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Starfire: Shadow Sun Seven
by Spencer Ellsworth
Ok, even setting aside the AWESOME title which just has the nicest ring to it, the second book in the Starfire trilogy was fantastic in every way. There was no sophomore slump to be had here, and it left me wanting more.
Likes: uh, like, it all. It's extremely action-packed; the entire novel runs at a breakneck pace, altering viewpoints from our intrepid heroes. I just love them. Each character is trying to make the universe a better place while struggling against their own limitations and inclinations towards selfishness. I was fascinated by the exploration of faith and belief; as always, Ellsworth has an interesting spin on what it means to believe. I highly recommend his short story When Stars are Scattered, only $0.99 on Amazon at the moment and it should give you a good idea of how quickly you will love his characters and how fast you will be invested in their stories. Jaqi is so funny and sweet and awesome. Araskar reminds me of Finn from Star Wars, if Finn had pulled the trigger before he left the rebellion, and if he had a fling with Leia, if Leia had turned to the dark side. I mean, it's so great.
Dislikes: bug guts. LOTS OF BUG GUTS. But I wouldn't let this discourage you from reading it. This novel is described as "gritty" but it's cover blurb, but I have to beg to differ?? It's squishy? Perhaps... chunky?? There are gelatinous sentient aliens who get some kind of cold, so. A fair amount of barfing, and unexplored trope in space travel.
Overall this book is fun, exciting, excruciatingly sad, (Ellsworth better leave Araskar alone, for heaven's sake! Let him rest!), funny, and interesting. If you are a fan of sci-fi I highly recommend it.
Likes: uh, like, it all. It's extremely action-packed; the entire novel runs at a breakneck pace, altering viewpoints from our intrepid heroes. I just love them. Each character is trying to make the universe a better place while struggling against their own limitations and inclinations towards selfishness. I was fascinated by the exploration of faith and belief; as always, Ellsworth has an interesting spin on what it means to believe. I highly recommend his short story When Stars are Scattered, only $0.99 on Amazon at the moment and it should give you a good idea of how quickly you will love his characters and how fast you will be invested in their stories. Jaqi is so funny and sweet and awesome. Araskar reminds me of Finn from Star Wars, if Finn had pulled the trigger before he left the rebellion, and if he had a fling with Leia, if Leia had turned to the dark side. I mean, it's so great.
Dislikes: bug guts. LOTS OF BUG GUTS. But I wouldn't let this discourage you from reading it. This novel is described as "gritty" but it's cover blurb, but I have to beg to differ?? It's squishy? Perhaps... chunky?? There are gelatinous sentient aliens who get some kind of cold, so. A fair amount of barfing, and unexplored trope in space travel.
Overall this book is fun, exciting, excruciatingly sad, (Ellsworth better leave Araskar alone, for heaven's sake! Let him rest!), funny, and interesting. If you are a fan of sci-fi I highly recommend it.