jmeyers888's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.75
Enjoyable characters and plot. I also love the pro LGBTQ world. I wish there was a bit more character development and world building though. I wanted to know more about the world these characters are in. We know there was a conflict/war in the past. What’s that about? And there are many different species; tell me more. I also wanted to know more about what the main character was thinking. She goes into a depression at one point in the book, but we barely get a glimpse at her inner turmoil.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
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, Alcohol, Murder, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, and Blood
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: Grief, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Blood and Violence
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: Injury/injury detail, Death of parent, Death, Murder, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Chronic illness, and Vomit
Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, and Confinement
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: Alcohol, Blood, Colonisation, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Medical content, and Murder
Moderate: War and Xenophobia
morebedsidebooks's review
adventurous
One of my more anticipated releases for 2020 from a debut author, I picked up Crownchasers for the pansexual protagonist and because I love sci-fi. However, this book came off a bit differently than I was expecting for a galactic adventure quest. I had seen content notes (several provided by the book’s own author) prior but, those unfortunately aren’t expansive. I was caught unawares from the start.
cw: suicide
The prologue has a character on a final task that they kill themselves once completing for example.
cw: dependence/alcoholism?
In general the main character doesn't only use alcohol but, is drunk more than once and for a large period.
I would want to go on with notes however, it honestly got exhausting.
The series has the makings of an exciting sci-fi adventure. Inopportunely though, the story was challenging at the time I read it. Plus, the second in the duology is supposed to be darker. I am still going to pick up Thronechasers too but, it’s going far back in my TBR maybe to revisit the series at another time. YMMV
Spoiler
cw: suicide
The prologue has a character on a final task that they kill themselves once completing for example.
cw: dependence/alcoholism?
In general the main character doesn't only use alcohol but, is drunk more than once and for a large period.
I would want to go on with notes however, it honestly got exhausting.
The series has the makings of an exciting sci-fi adventure. Inopportunely though, the story was challenging at the time I read it. Plus, the second in the duology is supposed to be darker. I am still going to pick up Thronechasers too but, it’s going far back in my TBR maybe to revisit the series at another time. YMMV
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Grief, Violence, Vomit, and Suicide
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.)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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