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kwerle's review against another edition
3.0
Popcorn. Fairly well written, but entirely loose ends. Doesn't anyone write a first book that has at least some ending?
majkia's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good mil sci fi. Nothing ground breaking but a fun read nonetheless.
dashuria's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic storytelling, excellent characters, compelling drama and also some laughs thrown in. The thing that had me hooked the most were the realistic characters. I genuinely wanted to see what happened to each of them and can't wait to read the next book.
majkia's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good mil sci fi. Nothing ground breaking but a fun read nonetheless.
dominiquefragments's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bosermoki's review
1.0
Pros: Ably written with good descriptions and a generally inoffensive story
Cons: Underwhelming characters, very standard story
Overall: solid enough book for military sci-fi, especially if you're just killing time, but not game changing. I don't regret reading this book, but don't feel very motivated to pick up any of the sequels.
Cons: Underwhelming characters, very standard story
Overall: solid enough book for military sci-fi, especially if you're just killing time, but not game changing. I don't regret reading this book, but don't feel very motivated to pick up any of the sequels.
snowcrash's review
2.0
After a number of non-fiction books, especially those about the sad state of the internet, I went looking for science fiction series to pick up. I wanted something fun to reset my head for more reality.
The algorithms pointed me to the Ruins of the Galaxy series. It sounded interesting and the review numbers pushed my tired brain into picking up the first book.
I went with it when the Marine characters were not acting like professionals. I went with when Awen demonstrated magical abilities. I kept going as a lot of silly events then transpire (our two budding love birds are about to die & she simply mentioning her name gets them all the help they need to get to the next chapter - ugh). But it never really got anywhere interesting. I was skimming through to learn about the wormhole and how multiverses fit in, but back to silly.
The characters are flat. Awen is an elf who has all kinds of magical abilities. True blood was the term used. Touch the Unity. Think Ether spliced with The Force. Her affection for our Marine just got to be too much.
Our Marine LT is proud he has a warrior code. There is a lot of hints of past deeds where he put honor above all. Somehow these hints show our LT has a strong moral compass. But he is that typical Marine character, who is good and wholesome. Oh, no self respecting Marine would say trooper in reference to Marines.
Then there is a girl who has bad dreams that is a part of things. I find that the addition of kids to stories with Marines puts a drag on things.
Add in a shady character with a wise cracking droid that take us through the underworld in this galaxy. Also conspiracies so our intrepid characters no longer trust their institutions, but easily trust said shady characters with few nagging thoughts that maybe it isn’t the right thing to do, but still do it.
This is really a fantasy story with spaceships. It never really worked for me.
The algorithms pointed me to the Ruins of the Galaxy series. It sounded interesting and the review numbers pushed my tired brain into picking up the first book.
I went with it when the Marine characters were not acting like professionals. I went with when Awen demonstrated magical abilities. I kept going as a lot of silly events then transpire (our two budding love birds are about to die & she simply mentioning her name gets them all the help they need to get to the next chapter - ugh). But it never really got anywhere interesting. I was skimming through to learn about the wormhole and how multiverses fit in, but back to silly.
The characters are flat. Awen is an elf who has all kinds of magical abilities. True blood was the term used. Touch the Unity. Think Ether spliced with The Force. Her affection for our Marine just got to be too much.
Our Marine LT is proud he has a warrior code. There is a lot of hints of past deeds where he put honor above all. Somehow these hints show our LT has a strong moral compass. But he is that typical Marine character, who is good and wholesome. Oh, no self respecting Marine would say trooper in reference to Marines.
Then there is a girl who has bad dreams that is a part of things. I find that the addition of kids to stories with Marines puts a drag on things.
Add in a shady character with a wise cracking droid that take us through the underworld in this galaxy. Also conspiracies so our intrepid characters no longer trust their institutions, but easily trust said shady characters with few nagging thoughts that maybe it isn’t the right thing to do, but still do it.
This is really a fantasy story with spaceships. It never really worked for me.
solarbiter's review
5.0
A great starting point. Hopper's ability to switch between character perspectives just as you're getting right into it is something that is both fantastic and infuriating (in a good way). It constantly leaves you on the edge, causing you to force yourself to not put it down so you can find out what happens to that character, only to become invested in the next as the cycle loops around and around. You learn more about, and become heavily invested in each character's position in the grand scheme. You are given an insight to their motives and what makes them tick in a way that can't be replicated by following one character through a story with a cast of side characters. I have many questions and I'm excited to see what happens next for Magnus, Arwen, Bimby, TO-96 and the rest of the gang. Bring on the sequel!
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