A review by georgiarose99
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

4.5

Such an impressive debut novel from Emily Tesh, and so different from her novellas! Although it starts off feeling a bit YA, the tone matures as our protagonist loses her naivety, and Tesh skillfully conveys that there is more going on than we are seeing. This book lends gravity to complex topics and recons with heavy themes while still being an engaging and enjoyable read. If you’re a fan of Doctor Who (think weird time and space stuff, strong character growth, and an important lesson), you’ll like this book! Also a great starter for people new to sci fi or space operas in general. Loved it!!!
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