the_cover_contessa's review
4.0
I want to thank Sky Pony Press for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way altered my opinion or review.
This story picks up right where the first book left off. So, if you haven't read that one, there may be spoilers ahead!
Riven is back on Neopses fully aware of who and what she is. And she's come to terms with this. As in the first book, she's an extremely strong character. I would go so far as to call her selfless because everything she does is for the better of everyone else. She is willing to sacrifice herself for her friends and family. I truly love this aspect of her character. And when faced with a threat against all those she loves, she will stop at nothing to defend them. And it helps that she's a kick butt character who goes up against whatever is laid in front of her. She comes out of the gate fighting and doesn't stop.
The sci-fi aspect of this book is phenomenal. Howard writes the characters well, and she also writes the scenery well. It's easy to picture myself on Neopses, seeing the different landscapes and creatures who inhabit this world.
The action scenes are well thought out. They held my attention fully and I was certainly rooting for the good guy the whole time.
I would say the bad guy actually stole the show in this one. Who turns on Riven and her crew really surprised me, though I will say I had a sinking suspicion which I was hoping would not come true. In the end I was still surprised by how things happened. And I was also surprised by who took what side!
Of course there is a back ground love story, just as there was in the first book. And it's nice to see its development, though the book did have me wondering how things could possibly work out. But this aspect certainly does not dominate the book, which is fantastic. The book really maintains it's course depicting the war between the good guys and the bad guys.
If you enjoy sci-fi and action and adventure, then this series is certainly a good fit for you. With fast paced action scenes and well thought out plot lines filled with suspenseful moments, it's sure to keep your attention. Fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles will find this series engaging and fun.
This story picks up right where the first book left off. So, if you haven't read that one, there may be spoilers ahead!
Riven is back on Neopses fully aware of who and what she is. And she's come to terms with this. As in the first book, she's an extremely strong character. I would go so far as to call her selfless because everything she does is for the better of everyone else. She is willing to sacrifice herself for her friends and family. I truly love this aspect of her character. And when faced with a threat against all those she loves, she will stop at nothing to defend them. And it helps that she's a kick butt character who goes up against whatever is laid in front of her. She comes out of the gate fighting and doesn't stop.
The sci-fi aspect of this book is phenomenal. Howard writes the characters well, and she also writes the scenery well. It's easy to picture myself on Neopses, seeing the different landscapes and creatures who inhabit this world.
The action scenes are well thought out. They held my attention fully and I was certainly rooting for the good guy the whole time.
I would say the bad guy actually stole the show in this one. Who turns on Riven and her crew really surprised me, though I will say I had a sinking suspicion which I was hoping would not come true. In the end I was still surprised by how things happened. And I was also surprised by who took what side!
Of course there is a back ground love story, just as there was in the first book. And it's nice to see its development, though the book did have me wondering how things could possibly work out. But this aspect certainly does not dominate the book, which is fantastic. The book really maintains it's course depicting the war between the good guys and the bad guys.
If you enjoy sci-fi and action and adventure, then this series is certainly a good fit for you. With fast paced action scenes and well thought out plot lines filled with suspenseful moments, it's sure to keep your attention. Fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles will find this series engaging and fun.
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