I really don’t know what genre you would call this, but it’s a great mindbender! There is a love story at the heart of it all. This was absolutely oriI really don’t know what genre you would call this, but it’s a great mindbender! There is a love story at the heart of it all. This was absolutely original and I was thoroughly entertained. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book...more
This was fascinating. In terms of personal enjoyment I would probably score it 3 stars but that’s because I’m a complete science ignoramus plus somethThis was fascinating. In terms of personal enjoyment I would probably score it 3 stars but that’s because I’m a complete science ignoramus plus something in my brain just turns off if the science gets too much. I love this author and luckily he writes excellent fantasy too so I’m not short of material! Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This is a highly regarded book by a highly regarded author, but unfortunately it did nothing for me. The concept initially intrigued me- I was expectiThis is a highly regarded book by a highly regarded author, but unfortunately it did nothing for me. The concept initially intrigued me- I was expecting something more in line with Flowers for Algernon but I was wrong. I didn’t like the main character or any of the characters, now I think about it. So many people rated this highly that I doubt my own judgement-maybe I’m just failing to see its quality....more
Hold on to your hats- this was terrific! This is and feels like the beginning of an epic new fantasy and I am already so impatient for the rest. ThereHold on to your hats- this was terrific! This is and feels like the beginning of an epic new fantasy and I am already so impatient for the rest. There really is an enormous cast and each character is fascinating- I spent most of the book wondering how they would all fit together. The world is complex and detailed- how the author managed to avoid information dumps- and he did- is incredible. The world has a South American flavour to it. There wasn’t a boring character among them. The magic system has elements of Sanderson but is unique and compelling. This was a real treat! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I do like a thought-provoking read. The book is set in the near future and it was very interesting to see how the world was responding to climate chanI do like a thought-provoking read. The book is set in the near future and it was very interesting to see how the world was responding to climate change (realistically to my mind). I didn’t feel particularly moved by individual characters in the book though. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I’m quite picky about science fiction, but I chose well with this one! A complex storyline and characters; politics, intrigue, double crossing, secretI’m quite picky about science fiction, but I chose well with this one! A complex storyline and characters; politics, intrigue, double crossing, secrets; this one has it all! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
The idea for this was intriguing and compelling. Rao and Adam were an absolutely fascinating pair and although I tend to avoid military based stories,The idea for this was intriguing and compelling. Rao and Adam were an absolutely fascinating pair and although I tend to avoid military based stories, this one was a good exception. The pacing was a little off for me by the third quarter of the book. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I knew this book was going to make my heart *feel* within minutes of starting it. There are a couple of authors whose books have a similar effect- T. I knew this book was going to make my heart *feel* within minutes of starting it. There are a couple of authors whose books have a similar effect- T. Kingfisher, Becky Chambers-who just have a really lovely way of creating relationships with heart- and Klune can join the gang. I loved, loved, loved all the character- Rambo and Nurse Ratched particularly- as well as Gio and Hap. A wonderful merging of Pinocchio and the Wizard of Oz: a hybrid fairy tale for the modern age. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
A Brilliant first contact story! A crazy descent into madness, a mission that gradually begins to go wrong. The four main characters were all unique pA Brilliant first contact story! A crazy descent into madness, a mission that gradually begins to go wrong. The four main characters were all unique particularly in terms of their flaws. The pressure and tension which builds made for a very claustrophobic atmosphere. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I loved the world building in this book. It captured exactly the vibe and energy of a frontier town and there was a wild range of characters. However,I loved the world building in this book. It captured exactly the vibe and energy of a frontier town and there was a wild range of characters. However, I found the story confusing, rambling- rally hard to see what was going on. It was an imaginative and original story but the delivery failed. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
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