megzy818's review
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? N/A
4.0
agent_ofthe_bat's review
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.0
readingkneads's review
3.0
Let me just say the world building for this was so done so well but there was many plot holes. I wanted to know more information and I kinda felt left out on what things were happening at times. I really felt like my book was missing pages because I didn’t know how one thing jumped to another.
But the main characters or actually all the characters WERE GREAT. So much queer characters and I loved that. A real futuristic world that I wish I could be a part of.
Also I would like to say that for ONE SPECIFIC SCENE I’m glad the author made the main characters think about love in a way that we tend to forget. Love comes in many shades and this book made a heck of a good job showing it.
But the main characters or actually all the characters WERE GREAT. So much queer characters and I loved that. A real futuristic world that I wish I could be a part of.
Also I would like to say that for ONE SPECIFIC SCENE I’m glad the author made the main characters think about love in a way that we tend to forget. Love comes in many shades and this book made a heck of a good job showing it.
marcegum's review against another edition
im just never gonna be a sci-fi girly like its simply not for me
jpitts's review
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
hwconductor's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
kaitherabbit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I just think this is a solid story all around. The author's note is what cemented my reading--i love reading about the writing processes of others and I really respect the research that went into the character work. Also there were some deep and profound pieces of dialogue that made me feel like i had to go back and read the book from a different perspective. I love it when a book does that. Def glad I picked this up
lackyducks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
A very active read. The story opens with a prologue, showing the meeting of the two main characters and establishing the relationships between their associated factions. It then jumps in time to kick off the main plot of the story.
Although it would've been nice to see more of Lu and Fallen's relationship over time, it is still clear how much the characters care for each other. You see the effort Fallen puts into contacting Lu, the stories they share and how much they know about each other.
I enjoyed how their differing viewpoints and factions were treated throughout the story. As well as how they contributed to the resolution of it.
The story goes between fast paced action scenes and slower scenes showing the area and situation characters live in and developing the relationships between them. As well as the main plot, you watch Fallen's journey of growth which I found was executed well.
I greatly enjoyed the science fiction elements. There was enough depth to keep me engaged without boring me. I thought the technology was cool, and loved the amount of thought put into the different factions and how they're presented. They all look distinct from each other in design and colour. I would have liked to see more of Blossom, as despite being set up as the main enemy, it feels like we found very little out about their motives or lives.
I enjoyed the overall plot of the book, with some twists catching me off-guard. I also liked the exploration into morality in war and the after effects of living in those situations (something I feel often gets left from these stories.) Seeing Fallen struggle in a new environment was nice, it was nice to see a story where trauma is not left behind and forgotten.
As somebody that often loses track of characters, I found I was able to remember the main cast without much issue! The character designs are all very distinct, as are their personalities.
I overall really enjoyed this read. It was an engaging world and a fun story with a nice amount of depth.
Although it would've been nice to see more of Lu and Fallen's relationship over time, it is still clear how much the characters care for each other. You see the effort Fallen puts into contacting Lu, the stories they share and how much they know about each other.
I enjoyed how their differing viewpoints and factions were treated throughout the story. As well as how they contributed to the resolution of it.
The story goes between fast paced action scenes and slower scenes showing the area and situation characters live in and developing the relationships between them. As well as the main plot, you watch Fallen's journey of growth which I found was executed well.
I greatly enjoyed the science fiction elements. There was enough depth to keep me engaged without boring me. I thought the technology was cool, and loved the amount of thought put into the different factions and how they're presented. They all look distinct from each other in design and colour. I would have liked to see more of Blossom, as despite being set up as the main enemy, it feels like we found very little out about their motives or lives.
I enjoyed the overall plot of the book, with some twists catching me off-guard. I also liked the exploration into morality in war and the after effects of living in those situations (something I feel often gets left from these stories.) Seeing Fallen struggle in a new environment was nice, it was nice to see a story where trauma is not left behind and forgotten.
As somebody that often loses track of characters, I found I was able to remember the main cast without much issue! The character designs are all very distinct, as are their personalities.
I overall really enjoyed this read. It was an engaging world and a fun story with a nice amount of depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and War
lomareadsagain's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
pirate_frog's review
4.0
wasn’t sure how i would like it at first cuz i was confused but then i got into it and was pulled it by the storyline and the complex characters. i also enjoyed seeing a conceptual society that exists without ppl owing one another anything; just providing for each other. interesting insight into rebellion and oppressive systems and how they can exist within the same thing and how that affects ppl and their views. not a black and white story where the rebellion are the “good guys,” they have flaws that are explored too