A review by cynicalidealist
Exo by Fonda Lee

adventurous 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? Yes

4.5

Had more to say about colonization and the complexities of realizing you might be on the wrong side than I expected from something so concept heavy. Also unexpectedly dark in places. More mentions of Christianity than you usually see in scifi but presented neutrally. Grateful that the romance was not excessively shoehorned in as YA is wont to do. Looking forward to the second book, although it seems to be setting up for a more political plot, which admittedly isn't as much my jam.
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