Skirmish

Skyrider #1

by Melisa C. Michaels

1st trade paperback, fine

Genres: Science Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1985

About the author

Her fantasy books are published under the name Melisa Michaels.

Reviews

[Stevie Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fear I’ve made a grave mistake: I read this book in one sitting and now I have to track down a copy of each and every book in this series. This was so unexpectedly heartwarming!! I loved the complicated politics of this world, and watching the relationships bloom and develop was beautiful. But like let’s be real, the MC was a badass and Id die for her. She’s a secret softie, which is my favorite quality in a space smuggler!! Easiest five stars i’ve given all year.

Representation: disability rep

Spice level: none

[Rhode PVD · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first read the skyrider series back in the mid-80s, there really wasn't anything remotely similar out there. The heroine is tough, independent, and cool, with the almost universal respect of everyone around her. She can pilot better than anyone else and packs a mean punch. Not to mention a gorgeous male best friend who secretly yearns for her. These books are not terribly deep, literate or meaningful, but oh how I loved them! The perfect antidote to being at the very bottom of the office pecking order as a recent college grad in the middle of a recession.

[Imogen Herrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adventure and romance and a hero who throws punches and flies spaceships like a real woman.

[Tay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really glad I found this book! It was enjoyable the whole way through. Skyrider herself is an interesting protagonist and entertaining narrator. The worldbuilding is solid, I particularly like the detail behind all the differences between the Earth-dwellers and Belt-dwellers.

Would recommend for anyone looking for a good sf read!