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A review by angethology
Skylark in the Fog by Helyna L. Clove
3.5
Pacing is perfect for this kind of genre (sci-fi, space opera). Language is very clear despite the jargon including tech related stuff. And even though I don't usually read "hard sci-fi" very often, it's engaging the way a classic sci-fi book often is.
The story involves a ton of world-building (as one would expect from a space opera/sci-fi book) and I think this is explored quite in-depth, involving themes such as colonization, the quandaries regarding AI, and personal hardships/insecurities due to your upbringing. It has two timelines that later on intersect, but I personally am more invested in Maura's perspective and her dilemma regarding "the glove." While it's an interesting story, it's definitely one you want to take your time with and really pay attention to because of how detailed it is.
Characters are very diverse and I appreciate the different species, genders (or lack thereof), and backgrounds. Because of how many characters are introduced, especially in the last half of the book, sometimes the character development feels a bit spread too thin. It's also difficult to care about each character equally, as the story is already complicated enough.
The story involves a ton of world-building (as one would expect from a space opera/sci-fi book) and I think this is explored quite in-depth, involving themes such as colonization, the quandaries regarding AI, and personal hardships/insecurities due to your upbringing. It has two timelines that later on intersect, but I personally am more invested in Maura's perspective and her dilemma regarding "the glove." While it's an interesting story, it's definitely one you want to take your time with and really pay attention to because of how detailed it is.
Characters are very diverse and I appreciate the different species, genders (or lack thereof), and backgrounds. Because of how many characters are introduced, especially in the last half of the book, sometimes the character development feels a bit spread too thin. It's also difficult to care about each character equally, as the story is already complicated enough.