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sowens3's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
tenthrow's review
4.0
Almost as enjoyable as Omega Force and certainly a fun read! Looking forward to more.
theadorek9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
wynnz's review
4.0
Child abandonment is never a good look for either traitors or heroes. Jacob has to deal with the emotions and resentment that come with it, but the chip on his shoulder will serve him well in future endeavours. His stubbornness and unwavering determination to be his own man will drive him forward relentlessly. With his inherent genes, will he be able to make a difference to the people around him and his own life?
I have not read any of the other books in this series, so I am not sure whether I am at a disadvantage here or not. However, since this is the first book in the series, it shouldn't make any difference, and it didn't.
I know the military sci-fi genre has been beaten to within an inch of its life, flogged like a dead horse, like a broken record, but this book didn't feel like that. It felt different somehow.
I enjoyed it. It had an excellent story, a good old-fashioned page-turner, good characters, and the main character, I thought, was well-rounded. The plot twists and turns in a few places, and the betrayals and backstabbings were good and intriguing. The pacing was consistent throughout and kept me engaged.
So, overall, a quick and worthwhile entertaining read.
I have not read any of the other books in this series, so I am not sure whether I am at a disadvantage here or not. However, since this is the first book in the series, it shouldn't make any difference, and it didn't.
I know the military sci-fi genre has been beaten to within an inch of its life, flogged like a dead horse, like a broken record, but this book didn't feel like that. It felt different somehow.
I enjoyed it. It had an excellent story, a good old-fashioned page-turner, good characters, and the main character, I thought, was well-rounded. The plot twists and turns in a few places, and the betrayals and backstabbings were good and intriguing. The pacing was consistent throughout and kept me engaged.
So, overall, a quick and worthwhile entertaining read.
kurtpn's review against another edition
4.0
Good start
An interesting start to a new series in a known universe. Pure Joshua Dalzelle, which in my book is a good thing
An interesting start to a new series in a known universe. Pure Joshua Dalzelle, which in my book is a good thing
thinde's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this as much as the Omega Force books. In fact, it breathes new life into a universe that was becoming just a little repetitive. I think Dalzelle is slowly improving his craft, (or his editor is), as the writing seems more polished.
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