A review by mapleleaf_emily
The Comet's Curse by Dom Testa

3.0

I've read this series before, but I decided to go back to it. My favorite genre is, by far, historical fiction, though it interests me that I love science fiction as well.
This book follows the journey of 251 teens on a ship headed for an earth-like planet that hopefully can sustain life. They are lead by the Council: Triana, Bon, Gap, Lita, and Channey. The points of view in this book follow Triana and Gap. Additionally, there are flashbacks as to how the journey began and developed before the launch, with the perspective of Dr. Zimmer.
I thought this book felt realistic, not too forced or fantastical. There isn't too much time for the characters to be developed, as this was the first book in the series, but there was growth in the focused characters.

Spoiler

There is a love triangle developed between Triana, Gap, and Bon, which is predictable, but not unpleasantly so. However, the only "action" was a hand-clasp and embrace, which felt like the characters were making too much or reacting too heavily, based on such mundane actions.