henrybrunisholz's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great just for the concept alone, but the execution is good too. All the crew were amazing and I loved seeing them interact. Less sold on the love interest and a bit frustrated with Caledonia's obstinacy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
alexalily's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Confinement, Grief, Violence, and Addiction
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Drug use, Torture, Slavery, Child death, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
anniereads221's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
3.0
I wanted to love this book way more than i actually did. And i started this last month and am only just got around to finishing it today. The first half did not grab me at all and did not care for the characters. Though just over half way through, something changed i am not sure what, but i actually cared a little more about them and what was actually happening. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series because i am curious to see where this goes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Sexism, Torture, Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
thedulcineaeffect's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I think I went in like a lot of people expecting something slightly different to what the book claimed itself to be. This is by no means a bad story, just a bit predictable at times. It was fun to see the crew get into situations and see how they would get out, even if sometimes they got out of situations a bit too easily.
Also like a few people, I went in expecting some f/f content and was disappointed when there wasn't anything
Finally, although I am definitely going to read the next book, I can't help but think
Also like a few people, I went in expecting some f/f content and was disappointed when there wasn't anything
Spoiler
unless you count that one character making eyes at someone moments before she was injured. There's nothing wrong with having a queer author not have any explicit queer rep in their stories, but there's enough subtext to make it feel like there was something there; it feels like either the relationship in question was cut at the last minute or the author was censored by the publisher (I feel like the former is more likely, and maybe it will be bought up again in a future installment).Spoiler
Speaking of relationships, I was so confused at the Cal/Oran relationship that came out of nowhere. The book felt like it had been building towards Pi/Oran and then it swerved starboard seemingly to make an enemies to lovers relationship for the hell of it. Cal should have been allowed to forgive Oran without the awkward romance angle, and the relationship feels a bit comphet for my liking.Finally, although I am definitely going to read the next book, I can't help but think
Spoiler
the ending where Cal goes and raids the Bale Blossom alone despite her crew saying AT LEAST THREE TIMES THAT THEY'RE HER FAMILY AND THAT IF THEY MAKE A BAD DECISION, IT'S TOGETHER feels like it was just there to spring a sequel hook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Death, and Death of parent
crzicricket's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.5
I loved this book, every minute of it. The character driven parts of the story were amazing, the inclusion was just great, and I loved the change of pace for where a story takes place. (for me)
I am excited for the next book and to see where the story goes. To see how the characters grow and push each other, and how they will overcome the challenges that were put against them in this book that carry over.
I am excited for the next book and to see where the story goes. To see how the characters grow and push each other, and how they will overcome the challenges that were put against them in this book that carry over.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Child death, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Addiction, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence, Vomit, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
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