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annarella's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced, action packed and a lot of fun, it's an entertaining sci-fi that I enjoyed even if I didn't read the first part (my bad :( )
There's a lot of action in this story, a groups of not-so-good good guy and villains that could be not-so-bad.
I will surely read the first book as I enjoyed this one and appreciated world building, humour, and storytelling.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
There's a lot of action in this story, a groups of not-so-good good guy and villains that could be not-so-bad.
I will surely read the first book as I enjoyed this one and appreciated world building, humour, and storytelling.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
iainbertram's review against another edition
3.0
Sweaty McSwearface and his fearsome band of Australian neerdowells pretending to be people of different nationalities rampage through space simultaneously fighting nazis and the class war. Great beach read with foul mouthed and competent heroines kicking armour played arse. Like Neal Asher but with a sense of humour.
kir's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
McLennan is great comic relief, in the sweary, gives no shits camp of comments.
Book 2 felt slower to build pace than book 1 for me, so I didn't get as invested. It possibly felt darker as well.
Book 2 felt slower to build pace than book 1 for me, so I didn't get as invested. It possibly felt darker as well.
sharondblk's review against another edition
3.0
This middle book of the trilogy is not very interesting. All the characters sound the same, down to the wearing. Except McLennan who is some sort of over the top insult machine that I didn't find amusing. There are lots of battles, but since we don't know the parameters of power, the good guys can just do what needs doing. Usually by folding. And why is Lucinda Hardy called the Loose Unit? She is so tightly controlled - is it because of her first name. The Princesses friends are off screen the whole novel and it's all just same same.
So, what did I like about it? The "bad guys" are there for a reason. We know why they are doing what they are doing, and are clearly shown that the "good guys" are not all that good, generally speaking. So the plot as a whole has depth, even thought the individual characters are cardboard cut-outs.
So, what did I like about it? The "bad guys" are there for a reason. We know why they are doing what they are doing, and are clearly shown that the "good guys" are not all that good, generally speaking. So the plot as a whole has depth, even thought the individual characters are cardboard cut-outs.
lizziegracereads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? N/A
4.0
mompkin's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a great sequel to the 1st novel, and I really enjoyed the plot the entire time. I also think the characters get some great development, it's a super satisfying action sci fi read
catsy2022's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Transphobia
melkior's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
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