The Mimicking of Known Successes

Jupiter-based researcher Pleiti is roped into solving a mystery when ex-girlfriend, Mossa, unexpectedly needs her help.

I enjoyed the world-building, but the characters and plot weren't really my thing. It was a little too cosy, and the romance felt bland. The use of somewhat unusual (or archaic) words added to the world-building when uttered by the characters, but I found it annoying when characters “expostulated” or “said precipitously” etc. All in all, it was fine, but I doubt I'll read the sequels.

Impressed by the author's use of this story to discuss a particular issue... Revealed only at the end.

It was interesting, but never compelling, with an ending felt like the author was trying to get out of the office on a Friday. Neat world though, would maybe like to see a sequel.

This is a fun sci-fi detective story placed far enough ahead that we’ve reverted to the sensibilities of 1800s England. That wasn’t my cup of tea (which they love) but the environment and story were amazing. I wish the detective was the narrator throughout (like the first chapter) but not doing so helps keep us in the dark much like her assistant ex girlfriend.

Well written and quite enjoyable. However the journey might be more enjoyable than the destination but I would absolutely read the sequel.

This was fine— this flavor of sapphic is not the kind I swoon for, but it was nevertheless a nice puzzle in a delightfully bizarre setting