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chrisscorkscrew's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another thought-provoking sci-fi story from Alistair Chisholm. I didn’t enjoy it as much as Orion Lost - possibly because it is darker and more bleak - but still a well written and rewarding read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
saccalai's review
4.0
So mysterious, I was gripped trying to find out who Cora is and why she's been hidden for so long. Everything was very well described, I could almost see it all happening.
xvicesx's review
5.0
A superb story, in the same class as Orion Lost.
I'd found Adam-2 as a bit of a letdown considering how good Orion Lost had been, but Chisholm more than made up for it with The Consequence Girl.
We get to follow Cora's story as she tries to come to grips with this power she has, and the secrets of Seleen, who has been looking after her all her life. It's an enjoyable journey through understanding consequences and picking the option that works best for the future.
Really enjoyed it!
I'd found Adam-2 as a bit of a letdown considering how good Orion Lost had been, but Chisholm more than made up for it with The Consequence Girl.
We get to follow Cora's story as she tries to come to grips with this power she has, and the secrets of Seleen, who has been looking after her all her life. It's an enjoyable journey through understanding consequences and picking the option that works best for the future.
Really enjoyed it!
jjoany's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. An interesting, original story, cleverly written.
Cora has been brought up alone in the mountains by Seleen. She has been taught to survive, hide and above all, never use her particular powers. But when the outside world catches up to them, Cora will have to adapt and figure out who she wants to be. And maybe, just maybe she can change the world. At least, that’s what the people hunting them think.
Set in a futuristic dystopia, after the collapse of a powerful society of “glories”, the world is vivid and characters varied.
Cora has been brought up alone in the mountains by Seleen. She has been taught to survive, hide and above all, never use her particular powers. But when the outside world catches up to them, Cora will have to adapt and figure out who she wants to be. And maybe, just maybe she can change the world. At least, that’s what the people hunting them think.
Set in a futuristic dystopia, after the collapse of a powerful society of “glories”, the world is vivid and characters varied.
bookish_penguin's review
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
loreney's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lisaconn's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jefftstevens's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.5
This is a children’s fantasy sci-fi tale about a unique young girl, Cora, who comes to terms with the fact that she has very special powers, which will ultimately enable her to change and reset the world to put right great wrongs that have occurred.
It is a well-written, gripping story, and one that I found I didn’t want to put down, as the reason for Cora and her guardian’s (Lilith) sheltered and protected existence, living on the outskirts of Colony, gradually unfolds. Lilith’s grip on keeping Cora safe and away from everyone, begins to crumble as events beyond her control bring Cora into contact with outsiders.
The story gathers pace, as Cora learns who she really is, where she is from, and what her destiny is - leaving her with a world and time shattering decision to take, that will potentially change the lives of everyone.
There’s a wonderful overall theme throughout this book, that we can’t remake the past, but we can fix the future.
It is a well-written, gripping story, and one that I found I didn’t want to put down, as the reason for Cora and her guardian’s (Lilith) sheltered and protected existence, living on the outskirts of Colony, gradually unfolds. Lilith’s grip on keeping Cora safe and away from everyone, begins to crumble as events beyond her control bring Cora into contact with outsiders.
The story gathers pace, as Cora learns who she really is, where she is from, and what her destiny is - leaving her with a world and time shattering decision to take, that will potentially change the lives of everyone.
There’s a wonderful overall theme throughout this book, that we can’t remake the past, but we can fix the future.
maxine_a's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Set in a world where the Glories have gone and people are governed by those who have their own best interests at heart, some long for the Glories to return. The Glories had advanced technologies, with only a fraction of them usable now. Cora has been kept away from civilisation but has now been found. People would use her skills for their own benefit but Cora has to decide what sort of world she wants to live in. Using Glory technology, she must decide which path she takes.
A well-paced story about family, friendship, hope and power.
A well-paced story about family, friendship, hope and power.
bluewithstars's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
This is another excellent book by Alastair Chisolm. Everything he writes is addictive and impossible to put down.
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