A review by silvyinwonderland
Seven Devils by L.R. Lam, Elizabeth May

5.0

"The Falconer" series by Elizabeth May is one of my favourite series ever, so of course I HAD to read her new novel straightaway. "Seven Devils" is the first book in a feminist sci-fi duology, written for adults by Elizabeth May and Laura Lam. In this novel set in space, seven rebels try to save the galaxy from an evil Empire, which controls the minds of every person since their birth. Why should you read it? First of all, if you enjoyed Aurora Rising, Guardians of the Galaxy, Rogue One or Six of Crows, and you are looking for a more feminist and adult version of these titles, than you'll definitely love "Seven Devils". Moreover, what I liked the most about it is the diverse cast of characters and the LGBT+ representation: the main love story is between two girls, and it's very sweet; besides, it's so easy to grow fond of every single woman in this book. The authors did an excellent job in describing the characters and their past, which is narrated in flashbacks. This way, the readers understand what happened to them and why these women act in a certain way. The worldbuilding is also well developed: in the first 80-90 pages the authors took their time to explain the world we are in and the background of the characters, but then the pacing gets fastwe and the reader is thrown into a mix of action, plot twists, friendship and a bit of romance. There's a cliffhanger at the end, so I really can't wait to have the sequel in my hands. Easiest 5 stars of the last few months.

Complete Italian Review: https://wefoundwonderlandinbooks.blogspot.com/2020/08/recensione-seven-devils-di-elizabeth.html