A review by uncreativeoops
Translation State by Ann Leckie

mysterious reflective slow-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

3.5

For a space opera there were a lot of courtroom discussions and tea parties (which included dumplings, real-life tea parties will now always be a disappointment to me). However, space opera-fitting, we meet different species who are very confused by human oddities, gender isn't as strict, and there are sentient spaceships. The main characters were interesting but some definitely got a bigger spotlight. Admittedly, I couldn't keep the different factions or ambassadors straight. Still not sure if I find Qven lovable or annoying and some of the choices made me want to sigh loudly in frustration, but that also meant I really wanted to findout how they would solve this mess. So if you like creative alien designs and space politics, this is the book for you.