little_caprice's review against another edition
5.0
Action packed
It's a story of very long journey filled with adventures, action and humour. It has a very very very slow burn romance through the entire series - from real enemies to lovers.
It's a story of very long journey filled with adventures, action and humour. It has a very very very slow burn romance through the entire series - from real enemies to lovers.
love_kall's review against another edition
1.0
this novel actually read like a series of subplots, and that the real plot would be dealt with later in the series. ive never heard of a scenario like that, i'm guessing that's not what the author is about to do, and that this is indeed the real plot of the novel. this has the aspiration of an epic w. the scope of a short, topped with flat characters/predictable personalities.
for all that, it was readable. i knew i was treading in some seriously shallow water, but its a quick read. wont elevate your mind, but it probably won't rot it either.
for all that, it was readable. i knew i was treading in some seriously shallow water, but its a quick read. wont elevate your mind, but it probably won't rot it either.
abigcoffeedragon's review against another edition
3.0
The first book in a series has a difficult job. It has to introduce the world, the characters, a problem, and get you to care about the people in the story. I enjoy Lindsay's writing style, but this story just kind of feels like the ending was pushed to end. One chapter is action-action-action, then the next chapter is, here is the ending with loose ends for the next book. It did not feel like a natural progression. I also do not really care about any of the characters on the ship. They all have an edge of mystery because we do not know too much about any one character.
I will continue this series, because I do have the 3 book bundle, but to start off, this universe is rather plain to me.
I will continue this series, because I do have the 3 book bundle, but to start off, this universe is rather plain to me.
marci_travels's review
4.0
I loved the writing. The captain is a no-nonsense older woman who entirely fits the role she plays (no 16 year old over acheiver here - thank the stars!) She only wants to reunite with her daughter who happens to be in a far distant galaxy. With her misfit crew, she takes on a side mission which brings her nothing but trouble.
Fantastic addition to scifi literature. Great for fans of Firefly.
Fantastic addition to scifi literature. Great for fans of Firefly.
lolasreviews's review
4.0
It's so satisfying when you can figure out exactly what type of book you want to read and then be able to read that exact type of book. That was what happened when I picked up Star Nomad. After reading the novella Bearadise Lodge by this author I knew I wanted to read more by this author as it fit my reading mood. So I decided to start the Fallen Empire series. Star Nomad was a very entertaining read. It's a science fiction book with non stop action, a fast paced plot and likable characters.
Something about Star Nomad just was perfect for my current reading mood, the characters are great to read about, but there is little drama. The story was fast paced, but not rushed and there was a lot going on and a lot of action throughout the book. It made for a very exciting and engaging read. And even with all the trouble the characters found themselves in, I found the book as a whole still have a very hopeful and uplifting vibe. The blurb describes it as for fans of Firefly and Star wars and in a sense I think that sums it up pretty well. It had the quirky cast of characters like Firefly and the action packed plot lines like in Star wars.
The story follows Captain Alisa Marchenko, who got stranded on a desolate planet after the Alliance won the war against the empire. Now that she's recovered from her injuries she wants to make her way back to her daughter who is on another planet. To do this she returns to the ship she sold before she joined the war. And that's where the trouble starts. She ends up with some crew and passengers. And they grow into the main cast of characters for this book. I loved learning about the characters and their quirks.
I think Alisa made for a great main character. With how she has this drive to return to her daughter, which gave her a clear mission, but she also was willing to make some detours for her passengers along the way. Then there is her belief in the alliance their mission, her love for flying and also how she returns to the ship she didn't want to ever see again. She has her own brand of humor and I liked how she is optimistic and capable. She also seemed pretty open minded. And she quickly grows to care about the passengers and crew she takes on and quite willing to help other people.
Then there are the side character like Mica, Yumi, Beck, Leonidas and Alejandro mainly. Mica is the pessimistic, but capable engineer and friend of Alisa's. I liked how her pessimism contrasted with Alisa's optimistic outlook. Yumi is a passenger with her own quirks and I thought she was quite likable. Beck is the person they hire for security and he knows how to fight, but has other dreams too, which I thought was a fun twist. Leonidas stays a bit of a mystery, but we get some hints about his character and I am intrigued to learn more. Alejandro is still a bit of a mystery too and I am curious about that object and mission of his. There is a hint of a possible romance, but that's all it is for now.
I found the world building quite interesting. we see a galaxy right after the fall of a big empire. People are stepping into the void, but there also is more unrest and chaos than before. Through dialogue and the main characters inner musings we get a bit of a feel of what the empire was like too, but it still mainly is limited to some big lines. I kinda like world like this that are set after a big event as you can get a feel of the big event and also how the world is adapting after it. Besides that the world building is still pretty limited. There are a few planets we hear about and some other factions and people. It's obvious there is much more to this world, but we will discover that in later books probably.
To summarize: I had a great time reading this book. It was action packed, fast paced and had a fun cast of characters. Everything that can go wrong goes wrong, there is a ton of trouble they run into, lots of action and danger, but at the same time the tone is still hopeful. Which is exactly the type of story I wanted. I liked main character Alisa, with her own brand of humor, how she was capable and optimistic and her love for flying. The side characters were interesting too and they all had their own quirks and personalities. They made for an interesting group of characters and I look forward to get to know them better. I also thought the world was interesting with how the story takes place after the fall of the empire and we see a bit of how the world is doing now. I hope to see more of the world in future books. All in all this was a thoroughly entertaining read and I had a great time reading it. I hope to continue with book 2 soon.
Something about Star Nomad just was perfect for my current reading mood, the characters are great to read about, but there is little drama. The story was fast paced, but not rushed and there was a lot going on and a lot of action throughout the book. It made for a very exciting and engaging read. And even with all the trouble the characters found themselves in, I found the book as a whole still have a very hopeful and uplifting vibe. The blurb describes it as for fans of Firefly and Star wars and in a sense I think that sums it up pretty well. It had the quirky cast of characters like Firefly and the action packed plot lines like in Star wars.
The story follows Captain Alisa Marchenko, who got stranded on a desolate planet after the Alliance won the war against the empire. Now that she's recovered from her injuries she wants to make her way back to her daughter who is on another planet. To do this she returns to the ship she sold before she joined the war. And that's where the trouble starts. She ends up with some crew and passengers. And they grow into the main cast of characters for this book. I loved learning about the characters and their quirks.
I think Alisa made for a great main character. With how she has this drive to return to her daughter, which gave her a clear mission, but she also was willing to make some detours for her passengers along the way. Then there is her belief in the alliance their mission, her love for flying and also how she returns to the ship she didn't want to ever see again. She has her own brand of humor and I liked how she is optimistic and capable. She also seemed pretty open minded. And she quickly grows to care about the passengers and crew she takes on and quite willing to help other people.
Then there are the side character like Mica, Yumi, Beck, Leonidas and Alejandro mainly. Mica is the pessimistic, but capable engineer and friend of Alisa's. I liked how her pessimism contrasted with Alisa's optimistic outlook. Yumi is a passenger with her own quirks and I thought she was quite likable. Beck is the person they hire for security and he knows how to fight, but has other dreams too, which I thought was a fun twist. Leonidas stays a bit of a mystery, but we get some hints about his character and I am intrigued to learn more. Alejandro is still a bit of a mystery too and I am curious about that object and mission of his. There is a hint of a possible romance, but that's all it is for now.
I found the world building quite interesting. we see a galaxy right after the fall of a big empire. People are stepping into the void, but there also is more unrest and chaos than before. Through dialogue and the main characters inner musings we get a bit of a feel of what the empire was like too, but it still mainly is limited to some big lines. I kinda like world like this that are set after a big event as you can get a feel of the big event and also how the world is adapting after it. Besides that the world building is still pretty limited. There are a few planets we hear about and some other factions and people. It's obvious there is much more to this world, but we will discover that in later books probably.
To summarize: I had a great time reading this book. It was action packed, fast paced and had a fun cast of characters. Everything that can go wrong goes wrong, there is a ton of trouble they run into, lots of action and danger, but at the same time the tone is still hopeful. Which is exactly the type of story I wanted. I liked main character Alisa, with her own brand of humor, how she was capable and optimistic and her love for flying. The side characters were interesting too and they all had their own quirks and personalities. They made for an interesting group of characters and I look forward to get to know them better. I also thought the world was interesting with how the story takes place after the fall of the empire and we see a bit of how the world is doing now. I hope to see more of the world in future books. All in all this was a thoroughly entertaining read and I had a great time reading it. I hope to continue with book 2 soon.
suflet's review
5.0
I love, love this series and I love, love, love Alisa and Leonidas together. This is a series I will return to over and over.
True story, I read the first few books of this series before the whole thing was published and I PINED for more Alisa and Leonidas so much that I went to read the Emperor's Edge series to take my mind off of the Fallen Empire series. But then I so entirely fell in love with the Amaranthe/Sicarius story of Emperor's Edge and was able to return to Fallen Empire after the series was finished. So these two series are inextricably linked in my mind. All that is to say: When Buroker gives herself a long series in which to spin out one of her super-slow-burn romantic relationships, it is so so so good. Such a blessing to receive.
True story, I read the first few books of this series before the whole thing was published and I PINED for more Alisa and Leonidas so much that I went to read the Emperor's Edge series to take my mind off of the Fallen Empire series. But then I so entirely fell in love with the Amaranthe/Sicarius story of Emperor's Edge and was able to return to Fallen Empire after the series was finished. So these two series are inextricably linked in my mind. All that is to say: When Buroker gives herself a long series in which to spin out one of her super-slow-burn romantic relationships, it is so so so good. Such a blessing to receive.
ommageden's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
It's a nice quick, but fun, read. Not a long book but it tells a fun SciFi story that anyone can sit down and read and enjoy. Each character is unique, it's easy to follow and the story is consistent and follows the characters motivations.
I enjoyed it very much and look forward to picking up the sequel.
I enjoyed it very much and look forward to picking up the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
I quite liked this one.
At times the characters felt a bit bland and predictable, but the (admittedly sometimes groan worthy) banter and one liners made up for that.
Our main character, the captain is a women who goes her way, with her very own blend of humour and just won't give in, no matter what. She, and the tone and voice of the book definitely are what kept me well entertained and breezing through the story!
I didn't love it as much as I did Becky Chambers books for example, but for a quick Space Opera between the complex books, it was a fun ride.
At times the characters felt a bit bland and predictable, but the (admittedly sometimes groan worthy) banter and one liners made up for that.
Our main character, the captain is a women who goes her way, with her very own blend of humour and just won't give in, no matter what. She, and the tone and voice of the book definitely are what kept me well entertained and breezing through the story!
I didn't love it as much as I did Becky Chambers books for example, but for a quick Space Opera between the complex books, it was a fun ride.