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Stars Uncharted

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In Stars Uncharted, readers are taken on a thrilling space adventure filled with body modifications, evil corporations, space exploration, and action-packed scenes. The story follows Nika Rik Terri, a talented body modder, who gets entangled in a dangerous situation involving a powerful company. Alongside her, Josune Arriola embarks on a mission with captain Hammond Roystan, only to face unexpected challenges when their crew is murdered. As the plot unfolds, the characters navigate a universe where corporations hold immense power, leading to a high-stakes chase that keeps the readers hooked till the end. The narrative style throws readers into a vividly creative world, exploring themes of trust, friendship, and the consequences of being one step ahead of those in pursuit.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed with believable motivations and complex relationships, particularly focusing on themes of body modification.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is character-driven with rich worldbuilding, employing a show-not-tell approach that enhances character voices and interactions.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a ragtag group on an adventurous treasure hunt, driven by personal agendas and pursued by a powerful company.

Setting:

The setting features a futuristic universe centered around body modification and corporate intrigue, with exploration of diverse planets.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast after the initial introduction, escalating into high-stakes action, although some readers may find the setup slow.
The first thing Nika noticed about the man who buzzed the studio bell was his scar. A deep purple line that started at the top center of his lip and went upward in a diagonal slash across his right ey...

Notes:

It's a space opera featuring a group of heroes with personal goals and hidden pasts.
The story involves treasure hunting in uncharted regions of space.
Character development is a key focus, and interactions feel natural and believable.
The book has a fast-paced plot with plenty of action without relying on cliché tropes.
It includes interesting pseudoscience related to body modification.
Readers have compared it favorably to 'The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet' for its worldbuilding.
The romance subplot between two characters feels natural and develops slowly.
The story hints at morally complex corporate characters in future installments.
Nika Rik Terri, a prominent character, is a skilled body modder forced into dangerous situations.
It's described as a fun, entertaining adventure filled with surprises and twists.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Stars Uncharted include themes of violence, corporate malfeasance, and body modification, which may not be suitable for all readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Stars Uncharted is present but not overly dominant, serving more as a subplot that develops slowly between the characters.

From The Publisher:

In this rip-roaring space opera, a ragtag band of explorers are out to make the biggest score in the galaxy. On this space jump, no one is who they seem . . . Captain Hammond Roystan is a simple cargo runner who has stumbled across the find of a lifetime: the Hassim, a disabled exploration ship-and its valuable record of unexplored worlds. His junior engineer, Josune Arriola, said her last assignment was in the uncharted rim. But she is decked out in high-level bioware that belies her humble backstory. A renowned body-modification artist, Nika Rik Terri has run afoul of clients who will not take no for an answer. She has to flee off-world, and she is dragging along a rookie modder, who seems all too experienced in weapons and war . . . Together this mismatched crew will end up on one ship, hurtling through the lawless reaches of deep space with Roystan at the helm. Trailed by nefarious company men, they will race to find the most famous lost world of all-and riches beyond their wildest dreams . . .

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About the Author:

S. K. Dunstall is the national bestselling author of the Linesman series, including Linesman, Alliance, and Confluence.

 
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