A review by samley
The Children Star by Joan Slonczewski

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A worthy member of the series, with a very interesting premise and twist. The world building is detailed, even down to the DNA. I found this book’s characters a bit harder to relate to than Daughter of Elysium, but the interest of the plot kept me engaged.