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A review by joyfulfoodie
Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book as much as the first one. The author has nailed world building and the expansions on themes are just delightful. You could easily read this one on its own but I think it benefits from knowing the world building accomplished in the first book.
Some reviewers complained that the previous book - Winter’s Orbit - wasn’t a romance and they had expected a romance novel set in space. I feel like WO was a romance like Star Wars is a romance - Leia and Han are not the whole point of it but you get some sweet moments. Ocean’s Echo edges closer to the romance line, but without stumbling over into any of the tropes of the genre. If you are looking for graphic and overtly steamy look elsewhere, but if you want high quality sci-fi with good character development, non-token secondary characters, and a sweet slow burn match, then Everina Maxwell may be your new favorite author.
I stand by my assessment at all he end of Winter’s Orbit; I will read anything Maxwell publishes.
Some reviewers complained that the previous book - Winter’s Orbit - wasn’t a romance and they had expected a romance novel set in space. I feel like WO was a romance like Star Wars is a romance - Leia and Han are not the whole point of it but you get some sweet moments. Ocean’s Echo edges closer to the romance line, but without stumbling over into any of the tropes of the genre. If you are looking for graphic and overtly steamy look elsewhere, but if you want high quality sci-fi with good character development, non-token secondary characters, and a sweet slow burn match, then Everina Maxwell may be your new favorite author.
I stand by my assessment at all he end of Winter’s Orbit; I will read anything Maxwell publishes.