The Last Contract of Isako
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Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend has to come to an end. When her long-time client unexpectedly retires, she plans to follow-to walk out into the frozen wasteland of their planet with her head held high and her family enriched by her legacy. But when a competitor offers her a final mission, it's one she can't refuse. Soon, she's thrust deep into a world of corporate espionage, duty-bound duels, and shadowy secrets. What she uncovers will change humanity's existence in the stars forever.
The Last Contract of Isako is the sci-fi you didn't know you needed: corporate samurai... in space. This is the first adult science fiction novel from the award-winning author of Jade City.
'A knife-sharp intense dystopian ride - this is Fonda Lee at her very best. A gritty, heartfelt, and explosive masterpiece' Tasha Suri, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea
'Dazzlingly inventive and pure fun, this Rashomon-esque story of a jaded corporate swordswoman kept me guessing until the last twist. Highly recommend!'
Shannon Chakraborty, author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
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Samurais in Space
Ein weiteres, meisterhaft erzähltes Sci-Fi Buch von Fonda Lee. Ihre „Green Bone“ Saga ist (leider) in Deutschland wohl nicht ganz so populär wie im englischsprachigen Raum, doch auch in ihrem neuesten Werk zeigt die Autorin wieder, wie meisterhaft sie eine düstere, „Blade Runner“ - artige Welt mit moralischen ambivalenten Protagonisten schildern kann. Eine ganz klare Leseempfehlung.
The Last Contract of Isako should have been right up my alley. A corporate samurai in a dystopian sci-fi setting, with a protagonist who’s older, battle-worn, and even has a kid? That’s a premise I can usually get behind. And the world Fonda Lee built here is really cool and something very different from what I’ve read before. But sadly, like with some of her previous books, it didn’t completely click for me. I think the distance to the characters made it a bit hard to fully engage with the story. I wanted to feel more connected, more invested, but something kept me at arm’s length. Still, I have to give it credit for the things it did right. Isako being an older protagonist with a family was refreshing, and the world itself was fascinating. Sometimes an author isn't for you, but it's still a great book! 3.5/5 stars Thank you to @NetGalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_UK for the eARC! #TheLastContractOfIsako #Bookstagram #NetGalley
Description
Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend has to come to an end. When her long-time client unexpectedly retires, she plans to follow-to walk out into the frozen wasteland of their planet with her head held high and her family enriched by her legacy. But when a competitor offers her a final mission, it's one she can't refuse. Soon, she's thrust deep into a world of corporate espionage, duty-bound duels, and shadowy secrets. What she uncovers will change humanity's existence in the stars forever.
The Last Contract of Isako is the sci-fi you didn't know you needed: corporate samurai... in space. This is the first adult science fiction novel from the award-winning author of Jade City.
'A knife-sharp intense dystopian ride - this is Fonda Lee at her very best. A gritty, heartfelt, and explosive masterpiece' Tasha Suri, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea
'Dazzlingly inventive and pure fun, this Rashomon-esque story of a jaded corporate swordswoman kept me guessing until the last twist. Highly recommend!'
Shannon Chakraborty, author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
Book Information
Posts
Samurais in Space
Ein weiteres, meisterhaft erzähltes Sci-Fi Buch von Fonda Lee. Ihre „Green Bone“ Saga ist (leider) in Deutschland wohl nicht ganz so populär wie im englischsprachigen Raum, doch auch in ihrem neuesten Werk zeigt die Autorin wieder, wie meisterhaft sie eine düstere, „Blade Runner“ - artige Welt mit moralischen ambivalenten Protagonisten schildern kann. Eine ganz klare Leseempfehlung.
The Last Contract of Isako should have been right up my alley. A corporate samurai in a dystopian sci-fi setting, with a protagonist who’s older, battle-worn, and even has a kid? That’s a premise I can usually get behind. And the world Fonda Lee built here is really cool and something very different from what I’ve read before. But sadly, like with some of her previous books, it didn’t completely click for me. I think the distance to the characters made it a bit hard to fully engage with the story. I wanted to feel more connected, more invested, but something kept me at arm’s length. Still, I have to give it credit for the things it did right. Isako being an older protagonist with a family was refreshing, and the world itself was fascinating. Sometimes an author isn't for you, but it's still a great book! 3.5/5 stars Thank you to @NetGalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_UK for the eARC! #TheLastContractOfIsako #Bookstagram #NetGalley