A review by megatza
A Fire Born of Exile by Aliette de Bodard

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another excellent standalone sapphic space opera set in the Xuya universe from Aliette de Bodard. Sentient ships, plots to poison enemies, revenge, romance, and above all trust and hope.