A review by italapas
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a nominee for the 2024 Hugo Award and I can see why. It's very engaging and enjoyable to read. The main protagonist's character arc starting in what is basically a cult, coming out of that and learning to be a member of the wider interstellar society is excellent.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, Xenophobia, War, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

This does refer to forced pregnancy and implied infanticide. It's not a large part of the book, but is definitely there.