rampant_reading 's review for:

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I had a bit of a hard time writing this review, because there were SO MANY amazing elements to Some Desperate Glory that I struggled to select only a handful to talk about.  Frankly, this book is one of the single best stories I have ever read.  From the raw and sometimes painful character development that Kyr undergoes, to the utter unpredictability of where the story would go next, Some Desperate Glory had me enraptured.  I had to fight against the urge to read the entire book in one sitting, as it was an experience worth savoring.  Emily Tesh created a hauntingly realistic future packed with fascinating tech and humans making the same poor choices they do in our world.  Even while dealing with the massive concepts of war, revenge, and justice, Some Desperate Glory manages to stay rooted in a reality comprehensible to readers from all backgrounds.

My Recommendation-
Some Desperate Glory won’t be released into the world until April this year, but you should absolutely start getting excited about it right now if you’re a fan of Gideon the Ninth or The Traitor Baru Cormorant!  If you’re a sci-fi reader wondering what to preorder for the coming year, make sure that Some Desperate Glory is on your list!
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