No idea how to rate this one. The novella is divided into two parts (and two meetcute stories), intersecting near the end.
I didn’t particularly enjoyNo idea how to rate this one. The novella is divided into two parts (and two meetcute stories), intersecting near the end.
I didn’t particularly enjoy the first romance, especially the writing style. Usually I do like angsty introspection full of figurative language, but this was� a lot. So much. The second part grabbed me more (drama! houseboat! backstories!), but before I could offer it 3.5 stars in my mind, it led me into a bunch of cathartic crying and reminded me of why I appreciated Alexis Hall in the first place.
Tldr; not my fave Alexis Hall by a long shot, especially in its writing style. Possibly worthwhile if you have a soft spot for a) lovesickness, b) emotionally repressed characters finally feeling things, or c) pierogis (/hj)...more
Lois McMaster Bujold is very skilled at long-range character development, which Memory exemplifies—in many ways it is a fulcrum for protagonist Miles Lois McMaster Bujold is very skilled at long-range character development, which Memory exemplifies—in many ways it is a fulcrum for protagonist Miles as he charts his course for the rest of the series. Also: Simon :’’�)
4.5? IMO the first several chapters were uncomfy to read, albeit important, and so much of the rest of it was eminently readable.
I skimmed part of this book earlier, but returned after Borders of Infinity’s short stories—personally I appreciated the extra depth from that context first, even if I do side-eye certain elements, e.g. re: Taura’s background, consent issues, series-typical transphobic rhetoric etc. (much less in this book). ...more
3.5? Tightly plotted and interesting, though IMO not in the same class as The Will of the Many, especially in terms of character work. Still, this gra3.5? Tightly plotted and interesting, though IMO not in the same class as The Will of the Many, especially in terms of character work. Still, this gradually picked up & I’ll likely continue reading the trilogy....more
4.5? Very fun start to the series ft. hypercompetent protagonist & chaotic, double-identity shenanigans. Reminiscent of Catch Me If You Can, except th4.5? Very fun start to the series ft. hypercompetent protagonist & chaotic, double-identity shenanigans. Reminiscent of Catch Me If You Can, except this trickster accidentally founds a space mercenary fleet.
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