wisewizardofthestarts's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? No
3.5
guywho_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Space academy accepts recruits from different planets throughout the solar system for the first time. Tension rises as the ‘other’ cadets infiltrate the bubble that is the rich & elites. Tensions rise as cadets train for a long over due war. Ends abruptly setting up the sequel…
chloeolevia's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
tallyvauthor's review against another edition
5.0
GAH. I love love LOVED this book. It reminds me of the type of scifi that I adore. Give me the space academy or starship fights any day and I will DROOL. It's genuinely surprising to me that this book didn't get turned into a TV show rather than Morgan's other series. But I loved all of the characters and their backstories. Sure they got a little confusing at times but it all tied together super nicely. I cannot WAIT for the next one!
laurenbaggy's review against another edition
4.0
I was dubious going into this, especially with the tagline about "forbidden love". However, I am very impressed. I found the time line kind of challenging (was it a whole year, one term, etc) and then there seemed to be a few things at the school just to make the story keep going, but other than that I seriously enjoyed it.
I really connected with every one of the characters, even where I thought I wasn't really going to. (Orelia specifically.) Every single character had a personality that set them apart, and there was also a character or two who I loved to hate, which is also fun.
I found the plot fairly character driven, and I was engaged the whole time and I cared about what was going to happen next. I think it was probably quite predictable, but at the same time I didn't find myself trying to figure out the next turn... I was just along for the ride.
I adored that the LGBTQ+ relationship didn't have a heavy reliance on exploring sexuality or angst about discovering that the person was non-straight. It was just what it was. The onus was not on sexuality, it was on race. This book had excellent representation and I found the underlying theme of casual (and overt) racism very interesting. I look forward to seeing where the sequel takes this.
This was a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I am desperate for the sequel despite the fact that this one isn't actually out yet. I'm so glad I decided to pick this up, though. It was just what I needed.
I really connected with every one of the characters, even where I thought I wasn't really going to. (Orelia specifically.) Every single character had a personality that set them apart, and there was also a character or two who I loved to hate, which is also fun.
I found the plot fairly character driven, and I was engaged the whole time and I cared about what was going to happen next. I think it was probably quite predictable, but at the same time I didn't find myself trying to figure out the next turn... I was just along for the ride.
I adored that the LGBTQ+ relationship didn't have a heavy reliance on exploring sexuality or angst about discovering that the person was non-straight. It was just what it was. The onus was not on sexuality, it was on race. This book had excellent representation and I found the underlying theme of casual (and overt) racism very interesting. I look forward to seeing where the sequel takes this.
This was a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I am desperate for the sequel despite the fact that this one isn't actually out yet. I'm so glad I decided to pick this up, though. It was just what I needed.
sjyslg's review against another edition
3.0
So I liked the banter… not much else because it had very juvenile writing which isn’t a bad thing, just not my thing. Also the romances were very over the top ❌
dani_bugz's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating 3.5
Light Years is not an excellent piece of writing. Nor are the characters memorable, or the events particularly original. But man, was it an entertaining ride! I really did have to cringe through some awful sections of prose, and some cliches, but I did enjoy myself along the way and would still recommend.
Age: 12+ with adult cross over
Warnings: No sex, but sexual tension, and I feel like subsequent books may show it. No violence really either.
Light Years is not an excellent piece of writing. Nor are the characters memorable, or the events particularly original. But man, was it an entertaining ride! I really did have to cringe through some awful sections of prose, and some cliches, but I did enjoy myself along the way and would still recommend.
Age: 12+ with adult cross over
Warnings: No sex, but sexual tension, and I feel like subsequent books may show it. No violence really either.
esthibess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5