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Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
If you want a sci-fi mystery this one is perfect. A political arranged marriage, who did-it, casual queerness and a intergalactic world.
It was rough to read through Jainan and his character arc, recovering from an abusive relationship and being used and forced into a new one. Kiem however is the best cinnamon roll, awkward and open to understanding character though all of this. This spoiler is related to later chapters and Jainan's past abuse.
There is a point where the story takes a dark turn and you see Jainan's past abusive from his late husband during a sexual scene, public humiliations, silent punishments and gaslighting.
It was rough to read through Jainan and his character arc, recovering from an abusive relationship and being used and forced into a new one. Kiem however is the best cinnamon roll, awkward and open to understanding character though all of this. This spoiler is related to later chapters and Jainan's past abuse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Classism, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Police brutality, and Sexual content