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daynosaur's review
3.0
It is readable and has an interesting premise. However, all the characters are basically the same, the world-building is severely underdeveloped, and the plot was so predictable.
I wish more attention was given to the flight simulations and the Big Game, spacewalks, and actual daring rescues (where we could have seen real-time character development) rather than humdrum bar fights (there were SO MANY) and pep talks. There were some really cool elements, but for some reason they were ignored in favor of trying (and failing) to introduce three ships in one go.
I wish more attention was given to the flight simulations and the Big Game, spacewalks, and actual daring rescues (where we could have seen real-time character development) rather than humdrum bar fights (there were SO MANY) and pep talks. There were some really cool elements, but for some reason they were ignored in favor of trying (and failing) to introduce three ships in one go.
ursula_fricke's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
magglett's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
rynaissanceenby's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book has a much different vibe than the other two trilogies Wagers h s written, but it's a fun vibe nonetheless. It's so light-hearted and fun. It almost reminds me of the way Nancy Drew books read. Even though the stakes are high, there's so much humor and labor throughout the story that it's hardly a stressful read. I think my main criticism of the book is that some of the representation felt very forced and almost like tokenism. Don't get me wrong, I'll take my representation where I can get it, but the way people from underrepresented groups were introduced felt like it unnecessarily drew too much attention to their marginalized characteristic rather than having it come up naturally in the story when relevant. This surprised me because I think Wagers has handled this well in their other books and even in this book, some of it was handled really well. Just some of them felt very shoehorned in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Violence
waysus1p1's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
elisenic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
booksthatburn's review against another edition
The description said they're the coast guard for space, but in the narrative they self-identified as cops, so I'm not finishing this. My patience for copaganda and cops as protagonists is almost nonexistent.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Death
cdeane61's review
3.0
Wanted to give it a 4 because there is nothing really wrong with it, just a little formulaic for my taste.
Maybe that is it, just too pat, all of the main characters just too right...
On the other hand, it is a very fun read, and easy to pick up and get right back into. I would not count out looking in to others in the series, or even pursuing some of the authors other works.
Maybe that is it, just too pat, all of the main characters just too right...
On the other hand, it is a very fun read, and easy to pick up and get right back into. I would not count out looking in to others in the series, or even pursuing some of the authors other works.
jrho's review
adventurous
funny
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
4.0