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Series ✦ Penny’s Take

Forgotten Suns

Judith Tarr · 2015
71/100
👍 Worth It

Judith Tarr builds an imaginative, lyrical space-fantasy world with a capable teen protagonist and a genuinely diverse cast — the Andre Norton DNA shows in the best way. Pacing is a real issue; reviewers consistently flag the book as overlong and loosely structured. Still, for YA-to-adult readers who love archaeological mystery blended with space opera, the world-building reward is there.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety88
substance72
craft70
originality73
accuracy70
hype60
age-fit78
human-eye71
Penny’s verdict71
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