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A review by nytephoenyx
Sovereign by Jeff Hirsch
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The world building overall in this book is great, even if sometimes some of the descriptions got simplistic. Beyond that, though, this is marketed as a middle grade novel and we're told the main character is twelve-years-old. I found that more difficult to believe than the science fiction elements of the story. This feels more like a young adult novel, which makes sense as that's what the author usually writes.
Sovereign was interesting enough to hold my attention, but not enough that it's a standout book. I received this for free a few years ago as part of an Audible subscription, but I don't think I would have sought it out otherwise. While the science fiction was good, the memory lapses and fake flashbacks took too much time for too little reward. It was a fine book, but nothing special.
Sovereign was interesting enough to hold my attention, but not enough that it's a standout book. I received this for free a few years ago as part of an Audible subscription, but I don't think I would have sought it out otherwise. While the science fiction was good, the memory lapses and fake flashbacks took too much time for too little reward. It was a fine book, but nothing special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail