Author: Mira Grant (Seanan McGuire)
Publisher: Subterranean Press
Released: March 31, 2023
Received: Own
Book Summary:
Unbreakable Starlight was one of many groups of girl warriors tasked with defending the planet. Unfortunately, their name was not quite accurate, as most of the group fell – alongside every other warrior.
Only two survived the massacre. Piper and Yuina. Now the government has stepped in, helping to prevent a new wave of warriors from rising up. This means Piper and Yuina must be controlled, their voices carefully overshadowed.
My Review:
Wow. Mira Grant/Seanan McGuire knows how to craft a tale! Unbreakable is one of those books that will obstinately suck you in. Given how the story starts, it’s hard not to feel that pull. It’s hard to look away once the depth of what happened is clear. There’s this compulsion to find out what happens next, not to mention a need to understand why it happened in the first place.
Unbreakable has solid Sailor Moon vibes, though there are a few darker twists. Think teenage superheroes, but there are heavy consequences – most of which have already struck. It’s an interesting foundation for the rest of the story.
This novella does have multiple POVs, though I would argue that Piper is the primary perspective. Yuina also gets a chance to show readers her story, which is greatly appreciated. So this is a must-read if you enjoy that format.
Honestly, I just wish there was more of this. I know it isn’t needed; the ending told me all I needed to hear. But I really enjoyed the world, the magical setup, and the characters. Thus, I want more.
Highlights:
- Magical Girl Syndrome
- Urban Fantasy
- Sailor Moon Vibes (With a dark twist)
Trigger Warnings:
- Character Death
- Animal Death (of a sort)
- Self-Harm/Injuries
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