mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
A twist on a sf trope - basically a Goa'uld or Dominion/Founders knock-off. Didn't quite realize at the start that this was the first book in a second series - I probably would have read the first series first. Dark. And the main protagonist and brain sucker are neither one all that likable. There was a certain amount of drudgery in this one. The characters had potential as did the setting but they didn't reach that potential. But good enough to try the first book.
erikbail's review against another edition
4.0
Fun borderline YA book in India about secret agents and aliens. 3.8 stars for sure for novel plot concept that moves quickly
mcallan0627's review against another edition
2.0
This one was a DNF for me. I absolutely loved the main character, but at some point the political intrigue overcame the sci-fi in plot time, and I lost interest. If you're looking for a political thriller with some sci-fi thrown in, this one is for you!
sumayyah_t's review against another edition
4.0
Up and Ella
Io, after the the unexpected death of her host, inhabits the closest body, one Ella Patel, 19 years old, conwoman and thief. A reluctant partnership is forged between them, and Ella is resistant in always every way. Io, however, has secrets, some so big that they are worth killing for. Both Io and Ella find themselves struggling to trust each other and their alleged allies, but for different reasons.
Io, after the the unexpected death of her host, inhabits the closest body, one Ella Patel, 19 years old, conwoman and thief. A reluctant partnership is forged between them, and Ella is resistant in always every way. Io, however, has secrets, some so big that they are worth killing for. Both Io and Ella find themselves struggling to trust each other and their alleged allies, but for different reasons.
jackiea's review
adventurous
funny
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
tunamunki's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
toledo932's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
dhanushi's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
4.0