A review by shellbellbell
The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense 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

5.0

Update: Listened to this on audiobook for a reread and it was even better the second time. Cara Gee (actress who played Camina Drummer on The Expanse) does an amazing job as the narrator. There's so much I love about this book: the thrilling pacing, the first person POV, the character stuff, the desperation and trauma and intensity. It is an intense book - I'd put major TWs on it for war violence, death, body horror. But it was thrilling to read the first time and to read again.

Great military sci fi read. Has a thriller mystery vibe with a harsh critique of fascist capitalism along the way. I can't describe it too much more without giving away the plot, but I really liked the ending. Looking forward to exploring more of Kameron Hurley's works.
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