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Save:A unique, heartfelt space heist with strong cultural roots and a lovable misfit crew - perfect for fans of queer crime capers, even if the romance takes a back seat to the action.
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto is a fast-paced sci-fi heist novel set on the Kepler space station. The story follows Edie Morikawa, who has just been paroled after serving eight years in prison, largely due to their former best friend, Angel Huang. Upon their release, Edie discovers they are blacklisted from jobs but gets pulled into a risky heist by Angel, who seeks revenge against a powerful megacorp called Atlas. The plot includes assembling a diverse crew, navigating complex relationships, and addressing themes of family loyalty and betrayal.
The writing in Hammajang Luck is engaging, mixing dialogue and action to create a cinematic feel. Though it contains recruitment scenes reminiscent of a heist movie, the pacing may feel slow to some readers. Yamamoto successfully weaves Hawaiian culture into the narrative, adding depth to the characters and their motivations. While some aspects of the romance and tension between Edie and Angel could be clearer, the overall storytelling provides a unique blend of excitement, camaraderie, and emotional resonance, making it a compelling read.
That didn’t seem to matter to the surly-looking guard peering into my cell. I couldn’t see his face between the light pouring in from the hallway and the flashlight beam in my eyes, but I assumed he l...2024•372 pages
