The casually ableist language can be quite harmful itself, but when it’s paired with the fact that he’s not really dealing with any mental health issues, it’s just an act to keep him safe from his Gran/Uncle who kill their relatives with no remorse. He’s considered insane by the entire population of this world. I did love him a lot - I loved how clever and devoted he was but I did have a problem with his character.
I loved how fleshed out the secondary characters were as well, especially Tyrus who is my precious baby. And twists and turns that even I did not see coming.
But in this we see innocents get killed, a tyrinical Emperor rule by fear that we see first hand. We normally see books pitched as being dark but very rarely deliver. I really loved how brutal this world was - I really did not expect that at all. They’re well written enough to be intiguing, to keep you hooked and patiently waiting for the action to start. It does take a while to get into the good stuff as the first few chapters are setting the scene, really. Her growth was one of the best things about the novel, which is really amazing because the rest of the book was incredible. I really loved seeing her growth and change throughout the story, as she moves from someone who thinks of herself as a monster with no soul, to someone realising she deserves happiness ad respect. This means she’s a genetically altered humanoid who’s sole purpose is to protect the person they are bonded to. The entire story is told through our main character’s POV - Nemesis. THE DIABOLIC is such a intriguing sci-fi novel. So, imagine my surprise when I was scrolling through NetGalley one day and saw it up for request, as well as a sequel I had no idea was even in the works. I added it to my TBR but didn’t pay much attention to it due to being in a weird slump. I remember hearing about THE DIABOLIC when it came out. *I received this for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* There will be some spoilers in this review as I discuss some slightly problematic content. And, amidst all the danger, action and intrigue, her humanity might be the only thing that can save her, Sidonia and the entire Empire… As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns that there is something stronger than her deadly force: the one thing she’s been told she doesn’t have – humanity. Now one of the galaxy’s most dangerous weapons is masquerading in a world of corruption and Nemesis has to hide her true abilities or risk everything. But when the power-mad Emperor summons Sidonia to the galactic court as a hostage, there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia. There’s no one Nemesis wouldn’t kill to keep her safe. Created to protect a galactic Senator’s daughter, Sidonia.
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