Alethea’s Reviews

Easy to read and fast paced, this novel has all the excitement and tension of an action movie, but in book form.

Wells has managed to strike a great balance between detailed world building, the character-focused story, and a riveting action-packed plot.

It was incredibly engaging as we followed the main character’s scramble to understand this new and dangerous world.

The format was very interesting, as it consisted of the first night of conversation between our main character, & his vampiric historian captor.

Despite occasionally finding it too plot focused, this was a very fascinating and enjoyable read, and a brilliant start to the series.

Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.

Murderbot is a delightful character whose greatest desire is to be left alone to consume entertainment media all day.

The writing struck a remarkable balance between being fast-paced and entertaining without being too flippant or over the top.

Weir’s enthusiasm for science and using it to solve problems is reflected in the main character, and expertly passed on to the reader.

Sanderson captures the tension, thrill, and the sheer speeds the pilots experienced, creating a genuinely exciting and fascinating read

Brown has created not only a very entertaining story, but a solar system of people and technology that was captivating to learn about.