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This is a re-read in preparation to continuing the series. I love that we get the ship as a narrator.

#Roll100

@PuddleJumper

May is probably the easiest month for me to pick my favorite. The Embers of War trilogy by Gareth L. Powell was one of the best science fiction stories I've ever read, and I've read plenty in my 40+ years of reading. I've recommended it to others, especially fans of The Expanse TV series.
#12BooksOf2022 @Andrew65

57/150 I love a good space opera, and this is one of the best I've come across in a long time. Well rounded characters, multiple POVs, tense space battles and a mysterious new alien species. Fans of the Dune and The Expanse series would find this enjoyable. Now on to Book 2: Fleet of Knives. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1st book finished for #20in4 readathon @Andrew65

Getting into some proper space opera

Galactic empires with AI space ships.

War as entertainment novels have a fine line to walk between losing their enjoyment value by being too serious and glorifying war. If they do it wrong they become kinda vile.

Low on the space battles and heavy on rescue operations and bad memories. Seems to be commenting on the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

There is a magic bear.

Too many plot coincidences at the end.

I‘d forgotten the interlude on Cichol and I have complicated conflicting feelings: I love the Dog‘s loyalty and fuck your shit interpretation of orders; but I feel for the poor townsfolk who are bystanders to the carnage - and victims of the proxy war between two human factions who should know better. Fuck politicians, honestly. I sort of hope this scene comes back to haunt everyone later in the trilogy.

Thoroughly enjoyed Embers of War. The story begins with a terrible choice and ends with a a satisfactory conclusion that leaves you wanting to immediately know the rest of the story. Recommend!

I'm ready for #boutofbooks 24! Are you joining us? #readathon

#RRSciFiMonth Day 12: best ship in the galaxy, kid.

So many options, but the Trouble Dog is a recent fave for me: a conscience-stricken warship, decommissioned and working search & rescue. I love how the AI cares about the crew even as you hear figurative eyes rolling at their foibles. Also, very fierce. ❤️

This was an amazing sci-fi that I absolutely loved and enjoyed thoroughly. My little sweet helper helping me show the fantastic book.

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Full Review On Kati‘s Bookaholic Rambling Reviews
http://katisbookaholicramblingreviews.blogspot.com/2018/02/review-embers-of-war-...