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Some Desperate Glory
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Silvana
Glad I did not DNF this because it turned out to be quite enjoyable. The character growth was good, starting from a very unlikeable space nazi girl scout to someone with more conscience. Not sure I understand about the god machine and whatever tech here. Anyway, seems like this year's Hugo nominees for best novel batch is a bit weak. ...more
Jessica
Mar 06, 2024 rated it really liked it
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The earth is gone, destroyed by the Majoda. The residents of Gaea station stand alone in their defiance. Kyr, our main character, has been raised in community with the other survivors of earth's destruction.

I really believe that this book was incorrectly categorized. It's marketed as an adult sci-fi, but to me it really felt like a good young adult book. That's not a criticism, and I'm not saying that because t
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Steve
Apr 09, 2025 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
amazing!

There’s not much to say besides you should read this. Riveting, creative and exciting. I really enjoyed it. You will too.
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