Ok let’s start with that cover, I love it so much, how Dr Who is that, well they all are, but it’s fab and I can hear music as I look at it! I adored the multi POVs, it’s so wonderful how the author writes them with such clear and distinct personalities/voices, I love how much individuality is expressed in this and all of Charlie Jane Anders books. I loved this so much, fantastic world building, great writing, fast paced and full of action. Can’t recommend this enough

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Elza may be a princess now, but she isn't doing the princessy things she thought she'd be doing. Instead, she is on the run with her friends in an odd spaceship trying to save the world. Better yet the worlds, without Tina who is now gone. They have found a clue to stop the ancient curse but unfortunately, they need the help of the one who has taken Tina's body, Thaoh Argentian...

The narrative is inviting with a zany demeanor. It presents the great sense of humor we are used to, even though there is an undertone of melancholy because of Tina and all that has happened. There is beauty in the honesty, the evolution of the characters in this series. Also, you can feel the ticking timebomb, the fear of the Bereavement coming to fruition. I must applaud the author for making every character shine in their individuality. There are unexpected POVs that I loved. Some characters do get whiny though, or have repetitive thoughts (like Elza about what Fernanda would say), unnecessary in my opinion and maybe a little grating.

The worldbuilding continues to amaze and the author's creativity shines with unbelievably fantastic objects and places. I really like the pace and the unfurling of the plot. Anders delivers us science fiction that is not heavy-worded, but light on its feet though still impactful.

A lesson we keep relearning is that actions have consequences. Choices make us who we are. Pondering on how much can actually be done in the name of the 'greater good'. About never giving up and the evils of prejudice.

Cute and fierce, huggable and nail-bitingly exciting, entertaining and adventurous, this installment has the highest stakes of all the books in the series. And gave me the biggest smile at the end. I cannot recommend this sci-fi done sassy series enough.

The book picks up almost immediately where the last book ended. The race against the clock for our heroes is the red thread throughout the story, which kept me on my toes. Especially since, true to this series, nothing goes according to the plan. The stakes are now higher than ever for Tina, Rachael, Elza, and the rest of the Unstoppable crew. This series has been dealing with some serious topics, but its heaviness is balanced with the love between the characters.

I really enjoy the writing style, it’s poetic and very describing, without being overbearing or too flowing. In this book it’s showcased really clearly in the way the author connects together the plot points from the first two books in a satisfying way.

There were two things that I didn’t like with this book. The first was the five different POVs in this book. That’s too many for my brain to handle without just starting to disconnect from the story, and this goes for all books with more than two POVs. The second thing is Rachael's romantic relationship. There was a part of the book where it just felt like it was repeating the same issues between them again and again.

As the third and last book of this series, Promises greater than darkness sticks the landing. If you liked the first two books, then you will also enjoy this one. It just really nicely wrapped up the series.

I haven’t read the first two books in the series. After a little bit of back-story (that becomes more explained as the book progresses) you are dropped into a fast paced and action packed fantasy story. Perfect for YA readers in the modern age. Thank you to Titan books and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine freely given.