Helpful Score: 2
I'd put this down as an average read. The writing had a stilted quality to it and the story was predictable, but if you want space opera, this certainly qualifies. Stargazer jumps at a dizzying pace from one location in the galaxy to another, from swamp planets with prehistoric lizards, to mining planets where everyone lives underground. I kept feeling like it was vaguely familiar and I realized that a lot of things remind me of Star Wars and of Dune. We have a princess needing help from the Senate, a prisoner in a cryo-chamber, and a male with powers only women had before among other things.
Despite sometmies feeling deja vu, there were some moments that stood out. My favorite part would be the when Lilly and Shaun finally arrive at the Senate. Here there seemed to be some time spent on describing some of the culture of their enemies. The reader sees how the Circe women treat their men as slaves, shuttling them around with neck braces that inhibit their will, and the gladiator games that went on there showed the dark underside of the galaxy. I felt like this was the most absorbing part of the book for me, but unfortunately most of the book didn't seem to have the same focus on world building as this section did. I wanted things to slow down and have more context.
Despite sometmies feeling deja vu, there were some moments that stood out. My favorite part would be the when Lilly and Shaun finally arrive at the Senate. Here there seemed to be some time spent on describing some of the culture of their enemies. The reader sees how the Circe women treat their men as slaves, shuttling them around with neck braces that inhibit their will, and the gladiator games that went on there showed the dark underside of the galaxy. I felt like this was the most absorbing part of the book for me, but unfortunately most of the book didn't seem to have the same focus on world building as this section did. I wanted things to slow down and have more context.
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting setting, but the story was predictable and a little flat.
Helpful Score: 1
Sometimes the only thing that can defeat evil is another evil. Or at least on heck of a bad boy. Circumstances throw the two characters together. This book takes place in the future, somewhere in space. They are being chased all over by the bad guys and falling in love. There is a secret that could destroy both of them.
Its a little like the Riddick series. Only he is actually a lot softer than him. But still sexy as can be. Definetly a must read.
Its a little like the Riddick series. Only he is actually a lot softer than him. But still sexy as can be. Definetly a must read.
Helpful Score: 1
Star wars meets the dune with plot, heroes and worlds description cut out of star wars, and mind control from dune. Though good it is somewhat lacking, predictable and feels unfinished.
