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lolasreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Starseers is the third book in the Fallen Empire series and I am really enjoying this series so far. In Starseers captain Alisa, her crew and passengers are on route to planet Arkadius on which there should be a Starseer temple. She's hoping to find answers there about where her daughter is. The doctor Dominguez has his own reasons for wanting to visit the Starseers relating to his mysterious artifact.
This book follows the trend of the rest of the series with plenty of action and interesting characters. the pacing is quite fast, but the actual main plot points advance very little, but I don't mind. Each book brings another hint about Alisa's daughter and the artifact of the doctor and along the way they have enough adventures to keep you entertained. It's fun to read about how they keep getting in trouble and it has a very cinematic feel to it somehow.
Starseers gives us a better understanding of the Starseers, whom we haven't met much before. I read Fractured Stars before this series so I already knew a bit about Starseers, but there was still plenty of additional information about them in this book. It was interesting to see how they lived and they didn't really seem as friendly, but that made sense. Their mind powers seem quite powerful and I think we'll be seeing more of them along the series. Also the cover for this book paints a good image of their temple.
I also feel like the relationship between Alisa and Leonidas progressed a bit in this book, but it goes very slowly. It's clear they have each other's back and Leonidas seems to take her humor a bit better. There are also some interesting tidbits we learn about Leonidas in this book. It also was interesting to see Alisa's loyalties get questions a bit again, that already happened in the last book, but in this book she doubts a bit more whether the Alliance really is as good as she once believed when she noticed some less positive aspects about it. I like how loyal she is to her friends and also Leonidas as she stands up for him a few times in this book.
The rest of the side characters are there too. Beck and Mica don't play a big role here, but there are still important scenes with both of them. I didn't really care for something beck did in this book, but it was very much in character. There is a big hint/ reveal concerning the doctor's quest toward the end of the book and an interesting development that makes me curious for the next book. I am still not sure why the doctor stays with her though, as they don't seem to like each other. As Yumi has a connection to the temple there is a bit more we learn about her and her family as well. There are some new side characters that were interesting and also plenty that weren't.
As they visit another planet again in this book and visit the Starseers, there is more we learn about the world in this book, which was interesting. It also shows some of the prejudice toward cyborgs and how they're seen. And the two sides The Empire and The Alliance both seem more grey than good and bad as the series continues.
To summarize: I am enjoying this series so far with plenty of action and interesting characters. I like the direction the story took in this book and meeting the Starseers. There are some interesting plot developments mostly toward the end and ofcourse plenty of trouble the characters get into along the way. There are some character developments and new pieces of information we learn which was fun as well as I enjoy reading about these characters. I also think the romance between Alisa and Leonidas is building a bit, but is sure is slow going. All in all this continues to be a great series and I would recommend it if you like action packed science fiction books with interesting characters.
This book follows the trend of the rest of the series with plenty of action and interesting characters. the pacing is quite fast, but the actual main plot points advance very little, but I don't mind. Each book brings another hint about Alisa's daughter and the artifact of the doctor and along the way they have enough adventures to keep you entertained. It's fun to read about how they keep getting in trouble and it has a very cinematic feel to it somehow.
Starseers gives us a better understanding of the Starseers, whom we haven't met much before. I read Fractured Stars before this series so I already knew a bit about Starseers, but there was still plenty of additional information about them in this book. It was interesting to see how they lived and they didn't really seem as friendly, but that made sense. Their mind powers seem quite powerful and I think we'll be seeing more of them along the series. Also the cover for this book paints a good image of their temple.
I also feel like the relationship between Alisa and Leonidas progressed a bit in this book, but it goes very slowly. It's clear they have each other's back and Leonidas seems to take her humor a bit better. There are also some interesting tidbits we learn about Leonidas in this book. It also was interesting to see Alisa's loyalties get questions a bit again, that already happened in the last book, but in this book she doubts a bit more whether the Alliance really is as good as she once believed when she noticed some less positive aspects about it. I like how loyal she is to her friends and also Leonidas as she stands up for him a few times in this book.
The rest of the side characters are there too. Beck and Mica don't play a big role here, but there are still important scenes with both of them. I didn't really care for something beck did in this book, but it was very much in character. There is a big hint/ reveal concerning the doctor's quest toward the end of the book and an interesting development that makes me curious for the next book. I am still not sure why the doctor stays with her though, as they don't seem to like each other. As Yumi has a connection to the temple there is a bit more we learn about her and her family as well. There are some new side characters that were interesting and also plenty that weren't.
As they visit another planet again in this book and visit the Starseers, there is more we learn about the world in this book, which was interesting. It also shows some of the prejudice toward cyborgs and how they're seen. And the two sides The Empire and The Alliance both seem more grey than good and bad as the series continues.
To summarize: I am enjoying this series so far with plenty of action and interesting characters. I like the direction the story took in this book and meeting the Starseers. There are some interesting plot developments mostly toward the end and ofcourse plenty of trouble the characters get into along the way. There are some character developments and new pieces of information we learn which was fun as well as I enjoy reading about these characters. I also think the romance between Alisa and Leonidas is building a bit, but is sure is slow going. All in all this continues to be a great series and I would recommend it if you like action packed science fiction books with interesting characters.
suflet's review against another edition
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.
htb2050's review against another edition
5.0
Compared to the previous book, this one was amazing. We get a first glimpse at Starseers. There was a secondary character that I really liked, too bad they didn't get much of the spotlight and it doesn't look like they will make any reappearance in the series. :(
titusfortner's review against another edition
4.0
This was a better installment than the second book. I'm still enjoying the characters, and this one had some good laughs.
direton1's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
unicorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kdf_333's review against another edition
3.0
another terrific series by [a:Lindsay Buroker|4512224|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1292869920p2/4512224.jpg]!
this one will rank as number 2 in my love of her series and characters.
buy the books! read the books! love the books!
the main characters, Alisa and Leonidas, remind me sooooooooooooo very much of Armanthe and Sicarious from [b:The Emperor's Edge Collection|17515786|The Emperor's Edge Collection (The Emperor's Edge, #1-3)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1362426476s/17515786.jpg|24425824]
first the women
both women's name start with an A (wish they didn't. since they are so similar, it's a lil confusing.)
both women are tall and can fight and are the leaders of their ragtag bunch
both are witty but Alisa is funnier. she has made me LOL so very many times (and i am on book 6)
both women are attracted to men who are lethal killing machines and none of the crew or eveyday folks they meet gets why that is
both wore uniforms- Alisa- military, Armanthe - local law enforcement
both come up with crazy schemes to get out of hairy situations or to fulfill their missions
both prefer not to kill on their missions or in self defense but will do so when necessary
both have staff that they are paying with hopes & dreams and sometimes money.
the men are similar as well
both are extraordinary and not like normal men
both have lethal fighting and killing skills that the average man cannot defend against
both don't express feelings very well
both are hated and feared by the majority of the population because of what they did by order of their king/emperor
both have looks that make them stand out in a crowd
both are very smart as well in other areas not just fighting, combat, killing, and war strategy.
both soften up and trade barbs with the women and come to care about them
both have this honorable streak to do whatever is necessary to help their kingdom, empire and the young boy emperor/king
both train the rest of the team
similarities in the plots
both have a government that is in turmoil and restarting
both have magicians/psychics with powers like telepathy and telekinesis, that are feared/hated by the mundane folks (she calls them mundanes in both worlds. also it a lil confusing at times)
both keep getting into trouble with all members of the various factions fighting for control of the government even though they don't mean to
both have a team of folks with various skillz that are need for their adventures
both have folks on their team wanted by gang/mafia
both have folks on their team that can cook really well
both have folks wanted by local governments
both never really get a rest from the fighting, scheming, or running away from folks trying to kill them
both make jokes even when they are in the midst of battle
both have favor with the enemy and are let go when they should be arrested or captured or killed
both are VERY lucky and escape many times by the skin of their teeth thanks to some other event that happens at the same time
both have a young heir to the throne
both remind me very much of some of my favorite tv shows which just so happen to be someof lindsay's favorite tv shows like macgyver, stargate sg-1, a-team, BSG, star trek NG, star wars, Firefly (esp firefly cuz space and old ship and rebels and war and snotty doctor and well like so much) etc.
both convinced me to buy more books.
i mean, i didn't even use my gift card to buy the anthologies ([b:Beyond the Stars: New Worlds, New Suns: A Space Opera Anthology|34894013|Beyond the Stars New Worlds, New Suns A Space Opera Anthology|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492910036s/34894013.jpg|55932776] and[b:You Are Here - Tales of Cartographic Wonders|32871303|You Are Here - Tales of Cartographic Wonders|N.E. White|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478272381s/32871303.jpg|53479231]) with short stories related to this series or the trilogy that continues this series with the kids as the MC's ([b:The Rogue Prince|34605782|The Rogue Prince (Sky Full of Stars, #1)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489637387s/34605782.jpg|55754299],[b:Angle of Truth|34873334|Angle of Truth (Sky Full of Stars, #2)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492457041s/34873334.jpg|56123158],[b:Stolen Legacy|35180125|Stolen Legacy (Sky Full of Stars, #3)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1495333859s/35180125.jpg|56516398])!!!!
this series also reminds me of the chains of honor series in that both have some things that are in the plot that make me roll my eyes. either a character's inner monologue is way too immature and doesn't match up with how they have acted previously. or characters do something stupid when they have been brilliant in the rest of the story. or they don't fully utilize their lethal men and magician/psychic which would help them avoid major trouble. but like with chains of honor the rest of the story and characters are enjoyable enough to over look these things and continue on reading. cuz they are FUN!
buy the books! read the books! love the books!
this one will rank as number 2 in my love of her series and characters.
buy the books! read the books! love the books!
the main characters, Alisa and Leonidas, remind me sooooooooooooo very much of Armanthe and Sicarious from [b:The Emperor's Edge Collection|17515786|The Emperor's Edge Collection (The Emperor's Edge, #1-3)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1362426476s/17515786.jpg|24425824]
first the women
both women's name start with an A (wish they didn't. since they are so similar, it's a lil confusing.)
both women are tall and can fight and are the leaders of their ragtag bunch
both are witty but Alisa is funnier. she has made me LOL so very many times (and i am on book 6)
both women are attracted to men who are lethal killing machines and none of the crew or eveyday folks they meet gets why that is
both wore uniforms- Alisa- military, Armanthe - local law enforcement
both come up with crazy schemes to get out of hairy situations or to fulfill their missions
both prefer not to kill on their missions or in self defense but will do so when necessary
both have staff that they are paying with hopes & dreams and sometimes money.
the men are similar as well
both are extraordinary and not like normal men
both have lethal fighting and killing skills that the average man cannot defend against
both don't express feelings very well
both are hated and feared by the majority of the population because of what they did by order of their king/emperor
both have looks that make them stand out in a crowd
both are very smart as well in other areas not just fighting, combat, killing, and war strategy.
both soften up and trade barbs with the women and come to care about them
both have this honorable streak to do whatever is necessary to help their kingdom, empire and the young boy emperor/king
both train the rest of the team
similarities in the plots
both have a government that is in turmoil and restarting
both have magicians/psychics with powers like telepathy and telekinesis, that are feared/hated by the mundane folks (she calls them mundanes in both worlds. also it a lil confusing at times)
both keep getting into trouble with all members of the various factions fighting for control of the government even though they don't mean to
both have a team of folks with various skillz that are need for their adventures
both have folks on their team wanted by gang/mafia
both have folks on their team that can cook really well
both have folks wanted by local governments
both never really get a rest from the fighting, scheming, or running away from folks trying to kill them
both make jokes even when they are in the midst of battle
both have favor with the enemy and are let go when they should be arrested or captured or killed
both are VERY lucky and escape many times by the skin of their teeth thanks to some other event that happens at the same time
both have a young heir to the throne
both remind me very much of some of my favorite tv shows which just so happen to be someof lindsay's favorite tv shows like macgyver, stargate sg-1, a-team, BSG, star trek NG, star wars, Firefly (esp firefly cuz space and old ship and rebels and war and snotty doctor and well like so much) etc.
both convinced me to buy more books.
i mean, i didn't even use my gift card to buy the anthologies ([b:Beyond the Stars: New Worlds, New Suns: A Space Opera Anthology|34894013|Beyond the Stars New Worlds, New Suns A Space Opera Anthology|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492910036s/34894013.jpg|55932776] and[b:You Are Here - Tales of Cartographic Wonders|32871303|You Are Here - Tales of Cartographic Wonders|N.E. White|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478272381s/32871303.jpg|53479231]) with short stories related to this series or the trilogy that continues this series with the kids as the MC's ([b:The Rogue Prince|34605782|The Rogue Prince (Sky Full of Stars, #1)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489637387s/34605782.jpg|55754299],[b:Angle of Truth|34873334|Angle of Truth (Sky Full of Stars, #2)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1492457041s/34873334.jpg|56123158],[b:Stolen Legacy|35180125|Stolen Legacy (Sky Full of Stars, #3)|Lindsay Buroker|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1495333859s/35180125.jpg|56516398])!!!!
this series also reminds me of the chains of honor series in that both have some things that are in the plot that make me roll my eyes. either a character's inner monologue is way too immature and doesn't match up with how they have acted previously. or characters do something stupid when they have been brilliant in the rest of the story. or they don't fully utilize their lethal men and magician/psychic which would help them avoid major trouble. but like with chains of honor the rest of the story and characters are enjoyable enough to over look these things and continue on reading. cuz they are FUN!
buy the books! read the books! love the books!
chaoseisor's review against another edition
4.0
There are five more books in this series I think, I'm going to take a breather now, but really enjoyable, not flawless by any stretch but I'm fairly invested in the characters
oscarhp's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0