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Aetherbound
Aetherbound | E. K. Johnston
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A thought-provoking new YA space adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka. Set on a family-run interstellar freighter called the Harland and a mysterious remote space station, E. K. Johnston's latest is story of survival and self-determination. Pendt Harland's family sees her as a waste of food on their long-haul space cruiser when her genes reveal an undesirable mutation. But if she plays her cards right she might have a chance to do much more than survive. During a space-station layover, Pendt escapes and forms a lucky bond with the Brannick twins, the teenage heirs of the powerful family that owns the station. Against all odds, the trio hatches a long-shot scheme to take over the station and thwart the destinies they never wished for.
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TracyReadsBooks
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Some interesting ideas in this YA SF book where magic & technology intermingle with dangerous consequences. Cruelty & deprivation abound in this story which also tackles some intense topics including bodily autonomy, genetics, gene manipulation, designer babies, resource management, sexism, gender, & more. Writing is a little rough, some scenes underdeveloped but I mostly enjoyed this book which people generally seem to love or hate.

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TracyReadsBooks
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This is the first book in what was a planned trilogy but sales weren‘t good so the series was cancelled. It‘s a bummer—I‘ve only just started the book but it‘s interesting world and I‘m enjoying the story.

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LiteraryNib
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E.K. Johnston expertly uses subplots to show both the absence and the fullness of love in its many forms through carefully crafted details experienced by the characters, with whom a reader can easily establish an emotional connection.

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kissmehardy
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GOD I love this book. I love how lovingly it treats Pendt and Ned and Fisher. I love how bodily autonomy and kindness are the ultimate goal. I love the irreverence of Pendt's narration. I love it all! #reread #yascifi

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rachelsbrittain
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A really engaging space fantasy following a girl on a generation family ship where your worth earns you just enough calories to grow and oxygen to live--and Pendt isn't worth much when its discovered her aether aptitude is for genes not stars and navigation. The writing and the characters really drew me into this, even before I fully understood what was going on with the magic and colonial empire history framing the sections.

4 stars / ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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BookishTrish
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This YA sci fi was excellent. Johnston creates such an oppressive childhood for her MC Pendt that the first half can be almost too intense to read at times. Once Pendt gets to Brannick Station the story really takes off and the characters bloom. Loved it.

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Johanna414
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I don't quite know how to review this one... it was sort of a weird genetic space opera adventure? E.K. Johnston's books are always a little different. I really liked it though and hope she writes a sequel!

peanutnine Pretty cover! 3y
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kissmehardy
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PENDT AND THE BRANNICKS NOW OWN MY ENTIRE HEART. EKJ is so good at writing books that focus on healing from trauma rather than wallowing in it. 💜💜💜 #yascifi #spaceopera