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guessgreenleaf's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Blood, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
dododenise's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? Yes
3.0
Okay, the thing is, I just didn’t care about the plot all that much. It was thrilling but it didn’t pull me with it.
The characters were amazing though and I found to love so many of them. They pulled me through the book and I ended up caring a lot about them. And especially space monkey proved once again that himbos are the best.
The characters were amazing though and I found to love so many of them. They pulled me through the book and I ended up caring a lot about them. And especially space monkey proved once again that himbos are the best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Confinement, Blood, and Death of parent
graciejames's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Blood
gayghostprince's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Colonisation
abarnakwn_ourcolourfulpages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy crap, this was phenomenal. I picked it up on a whim and really didn't expect to love it as much as I did. It was fast-paced and engaging, and I could not stop thinking about it. I'm so excited to pick up the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Moderate: Xenophobia and War
morebedsidebooks's review
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Murder
In the author's own words: alcohol use, blood/gore, death/loss of a loved one, emotional withholding from a parental figure, murder, guilt and trauma, science fiction-related violence (i.e., blasters, spaceship battles, etc.)gabygmtz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Una opera espacial llena de aventuras con personajes que claramente necesitan ir a terapia. La dinámica entre los personajes es asombrosa y me encanta como los conflictos personales de la personaje principal juegan un papel tan importante sin perder de vista la trama principal. Completamente adictiva y llena de acción.
Definitivamente me recuerda a Capitana Marvel con más desarrollo de personaje y sáfica.
Definitivamente me recuerda a Capitana Marvel con más desarrollo de personaje y sáfica.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Blood
irisheyz77's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Firefly meets Amazing Race in this fun space race story that is a story of friendship, galactic conspiracy and a race to the throne all in one. Alyssa is the niece of an Emperor but she is in no way wanting to lead the Empire. That is until her Uncle dies and initiates the Crownchase which hasn't been enacted in hundreds of years. This book had so much of what I love in a story...there was humor, there was a reluctant and flawed heroine, there was friendship, diversity, and even some slow burn romance. I laughed out loud at many moments and was also on the edge of my seat throughout most of the book. Crownchasers was well written and even though its only January I know this is a contender for my favorite read of year.....I can have book 2 now please?!?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood
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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