John Scalzi

2017

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A fabulous opening to a space opera that looks to combine political dynastic in-fighting with a complex physical universe. There are very visible shades of Florentine politics, as well as nods to other science fiction universes – neither of which in any way interfere with the novelty and pace of the narrative.

5/5. Finished 11 November 2017.

(Originally published on Goodreads.)