New sci-fi set in Skyward world!
Arturo is building a flight crew for a covert mission to Blightfall. He and his crew have been assigned to explore this planet and guard diplomats as they try to reach settlements and make contact. Before they land, the crew is attacked and some perish. Those left are terrified that they might never find cooperation or be able to return home. When they do land they discover that the planet is as inhospitable as their welcome was.
Likes/dislikes: I like the wise quote on page 273, “If one is offended by questions, one might be revealing the weakness in one’s own rhetorical position.” The awkwardness between Arturo and Alanik is adorable! They like each other but are unsure if the other one likes them. Cute humor throughout the book. Fun sci-fi adventure with a bit of a mystery.
Language: PG-13 for 16 swears and no f-words.
Mature Content: PG for hand holding and chaste kiss.
Violence: PG for spaceships being shot down and people dying. Alien shot down, bloody injury.
Ethnicity: Crew member Nedd has pale skin. Admiral Jorgen has dark skin. Siblings Gilaf and Alanik have purple skin. FM has fair skin.
