bookswithbrittanica's review against another edition
5.0
I think I have found my new favorite series, and I haven’t been able to say that for almost 10 years.
This novel encompasses perfectly flawed and realistic characters, with heartbreaking backstories and motivations. Everyone just felt so real.
The plot is always moving forward with more information that ties together neatly with past storylines and I was never bored reading this. There was no time to be bored! There was always another discovery, another betrayal, another obstacle.
This was truly one of my favorite things I have read in my entire life. If they don’t turn this into a movie series, they have seriously underutilized this potential. The novel would translate fantastic onto the silver screen.
Please. PLEASE. Read this.
Upon re-read: INCREDIBLE. Still manages to hold me on the edge of my seat even through a re-read. I still love everything about this book from the high stakes, to the mystery of the Krell, to the AI sidekick as well as Doomslug! 10/10. LOVE. THIS. BOOK.
This novel encompasses perfectly flawed and realistic characters, with heartbreaking backstories and motivations. Everyone just felt so real.
The plot is always moving forward with more information that ties together neatly with past storylines and I was never bored reading this. There was no time to be bored! There was always another discovery, another betrayal, another obstacle.
This was truly one of my favorite things I have read in my entire life. If they don’t turn this into a movie series, they have seriously underutilized this potential. The novel would translate fantastic onto the silver screen.
Please. PLEASE. Read this.
Upon re-read: INCREDIBLE. Still manages to hold me on the edge of my seat even through a re-read. I still love everything about this book from the high stakes, to the mystery of the Krell, to the AI sidekick as well as Doomslug! 10/10. LOVE. THIS. BOOK.
lclowe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emilyplun's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
laatexlord's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.25
kittyfan9hh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.75
meepymeep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
crystal1978's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
lyriid's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, I'm glad it's so highly recommended as I wouldn't have picked it up from the blurb alone (Sci fi isn't really my thing.) It's fun, fast paced and made me really interested in the answers Spensa sought.
Also if you'd have told me it had a talking ship I'd have assumed it'd be annoying but M-bot is probably my favourite character.
I will definitely be reading the sequel and would like to read some of the authors other work.
Also if you'd have told me it had a talking ship I'd have assumed it'd be annoying but M-bot is probably my favourite character.
I will definitely be reading the sequel and would like to read some of the authors other work.