A review by intothevolcano
Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders

3.0

I'm torn about Victories Greater Than Death. I've enjoyed Charlie Jane Anders' previous work, and there's plenty to enjoy here too - the heart of the book, the messaging, the diversity of representation - all of these are spot on. Unfortunately, I found the actual reading experience a bit more hit and miss. There was lots of action, but this was sometimes to the detriment of a cohesive plot or well-developed characters. The pacing felt slightly off - there was such constant building action that any resolution felt quite unsatisfactory. I felt myself getting confused as more and more characters were added, and frustrated that we didn't really get to learn a lot about anyone. That said, this was a mostly enjoyable read, and I may pick up the sequel - I'm hoping the characters will be developed further as we go along in the series, and I'm intrigued to learn more about the Firmament!
2.5 stars rounded up to 3.
Thanks to Tor Teen and Netgalley for the ARC.