Shroud

Thankyou to Netgalley and PanMacmillan/Tor for this ARC.

## Ratings

Cover: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Initial Draw: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Finish Line Feeling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

## Review

Tchaikovsky is undoubtedly one of the premier authors when it comes to writing from the perspective of different species/cultures. The world he developed in Shroud was just as strong as Children of Time, with similar plot beats and pacing but a completely new species and new hostile environment to live through and contemplate. The way Tchaikovsky writes from the perspective of non-human characters makes you realise how anthropomorphized most sci-fi species are and is a breath of fresh air when it comes to thinking about what could be out there.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time - not because I didn't expect the ending; but, because the pacing was completely on point, always tempting you to know what happens next at every page and every chapter.

I don't really want to go into finer plot points any more because you should definitely just experience it for yourself. Overall if you enjoyed Children of Time or Tchaikovsky's other works relating to alternate species then you will love this one. I can't wait for the sequels to explore this world and species more.

Tchaikovsky has managed to write a book that feels super filmic even though it's basically set in pitch blackness. Lots of exobiology, lots of adventure, lots of drugs, and plenty of corporation bashing - what's not to love?