Stars and Bones

Paperback, 352 pages

Published Feb. 14, 2022 by Titan Books.

ISBN:
978-1-78909-428-2
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3 stars (3 reviews)

Seventy-five years from today, the human race has been cast from a dying Earth to wander the stars in a vast fleet of arks—each shaped by its inhabitants into a diverse and fascinating new environment, with its own rules and eccentricities.

When her sister disappears while responding to a mysterious alien distress call, Eryn insists on being part of the crew sent to look for her. What she discovers on Candidate-623 is both terrifying and deadly. When the threat follows her back to the fleet and people start dying, she is tasked with seeking out a legendary recluse who may just hold the key to humanity’s survival.

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Review of 'Stars and Bones' on 'Storygraph'

2 stars

I really wanted to like this, but its incredibly forgettable. None of the characters have enough depth to distinguish them from each other. None of the environments are described well enough to differentiate them. Theres def better sci fi out there. 

Review of 'Stars and Bones' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

A solidly entertaining space opera from Mr Powell here. There are a few stylistic choices I would quibble with and this is not breaking any new ground. However, none of that detracts from the enjoyment of this.
I do feel he wears his influences on his sleeve a little much and he is clearly writing with an eye to possible film/tv adaptations. Thus, the stylistic oddities.
Sorry, it seems like I am being unduly negative but I did really think this was decent entertainment. Thus, 4 stars and a recommend.

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4 stars