Shattered Warrior- Sharon Shinn
Shattered Warrior
Brief Introduction:
It is a graphic novel by Sharon Shinn as a writer and Molly Ostertag as an illustrator. Molly Ostertag fans will love totally unbiased illustrations. Any graphic Novel stan will end up loving this book. The story of Shattered Warrior takes place on a planet populated by humans that has been conquered by much more powerful and technically adept aliens, the Derichets. Like any book, the story revolves around whether the protagonist can bring in some change but acting strong.
Into the story:
Colleen must decide if it's worth risking the survival of her newfound family to join the growing underground revolution against the Derichets and help free her world. A young woman, the Colleen, works in a factory overseen by these tyrants, extracting valuable minerals from hunks of rock. Her family is dead, and she tries to lay low, but when her younger sister is found, she discovers a new sense of purpose. The foundation of the plot isn’t all that promising unless you are easily romanced by simple speculative fiction. But what the authors do with it is what makes the difference. The book has the ability to pick you up and carry you along on its emotional flow.
The romance is totally equal and there's no gross force used: kind of the way everyone wants to experience hetero-sexual romance. It’s an escape and it’s a manifesto that says forging new connections is the best thing you can do in a world where your oppressors hold all the power. It’s a book about the strength you gain from letting yourself be vulnerable, which makes it both good and important at the present moment.
Popular reviews
"The plot may be familiar, but the social customs of each group are defined so precisely that every detail feels strange and surprising." ―Kirkus
"This is a strong choice for sci-fi graphic novel collections, especially those seeking representation in genre fiction." ―School Library Journal
"This title has crossover appeal for dystopian buffs, sci-fi fans, for those who simply like the format, and for romance readers as well, since the love between Colleen and the man who finally thawed her frozen heart is gripping stuff." ―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Perfect for fans of dystopian sci-fi and books with strong female leads." ―Booklist
(Src: Amazon.com)
Rating
3.8/5 Goodreads
3/5 Common Sense Media
(src: Google)
More about the book:
Originally published: 2017
Genres: Comics, Romance novel, Graphic novel
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About the Author
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| Sharon Shinn |
Sharon Shinn has published more than twenty-five novels, one collection, and assorted pieces of short fiction since her first book came out in 1995. Among her books are the Twelve Houses series (Mystic and Rider and its sequels), the Samaria series (Archangel and its sequels), the Shifting Circle series, and the Elemental Blessings series. She lives in St. Louis, loves the Cardinals, watches as many movies as she possibly can, and still mourns the cancellation of “Firefly.”
(Src: sharonshinn.net / Wikipedia )
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