![]() ![]() (Image by on Twitter) That line on the K-drama graph is the one that reminds me of ‘TSIASOS’!ĭespite prominently featuring human-alien warfare, ‘TSIASOS’ felt more complex than an us/them mentality – humans were just as capable of mass murder and wanton violence as the Wranaui (aka the ‘Jellies’) or Corrupted (aka the ‘nightmares’). Honestly, I felt breathless sometimes from the amount of rapid-fire action! They rocket along, with a series of catastrophes avalanching at breakneck speed. The plot twists in this were Level Up™ to the max. Their ‘normal’ is broader than ours.”I was also pleasantly surprised that ‘TSIASOS’ didn’t shy away from talking about bodily issues impacting Kira, like menstruation or pregnancy. “hip minds get graded differently than you or I. I also appreciated the awareness of mental health’s importance and the note about how neurodiversity should be more accepted among humankind, as neurodivergent minds can be as capable (if not more so) than neurotypical ones. The slow-burn romance was also quite sweet, a side thread of the main plot. There was also a welcome diversity in ethnicities among the crew as well as a sapphic couple. (I am obsessed.) Also one of the characters is Korean, therefore a BTS gif is…relevant! Definitely relevant! Just sticking a BTS gif in here because I can. Today is the Day of Wrath, and we are the instruments of our species’ retribution. “Let daring be our shield and righteous fury be our sword, and may our enemies flee at the sight of those who defend the defenseless, and may we stand unbowed and unbroken in the face of evil. Their courage in the face of galactic catastrophe and impossible odds was both moving and inspiring. ![]() I also liked that even though the crew of the Wallfish are somewhat morally gray, they are all INCREDIBLY brave, selfless, loyal folk. – GregorovichI was so invested in Gregorovich’s story not just because he made me laugh out loud so many times, but also because of how protective he is of his ship crew (borne out of a very tragic backstory). The other characters in the ‘found family’ are great too – my favourite was the utterly hilarious ‘Wallfish’ ship mind (aka super advanced spaceship AI) Gregorovich! Your hubris intrigues me, and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter. I liked that Kira seems like a very regular woman caught up in a sudden interstellar war – her reactions and decisions were all very understandable and it was easy to relate to her. ![]() This gif kept going through my mind in the first few chapters! This book was a lot more gory/horror-thriller at times (alien invasion!!!!) than I’d expected, but it meant I was 100% hooked. ‘TSIASOS’ revs up with an absolutely riveting beginning. This was a beast of a space opera with a riveting plotline, rollercoaster plot twists, a ragtag found family, moments of insightful philosophical reflection and incredibly detailed world-building. Kira may be humanity’s greatest and final hope…Ĭontent warnings: violence and graphic injury blood gore explosions death loss of a loved one panic attacks swearing sexual references While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. Her initial elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.Īs war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. I'd say yes, as long as you discuss what they read.During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. The protagonist is female, so your daughters will see a good role model in her. Overall, the characters behave honorably, nobly even, and are caring toward one another. This is an adult novel but I think a young teen who is a member of today's society, watches TV etc, would find nothing shocking in it. These are well written and appropriate to the gravity of the story, but still, they are intense. If your child is highly sensitive, I would be more concerned about the violence of the battle scenes. I think they could handle that and it shows a caring relationship between consenting adults who are meeting each other on equal footing, so the sexual politics - if one can use that phrase - are balanced, appropriate and respectful. There is some romance, which is rather sweet, and one scene of actual sex, but it is most definitely not explicit, and it is relatively short. ![]() However, it is scattered and not consistent and most certainly not an excessive amount. The swearing is appropriate to the situation and story, as many adults talk when not around children. They no doubt hear far worse swearing at school but there is some scattered throughout. ![]()
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