Ghost Pirate Gambit

Totally my jam!

Having read Artemis City Shuffle first, I was intrigued by both Lasadi and Raj and their world, and Ghost Pirate Gambit did not disappoint. This first novel in the Nanshe Chronicles ticks so many of my favorite boxes: Not only does it start with heist gone sideways, it throws together a misfit crew of intriguing characters and sends them off on a wild space adventure ( ghost pirates! fights! subterfuge! booby traps!).

I found this tale wildly entertaining, and I loved getting to know each of these complex, flawed, and vulnerable characters. Not only did I enjoy their banter, but it was lovely to see them grow together as a team and learn to trust each other, even if everyone brought plenty of secrets and personal baggage to the table. Add to that the sloooow-burn attraction between Lasadi and Raj (I'm not going to call it a romance just yet ;) ), and it's a no-brainer for me to give this story 5 stars.

One minor PSA, though: While bringing the story about the Ghost Pirate to a satisfactory conclusion, this book ends on a cliffhanger / teaser for book 2.