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A review by themaggiemch
Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Ahhhhh this was so good!!! I was really not expecting to enjoy it as thoroughly as I did.
It starts off with a great premise- a girl wakes up from cryosleep to an unfamiliar world where everyone is calling her a goddess. Super interesting concept and I loved getting to explore it further.
The characters were fun to read about- our main two, Andra and Zhade, both had unique voices to their POVs and I never had trouble telling them apart (something I sometimes struggle with). Their chemistry wasn't quite where I would've liked it, but individually they were both great. Andra's coming to terms with living in a unfamiliar time is engaging and fascinating, and Zhade's struggles with his political position were a nice touch. The side characters were fleshed-out well and all brought something to the table- everyone felt necessary.
One common complaint about the book is Zhade's dialect, and how it's annoying to read. Maybe it's because I read it through audio, but I didn't mind it and actually thought it was kinda cool. The focus on linguistics throughout the novel was really unique- not something I typically see in the average YA sci-fi book.
I will definitely be picking up the next one as soon as my hold goes through at the library!
It starts off with a great premise- a girl wakes up from cryosleep to an unfamiliar world where everyone is calling her a goddess. Super interesting concept and I loved getting to explore it further.
The characters were fun to read about- our main two, Andra and Zhade, both had unique voices to their POVs and I never had trouble telling them apart (something I sometimes struggle with). Their chemistry wasn't quite where I would've liked it, but individually they were both great. Andra's coming to terms with living in a unfamiliar time is engaging and fascinating, and Zhade's struggles with his political position were a nice touch. The side characters were fleshed-out well and all brought something to the table- everyone felt necessary.
One common complaint about the book is Zhade's dialect, and how it's annoying to read. Maybe it's because I read it through audio, but I didn't mind it and actually thought it was kinda cool. The focus on linguistics throughout the novel was really unique- not something I typically see in the average YA sci-fi book.
I will definitely be picking up the next one as soon as my hold goes through at the library!