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A review by sharron_joy_reads
Ailuros by Matt Doyle
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The crew of the Salvagers Guild ship, The Orca is on a mission to Ailuros Unit 23, an abandoned microgravity holiday resort. This is the story of their mission and the team lead by, Alex and Josh, and what they must face in order to survive.
This is a sci-fi horror that I found immersive.
The story is told through interviews and mission logs with another POV running through the footnotes, this is a fascinating way to construct a book. It takes a beat to get used to this but is totally worth it as it humanises and makes sense if the events.
What sets this apart is that alongside the sci-fi elements is the story of a disturbing society where a sim that changes what it means to be able to express and learn to control emotions, even the bad ones, is forced upon all citizens.
If Brave New World and Alien met in space this would be the outcome, strange and surreal but incredibly poignant.
This is a sci-fi horror that I found immersive.
The story is told through interviews and mission logs with another POV running through the footnotes, this is a fascinating way to construct a book. It takes a beat to get used to this but is totally worth it as it humanises and makes sense if the events.
What sets this apart is that alongside the sci-fi elements is the story of a disturbing society where a sim that changes what it means to be able to express and learn to control emotions, even the bad ones, is forced upon all citizens.
If Brave New World and Alien met in space this would be the outcome, strange and surreal but incredibly poignant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Body horror