The Vela: A Novel by Becky Chambers, Rivers Solomon, Yoon Ha Lee, S.L. Huang

The Vela: A Novel

The Vela #1

Becky Chambers, Rivers Solomon, Yoon Ha Lee, S.L. Huang

369 pages • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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In the fading light of a dying star, a soldier for hire searches for a missing refugee ship and uncovers a universe-shattering secret.Orphan, refugee, and soldier-for-hire Asala Sikou doesn't think too much about the end of civilization. Her syste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 60%
emotional 37%
challenging 32%
dark 27%
mysterious 26%
reflective 17%
hopeful 11%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 35% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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