A review by utopiastateofmind
The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I had no idea The First Sister was science fiction, but I gotta say the world building is one of my favorite elements. I adored the way Lewis unfolded this science fiction world of battling empires, The Handmaid's Tale vibes to the First Sister order, and the fighting duel partners. The First Sister is multiple POV and I couldn't pick my favorite. Seriously. They were all so vulnerable, so flawed, and struggling with loyalty. It's a story about favor and twisted responsibilities. Loyalty and ambition, futures and love.
Buddy read with Mel
The pacing of The First Sister kept my attention the entire way through. I think I finished this audio-book in like two days? The First Sister is about this seemingly never ending war, but how do we envision our futures? How do we fight for the right, the promise of a future? By the end of the book, I was so thoroughly impressed by the twists and turns. I can't think of an element I didn't love. The world building was thoughtful. All the characters have their flaws and dreams exposed on the page. It's queer AF and there is expert manipulation with some shocks I had to sit down for.
Buddy read with Mel
The pacing of The First Sister kept my attention the entire way through. I think I finished this audio-book in like two days? The First Sister is about this seemingly never ending war, but how do we envision our futures? How do we fight for the right, the promise of a future? By the end of the book, I was so thoroughly impressed by the twists and turns. I can't think of an element I didn't love. The world building was thoughtful. All the characters have their flaws and dreams exposed on the page. It's queer AF and there is expert manipulation with some shocks I had to sit down for.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Rape