending that now. Enjoyed it quite ablot, it’s been a while so i didnt remember every detail, but it was quite clean content wise for the most part (don’t remember how much, but some cussing) So many creative and new characters/races. I am so excited to see where it goes!