thereadingwren's review
5.0
YES!!! This was amazing! All the characters felt authentic, I loved some of the deeper emotional stuff. The plot was really interesting and I'm really keen to read more from this author in the series. Everything about this was just so good!!!
_belle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The author nailed the most important thing - the characterisation was absolutely spot on.
From the very first few pages I had no trouble believing I reading the thoughts and actions of Weir and Shep, and that continued throughout with everyone else. The author definitely understood the world and the people in it and was able to bring everything to life.
It did feel a little disjointed. It felt like this was a book containing 4 or so different stories jumbled into one, and I found myself imagining how great they could've been if they were indeed separate. There was so much going on but at the same time not enough. I felt that the 3 subplots could have stood very well on their own, but squashing them altogether into one didn't feel right.
I don't feel enough time was spent on many of the key side stories. The loss of the team members and everything relating to it felt so rushed. I also thought there was some very questionable actions and dialog exchanged during that time. The space station deserved many more pages and definitely could've held its own as a stand alone. I would've preferred to have read an entire book revolving around either of those storylines instead of what we were given with the Nistra and Falnori.
Still, a very solid attempt and Elizabeth more than exceeded my expectations bringing my favourite universe to life.
From the very first few pages I had no trouble believing I reading the thoughts and actions of Weir and Shep, and that continued throughout with everyone else. The author definitely understood the world and the people in it and was able to bring everything to life.
It did feel a little disjointed. It felt like this was a book containing 4 or so different stories jumbled into one, and I found myself imagining how great they could've been if they were indeed separate. There was so much going on but at the same time not enough. I felt that the 3 subplots could have stood very well on their own, but squashing them altogether into one didn't feel right.
I don't feel enough time was spent on many of the key side stories. The loss of the team members and everything relating to it felt so rushed. I also thought there was some very questionable actions and dialog exchanged during that time. The space station deserved many more pages and definitely could've held its own as a stand alone. I would've preferred to have read an entire book revolving around either of those storylines instead of what we were given with the Nistra and Falnori.
Still, a very solid attempt and Elizabeth more than exceeded my expectations bringing my favourite universe to life.
paulopaperbooksonly's review
3.0
This book was another try to never leave the Stargate Atlantis universe. Like the predecessors I felt something by reading it but at the same It felt incomplete. The one thing the author could do is get inside the heads of our main characters mainly McKay and Sheppard. With Sheppard we get to know more that the series didn't present like his constant battles with the burder of command. Everytime someone under his command dies he crumbles a little more. This book he just reach the top of his capacity and he wants to quit. This of course he thinks that he has lost both Teyla and Ronnon.
Now for the main plot. After discovering an ancient battleground of the Wraith vs Ancient they find it inhabitted by two querelling tribes.. With ancient facilities came the possibilty of finding new weapons to battle against the Replicators.After a brief encounter with one of the tribes they find something that could use but that material comes with a price. They must help them destroy the other tribe. After some ill encounter with salvagers Teyla and Ronnon are considered dead but the peace mission between both tribes continue with the help of Weir. We also get glimpses of Lorne and Zelenka both secondary chapters. I would like to know more of Zelenka. I think he could have given a bigger part on the series. Not a major character because he couldn't defeat McKay role but nevertheless a bigger part. The end was quite good and end up the story nicely. I think it is a good addition to the main series.
Now for the main plot. After discovering an ancient battleground of the Wraith vs Ancient they find it inhabitted by two querelling tribes.. With ancient facilities came the possibilty of finding new weapons to battle against the Replicators.After a brief encounter with one of the tribes they find something that could use but that material comes with a price. They must help them destroy the other tribe. After some ill encounter with salvagers Teyla and Ronnon are considered dead but the peace mission between both tribes continue with the help of Weir. We also get glimpses of Lorne and Zelenka both secondary chapters. I would like to know more of Zelenka. I think he could have given a bigger part on the series. Not a major character because he couldn't defeat McKay role but nevertheless a bigger part. The end was quite good and end up the story nicely. I think it is a good addition to the main series.
soulfulsin's review
It was so good, I spent my whole day reading it. Better than some of the show's episodes.
celli's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite, favorite, FAVORITE thing about this book was the Princess Bride quote from Sheppard. :) But I loved the rest of it, too--great detail and great character banter.
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