Really enjoyed this book. In some ways it's a classic space opera but there's enough twists on the formula that it feels super fresh. Fascinating explorations of identity, language, and class. The writing was fun and engaging, I ate this book up.
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Ian Sudderth reviewed Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Ian Sudderth reviewed Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Wow wow wow wow
5 stars
Just incredible. Pretty rare to find such and imaginative and rich world built into such a compelling narrative that is SO FUN. It's funny, heartbreaking, action-packed, mesmerizing, and thoughtful all at once. Can't wait to read the rest.
Ian Sudderth reviewed The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin
So good.
5 stars
To quote a friend “the amount of escalation in this series is breathtaking”. I couldn’t agree more. The layers of metaphor mix with action and intrigue and the world building immense. Loved it.
Ian Sudderth reviewed The Last Emperox by John Scalzi
Ian Sudderth reviewed The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi
Ian Sudderth reviewed The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi
It's just the best thing I've ever read
5 stars
I can't describe the depth of emotions this made me feel. It is the kind of writing I want in my life all the time, the way music criticism should be written, the way cultural criticism should be approached. Cannot recommend enough.