Rayessa and the Space Pirates
Hanson Donna Maree,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Harlequin Enterprises Pty Ltd, Australia
Hanson Donna Maree,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Harlequin Enterprises Pty Ltd, Australia
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780857990150
ASIN: B00AWKAJAO
Publish date: January 2013
Publisher: Escape Publishing
Pages no: 128
Edition language: English
3 StarsThis started out strong- decently good- interesting. Then by the end it was a cheese train wreck of sorts. You knew it was going to happen and you did want it to tie up a bit- but it was clumsy. The title is fun- I wouldn't ever call this YA since the even though the main character is 16 she ...
My first read from Harlequin Australia's digital-only (or digital-first) Escape Publishing, and it's seriously dodgy. This YA sci-fi starts off well, but becomes more and more cringe-worthy as the story progresses. The characters become more annoying. Many different story ideas, but not enough depth...
Who else remembers James H Schmitz's teenage heroine, Telzey? She was my first introduction to the perfect fit of a female teen protagonist and SF adventure. There's something about their vulnerability, sense of exploring the world and sheer courage that appeals. So I was delighted when Rayessa appe...