melaniereadsbooks's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
Reread! I love this book so much and with my whole heart and soul. I am in love with Alyssa and HM and the slowburn romance and the crownchase and the friendships and the intrigue and the puzzles and it is all so perfect. Can't wait to dive into Thronebreakers now!
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Oh my goodness I am obsessed with this queer-normative space world and all the amazing characters!
Captain Alyssa Farshot's world is rocked when her Uncle (who just happens to be the emperor or the universe?) dies and a Crownchase is called. During a crownchase, each prime family gets to pick one person to participate in a inter-galactic race to find the crown seal, deciphering clues and puzzles and diplomatic missions to be the first to find it and be declared emperor. Alyssa is in no way interested in being emperor, but that doesn't mean she won't participate.
I love ALL OF THE CHARACTERS in this book. I fell in love with Alyssa and Hell Monkey basically in the first chapter. Alyssa is so witty and clever and FUN, but also such a complex character that needs some major work on her feelings. Hell Monkey is so sweet and funny and perfect. Oh my gosh I love them.
The plot of this book was just as good as the characters. I was intrigued every step of the way. If you love books that revolve around games with high stakes, this is definitely the book for you! Everyone, go forth and read!
CW: death, family death/illness
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Oh my goodness I am obsessed with this queer-normative space world and all the amazing characters!
Captain Alyssa Farshot's world is rocked when her Uncle (who just happens to be the emperor or the universe?) dies and a Crownchase is called. During a crownchase, each prime family gets to pick one person to participate in a inter-galactic race to find the crown seal, deciphering clues and puzzles and diplomatic missions to be the first to find it and be declared emperor. Alyssa is in no way interested in being emperor, but that doesn't mean she won't participate.
I love ALL OF THE CHARACTERS in this book. I fell in love with Alyssa and Hell Monkey basically in the first chapter. Alyssa is so witty and clever and FUN, but also such a complex character that needs some major work on her feelings. Hell Monkey is so sweet and funny and perfect. Oh my gosh I love them.
The plot of this book was just as good as the characters. I was intrigued every step of the way. If you love books that revolve around games with high stakes, this is definitely the book for you! Everyone, go forth and read!
CW: death, family death/illness
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Terminal illness, and Blood
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