The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard

The Red Scholar's Wake

Xuya Universe Romances

Aliette de Bodard

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Description

Xích Si: bot maker, data analyst, mother, scavenger. But those days are over now-her ship has just been captured by the Red Banner pirate fleet, famous for their double-dealing and cruelty. Xích Si expects to be tortured to death-only for the pira...

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Community Reviews Summary of 786 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 57%
tense 28%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 15%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
dark 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.14

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