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azdesert_bookworm 's review for:
The Stranded
by Sarah Daniels
Besides fantasies, I am a sucker for dystopian novels, so I was excited to have had the opportunity to read this book as an advanced copy through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Such a great setting! Literally 97% of the book takes place on this rusted, out of commission cruise ship, The Arcadia. In the belly of the ship, a rebellion grows with the goal to get off the ship and get to land. This is very much a setting driven plot!
What I liked:
- The setting and world creation - The ship's evolution from a ship to a city. The class system, the ‘dictatorship’, the gangs, the desperation created from poverty.
- Some of the characters - Hadley was a great and flawed antagonist. I did like Enid and Corps as well.
- The fast pace final push to the climax.
- The premise of the plot - so much potential and such a creative and fresh storyline with a definite look at social and political structures.
What left me a little disappointed:
- The other characters - While I liked them, I didn’t feel completely invested in them. I wasn’t overly moved when some died or got injured.
- The ending. Conclusions can be a make it or break it element for me. Kudos on a great cliffhanger ending resulting in so many questions. I will definitely be back for book 2, how can I not? I have so many questions. Like a lot, a lot!
- The moments between the peaks of action at times felt a little too long and slow moving.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until January 3, 2023 to read it for yourself, but it is one that you should put on your radar. The world building alone - the market, the neaths, the cafe, all of it drives the plot. I love character driven plots, but here is a very successful setting driven plot.. It’s a fun adventure. If you enjoy a good dystopian book add this one to your list so you don’t forget about it! And let’s begin talking about book 2!
Full Review: https://thebookshelf.substack.com/p/book-review-the-stranded-by-sarah?sd=pf
Such a great setting! Literally 97% of the book takes place on this rusted, out of commission cruise ship, The Arcadia. In the belly of the ship, a rebellion grows with the goal to get off the ship and get to land. This is very much a setting driven plot!
What I liked:
- The setting and world creation - The ship's evolution from a ship to a city. The class system, the ‘dictatorship’, the gangs, the desperation created from poverty.
- Some of the characters - Hadley was a great and flawed antagonist. I did like Enid and Corps as well.
- The fast pace final push to the climax.
- The premise of the plot - so much potential and such a creative and fresh storyline with a definite look at social and political structures.
What left me a little disappointed:
- The other characters - While I liked them, I didn’t feel completely invested in them. I wasn’t overly moved when some died or got injured.
- The ending. Conclusions can be a make it or break it element for me. Kudos on a great cliffhanger ending resulting in so many questions. I will definitely be back for book 2, how can I not? I have so many questions. Like a lot, a lot!
- The moments between the peaks of action at times felt a little too long and slow moving.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until January 3, 2023 to read it for yourself, but it is one that you should put on your radar. The world building alone - the market, the neaths, the cafe, all of it drives the plot. I love character driven plots, but here is a very successful setting driven plot.. It’s a fun adventure. If you enjoy a good dystopian book add this one to your list so you don’t forget about it! And let’s begin talking about book 2!
Full Review: https://thebookshelf.substack.com/p/book-review-the-stranded-by-sarah?sd=pf