A review by avocadotoastbee
Persephone Station by Stina Leicht

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

I don't read that many science fiction books set in space, but I wanted to read Persephone Station by Stina Leicht because it was advertised as a "queer space opera."
(And as a queer person, I will definitely consume any queer media that is advertised to me.)
The main characters are all women and/or queer. While I liked this and expected it, it felt forced at times. Why can't gender queer people exist as naturally as cis people?!
That being said, I did like the plot.
Criminals against a large corporation to save a planet inhabited by indigenous people and other subplots.

Despite the amazing concept, the execution was lacking. The world building, in particular, needs some work. And as other reviewers have noted: Stina Leicht needs to use synonyms for the word "said".
I expected more and was disappointed after reading Persephone Station.

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