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jesssal's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
Junker Seven is a futuristic take on today’s fight for trans rights wrapped up in an inspiring love story.
If you’re just dipping your toes into sci-fi, the world-building is similar enough to our own world (while still being unique), so it is easy to follow. The environments really come to life and are easy to envision, being a nice realistic futuristic touch.
The two main characters, Juno and Castor, are both fleshed out excellently, to the point where they felt like real people; Castor’s character development especially stands out. Their romance is also very sweet to witness unfold, and their progression from hesitant allies to lovers was done in a way that felt very natural and believable.
A huge thank you to Olive, the author, for the ARC! When I first saw this on Twitter being comped to The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Rebels, I knew immediately that I wanted to read it - and as a fan of both of those shows, I was not disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child death