mellamoger's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Cancer and Infertility
Minor: Incest, Rape, Car accident, and Slavery
jenniferthinks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The book was intellectually challenging due to its exploration of ethics as it relates to humans and aliens co-existing, providing no right answer and many uncomfortable moments.
I appreciate the character descriptions and the inclusion of both human and alien racial diversity.
And the entire society that Bulter created is impressive! I had to refer to a wiki to remind myself of who’s who.
I would not endure reading it again but it was altogether fascinating.
I appreciate the character descriptions and the inclusion of both human and alien racial diversity.
And the entire society that Bulter created is impressive! I had to refer to a wiki to remind myself of who’s who.
I would not endure reading it again but it was altogether fascinating.
Spoiler
Is this book an exploration of “compassionate”eugenics? That’s what it felt like at times, which is super super uncomfortable to read.Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
issues related to consentstellarfizz's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I *could not* put this down!! I would regularly stay up until 2 or 3am to keep reading.
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Infertility
Minor: Rape
hannahmarierobbins's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Grief, Xenophobia, Violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Hate crime
kurumipanda's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Infertility, and Genocide
Moderate: Xenophobia, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, and Pregnancy
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