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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
Honestly, this book made me remember what I love about reading scifi. It’s been too long since I’ve last read it, and this was such an awesome welcome back to the genre.
The cast is incredibly diverse, but not in a way that feels forced or like a checklist of identities to be crossed off. I absolutely love and adore all of the characters - at least the ones we’re supposed to love anyway (I’d definitely fight Trystan’s dad if I ever came across him though).
I love Trystan, he’s an absolute baby and I just want to give him a better life. The idea of having an AI form that was a gender affirming version of himself was just so interesting, but I definitely was worried on the possible side effects of him needing to split his consciousness and also the possible fallout of carrying on a “double life.” I was Stressed.
Malek gives me slightly grouchy golden retriever vibes, but really, I love his relationship with his crew/friends. I think it’s incredibly realistic and honest to show that sometimes you make mistakes in your friendship or that it’s not always going to be sunshine and rainbows (especially when you’re going to be stuck on a ship with each other for extended periods of time) but ultimately the love and respect are still there.
Làhn is so sweet, and I can’t wait to find out more about his backstory and where he comes from. His friendship with Kode is so lovely. I love their dedication to each other. Also I hope he just gets to rest, I feel like he’s had so much excitement over such a short period of time.
Also the part with the Urelhan destroyer ship? Just top tier. I will not give anything away but I am just so here for a bit of spookiness and mystery in space.
Anyway, to I guess sum everything up, I absolutely fell in love with this story and the characters and this world. I’m incredibly honored to have been given a chance to read it prior to its official release, and I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here.
The cast is incredibly diverse, but not in a way that feels forced or like a checklist of identities to be crossed off. I absolutely love and adore all of the characters - at least the ones we’re supposed to love anyway (I’d definitely fight Trystan’s dad if I ever came across him though).
I love Trystan, he’s an absolute baby and I just want to give him a better life. The idea of having an AI form that was a gender affirming version of himself was just so interesting, but I definitely was worried on the possible side effects of him needing to split his consciousness and also the possible fallout of carrying on a “double life.” I was Stressed.
Malek gives me slightly grouchy golden retriever vibes, but really, I love his relationship with his crew/friends. I think it’s incredibly realistic and honest to show that sometimes you make mistakes in your friendship or that it’s not always going to be sunshine and rainbows (especially when you’re going to be stuck on a ship with each other for extended periods of time) but ultimately the love and respect are still there.
Làhn is so sweet, and I can’t wait to find out more about his backstory and where he comes from. His friendship with Kode is so lovely. I love their dedication to each other. Also I hope he just gets to rest, I feel like he’s had so much excitement over such a short period of time.
Also the part with the Urelhan destroyer ship? Just top tier. I will not give anything away but I am just so here for a bit of spookiness and mystery in space.
Anyway, to I guess sum everything up, I absolutely fell in love with this story and the characters and this world. I’m incredibly honored to have been given a chance to read it prior to its official release, and I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Breakout is a queer space adventure that you won't want to miss! 🚀
I quickly fell in love with the characters who drive the story. And I was fully invested in the plot to take down a megacorp. This was such a great start to the series and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Trystan was my favourite since I related so much to his story of being trans in a strict/religious community. Malek and Làhn are also incredible POV characters and I loved getting to know all of them! This book was full of action, found family vibes, and lots of twists and turns. I truly had an amazing time reading it and I recommend it for fans of sci-fi or those just looking for a great story.
Thank you to the author for providing me an eARC copy of this title. My views are entirely my own.
I quickly fell in love with the characters who drive the story. And I was fully invested in the plot to take down a megacorp. This was such a great start to the series and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Trystan was my favourite since I related so much to his story of being trans in a strict/religious community. Malek and Làhn are also incredible POV characters and I loved getting to know all of them! This book was full of action, found family vibes, and lots of twists and turns. I truly had an amazing time reading it and I recommend it for fans of sci-fi or those just looking for a great story.
Thank you to the author for providing me an eARC copy of this title. My views are entirely my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Gun violence, Transphobia, Violence
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If I could sum up Breakout in one word: excellent.
Let's break this down, shall we?
First off, FIREFLY VIBES. If you're a sucker for a good sci-fi western in space with a crew of misfits doing hijinks, Breakout is absolutely the book for you. Trust me.
Second, the CHARACTERS. THE DIVERSITY. I dream of a day when I don't have to talk about how deliciously queer and diverse a book is as a selling point, when every book will be this queer and diverse. But until then, I will scream at the top of my lungs about how GOD DAMN GOOD this representation is.
Trystan is my favorite character by far. The struggles he goes through to be his authentic self, to develop into someone he can be proud of... My lord. His journey had me frequently tearing up and clutching at my chest. BEST BOY, MUST PROTECC.
Breakout is what I'd classify as sci-fi lite, as in, there are no massive paragraphs-long descriptions about science-y things, but the worldbuilding is still easy to understand and approachable. If you're not usually a fan of sci-fi because it's confusing or too science focused for you, you won't feel overwhelmed by Breakout.
Seriously, all in all, I highly recommend everyone read this amazing story. It's a fantastic exploration into the science fiction genre without being unapproachable. And trust me, you won't want to miss the incredible cast of lovable characters!
Let's break this down, shall we?
First off, FIREFLY VIBES. If you're a sucker for a good sci-fi western in space with a crew of misfits doing hijinks, Breakout is absolutely the book for you. Trust me.
Second, the CHARACTERS. THE DIVERSITY. I dream of a day when I don't have to talk about how deliciously queer and diverse a book is as a selling point, when every book will be this queer and diverse. But until then, I will scream at the top of my lungs about how GOD DAMN GOOD this representation is.
Trystan is my favorite character by far. The struggles he goes through to be his authentic self, to develop into someone he can be proud of... My lord. His journey had me frequently tearing up and clutching at my chest. BEST BOY, MUST PROTECC.
Breakout is what I'd classify as sci-fi lite, as in, there are no massive paragraphs-long descriptions about science-y things, but the worldbuilding is still easy to understand and approachable. If you're not usually a fan of sci-fi because it's confusing or too science focused for you, you won't feel overwhelmed by Breakout.
Seriously, all in all, I highly recommend everyone read this amazing story. It's a fantastic exploration into the science fiction genre without being unapproachable. And trust me, you won't want to miss the incredible cast of lovable characters!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A charmingly adventurous story...IN SPACE!!
Breakout is truly such an emotional journey and I adore its focus on the characters, their growth, feelings, and personal ambitions and goals. Breakout follows three beautiful individuals and explores their personal journeys with obtaining their desires and handling their emotions, and how these journeys blend together into a wonderful found family adventure.
What really hooked me in was the raw *emotions* that I so easily resonated with for each of our three MCs. Every conversation, when it wasn't witty and humorous, was thought provoking and so emotionally *deep* it really gets the reader to just stop and *think*.
And those witty and humorous scenes? Along with all that wonderful FLUFFFFF. Urgh it just makes me SMILE ʕ ꈍᴥꈍʔ
It took a few chapters for me to adjust to this kind of pacing style until I realized that Breakout reads a lot like a TV script! Which I strangely didn't mind for this book~ I feel like it ended up being the perfect pacing method to weave the three journeys together. Especially when it comes to Tryst's POV which was so excellently written! (Tryst was definitely my favourite to read about!) No spoilers here, so you'll have to read Breakout to see what I mean ;3
Thank you so much to Alek for creating this master piece and allowing me to take part in the ARC Crew! 💛 Breakout was the emotional journey I didn't realize I needed and I'm excited for others to fall deeply in love with this book too!
Breakout is truly such an emotional journey and I adore its focus on the characters, their growth, feelings, and personal ambitions and goals. Breakout follows three beautiful individuals and explores their personal journeys with obtaining their desires and handling their emotions, and how these journeys blend together into a wonderful found family adventure.
What really hooked me in was the raw *emotions* that I so easily resonated with for each of our three MCs. Every conversation, when it wasn't witty and humorous, was thought provoking and so emotionally *deep* it really gets the reader to just stop and *think*.
And those witty and humorous scenes? Along with all that wonderful FLUFFFFF. Urgh it just makes me SMILE ʕ ꈍᴥꈍʔ
It took a few chapters for me to adjust to this kind of pacing style until I realized that Breakout reads a lot like a TV script! Which I strangely didn't mind for this book~ I feel like it ended up being the perfect pacing method to weave the three journeys together. Especially when it comes to Tryst's POV which was so excellently written! (Tryst was definitely my favourite to read about!) No spoilers here, so you'll have to read Breakout to see what I mean ;3
Thank you so much to Alek for creating this master piece and allowing me to take part in the ARC Crew! 💛 Breakout was the emotional journey I didn't realize I needed and I'm excited for others to fall deeply in love with this book too!
Malek, outlaw.....
Trystan, rebel....
Lahn, thief.....
All have their own fights and troubles but find themselves on Bakula together.
'Alive. I am alive. I say it out loud , my voice soft . Then louder. I claim it. I stare in my own eyes and own it.'
I absolutely inhaled this book! I started thinking I'd read a few chapters and then do some adulting, but no. Completely sucked in!
There was drama, action and so much rep in this book, it was a joy to behold. There's also nothing better than a found family read and this is that!
I loved all the characters, they just were written in a way that made them so real! I know I shouldn't have a favourite....but I do...Trystan!!!
Can't wait to see what comes next!
Trystan, rebel....
Lahn, thief.....
All have their own fights and troubles but find themselves on Bakula together.
'Alive. I am alive. I say it out loud , my voice soft . Then louder. I claim it. I stare in my own eyes and own it.'
I absolutely inhaled this book! I started thinking I'd read a few chapters and then do some adulting, but no. Completely sucked in!
There was drama, action and so much rep in this book, it was a joy to behold. There's also nothing better than a found family read and this is that!
I loved all the characters, they just were written in a way that made them so real! I know I shouldn't have a favourite....but I do...Trystan!!!
Can't wait to see what comes next!