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Adrian Tchaikovsky’s creativity soars to new heights (or rather sinks to new depths) as he explores a world below our own — through the eyes of a genetically enhanced… raccoon private investigator? A story that fuses the noir aesthetics of thriller fiction with the genius of Tchaikovsky’s science-fiction and his expertise with the animal world proves yet again, why this author should be a must-read for one and all!

I wish Green City Wars was not a standalone novel. Tchaikovsky has created such a unique world with interesting characters with this work. I would eagerly gnaw at many more juicy stories of Racoon Private Investigator Skotch!

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Since this is an ARC, the review aims to be as Spoiler-free as possible.

The Scion Conspiracy is a dark fantasy blend of high fantasy, palace intrigue, peppered with heists, betrayals… and of course, conspiracy!

While The Scion Conspiracy is a good first dip into this series, the book is held back by heavy-handed exposition, uneven characters, familiar tropes, and a central conspiracy that felt largely lackluster. Still, the scion’s bones are strong, and future entries may yet be sharp!

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Ann Leckie’s sprawling space opera juggernaut Imperial Radch continues with another standalone story, Radiant Star. A winding tale of religious fanaticism, opportunism, and the perils of faith, set against the backdrop of a divided Imperium.

Overall, like Translation State, I mostly enjoyed my time with Radiant Star, and I hope Ann Leckie continues to tell more stories in this universe, making the Imperial Radch series as sprawling as the empire itself.

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