Okay, looks like it is letting me write a review now.
This is a wonderful look at the world of Flying Circus which manages to explore quite a few interesting themes along the way. Expect something more eposodic rather than driven by a single, overarching plot, but with things still tied together into a real narrative rather than completely disconnected. There's a large scale story here, but it's one of Isa and Arren finding their place in the world, and of the people they meet along the way.I think it works well, but it is perhaps not what everyone expects out of a novel. The writing is excellent, the humor is on point, and Erika has a wonderful gift for inducing a sort of emotional whiplash that makes the heavy stuff just that much more compelling.
There's only so much I can say without spoilers, but generally expect some quality worldbuilding, well done and positive representation of a number of groups that are often not featured in this kind of setting, entertaining dialog, and an actually realistic, positive and mostly healthy depiction of a poly relationship. Also cool planes. Best not to forget those.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |