Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

Some Desperate Glory

Emily Tesh

416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

A thrillingly told queer space opera about the wreckage of war, the family you find, and who you must become when every choice is stripped from you, Some Desperate Glory is Astounding Award Winner and Crawford Award Finalist Emily Tesh’s highly an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 74%
tense 65%
challenging 62%
emotional 51%
reflective 42%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
mysterious 14%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Character: 12% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.4

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