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cognos's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
maggieparedesauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There were parts of this book that I really enjoyed but as a whole, the story was hard to follow.
sausome's review against another edition
2.0
I'm throwing in the towel at 50%. I found the first book in this series enjoyable enough, but somehow this one just isn't really working. There has been some confusing skipping around and the constant exaggerated emotiveness is just irking me more than it should. Still love the concepts of the story and support all the great representation and messaging surrounding inclusivity and acceptance.
else's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jrc2011's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, whew! I feel like I am caught up on the story so far! I got a copy of "Unstoppable, #3" from NetGalley, and about 30% through, felt like I was missing some backstory. After reading some reviews of the first two books, located them in Libby as audio books. They are GREAT as audio books (at 1.65-1.75x playback speed).
Sure, there are some criticisms about the relationships and imposition of "Western" ethics (such as pronouns) but this is not meant to be an actual depiction of some other reality: this is sci-fi fantasy, about teenagers, with an intended audience of teenagers.
Overall - I love this series. Charlie Jane has a real talent for believable spoken dialogue between characters. The chapters alternate between characters and we get to hear different voices for their different inner thoughts. Some of the characters are better developed than some of the supporting characters. There's drama, romance, danger, various baddies and everyone trying to do what they believe is the "right" thing -- and heroes in their late teens going through changes and finding their strengths and talents to put to use in service of the greater good.
I love the concept of found or chosen family that comes up in both of these first two books. The explicit consent required for touching people in distress (ie, in Star Trek - you don't see people randomly hugging each other - this totally makes sense to me in this kind of reality).
As I read both books, I could see the potential for a live action dramatization - and look forward to the day!
Sure, there are some criticisms about the relationships and imposition of "Western" ethics (such as pronouns) but this is not meant to be an actual depiction of some other reality: this is sci-fi fantasy, about teenagers, with an intended audience of teenagers.
Overall - I love this series. Charlie Jane has a real talent for believable spoken dialogue between characters. The chapters alternate between characters and we get to hear different voices for their different inner thoughts. Some of the characters are better developed than some of the supporting characters. There's drama, romance, danger, various baddies and everyone trying to do what they believe is the "right" thing -- and heroes in their late teens going through changes and finding their strengths and talents to put to use in service of the greater good.
I love the concept of found or chosen family that comes up in both of these first two books. The explicit consent required for touching people in distress (ie, in Star Trek - you don't see people randomly hugging each other - this totally makes sense to me in this kind of reality).
As I read both books, I could see the potential for a live action dramatization - and look forward to the day!
haileyannereads's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
“No matter what you love, there will always be countless other people who think you’re loving it the wrong way.” – Princess Constellation
I want to preface this review with a disclaimer: I am not a Sci-Fi reader, so this review is going to be a bit short.
Victories Greater Than Death saw Tina Mains and her best friend Rachael end up in space on an intergalactic mission. This follow up, Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak focused on Rachael and the aftermath of book one, as well as Elza and her journey to become a princess.
I really liked that this book focused on the other characters. It was nice to get the different perspectives, especially as we see the characters going on different missions and paths. I found myself getting confused sometimes with the jump back and forth between the two perspectives, but that might just be me.
Overall, I can’t really write much because I’m honestly not sure I understood everything that happened. So much happens in this book and it was difficult for me to follow, but like I said, this genre is not my thing. But I enjoyed the book and I plan to read the third.
What keeps bringing me back to this series is the setting. And I don’t just mean space– I mean the characters, the culture, everything. I love that all introductions include names and pronouns. I love that they always ask before hugging/touching someone else. Even if I don’t really understand what is happening, there is just something that keeps me coming back.
“No matter what you love, there will always be countless other people who think you’re loving it the wrong way.” – Princess Constellation
I want to preface this review with a disclaimer: I am not a Sci-Fi reader, so this review is going to be a bit short.
Victories Greater Than Death saw Tina Mains and her best friend Rachael end up in space on an intergalactic mission. This follow up, Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak focused on Rachael and the aftermath of book one, as well as Elza and her journey to become a princess.
I really liked that this book focused on the other characters. It was nice to get the different perspectives, especially as we see the characters going on different missions and paths. I found myself getting confused sometimes with the jump back and forth between the two perspectives, but that might just be me.
Overall, I can’t really write much because I’m honestly not sure I understood everything that happened. So much happens in this book and it was difficult for me to follow, but like I said, this genre is not my thing. But I enjoyed the book and I plan to read the third.
What keeps bringing me back to this series is the setting. And I don’t just mean space– I mean the characters, the culture, everything. I love that all introductions include names and pronouns. I love that they always ask before hugging/touching someone else. Even if I don’t really understand what is happening, there is just something that keeps me coming back.
sapphic_book_dragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
linguana's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
searobin's review against another edition
4.5
I think I liked this better than the first! I do enjoy them both, but there was less miscommunication, the different factions were more established, and it was kinda cozy, despite the dark events that occur.
amachattie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.0