it was a typical read, predictable from page one. The writing too was generic, which fortunately made it a quick read but not an enjoyable one.

Many thanks to Harper audio and net galley for providing me this audio copy of Hammajang Luck!

I loved this book. Between the lush world building and characters I found myself very interested and invested in the story. Yamamoto has a lot to say, but the strong social messaging is delivered artfully enough that it doesn't detract from what is also a fairly engaging and exciting novel.
I can easily envision recommending this book to readers who are interested in dipping their toes into sci-fi (but not sure where to start), or looking to graduate from YA to something a bit more sophisticated (but still fun!)
I'd also add that the narration was perfect- I barely thought about it at all, which is exactly what a fast paced story like this needs. I'm no expert, but the pidgin dialect sounded very natural and added to the quality of the performance.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a free ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely LOVED this book. I adored everything about it, and I normally don't even like heist books.
First, I loved the worldbuilding. Kepler Station was an incredibly well thought-out setting. I loved the family aspect, loved the inclusion of Hawaiian pidgin, and last but not least, I loved how queer this was, especially the unapologetic butch representation. I found myself sad when I finished because I wanted to keep reading in this world and about these characters. I hope that the author releases more!

A killer queer sci-fi heist. A few slow spots in the middle, but I don’t even care. This is great and I can’t wait to recommend it to readers.