Title: Honor Among Thieves
Author: Rachel Caine
First published February 13, 2018
480 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 3.89
Overview
Zara Cole is a survivor, having endured a difficult past that forced her to become tougher than most. When she finds herself in trouble with the law, Zara fears that she’ll end up behind bars.
However, rather than being sent to prison, she’s given a chance to join the Honors, a select group of humans chosen by an alien race to explore the outer reaches of space. Zara jumps at the opportunity to leave Earth behind, but little does she know that her new adventure will reveal some unsettling secrets hidden beneath the glamorous veneer of space travel.
As she travels through the cosmos with her sentient alien ship, Nadim, Zara starts to feel like she’s found a place where she belongs. But will the dark truths that she uncovers threaten to destroy everything she’s come to love?
About the Author
The author behind the name Rachel Caine is actually Roxanne Longstreet Conrad. She has written under other names as well, including Roxanne Longstreet and Roxanne Conrad.
If you want to connect with her online, she has a Facebook page and an Instagram account.
Editoral Review
Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine is an electrifying science fiction novel that takes readers on a thrilling adventure through the galaxy. Caine is known for her bestselling young adult series, The Morganville Vampires, but with Honor Among Thieves, she proves she’s equally adept at writing for adults.
The book was published on February 13, 2018, and has quickly become a favorite among science fiction fans. Honor Among Thieves is set in a future where humans live on a variety of different spaceships, traveling through the galaxy.
The main character, Zara Cole, is a young woman from the wrong side of the tracks who is given the opportunity to join the Honors program, a prestigious group that trains young people to travel the galaxy on a sentient spaceship. Zara jumps at the chance, hoping to leave her past behind and make a name for herself in the galaxy.
But once she joins the program, she realizes that things are not as they seem, and that the Honors program may be hiding a dark secret. Caine’s writing is vivid and engaging, and her characters are complex and well-drawn.
Zara is a particularly compelling protagonist, a girl with a tough exterior who is hiding a lot of emotional pain. The other characters in the novel are equally interesting, particularly Beatriz, a fellow Honors student who is battling her own demons.
Honor Among Thieves is a classic coming-of-age story, but it is set in a unique and fascinating world. The novel explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and loyalty, and it does so with a deft touch.
The book is a joy to read, full of action and suspense, but it’s also a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be human. Fans of science fiction and young adult literature alike will be entranced by Caine’s world-building and characters.
One of the strengths of Honor Among Thieves is Caine’s attention to detail. The world she has created is fully realized and richly imagined.
She has thought about the different cultures and societies present in her galaxy and has given each one its own unique flavor. The sentient spaceship, Nadim, is also a particular highlight of the novel.
Caine manages to make Nadim feel like a fully-formed character in his own right, and the relationship between Zara and Nadim is one of the most compelling aspects of the book. The pacing of the novel is also excellent.
There is never a dull moment in Honor Among Thieves, and readers will be kept on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book is also thematically rich, exploring issues of class, privilege, and power.
It’s a perfect read for anyone looking for a fast-paced adventure with a thoughtful core. There are a few weaknesses in the book, however.
Some of the secondary characters feel a bit underdeveloped, and the novel’s villain is somewhat clichd. Additionally, there are a few plot twists that feel a bit contrived.
But these are minor quibbles in an otherwise excellent novel. Overall, Honor Among Thieves is a must-read for anyone who loves science fiction, young adult literature, or just a good adventure story.
Rachel Caine has crafted a richly imagined world, full of fascinating characters and thoughtful themes. The book is a fast-paced thrill ride, but it’s also a deeply human story that will stay with readers long after they’ve turned the final page.
Based on these strengths, Honor Among Thieves deserves a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
