Under Fortunate Stars
2022 • 368 pages
Ratings52
Average rating3.6
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Ratings52
Average rating3.6
A modern, progressive homage to classic space opera stories, with flawed heroes and time travel Stranded in the Dark In the final throes of the generations-long war with the alien Felen, smuggler Jereth Keeven’s junk freighter breaks down in a strange rift in deep space, with little chance of rescue – until they encounter a science vessel that claims to be from 152 years in the future. Engineer Uma Ozakka has always been fascinated with the past, especially the desperate peace mission that ended the war with the Felen and ushered in a new age of collaboration – a mission Keeven’s first mate Leesongronski is supposed to be leading right now. If Ozakka is right, more than the fates of two ships hangs in the balance…
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A brisk, solid story with Star Trek crossed with Firefly vibes.
2.5 stars.
I was told there would be plot twists, but everything was pretty obvious and straightforward from the start. Except for one minor twist at the end, and that didn't really save the book from its very slow middle part. It was okay, I guess.
I listened to the audio book and I think I would have preferred this as a read. It was around 15 hours and I spent too much time on the book. It was an okay book that offers a decent story of adventure and intrigue. I felt it lacked the depth and complexity that truly sets a story apart. I wasn't invested in any of characters and they are somewhat two-dimensional and predictable. This is where I really want a half star for 2.5 as I probably would have bumped it up that extra half.
