The Hands We’re Given is the first book in the Aces High, Jokers Wild series. The author, O. E. Tearmann, is a master of character craft. He has written some of the most compelling, complex, and flawed characters that I have read in a long time.
In this future reality, corporations use gene-therapy to create “perfect” humans. Everyone else is disposable. Our team of flawed characters, aka The Wild Cards, is part of the Resistance. They live outside of the metropolitan corporate zones and fight for the right to exist.
The narrator, Kirt Graves, did a phenomenal job! The characters and their personal struggles come to life in his interpretation.
My emotional journey while reading this book reminded me of watching the cult classic Firefly. If you loved Firefly, you will love this book as well.
Don’t forget to check out the series website. You can thank me later.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read complex characters and stories exploring gender identity.
Source: I was given a copy of this book at my request in exchange for an honest review.