A review by thoughtsontomes
The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a solid space opera that combines similar vibes and themes of red rising, the handmaids tale, and the expanse to create a war torn future. There are elements of the world building that are a bit hand wavy for my tastes, particularly in the how and why various political structures are set up. But it does keep you on the edge of your seat wanting to keep reading and figuring out the mystery of it all. Plus there is a lot of rep, including disability, mental health (ptsd and anxiety), sign language, queer relationships, and non binary characters. The next two books in the series are much longer so I’m hoping more of the world gets fleshed out and I plan to continue with the series. 
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