Play Book Tag discussion

I read this book for the tag "space opera". I think it fits that category really well. The story is about a mixture of beings, human and otherwise, on a space ship called the Wayfarer. The Wayfarer is a tunneler of worm holes. The story is filled with adventure and mishaps and it is more about relationships than about wormholes.

The author is the daughter of an astrobiology educator, an aerospace engineer and an Apollo-era rocket scientist. This book is her debut novel and she funded it with Kickstarter campaign. I think that adds interest to this book.

It was shortlisted for the 2016 Arthur C. Clarke Award, and nominated for the British Fantasy Awards' 2016 "Sydney James Bounds Award for Best Newcomer". It was the first self-published novel to be shortlisted for the Kitschies Golden Tentacle for Best Debut Novel.

The story lacks in tension, not much happens until the very last few pages and even that isn't too nail biting in any way.

The strength is its relationships between characters and world building. Over all, very enjoyable read. I might read more in the series.

Rating 3.07

I'm halfway through this and so far it is very much a 3 star read for me as well.