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kerstincullen's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely enjoyable, great storytelling. I didn't realize how much I would like a spy thriller mystery on the moon in an alternative history of the 1950s until I read this. I think this might be my favorite of the lady astronaut books, although I liked all of them quite a bit so its hard to say. The new narrator is fantastic! Which considering she's a huge hypocrite, has some major mental health/ trauma issues, and is sometimes not a very nice person, is pretty impressive that the author made me love her so much.
So the E.D. stuff may be a bit triggering, and there were so sad bits that caught me off guard, but this just made the story more powerful to me. Overall, highly recommend!
So the E.D. stuff may be a bit triggering, and there were so sad bits that caught me off guard, but this just made the story more powerful to me. Overall, highly recommend!
john_ridley's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this one probably most of the whole series.
wordlifetn97's review against another edition
5.0
Solid addition to the series with a shift in main character perspective
starsal's review against another edition
4.0
These books remind me of nothing so much as [a:Kim Stanley Robinson|1858|Kim Stanley Robinson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1376955089p2/1858.jpg]'s [b:Red Mars|77507|Red Mars (Mars Trilogy, #1)|Kim Stanley Robinson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440699787l/77507._SY75_.jpg|40712] saga.
Either the writing is getting better or I'm so absorbed by the story that I don't mind so much. Or it could be that it was Elma I didn't care for as a narrator, not Kowal as an author. Nicole's was a fun head to live in.
Either the writing is getting better or I'm so absorbed by the story that I don't mind so much. Or it could be that it was Elma I didn't care for as a narrator, not Kowal as an author. Nicole's was a fun head to live in.
rachelbes's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
vmayne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
daddy_gringa's review against another edition
5.0
IF you wanted and exciting moon romp with mystery and science but were disappointed by Andy Weir's Artemis, look no further. Well, perhaps look to the first book in the series and work your way here
editorbrenna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ntsloter's review against another edition
5.0
This is a damn brilliant book. It’s filled with mystery and intrigue. I can’t wait for the next one in the series!
lisanalgareeb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Relentless Moon brilliantly shifts perspective to Nicole Wargin, running parallel to 'The Fated Sky.' Nicole, always intriguing, is explored with remarkable depth, revealing a complex woman navigating both external pressures and a lifelong struggle with anorexia. Kowal handles this sensitive subject with admirable deftness and nuance. The saboteur plot on the moon adds thrilling action to this character-driven narrative.
Kowal's dedication to historical and scientific accuracy, detailed in the book's afterword, further enhances the story's realism. The novel tackles important themes like vaccinations, infertility, and disordered eating recovery with sensitivity and insight, particularly resonating with personal experiences. Despite sharing a similar background, Nicole's self-assured independence sets her apart from Elma. This third volume elevates an already outstanding series and solidfied Kowal as one of my favorite authors today!
Kowal's dedication to historical and scientific accuracy, detailed in the book's afterword, further enhances the story's realism. The novel tackles important themes like vaccinations, infertility, and disordered eating recovery with sensitivity and insight, particularly resonating with personal experiences. Despite sharing a similar background, Nicole's self-assured independence sets her apart from Elma. This third volume elevates an already outstanding series and solidfied Kowal as one of my favorite authors today!