A review by naye
Translation State by Ann Leckie

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Nobody writes sci-fi like Ann Leckie. And nobody writes characters so intriguing and sympathetic despite also being, in a very literal sense, completely alien. Translation State is a super satisfying read, with twists and turns I didn't see coming but definitely enjoyed following along.