hhushaw's review against another edition
4.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This was a great book if you love sci fi, romance and a thriller this is the book for you. The plot pulls you in, and you escape into this galaxy that you hope exists. Barbara Ann Write is the most amazing fantasy lesbian writer out there, and she did it again!
bolynne's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 rounded up.
****I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review!****
I would consider sci-fi my favorite genre recently and I've been trying to soak up as much of it as possible. I was especially interested in this one as it also listed a f/f romance and I felt like this was the best aspect of the book. The plot itself was a bit uninspired, but it was able to keep me rooting for our protagonists even if the plot seemed to move a little slowly through mostly predictable paces.
If some of the other side characters had been more fleshed out, I think I would have been more invested in the world as a whole. I understand the need for more books focusing on homonormative societies and stories to be written, but honestly I enjoy it all more when that's not the ONLY thing really focused on. Makes it more realistic.
Overall, really fun story, but with some improvements, it could be a full package.
****I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review!****
I would consider sci-fi my favorite genre recently and I've been trying to soak up as much of it as possible. I was especially interested in this one as it also listed a f/f romance and I felt like this was the best aspect of the book. The plot itself was a bit uninspired, but it was able to keep me rooting for our protagonists even if the plot seemed to move a little slowly through mostly predictable paces.
If some of the other side characters had been more fleshed out, I think I would have been more invested in the world as a whole. I understand the need for more books focusing on homonormative societies and stories to be written, but honestly I enjoy it all more when that's not the ONLY thing really focused on. Makes it more realistic.
Overall, really fun story, but with some improvements, it could be a full package.
josb's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was like reading a TTRPG transformed into the book. The characters had interesting backstories and handled the plot points with varying levels of finesse. The writing was well done but I felt like there was just too much going on that the parts that felt needed more space in the book ended up being held back too long. The pace for the first half of the book was good but once the second half hit it slowed down, with plot points being resolved well into the last chapter and epilogue.
There was quite a bit of action and so that was nice to see, I had to laugh because anytime there was an injury we also read about the first aid for it, in the heat of the action.
I liked the idea of the two main characters but really wished we had more time to spend on them and their relationship. I was impressed by how bold the book started off. The sci -fi was not overly pretentious and was not overly political/diplomatic. Wright does have a skill in making sure that balance stays interesting for a variety of readers.
Something I would recommend for anyone looking for a lighter sapphic read. I could see someone who is not always a fan of sci-fi/fantasy potentially enjoying this because of the non-intimidating the world and the lack classic fantasy traps such as excessive world building.
There was quite a bit of action and so that was nice to see, I had to laugh because anytime there was an injury we also read about the first aid for it, in the heat of the action.
I liked the idea of the two main characters but really wished we had more time to spend on them and their relationship. I was impressed by how bold the book started off. The sci -fi was not overly pretentious and was not overly political/diplomatic. Wright does have a skill in making sure that balance stays interesting for a variety of readers.
Something I would recommend for anyone looking for a lighter sapphic read. I could see someone who is not always a fan of sci-fi/fantasy potentially enjoying this because of the non-intimidating the world and the lack classic fantasy traps such as excessive world building.
lady_valhella's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the story about the houses. I also liked the sexual fluidity of the characters, oddly enough. I think it speaks to the times we currently live in now. Some of the story made me sad and some of the story made me chuckle so overall it was a good work of fiction. Besides i really loved the deep space travel and related shenanigans.
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