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Winter’s Orbit

Everina Maxwell
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Winter’s Orbit

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Everina Maxwell

Winter’s Orbit

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iskat Empire • Futuristic

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell is a space opera featuring a politically arranged marriage between individuals from different planets, tasked with ensuring peace in a volatile galaxy. As they navigate their personal and political responsibilities, they uncover a conspiracy that could jeopardize interplanetary harmony.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,426 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell has been praised for its engaging characters and intriguing mix of political drama and romance. Reviewers appreciate the diverse representation and relationship dynamics. However, some note that the plot can feel slow and lacking in depth at times. Overall, it is a compelling read with strong emotional appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Winter’s Orbit?

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell appeals to readers who enjoy character-driven, LGBTQ+ inclusive science fiction with political intrigue and romance. Fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers or Ancestral Night by Elizabeth Bear will find this novel immersive and emotionally satisfying.

4.2

27,426 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iskat Empire • Futuristic

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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