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rynfrances 's review for:
Bonds of Brass
by Emily Skrutskie
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and in exchange for my honest review of the book.
I have been craving another fun space opera and Skrutskie did not disappoint with the first installation in her Bloodright Trilogy. From the beginning, I was completely hooked and on the edge of my seat. Ettian has been through so much trauma in such a short period of time. He lost everything he ever knew when the Archon Empire was overthrown and he’s since had to adapt and make a new way for himself under Umber rule. He is not only a fighter but more importantly a survivor. This is why it’s so impressive that he maintains his loyalty to Gal even when it is not a smart or easy choice. Somehow, he manages the courage to stand up to his own Archon-born peers in order to protect and defend his friend, someone born of the rival empire that took everything from him.
I loved how some of my favorite tropes were included and executed in this book. Beginning with teens on a military training base it has those boarding school vibes, the friends to “something more” trope, and of course the whole star-crossed element with the main characters literally being from opposing worlds. The way that Skrutskie built the world and imbued her characters with such heart and charisma was wonderful. I love the quirks of the characters Ettian and Gal encounter along the way on their adventure. Wen really stole my heart with her scrappy tenacity and rainbow umbrella. I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the sequels because I need to know what happens next. I am eagerly awaiting the book’s release so that I can recommend it to my library patrons.
I have been craving another fun space opera and Skrutskie did not disappoint with the first installation in her Bloodright Trilogy. From the beginning, I was completely hooked and on the edge of my seat. Ettian has been through so much trauma in such a short period of time. He lost everything he ever knew when the Archon Empire was overthrown and he’s since had to adapt and make a new way for himself under Umber rule. He is not only a fighter but more importantly a survivor. This is why it’s so impressive that he maintains his loyalty to Gal even when it is not a smart or easy choice. Somehow, he manages the courage to stand up to his own Archon-born peers in order to protect and defend his friend, someone born of the rival empire that took everything from him.
I loved how some of my favorite tropes were included and executed in this book. Beginning with teens on a military training base it has those boarding school vibes, the friends to “something more” trope, and of course the whole star-crossed element with the main characters literally being from opposing worlds. The way that Skrutskie built the world and imbued her characters with such heart and charisma was wonderful. I love the quirks of the characters Ettian and Gal encounter along the way on their adventure. Wen really stole my heart with her scrappy tenacity and rainbow umbrella. I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the sequels because I need to know what happens next. I am eagerly awaiting the book’s release so that I can recommend it to my library patrons.