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A review by amygraceanderson
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy by Alex White
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If, in the early noughties, you were OBSESSED with a TV show called Firefly then this book is definitely for you. It’s a brilliant mix of characters and at the centre heists and nefarious and roguish activities.
The crew go up against intergalactic space gods who are hell bent on the total annihilation of all life to fuel their power. There are double agents, governmental leaks, a shockingly sarcastic AI and a fabulous mix of characters who you can’t help but fall in love with.
Book 1 introduces the world well, the characters are fully developed and the sheer expanse of the plot is built.
Alex White accomplished something truly amazing in this world and presents you with all the found family fuzzies you could ever hope for.
Book 2 picks up following the events of book 1. Some of the characters have parted ways but captain Lamarr is determined to get the gang back together and finish what they have started.
As well as being hunted by gods, there are members of government, cultists and shadow organisations determined to stop the crew in their mission. The second instalment has just as much working for it as the first, and continues the story brilliantly.
The crew go up against intergalactic space gods who are hell bent on the total annihilation of all life to fuel their power. There are double agents, governmental leaks, a shockingly sarcastic AI and a fabulous mix of characters who you can’t help but fall in love with.
Book 1 introduces the world well, the characters are fully developed and the sheer expanse of the plot is built.
Alex White accomplished something truly amazing in this world and presents you with all the found family fuzzies you could ever hope for.
Book 2 picks up following the events of book 1. Some of the characters have parted ways but captain Lamarr is determined to get the gang back together and finish what they have started.
As well as being hunted by gods, there are members of government, cultists and shadow organisations determined to stop the crew in their mission. The second instalment has just as much working for it as the first, and continues the story brilliantly.