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A review by joyfulfoodie
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book! It is a beautiful intersection of science fiction and romance. The romance is not overpowering or cheesy. There are a few moments early book where you might go (barely a spoiler, but abundance of caution spoiler cut)”…really? Just talk already.” We don’t need a “this could all be solved with one conversation trope. But overall the characters grow as appropriate and tropes of several varieties are skirted past. I love the world building, especially with regards to gender norms. So nice to see non-binary and non heteronormativity as standard and it is done so fluidly too. Little gestures like “Prince” being a generalized title like modern use of “actor” - no gender indication present.
I loved it. Everything about it. Might count it as a new favorite. Will definitely read more from this author in the future.
I loved it. Everything about it. Might count it as a new favorite. Will definitely read more from this author in the future.
Graphic: Domestic abuse