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roguereader47's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
isd's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Big Storyline doesn't progress that much, or so it feels, but Kai's own story does.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and War
Minor: Medical content
brian's review
4.0
Focusing mainly on Kai Allard Liao on Solaris, there's a lot of politics and not much mech action in this book. Michael Stackpole does a good job of still making it an interesting read.
Kai is running a mech stable on Solaris VII, sending funds to various charitable organisations to show he's not a bloodthirsty killer. His uncle wants him involved in a plan to start a war, and tries to get some leverage over him.
Other characters have their moments - Katherine/Katrina Steiner, Victor and their brother Peter all get good roles as they move into their positions for later story arcs.
Kai is running a mech stable on Solaris VII, sending funds to various charitable organisations to show he's not a bloodthirsty killer. His uncle wants him involved in a plan to start a war, and tries to get some leverage over him.
Other characters have their moments - Katherine/Katrina Steiner, Victor and their brother Peter all get good roles as they move into their positions for later story arcs.
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