VivJM
5/21/2016
I found this a bit slow to get going, but once it did it was an intelligent and thought provoking read.
The characters in this book were all faced with terrible decisions and it was easy to see that, even when those actions seemed horrific, quite often they were acting in a way that they thought best for the Good of the Planet, or the Good of the People, or the Good of the Family. Zettel certainly makes you question your ethical views here, but never in a preachy way. There were no cartoon villains but a lot of flawed people making difficult choices.
In amongst the sci-fi action, there was a rather wonderful coming-of-age tale in the relationship between two sisters, and I really enjoyed that aspect too.
This is the first Sarah Zettel book I have read but I will definitely be seeking out more of her work.