#livesuit

[nikarodrigues]

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books i read in 2025 ⟶ Livesuit by James S.A. Corey

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The first novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's epic Captive's War series. The first book in the series (The Mercy of Gods) was released in 2024 and was one of the best reads of the year.

“Anyone who believes in a fair fight has never been in a fight.”

[thedivergentrealities]

LIVESUIT - JAMES S. A. COREY

[mostlynotwork]

‘Livesuit’ is a sci-fi novella that follows one soldier’s journey from civilian to a member of the elite ‘Livesuit’ unit. As our protagonist reflects on past battles and the sacrifices made by the livesuit soldiers, the reader is left trying to work out just why they have such an uneasy feeling building in their stomach. A great story that can be enjoyed by anyone in to action sci-fi with dark twists. 

This novella is set in the same universe as the ‘Captives War’ trilogy but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story.

Kirin is a livesuit soldier. Members of this elite unit spend their tour of duty enveloped in a living combat suit that provides all their nourishment, protection, environmental needs  and emergency medical aid. But this godlike power comes at a price - soldiers must remain suited for their full tour of duty, not even seeing each other's faces once the helmet is donned.

The livesuits fight an enemy that would feel right at home in a horror story, capable of ripping a human body apart with ease. And while the livesuit soldiers are powerful, they're not invulnerable. Across a series of battles and the brief lull between them, the reader experiences the impact on body, mind and spirit of being a ‘livesuit’. 

‘Livesuits’ is a well paced story. Fast moving battles are interspaced with moments of reflection. Like the soldiers themselves, the reader is often left disoriented by the dilation of space-time, which makes each reveal more satisfying, and at times disheartening. 

One thing potential readers of this book need to be aware of is that ‘Livesuit’ doesn’t shy away from the gore factor. Think Aliens or Starship Troopers (the movies) as your point of reference. If brutal bodily injuries make you squeamish, you will need to steel yourself before heading into this novella.

So who will enjoy this story? 

If militaristic sci-fi is your thing, I think you’ll love ‘Livesuit’. There’s action, but also great characters that you’ll find yourself growing and grieving with.  And even if militaristic sci-fi isn't normally your thing, those interested in a story that explores the impact of  war on those who fight it may also find this a story worth reading. 

Overall, a great story and a well narrated audiobook too if that happens to be your choice for consuming this book.

[p.s. I listened to this as part of my included hours on Spotify. The e-book seems the most cost-effective option for this story if you cant get the audiobook included as part of your free credits.]

[syllic-wyrd]

Started this novella in preparation for book 2 of this series coming out this week 👀

[reasonoptional]

Just finished James S A Corey's The Mercy of Gods and the sequel novella Livesuit. Both are awesome/horrifying. Highly recommend.

[kaiyonohime]

James SA Corey has started punishing a trilogy canned The Captives War. The first book is out, and it's interesting. The second book comes out in March.

But they, like they did with the Expanse books, punished a novella for the trilogy this year, called Livesuit.

And holy fuck that novella just takes you out and beats you. The ending is obvious, but getting there, and watching the main character get there and put everything together, is horrifying. The implications are horrifying. And it's amazing.

It just. Fuck. Oh fuck.

[nzbookwyrm]

[androidsoldiers]

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