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Rachel Haimowitz
One of my favorite novels this year. A deeply claustrophobic, oppressive, immersive reading experience that grabs you by the scruff and doesn't let you go until you've made it, breathless, to the end. The author describes this book as "social fiction" and "a -topia between u- and dis-" and I think that's a great way to put it. Even though there were colony ships involved in these people's pasts, it's not really sci-fi; there's no high tech or aliens or space travel or any of that. It's more like ...more
Heather C
I have absolutely no idea where to even begin writing a review for this. It was just...different.

The setting and the world was very unique, although a little confusing at times with all the social standings. The descriptions were well written and vivid...even I could feel how hot it was in Santuario. I loved the enemies-to-lovers trope so the slow burn and sexual tension just worked for me.

Still there is a lot more story to be told and the hopeful-for-now ending made me smile. Looking forwar
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Bucletina
Jan 26, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
No hace mucho que empecé a ampliar mis horizontes literarios con autores que hasta hace muy poco me eran completamente ajenos, principalmente por no haber llegado aún a mis tierras, donde la industria editorial te impone y decide por vos qué tenés que leer o al menos qué es lo que ponen a tu alcance en las librerías. Por suerte me fue bien, eligiendo concienzudamente qué adquirir, sobre todo por las complicaciones monetarias, legales e impositivas con las que tengo que lidiar para adquirir cualq ...more
Evaine
Oct 17, 2012 rated it liked it
3.5 Stars!! Well, I want another half star so I can give this 3.5 stars.

Santuario was a good read. I enjoyed it. Well-written with clearly defined and different characters, a juicy mystery, some interesting world-building and a plot that kept me wondering all through the book. The relationship between the two main characters, Alex and Bengt unfolds very slowly until a ramp-up into intimacy near the end of the book. It was working for me and even the rush was okay, given the plot line that I don
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Laylah Hunter
Sep 16, 2012 rated it really liked it
One hell of a first novel. Santuario is a story about cultural distance, corruption, and desperation; there's also a developing gay relationship between the leads. That order, I think, is the most satisfying way to approach the novel: it's about the problems the island of Santuario faces and the ways that the main characters deal with them first and foremost. Readers who want a romance first with the murder plot as a side dish might be frustrated; I, on the other hand, really like a story where ...more
Adara
Oct 07, 2012 rated it really liked it
This is an excellent read. I'm not sure whether to classify it as more alternate universe or sci-fi, but it's definitely an excellent read. (Riptide calls it AU.)

We're immediately drawn into the strange intrigues of the island known as Santuario, and then into a murder mystery. The inner political workings of the island slowly come into focus over the course of the story as the main characters, a policeman from Santuario and an investigator from the mainland, walk the fine line of asking questio
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TracyMN
Oct 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing
I'd say "FLAWLESS" but what author would believe it?

In a word: FULL

The characters, the plot, the timing; enough of a reach to capture my attention and hold it; a world familiar enough and different enough to carry me fully engaged to the last word.

Thank you, Gordon, for the pleasure, and for your effort.
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Elin
Feb 07, 2015 rated it really liked it
Excellent sci fi mystery plus a poignant romance.

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Alex
Sep 11, 2012 added it
Shelves: riptide, romance, queer
Johanna
Oct 06, 2012 marked it as to-read
Tj
Oct 07, 2012 marked it as second-qgb-to-pick  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: have
MiMi Rae
Oct 12, 2012 marked it as to-read
Bookbee
Mar 21, 2013 marked it as wish-list  ·  review of another edition
Alarik
Jun 11, 2013 marked it as to-read
Feliz
Aug 29, 2013 marked it as dnf
Shelves: kindle
Sharon
Oct 26, 2013 marked it as to-read
Jerry
Aug 07, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Juli
Dec 01, 2014 marked it as to-read
Tracey
Jan 09, 2015 marked it as to-read
Sandra
Feb 24, 2015 marked it as to-read
2mmommy
Mar 30, 2015 marked it as monica-next-to-be-read
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