waysus1p1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
elisenic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
booksthatburn's review
The description said they're the coast guard for space, but in the narrative they self-identified as cops, so I'm not finishing this. My patience for copaganda and cops as protagonists is almost nonexistent.
Minor: Cursing and Death
cdeane61's review against another edition
3.0
Wanted to give it a 4 because there is nothing really wrong with it, just a little formulaic for my taste.
Maybe that is it, just too pat, all of the main characters just too right...
On the other hand, it is a very fun read, and easy to pick up and get right back into. I would not count out looking in to others in the series, or even pursuing some of the authors other works.
Maybe that is it, just too pat, all of the main characters just too right...
On the other hand, it is a very fun read, and easy to pick up and get right back into. I would not count out looking in to others in the series, or even pursuing some of the authors other works.
jrho's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
ellenreading_theend's review against another edition
4.0
I asked for fun found family sci fi and y’all delivered! This one was the first of the recommendations that I picked up, mostly because @runoutofpages has been trying to get me to read it for a while, and I have the sequel ready and waiting for me! I loved the found family of course, but the competition prep was so fun and unexpected! Can’t wait to dive into the next one.
ofliterarynature's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gearsandsteam's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic change of pace from KB's other series (which is also amazing). This had a similar feel to The Expanse and I loved the added element of inter-military competition. I do wish more time was focused on the competition aspect of it. I felt cheated out of some good scenes (like The Big Game) that were really hyped up by the characters. I did really enjoy all the characters and the main mystery-esque plot. At times it did feel like two different books smashed into one with the competition thing and the main plot both vying for my attention. I am really looking forward to reading the next book!
needleclicker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5