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runslikesnail's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
I'm still thinking about this days later, with a smile. So I'm bumping it up to 4 stars. 🙂
lisabrune's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.25
stephlovaofbooks's review against another edition
I’m having a hard time picking this one back up. There are other books that I’m enjoying more. I may attempt to read this again at a later time.
lilyd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.5
stoof's review against another edition
- 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
dana_naylor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Read it as an ebook over a few days and then promptly reread it in print in one fell swoop.
Loved it.
I view it as a book that focuses on the assembly of a team.
It also addresses living with grief.
We are told the story from alternating perspectives of 3 characters. I enjoyed the universe and want more books with these characters (except Dae….she’s the worst!)
Violence in one part I found very graphic (people lit on fire and burned to death ).
Loved it.
I view it as a book that focuses on the assembly of a team.
It also addresses living with grief.
We are told the story from alternating perspectives of 3 characters. I enjoyed the universe and want more books with these characters (except Dae….she’s the worst!)
Violence in one part I found very graphic (
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
magsnificentmils's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5
mllocy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.5
yuck1209's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
A fun read that reminded me of Cascade Failure, in a small way. Less banter, with more quiet and contemplative moments. Similarities include camaraderie across characters, action scenes, and figuring out who’s behind a crime. I’ll also add Ocean’s Godori has a very beautiful book cover - I was very tempted to buy it outright but luckily snagged it from the library without too long a wait.
I liked the world-building with Korea as the leaders of space travel and tech, while still bringing in characters from a variety of different backgrounds. It was fun having Korean sprinkled into the conversations; there was also a moment when the crew was sharing a meal together and I had to look up several languages just to be sure. It feels like such a small detail, but I liked having those little indicators of character history and background to round out my mental image of everyone.
Random aside: I had never heard the use of “jake” as meaning “okay” or “fine”. Is this a commonly known thing? I mean, I guess I figured it out with context but I’ll admit to some initial confusion. Anyway.
I liked the characters overall (Dae being the exception, but that makes sense). I’m a fan of scrappy, misfit crews, and thought their whole low-grade operation despite clear talent and skill was an interesting way to explore the politics of the Alliance. I was curious how someone who’s Korean would react to the depiction of the culture in the book. There’s a definite sense of hierarchy and saving face (e.g., Ocean’s deference to Dae) that feels reminiscent of other Asian countries, though I can’t speak to its accuracy here.
The other culture we get a bit more insight into is that of Mortemians since Haven is our deuteragonist. Their unique relationship and rituals with death, along with their people’s history of being misunderstood and discriminated against had me speculating on which offshoot of Earth they were meant to represent.
I forgot the book jacket mentioning a “will-they-or-won’t-they” romance, and was surprised since there weren’t any immediate pairings jumping out at me until nearly halfway through the book. At that point it felt like the one I was expecting (Ocean and Haven ) was quickly overtaken by (Teo and Phoenix . This is less a complaint than an observation, since the former is a real slow burn with more of an emotional connection, whereas the latter is much more immediate and physical.
I was a bit bummed that the book ends so abruptly, but I guess it’s all part of my recent track record of reading books in a series unwittingly. Regardless, will look forward to seeing how the series continues in the next installment!
I liked the world-building with Korea as the leaders of space travel and tech, while still bringing in characters from a variety of different backgrounds. It was fun having Korean sprinkled into the conversations; there was also a moment when the crew was sharing a meal together and I had to look up several languages just to be sure. It feels like such a small detail, but I liked having those little indicators of character history and background to round out my mental image of everyone.
Random aside: I had never heard the use of “jake” as meaning “okay” or “fine”. Is this a commonly known thing? I mean, I guess I figured it out with context but I’ll admit to some initial confusion. Anyway.
I liked the characters overall (Dae being the exception, but that makes sense). I’m a fan of scrappy, misfit crews, and thought their whole low-grade operation despite clear talent and skill was an interesting way to explore the politics of the Alliance. I was curious how someone who’s Korean would react to the depiction of the culture in the book. There’s a definite sense of hierarchy and saving face (e.g., Ocean’s deference to Dae) that feels reminiscent of other Asian countries, though I can’t speak to its accuracy here.
The other culture we get a bit more insight into is that of Mortemians since Haven is our deuteragonist. Their unique relationship and rituals with death, along with their people’s history of being misunderstood and discriminated against had me speculating on which offshoot of Earth they were meant to represent.
I forgot the book jacket mentioning a “will-they-or-won’t-they” romance, and was surprised since there weren’t any immediate pairings jumping out at me until nearly halfway through the book. At that point it felt like the one I was expecting (
I was a bit bummed that the book ends so abruptly, but I guess it’s all part of my recent track record of reading books in a series unwittingly. Regardless, will look forward to seeing how the series continues in the next installment!