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jim_jam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I would die for Sho and if he’s not in the next book I will be very sad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Medical trauma, Torture, Gun violence, Medical content, Violence, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Religious bigotry, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Vomit
faintdreams's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
The last third (?) of the book does feature some depictions of gory violence, but it is a tiny percentage of the book overall, and fairly tame for a Post Apocalyptic Military setting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Religious bigotry
azrah786's review
4.5
Taking place 3 years after the events of The Stars Now Unclaimed, William’s has returned with a story just as explosive and full of high stakes. A Chain Across The Dawn again follows Justified agent Jane Kamali and her now protégé Esa as they continue to search the stars for gifted children. Their ultimate goal – stopping the return of the pulse. However, if you’ve read the first book you’ll know, the cosmos doesn’t ever make things easy for them.
I think I enjoyed this one even more than Stars! Though not as battle heavy as its forerunner, Chain still has its fair share of action. With a new mission, a new mysterious antagonist, and added secrets and twist the story grips you from the get go. The switch up in narrator gave a refreshing perspective to this compelling universe Williams’ has created, and it was great to see Esa further come to terms with her powers. The whole cast of characters with faces both old and new were as great as ever, but Schaz will forever be my favourite!!
I’m really looking forward to seeing where this story goes next in the final instalment Firmament of Flame, out next year. As I've said before if you're a fan of James S. A. Corey and Becky Chambers, or action-packed sci-fi in general then this series is for you!
I think I enjoyed this one even more than Stars! Though not as battle heavy as its forerunner, Chain still has its fair share of action. With a new mission, a new mysterious antagonist, and added secrets and twist the story grips you from the get go. The switch up in narrator gave a refreshing perspective to this compelling universe Williams’ has created, and it was great to see Esa further come to terms with her powers. The whole cast of characters with faces both old and new were as great as ever, but Schaz will forever be my favourite!!
I’m really looking forward to seeing where this story goes next in the final instalment Firmament of Flame, out next year. As I've said before if you're a fan of James S. A. Corey and Becky Chambers, or action-packed sci-fi in general then this series is for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
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