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shonari's review
5.0
There comes a time when you find a series that's captivating and holds you hostage between the pages. The Light of Terra is a solid continuation to Glynn Stewarts epic sci-fi opera. If you enjoy fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi thrillers, this is definitely a series for you. Please read [b:The Terran Privateer|30966931|The Terran Privateer (Duchy of Terra, #1)|Glynn Stewart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1467909967l/30966931._SY75_.jpg|51582099] and the rest of the books in the series before you pick up 'Darkness beyond'
pjonsson's review against another edition
5.0
The Light of Terra series is a new series that continues the story of The Duchy of Terra series. I have read all three books in the latter series and found them very good indeed. Great military space opera. This book, Darkness Beyond, continues the story 15 years from where The Duchy of Terra finished.
Not surprisingly a new threat emerges and it is time for Terra to go to war again. However, this time it is not just Terra,. It is not even “just” the A!Tol Empire but their sworn enemies as well. Not to mention the core powers.
There are a lot of things that I liked about this book. The new protagonist, Morgan Casimir, is a great character. What I maybe liked even more though is that, even though Morgan perhaps is the main character of the book, our old hero, Annette Bond, is not left behind in the dust.
Terra has of course advanced their technology substantially since The Duchy of Terra and now wields fleets that can go toe to toe with anything except maybe a core power. To bad that what they are facing seems to wield just that…core power technology. At least to some extent.
The story builds up nicely to a whole series of reveals as to the mysterious attackers and to their relation with the past history the A!Tols and their old enemies as well as the core powers. Strung out throughout the story is, to my great enjoyment, also a series of battles. All of them done as well as the combat in the first series.
I definitely liked this book. It has a good story, is filled with fleet action, technological advancements, new quite likable characters and yet it is but a stage setter for the main story arc of this new series.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
Not surprisingly a new threat emerges and it is time for Terra to go to war again. However, this time it is not just Terra,. It is not even “just” the A!Tol Empire but their sworn enemies as well. Not to mention the core powers.
There are a lot of things that I liked about this book. The new protagonist, Morgan Casimir, is a great character. What I maybe liked even more though is that, even though Morgan perhaps is the main character of the book, our old hero, Annette Bond, is not left behind in the dust.
Terra has of course advanced their technology substantially since The Duchy of Terra and now wields fleets that can go toe to toe with anything except maybe a core power. To bad that what they are facing seems to wield just that…core power technology. At least to some extent.
The story builds up nicely to a whole series of reveals as to the mysterious attackers and to their relation with the past history the A!Tols and their old enemies as well as the core powers. Strung out throughout the story is, to my great enjoyment, also a series of battles. All of them done as well as the combat in the first series.
I definitely liked this book. It has a good story, is filled with fleet action, technological advancements, new quite likable characters and yet it is but a stage setter for the main story arc of this new series.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
thinde's review against another edition
4.0
A decent addition to the universe. 20 years have passed since the first trilogy but with alien medicine, most of the central characters are still kicking around. This time the protagonist is Duchess Bond's adopted daughter, Morgan. She seems to be a tactical genius as most of the pivotal wins are due to her insight.
If you enjoyed the first trilogy then this should also hit the mark.
If you enjoyed the first trilogy then this should also hit the mark.
maeve_spry's review against another edition
4.0
New enemies, bigger consequences, and the same fast paced fun.
g2pro's review against another edition
2.0
Half of the book is nothing but bravado. The main battle is only a couple chapters long. Does every character really need to swear on all that is holy they will avenge the dead?
matt_west's review against another edition
3.0
A good start to a new series, I think that this one will get even better as it goes on. Good, sympathetic characters and lots of plotlines already in play. I'm looking forward to seeing what's in store for the A!Tol Imperium.
rpmiller's review against another edition
3.0
The action keeps coming, the crises grow in intensity, characters change, only for the better in this book. The antagonist is a mystery and remains so, there is a group but no individuals, As a group, they change for the worse. Good as part of a larger story, not so good as a standalone story.
kyleh's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mistressop's review against another edition
3.0
The series is somewhat worth it. I like bond a lot and I think she was a poor used wonderful character that never got a real chance at quality development. She and most of her crew didn't get the proper space opera they deserved. Moments where Morgan really adds to her story and moments where Morgan herself doesn't get fully developed. Feelings of being a spare and not really part of the family yet part of the family are told but not shown.
The wide crew does get more scenes but it's the same storytelling style of action and character development through hookups that are fade to black. Which makes little sense. It's frustrating to read this series and thankfully I'm listening via audiobook because I'd not have even bothered to sit down and read this series after the first book.
The wide crew does get more scenes but it's the same storytelling style of action and character development through hookups that are fade to black. Which makes little sense. It's frustrating to read this series and thankfully I'm listening via audiobook because I'd not have even bothered to sit down and read this series after the first book.
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