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tessisreading2's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An interesting, gripping science fiction read with an emphasis on found family and a through-line of WLW romance... and then it all got weird. The science fiction plot ended with a deus ex machina (after getting bizarre with some weirdness that was not foreshadowed at all), and the romance was hard to root for given that one MC was in a polyamorous relationship but initiated a romantic relationship with the other MC without telling her as much; while the other MC knew that the first might be in some sort of relationship with someone else but didn't ask questions because she was so infatuated . That doesn't describe the start of a healthy relationship to me.
That said, the book is so unusual in the genre/subgenre; I wish there were more like this, that paired challenging science fiction with a romantic through-line and really worked at their characterizations.
That said, the book is so unusual in the genre/subgenre; I wish there were more like this, that paired challenging science fiction with a romantic through-line and really worked at their characterizations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Violence
podanotherjessi's review
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.25
This was such a complicated, delightful novel. The synopsis makes it sound like a lighthearted romp, but this is deep and complex. It explores complex family dynamics, difficulties in navagating relationships, and alternate realities. Just so much going on, and all of it so wonderful.
I would really recommend this for fans of Becky Chambers's Wayfarers series. It has a similar feel, but it's much more focused and grittier.
Characters: 8
Plot: 9
Setting: 10
General appeal: 9
Writing style: 7
Originality: 8
Ending: 8
I would really recommend this for fans of Becky Chambers's Wayfarers series. It has a similar feel, but it's much more focused and grittier.
Characters: 8
Plot: 9
Setting: 10
General appeal: 9
Writing style: 7
Originality: 8
Ending: 8
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Eating disorder
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
caseythereader's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Ableism
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