A review by trinsnakes
Kitra by Gideon Marcus

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

As a casual fan of science fiction, I found Kitra to be a refreshing angle within the genre. I quickly fell in love with these characters, who are young and talented, yet worlds more approachable and relatable than the average science fiction protagonist. The crew’s troubleshooting and problem solving as they navigate their adventure was perfectly immersive, and it was fun to figure out the unique tribulations of space travel alongside them. There was exceptional emotional depth between the characters for a short novel, and each crew member is just as essential to each other as they are to keep the ship running. Kudos to the author for the great descriptive work as well, the scenery, tone, and characters were especially enriched by the high quality of his writing style. Without going more into detail as to avoid spoiling anything, I highly recommend joining Kitra and her crew on her first adventure.