My Review (4 stars out of 5)
This is the second book I’ve read by Karl Drinkwater, though I’m not familiar with Christoffer Petersen’s work. Set in the Lost Solace universe, this is a sci-fi story featuring a strongminded heroine in the form of Afua. A fairly short read, the world of Lost Solace is fleshed out a little more in this book and doesn’t have the same ‘outer space’ feel to it. Going off in search of a missing ophanti (one of the orphans), Afua gets into bother with an elder in the Shanta Order and it goes downhill from there, with ever more dangerous situations popping up. The book can be read as a standalone, though will likely be more interesting if you’ve read the other books first. I did get a little confused at times by all the weird names – Nuafri, Dooga, Akalie etc but that’s probably just my age.
Though I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as Karl’s previous book, this is a stimulating read, which I’m sure will gain many fans in the sci-fi world.
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About Karl Drinkwater
Karl Drinkwater writes dystopian space opera, dark suspense and diverse social fiction. If you want compelling stories and characters worth caring about, then you’re in the right place.
Karl lives in Scotland and owns two kilts. He has degrees in librarianship, literature and classics, but also studied astronomy and philosophy. Dolly the cat helps him finish books by sleeping on his lap so he can’t leave the desk. When he isn’t writing he loves music, nature, games and vegan cake.
About Christoffer Petersen
Christoffer Petersen lives in a small forest in Jutland, in southern Denmark. He hasn’t always been Danish; in fact, he borrowed his pseudonym surname from his Danish wife, Jane. Chris writes all kinds of stories in different genres but is best known for his crime books and thrillers set in Greenland.
While living in Greenland, Chris studied for a Master of Arts in Professional Writing from Falmouth University. Chris graduated with a distinction in 2015. He has been writing full-time since January 2018.
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Karl is on Bluesky
NB This post first appeared as part of the Blog Tour for ‘Afua’, via Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources.
Colin Garrow 
Thanks Colin!
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You’re welcome, Karl.
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