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Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
3.5
adventurous challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Space boys solving a space empire's problems and falling in love while they do it. 💯 I love a slow burn romance, though I will say the slowburn on this one is based in misunderstandings from past trauma. TW: DV.

Pros: 
❄️ Great plot progression with a believably solved 'mystery'.
❄️ The romance is cute AF and it's sensitive towards things such as healing from DV and grief.
❄️ Interesting political intrigue plots that make sense.

Cons:
❄️ Reads a bit like fanfiction - polished fanfic, but it has the vibe.
❄️ Kidnapping trope my dudes.

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