Rumor Has It by Cat RamboMy rating: ★★★★
I thought of the previous story in this series as "The Continuing Adventures of the Crew of 'You Sexy Thing'". That would make this book "The Still Ongoing Adventures of the Crew of 'You Sexy Thing'". It picks up immediately following the 'To Be Continued' ending of the other book with Captain Niko and crew putting in at Coralind station to regroup, recoup, and plan their next move. There is much pairing off for adventures on the station, many opportunities for self-discovery and growth, some tension about how to keep paying for the crew to stay together, and encounters with new and old antagonists that may help or hinder. And then a few subplots are resolved before we again fade to 'To Be Continued."
As usual, the characters and situations are fun and easy to read about. The story continues to play fast and loose with science fiction and fantasy tropes, untroubled by actual physics or comprehendible magic. It's all lighthearted nonsense with likable characters to root for. I liked the first book of the series more. The plot had more drive. But I'm still on board and enjoying the ride on this sentient spaceship and look forward to the next volume.
Disclosure: Thank you to Netgalley and Tor Books for allowing me to preview this book.
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