![]() ![]() I loved the dual POV letting me get to know both MCs very well and what they were thinking. As Jainan and Kiem are quickly married which the treaty renewal fast approaching and struggle to adjust to each other with all the things they build up in their head about the other due to their past experiences. ![]() However, the investigation is abandoned after just a cursorily glance which doesn’t reveal much. The book starts off with the death of Jainan’s current husband, Prince Taam under seemingly suspicious circumstances. He’s responsible and serious and does what is needed to complete the job he is given. On the other hand we have Jainan who is quiet and reserved, a perfect candidate for a diplomatic post. ![]() He is loud and brash and just focuses on enjoying his life and not worrying about things too much. Kiem seems to be a spoiled prince who has had everything given to him but somehow doesn’t seem to succeed in things he wants to be able to do to impress those around him and has resigned himself to not getting any big purpose in life. Winter’s Orbit follows Kiem and Jainan as they are suddenly thrust together in the form of a marriage so that they could become representatives for their respective countries and make sure that the treaty between their countries is renewed. Set in space featuring an arranged marriage for political reasons, this book delves into politics, a mystery of sorts regarding the treaty to be renewed and a great romance. When tragedy befalls Imperial Prince Taam, his Thean widower, Jainan, is rushed into an arranged marriage with Taam’s cousin, the disreputable Kiem, in a bid to keep the rising hostilities between the two worlds under control.īut when it comes to light that Prince Taam’s death may not have been an accident, and that Jainan himself may be a suspect, the unlikely pair must overcome their misgivings and learn to trust one another as they navigate the perils of the Iskat court, try to solve a murder, and prevent an interplanetary war… all while dealing with their growing feelings for each other.Īn absolutely fantastic sci-fi which had me hooked and am still obsessed with a week after having finished it. While the Iskat Empire has long dominated the system through treaties and political alliances, several planets, including Thea, have begun to chafe under Iskat’s rule. And, as space opera’s go, this one was a pretty quick read.Trigger warnings: past domestic abuse(emotional and physical), semi explicit flashback to physical abuse, past sexual coercion, attempted brainwashing, vehicle crash, non graphic torture Overall, Winter’s Orbit surprised me by presenting some very mature themes amongst a colorful, imaginative landscape, as well as two main characters who struggle with real-life anxieties and fears. Throw in a few assassination attempts, a done-with-your-shit emperor, a spunky assistant running from her space pirate past, and you’ve got a crazy ride. Also, both Kiem and Jainan grow throughout the story, overcoming their misconceptions about each other and themselves, and so became one of the most stable power couples in their mutual societies. Some of the heavier themes included domestic abuse, trauma, and duty to one’s nation. I originally went into it thinking it was a young adult book, but, by the halfway point I realized it’s more for adults. This isn’t a bad thing of course, especially if you prefer deeper character development over a fast-paced plot. There were a few parts where the pace was slow – roughly, the first third of the novel as we got to know Kiem and Jainan – the prince on royal probation and his Thean emissary husband. It was a fun read, to say the least, though a bit more political than I usually like. The first book of 2023 was Everina Maxwell’s “Winter’s Orbit”, a fun romp through an intergalactic society filled with political intrigue and colorful characters, all framed within an icy alien landscape.
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