Review of Embers of War by Gareth L Powell
Embers of War is the first book in a fabulous series by one of Britain's foremost science fiction writers. Five Stars. The book is full of real and complex characters. Each one has something troubling in their past, which they struggle to come to terms with. I'm a sucker for sentient starships, and Trouble Dog is one of the best I've met. I love the idea of a warship growing a conscience. She's my kind of ship. Nod is a fabulous and original alien character, and a profound observer of human nature. Embers of War is a book about hope, morals, and it's also a darned good read. "Everything is fixable. Maybe even humans," Nod says. Embers of War is the kind of story we need more of at present to light our way.