A review by the_vegan_bookworm
The 5th Gender by Gail Carriger, G.L. Carriger

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The book tried to build a diverse and complex science-fiction world, which I think it does with relative success. This being said, some elements of the galoi felt a bit transphobic to me. The author tries to differentiate them from humans with galoi having 5 genders and humans having fewer, but this dichotomy erases the infinite number of genders that humans have.

The relationship between Tris and Drey felt rushed and without any real substance, though both characters were likeable enough. I did like the general plot of the book, but I think that many elements of the story could have used more polishing and detail.
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