Pitching a novel as having Firefly vibes is a surefire way to get me to pick it up, and that’s what happened with Grace Curtis’ Frontier. An intriguing, queer blend of western, romance, and science fiction, Frontier swept me off my feet and into its world with a rare ease.

Told as a series of interconnected stories focusing on a nameless stranger as they traverse a Western-influenced, post-apocalyptic society, Frontier demands some patience from its readers upfront. But those who give it that patience will be rewarded with an extremely satisfying adventure, rich world, and deeply emotional tale as its pieces come together. I really enjoyed this novel and am eager to read Grace Curtis’ work in the future.

Thank you to Solaris and NetGalley for an advance review copy. All opinions are my own.