Seven Devils, Laura Lam
Seven Devils, Laura Lam
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Seven Devils

Author: Laura Lam, Elizabeth May

Narrator: Christina Traister

Unabridged: 17 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2020

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis

This first book in a feminist space opera duology follows seven resistance fighters who will free the galaxy from the ruthless Tholosian Empire--or die trying.When Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as the heir to the galaxy's most ruthless empire behind. But her recruitment by the Novantaen Resistance, an organization opposed to the empire's voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray.Eris has been assigned a new mission: to infiltrate a spaceship ferrying deadly cargo and return the intelligence gathered to the Resistance. But her partner for the mission, mechanic and hotshot pilot Cloelia, bears an old grudge against Eris, making an already difficult infiltration even more complicated.When they find the ship, they discover more than they bargained for: three fugitives with firsthand knowledge of the corrupt empire's inner workings.Together, these women possess the knowledge and capabilities to bring the empire to its knees. But the clock is ticking: the new heir to the empire plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only remaining alien empire, ensuring the empire’s continued expansion. If they can find a way to stop him, they will save the galaxy. If they can't, millions may die.

About Laura Lam

Laura Lam is the author of feminist space opera Seven Devils (co-written with Elizabeth May), BBC Radio 2 Book Club section False Hearts, the companion novel Shattered Minds, and the award-winning Micah Grey series. Her short fiction and essays have appeared in anthologies such as Nasty Women, Solaris Rising 3, Cranky Ladies of History, Scotland in Space, and more.

About Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May is the author of the YA fantasy trilogy The Falconer and short fiction published in the anthology Toil & Trouble. She was born and raised in California before moving to Scotland, where she earned her PhD at the University of St Andrews.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Samantha on September 18, 2020

TW: abusive parent; death of a parent; amputation; authoritarian government; plague This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, but sadly didn’t live up to my expectations. This is a female led space opera featuring a motley crew trying to take down an empire. With that description, I tho......more

Goodreads review by L.R. on July 28, 2020

IF YOU WANT TO RESIST, YOU HAVE TO REBEL. Pick up this book I wrote with one of my best friends if you like the idea of a group of rebels smashing the patriarchy in space. Comp titles/media: Rouge One A Science Fiction Six of Crows Mad Max: Fury Road Firefly Illuminae Guardians of the Galaxy The meme of......more

Goodreads review by theresa on May 17, 2022

second read, may 2022: I reread Seven Devils before picking up the sequel, Seven Mercies, as, honestly, I didn't remember anything that had happened or who the characters were. I really enjoyed my reread and stand by my original review and rating. This is a fun, feminist scifi novel with a great cast......more

Goodreads review by NAT.orious reads ☾ on April 08, 2022

This book is for you if…you like space opera but a) critisise the lack of badass and b) miss the diversity of your average whie male dominated spaceship. Well, I have good news, these seven devils got it all. ⤐ Overall. If people can enjoy books even though their authors have questionable morals......more

Goodreads review by Justine on August 29, 2020

Have you ever picked up a Star Wars universe book and thought it sounded so great, but after reading it you felt like it just wasn't at all what you were hoping for? I definitely understand that feeling. I approached Seven Devils with mildly low expectations because it seemed exactly like those Star......more

Quotes

"…[Christina] Traister ensures that the distinct and bold personality of every major character comes through. The dialogue between the characters is sharp and funny, and the hours fly by as one listens to the first in this engaging, new duology." —AudioFile Magazine

“This first collaboration from Lam (Goldilocks) and May (The Falconer) revels in the frenetic energy of its girl power–infused, space operatic premise.” —Publishers Weekly

"The first book in a duology is a witty, fast-paced, feminist space opera." —Booklist

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