288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473223431
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Description
The Scattered Pearls Belt is a string of habitats under tight military rule . . . where the powerful have become all too comfortable in their positions, and their corruption. But change is coming, with the arrival of Quynh: the mysterious and enig...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 26%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
reflective 15%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 11%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 43%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, TortureModerate
Violence, KidnappingMinor
Murder, War
288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473223431
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Description
The Scattered Pearls Belt is a string of habitats under tight military rule . . . where the powerful have become all too comfortable in their positions, and their corruption. But change is coming, with the arrival of Quynh: the mysterious and enig...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 26%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
reflective 15%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 11%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 43%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, TortureModerate
Violence, KidnappingMinor
Murder, War