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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I like most of the author‘s books and her world building, but usually they are very light and fluffy, with only some deeper parts few and far between. Which is very enjoyable, but not five stars for me.
But this struck me as much more complex which is probably the reason it resonated more with me.
But this struck me as much more complex which is probably the reason it resonated more with me.
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
Very nice found family book. Very comforting. Very much a ya novel. I would have loved a version of this book just written a little differently, but with a similar plot.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
A very cosy read, in my opinion, with a relatable character who has maybe some selfesteem/communication issues in this beautifully crafted world but finds his place eventually. I loved the characters, their growth, and the found family.
I found the book to have a slow start - there's a lot of world- and character building in the first 50-75 pages that I personally found harder to get through for the lack of plot. But that picks up immediately after and I found it hard to put the book down. I really cared about and could relate to the characters. As more nuance is put into the worldbuilding over the course of the book it becomes a very well-built, intruiging world that you just want to explore more.
It is very Gail Carriger in the way it is cosy, queer and emphasizes the comfort of food, drinks and togetherness. I did find this surprisingly different (and refreshing!) from her other works- perhaps because of the slower start for me.
I found the book to have a slow start - there's a lot of world- and character building in the first 50-75 pages that I personally found harder to get through for the lack of plot. But that picks up immediately after and I found it hard to put the book down. I really cared about and could relate to the characters. As more nuance is put into the worldbuilding over the course of the book it becomes a very well-built, intruiging world that you just want to explore more.
It is very Gail Carriger in the way it is cosy, queer and emphasizes the comfort of food, drinks and togetherness. I did find this surprisingly different (and refreshing!) from her other works- perhaps because of the slower start for me.
Sooo I missed this when it first came out - but it turns out I'm not too far behind the times as I read this first one (in a day...), went to look for the second one, and turns out it came out the next day (which is today, as I write). And the third comes out in October, so actually I'm doing just fine.
If you just want to buy it, or read what Carriger has to say: https://gailcarriger.com/books/d36/
So there's many different aliens, pretty much all interacting companionably. One particular species, the Dyesi, search the galaxy for sentients who can sing or dance and then put them through rigourous training and bring them together as pantheons, because at that point those artists are gods. Yes, it's a bit "The Voice" - or, more accurately, "Idol" where the prize is to ACTUALLY be an idol. And their performances get broadcast across the galaxy, and people literally identify as worshippers and send in votives and so on.
The focus of this series is a refugee who has a lot of trouble with ordinary emotional interactions thanks to childhood trauma. Brought together with new people and compelled to live and work with them, this is inherently a story about found family and in that it is simply lovely. There's also, of course, music and art, and - amusingly - food and cooking.
This is a very cosy story, as should be no surprise to readers of Carriger's work: that is, there is real and important trauma in various backgrounds but (so far) little immediate or overwhelming danger to our heroes; there's a lot of focus on friendship and figuring out how all of that works, with a sense that obstacles can and will be overcome (not in a cheesy way). It's a generally upbeat, inclusive, humorous, joyful story - and honestly who doesn't need that in their lives sometimes? If you haven't read any Carriger but you loved Legends and Lattes, I suspect this will work for you.
Merged review:
Sooo I missed this when it first came out - but it turns out I'm not too far behind the times as I read this first one (in a day...), went to look for the second one, and turns out it came out the next day (which is today, as I write). And the third comes out in October, so actually I'm doing just fine.
If you just want to buy it, or read what Carriger has to say: https://gailcarriger.com/books/d36/
So there's many different aliens, pretty much all interacting companionably. One particular species, the Dyesi, search the galaxy for sentients who can sing or dance and then put them through rigourous training and bring them together as pantheons, because at that point those artists are gods. Yes, it's a bit "The Voice" - or, more accurately, "Idol" where the prize is to ACTUALLY be an idol. And their performances get broadcast across the galaxy, and people literally identify as worshippers and send in votives and so on.
The focus of this series is a refugee who has a lot of trouble with ordinary emotional interactions thanks to childhood trauma. Brought together with new people and compelled to live and work with them, this is inherently a story about found family and in that it is simply lovely. There's also, of course, music and art, and - amusingly - food and cooking.
This is a very cosy story, as should be no surprise to readers of Carriger's work: that is, there is real and important trauma in various backgrounds but (so far) little immediate or overwhelming danger to our heroes; there's a lot of focus on friendship and figuring out how all of that works, with a sense that obstacles can and will be overcome (not in a cheesy way). It's a generally upbeat, inclusive, humorous, joyful story - and honestly who doesn't need that in their lives sometimes? If you haven't read any Carriger but you loved Legends and Lattes, I suspect this will work for you.
If you just want to buy it, or read what Carriger has to say: https://gailcarriger.com/books/d36/
So there's many different aliens, pretty much all interacting companionably. One particular species, the Dyesi, search the galaxy for sentients who can sing or dance and then put them through rigourous training and bring them together as pantheons, because at that point those artists are gods. Yes, it's a bit "The Voice" - or, more accurately, "Idol" where the prize is to ACTUALLY be an idol. And their performances get broadcast across the galaxy, and people literally identify as worshippers and send in votives and so on.
The focus of this series is a refugee who has a lot of trouble with ordinary emotional interactions thanks to childhood trauma. Brought together with new people and compelled to live and work with them, this is inherently a story about found family and in that it is simply lovely. There's also, of course, music and art, and - amusingly - food and cooking.
This is a very cosy story, as should be no surprise to readers of Carriger's work: that is, there is real and important trauma in various backgrounds but (so far) little immediate or overwhelming danger to our heroes; there's a lot of focus on friendship and figuring out how all of that works, with a sense that obstacles can and will be overcome (not in a cheesy way). It's a generally upbeat, inclusive, humorous, joyful story - and honestly who doesn't need that in their lives sometimes? If you haven't read any Carriger but you loved Legends and Lattes, I suspect this will work for you.
Merged review:
Sooo I missed this when it first came out - but it turns out I'm not too far behind the times as I read this first one (in a day...), went to look for the second one, and turns out it came out the next day (which is today, as I write). And the third comes out in October, so actually I'm doing just fine.
If you just want to buy it, or read what Carriger has to say: https://gailcarriger.com/books/d36/
So there's many different aliens, pretty much all interacting companionably. One particular species, the Dyesi, search the galaxy for sentients who can sing or dance and then put them through rigourous training and bring them together as pantheons, because at that point those artists are gods. Yes, it's a bit "The Voice" - or, more accurately, "Idol" where the prize is to ACTUALLY be an idol. And their performances get broadcast across the galaxy, and people literally identify as worshippers and send in votives and so on.
The focus of this series is a refugee who has a lot of trouble with ordinary emotional interactions thanks to childhood trauma. Brought together with new people and compelled to live and work with them, this is inherently a story about found family and in that it is simply lovely. There's also, of course, music and art, and - amusingly - food and cooking.
This is a very cosy story, as should be no surprise to readers of Carriger's work: that is, there is real and important trauma in various backgrounds but (so far) little immediate or overwhelming danger to our heroes; there's a lot of focus on friendship and figuring out how all of that works, with a sense that obstacles can and will be overcome (not in a cheesy way). It's a generally upbeat, inclusive, humorous, joyful story - and honestly who doesn't need that in their lives sometimes? If you haven't read any Carriger but you loved Legends and Lattes, I suspect this will work for you.
Me before reading Divinity 36: I gotta stop reading k-pop books, they're always so bad. Don't really know what this one is about but gods and aliens and different planets should be a fun new vibe!!
Me one chapter into Divinity 36: oh sweet another k-pop book
Me one chapter into Divinity 36: oh sweet another k-pop book
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sweet Baby Tesla!!
I am admittedly a fan of all of Carriger's writing, but in a truly excellent catalogue of work, this may be her best yet. Full of nuance, poignancy, and incredible character development, this novel also features Carriger's signature wit and gift with dialogue. I am deeply moved by the found family aspects of the story as well as the deep understanding of what it means to become an artist, a performer, a public figure. A stunning beginning to the series!
I am admittedly a fan of all of Carriger's writing, but in a truly excellent catalogue of work, this may be her best yet. Full of nuance, poignancy, and incredible character development, this novel also features Carriger's signature wit and gift with dialogue. I am deeply moved by the found family aspects of the story as well as the deep understanding of what it means to become an artist, a performer, a public figure. A stunning beginning to the series!