A review by e_flah
The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I was a little hesitant going in to The Relentless Moon because I love Elma and was nervous that I wouldn't enjoy a Lady Astronaut Universe book if it had a different main character. Thankfully Kowal's writing was excellent as always so I quickly grew to love Nicole.

The Relentless Moon really had it all -- a high-stakes mystery, espionage, politics, and lots of mishaps in space. It made me beyond happy to see more of Myrtle, Eugene, and Helen as I'd really missed them in The Fated Sky. The Lady Astronaut Universe continues to get more fascinating as the political impacts of life after the meteor deepen in each book.

Also, I have to add that The Relentless Moon made me sob when I least expected it. I'm not a big book crier so every time it happens, I have to tip my hat at the author.

The Lady Astronaut Universe books continue to delight me. Kowal's writing is impossible to put down, the characters are lovable, and the external conflicts are always fascinating. I'll gladly keep reading these books as long as Kowal wants to write them.
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