A review by wordswritinstarlight
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A delightful space opera spin on a classic romance trope.  I love Kiem and Jainan’s dynamic, and getting to see inside both their heads as they bumble their way through their sudden marriage was so charming and endeared me to both of them immediately.  Also, the short story at the end, told entirely through their letters to other people and reports on their movements by the Emperor’s spies, was super fun, 10/10.  The sci-fi elements use a light hand and don’t get bogged down in the technical details, so this is a great read for someone who finds the “harder” end of sci-fi boring or tiring.  The vibe is somewhere between the West Wing and Star Trek, but as a romance.

Recommended to anyone looking for a quick, self-contained romance set on a backdrop of sci-fi political scheming.  
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