A review by marjories
Cold Between Stars, by Belinda Crawford
5.0
Usually, waking up from a nightmare is a good thing, for Kuma, it was just the beginning of the true horror. The only person awake on a generational scientific survey ship, he finds himself battling for not only his survival, but that of the ship and everyone on it, including his identical twin sister, as he slowly learns what he is up against.
Despite the limited cast and setting, this is a very fast moving compelling read. The imagery is powerful, sometimes evoking a visceral, primal reactions. Kuma's relationship with the little rucnart added emotional depth. The world building around the various aliens on the ship and their abilities was very well done as well, adding to the richness of the story.
This is the first book in The Echo series and the ending - wow, serious reveal and I can't wait to see what is coming in book 2!
Despite the limited cast and setting, this is a very fast moving compelling read. The imagery is powerful, sometimes evoking a visceral, primal reactions. Kuma's relationship with the little rucnart added emotional depth. The world building around the various aliens on the ship and their abilities was very well done as well, adding to the richness of the story.
This is the first book in The Echo series and the ending - wow, serious reveal and I can't wait to see what is coming in book 2!