A review by clacksee
The Galactic Zookeeper's Guide to Heists and Husbandry by A.C. Huntley

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This one was well written and the characters were all compelling. The story was interesting.

But the main character was a challenge. She's a zookeeper who works with a species hunted to the brink of extinction for its internal organs. She agrees to traffic a member of this endangered species to a mob boss. And we're supposed to sympathise with her?

Sure, yes, eventually, she shows definite character growth. But I needed a little something to make me warm to her much earlier on.