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A review by quasinaut
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fun mix of romance and political-intrigue-and-conspiracy-in-space! I appreciated how Kiem and Jainan's different personalities, and strengths, weaknesses, and fears, shaped their interactions together and with others. Beautifully crafted.
There were a few times that things felt like they would have been "solved" societally -- or at least would be approached more progressively, perhaps -- considering other aspects of the worldbuilding with regards to gender, sexuality, technology, communication, etc.
There were a few times that things felt like they would have been "solved" societally -- or at least would be approached more progressively, perhaps -- considering other aspects of the worldbuilding with regards to gender, sexuality, technology, communication, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Colonisation
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting