The Disasters
Book - 2018
0062657674


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If you're looking for a funny thriller to lend you escapism, try The Disasters by M. K. England, a high stakes space heist with diverse characters who have been expelled from elite Ellis Station Academy. It's fast paced, witty, and based on the found family trope.
Nax and a handful of other space Academy washouts are the only surviving pilots after the school is hijacked by terrorists, but in order to spread the truth about the attack, Nax and his fellow failures must execute a dangerous heist.
Nax and a handful of other space Academy washouts are the only surviving pilots after the school is hijacked by terrorists, but in order to spread the truth about the attack, Nax and his fellow failures must execute a dangerous heist.
This is a fun sci-fi adventure full of non-stop action. Both the protagonist's narration and the dialogue display plenty of humor. Diversity is the norm. Interesting and proficient world-building. It didn't blow me away but it certainly entertained me and has many reasons to recommend it. Lots of... Read More »
“You are, without a doubt, the absolute. Worst. Captain. Ever. Damn you and the horse you ride in on, Hall.”
muslim girl hero? bi boys? anxiety? gender representation? let's go!
An action filled novel that accounts for food, prayers, gun safety, gasoline, and medical supplies! I’m shaking. Yo... Read More »
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Add a CommentThis is a fun sci-fi adventure full of non-stop action. Both the protagonist's narration and the dialogue display plenty of humor. Diversity is the norm. Interesting and proficient world-building. It didn't blow me away but it certainly entertained me and has many reasons to recommend it. Lots of appeal for lots of readers. Give it a go; odds are you won't be disappointed.
“You are, without a doubt, the absolute. Worst. Captain. Ever. Damn you and the horse you ride in on, Hall.”
muslim girl hero? bi boys? anxiety? gender representation? let's go!
An action filled novel that accounts for food, prayers, gun safety, gasoline, and medical supplies! I’m shaking. You can so clearly see how much thought went into this book. It’s funny. It’s sweet. It’s violent, but somehow not our crew. It reminds us what can keep seemingly able bodied people from work and school. It’s lovely. Perhaps my favorite YA of 2018.
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