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A review by labunnywtf
August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White
5.0
But if the world has to end, Ardent wants the best seat: front row, mosh pit.
I need a GR shelf for "I am so thoroughly biased that I don't think my review counts but also because of the way I read it I am not allowed to be biased so it still counts".
Also known as my Alex White shelf, I guess?
I adore EVERYTHING about this book.
It's the end of the world as we know it, and everyone at this party is drunk or high, living life to the fullest before their doom. The whole world knows that the Vanguards (see above re: Mechas From Space, aka Giant Murder Robots) are about to arrive, and decimate the planet, just like they've done to so many before.
Possibly the only person not enjoying themself is Gus. There to play jazz piano at the Last Party on Earth, having already made out with the Ultra Famous, Uber Fabulous Ardent Violent, and then screwed that up. What a terrible last act on earth, amiright?
But then the Mechas arrive. And Gus and Ardent make like the Titanic orchestra and have one last jam before it all ends.
But it doesn't end.
In fact, one of the Mechas apparently really digs jazz, and...well. Eats Gus.
And that's just where the story BEGINS.
I haven't even talked about the BRAIN EATING BABY MURDER ROBOTS. Because those fuckers.
Have I mentioned I love EVERYTHING about this book?
This is unlike anything we've seen from Alex so far, but has all the hallmarks that those of us who have read their books have come to expect, and come to adore.
If you loved Salvagers, and think you're getting the remix, you'll be let down. But if you loved Salvagers and want to see what else Alex can do, this is right up your street.
And if you've never read an Alex White book, what are you doing with your life? Get on this. ::snap snap::
I need a GR shelf for "I am so thoroughly biased that I don't think my review counts but also because of the way I read it I am not allowed to be biased so it still counts".
Also known as my Alex White shelf, I guess?
I adore EVERYTHING about this book.
It's the end of the world as we know it, and everyone at this party is drunk or high, living life to the fullest before their doom. The whole world knows that the Vanguards (see above re: Mechas From Space, aka Giant Murder Robots) are about to arrive, and decimate the planet, just like they've done to so many before.
Possibly the only person not enjoying themself is Gus. There to play jazz piano at the Last Party on Earth, having already made out with the Ultra Famous, Uber Fabulous Ardent Violent, and then screwed that up. What a terrible last act on earth, amiright?
But then the Mechas arrive. And Gus and Ardent make like the Titanic orchestra and have one last jam before it all ends.
But it doesn't end.
In fact, one of the Mechas apparently really digs jazz, and...well. Eats Gus.
And that's just where the story BEGINS.
I haven't even talked about the BRAIN EATING BABY MURDER ROBOTS. Because those fuckers.
Have I mentioned I love EVERYTHING about this book?
This is unlike anything we've seen from Alex so far, but has all the hallmarks that those of us who have read their books have come to expect, and come to adore.
If you loved Salvagers, and think you're getting the remix, you'll be let down. But if you loved Salvagers and want to see what else Alex can do, this is right up your street.
And if you've never read an Alex White book, what are you doing with your life? Get on this. ::snap snap::