When Doran threatens to renege on their deal and leave her stranded on some outpost, she stuns him, kidnaps him, and uses his money to gain passage on a rundown spaceship called the Banshee. This time he's her servant.
Their journey gets even more complicated when Doran is framed and suddenly finds himself the galaxy's most wanted felon, while space pirates try to force Solara into an unwanted marriage for her mechanical skills. Solara and Doran must rely on each other, and on the eccentric crew of the Banshee, if they ever hope to win their freedom.
My thoughts: Starflight is a rollicking YA science fiction adventure with lots of action and humor. There's an excellent twist towards the end, too. I had so much fun reading this one! It doesn't feel like a YA book full of teen angst and drama. The world-building is great and the characters are well-drawn. I really enjoyed how Solara and Doran start off as enemies, always sniping at each other, then gradually come to trust one another as friends...and more. Their relationship, and wanting to know what will happen between their two shipmates, Cassia and Kane, has me eager to read the sequel.
Happy Reading!
Never heard of this author before and I love the sound of this sci-fi novel so will go and look it up.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed it! The characters made me laugh, and it doesn't bog down with too much science. It's just fun.
DeleteGreat review! I've seen this book around, but I didn't know anything about it. It sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteI've been in the mood for a fun science fiction adventure and this hit the spot. :D
DeleteThis sounds like so much fun! Adding it to my wishlist now! Great review, Lark! :D
ReplyDeleteI do think you would like this one, Ashley! It's just a fun science fiction adventure.
DeleteI remember when this one released several years ago and I saw so many raves about it. I'm glad it was such a hit for you!
ReplyDeleteIt was just a fun read with lots of humor and action...and a little romance, too. It was just what I needed. :D
DeleteAs I was reading the description I wouldn't have thought it was YA. I typically don't read a lot of YA but the premise for this one sounds like it has a lot of potential! Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't feel like a YA novel at all! It felt like a regular, fast-paced and fun science fiction adventure.
DeleteThis sounds fun. I could see myself reading this one even though I am not a fan of scifi stories.
ReplyDeleteThe characters are easy to relate to and like and it reads fast...and there's a fun little romance in it, too. :D
DeleteI liked this one too :)
ReplyDeleteDid you ever read the sequel?
DeleteHa! Well she sure turned the tides on him, didn't she. Sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteI liked that she made him act as her servant for awhile. ;D
DeleteI'm definitely curious about this one now. Thanks for mentioning it's YA science fiction.
ReplyDeleteThe fun of it is for all ages. :D
DeleteNever heard of this one, but it does sound good. Especially if there's none of the usual YA angst! :)
ReplyDeleteThere isn't, just a fun enemies to friends to more story, but set in space.
DeleteThis sounds interesting! Not really a sci-fi fan but the premise sounds good to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the characters in this one.
DeleteSounds like a great read!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very fun science fiction adventure...without too much hard science in it.
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