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jasonabbott's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
brandt's review against another edition
3.0
A good story, but pretty standalone. It would help to have read the 2nd book, but enough is explained to get what is going on. Again, like the other books the only character progression is with Astra, Shelly, and Artemis. Despite being the leader of her own team, we still don't have a grasp on Astra's relationship/friendship with them. At least nothing new since the 3rd book. Also, I believe the author glossed over/ignored a huge detail about Japan's superhuman breakthroughs. None seemed to be manga/anime inspired. Considering how a lot of superhumans gain powers inspired by comic book characters you would think something similar would happen in Japan. Still, it is a solid book but does not, I feel, progress Astra's story and growth as a character.
brandt's review
3.0
A good story, but pretty standalone. It would help to have read the 2nd book, but enough is explained to get what is going on. Again, like the other books the only character progression is with Astra, Shelly, and Artemis. Despite being the leader of her own team, we still don't have a grasp on Astra's relationship/friendship with them. At least nothing new since the 3rd book. Also, I believe the author glossed over/ignored a huge detail about Japan's superhuman breakthroughs. None seemed to be manga/anime inspired. Considering how a lot of superhumans gain powers inspired by comic book characters you would think something similar would happen in Japan. Still, it is a solid book but does not, I feel, progress Astra's story and growth as a character.
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