A review by belleanndthebook
Ocean's Godori by Elaine U. Cho

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

I binge read this book! It was character-driven, yet fast paced. Dramatic without getting bogged down by the details. Personally, although I was enamored with the characters, I thought the story needed more resolution at the end (although I would also prefer a sequel instead). I also enjoyed how much this felt like a 90’s sci-fi stylistic revival reminiscent of Firelfy as well as other popular authors at the time like Bujold. 

Personally, I’m a huge fan of the history of haeyeno culture, and that wasn’t actually a large part of the story or plot, so I would have enjoyed more on that front as well. 

Overall, I had a fantastic time; however, I also wanted more depth. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!