I picked up this book from an Instafreebie giveaway, though it is free on Amazon and other venues (I assume). Even though it’s the first book in the series, it stands well on its own, which is always a plus.
I enjoyed this book. That said, it’s pretty wacky. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief for basically the entire book. Case in point: the good guys fly a spaceship that’s basically a giant dragon, with an AI interface that is literally an android Geisha. Also, there’s an otaku ADHD demon (literally a demon) who wears pajamas, lives in the spaceship’s attic, and likes to drink their fuel. Also, the main character’s brother is a literal knight in shining armor, and his girlfriend is an alien space babe gladiator (gladiatress?).
Like I said, it’s a pretty wacky book. But it’s also a really fun story. The whole thing was over the top, but in an entertaining way. I laughed out loud at several points and finished the book in a couple of days. Good, clean, fun, fast story.
Some of the other reviews complain that this is basically a fantasy story set in a science fictional universe. I actually think that’s a strength. It’s very science fantasy, but it hits the tropes in the right ways. And as wacky as the story is, the characters are well rounded and fun to read about (especially the pajama-wearing demon).
Will I read the next book? Probably, though it’s not super high on my TBR pile at the moment. But that’s only because there’s a bunch of stuff that I’ve been meaning to get to for months, or even years, that are now suddenly very urgent. For a light escapist diversion that I can read in a couple of sittings, something like this is perfect.
Just bought it, I’ll give it a go!