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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I thought the book was good but just didn’t wow me. Every aspect for me needed to be more developed and fleshed out.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
This book had NO RIGHT being as good as it is. This might be one of the few Tiktok influences that has actually turned out incredibly well. I was so hooked - if I didn't have so many responsibilities this book would have been devoured in a day. Such an easy read, a really well-paced story and filled with SO MUCH GOOD CONTENT. Man, I'm so excited for a second book for this one because my god do 99 and Ferren deserve a follow up
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It took me a few days to fully immerse myself in this book, but once I got past the 10% mark, I was FULLY INVESTED. And honestly, I don’t think I can even blame the book. The last two weeks have been absolute trash on social media (2024 election), so I’m going to chalk my slow start up to me just being in a reading slump.
Ferren is a religious, telepathic priestess on planet Frith and in the beginning of the book, we find her struggling with feeling like she’s “enough” because she has not ascended like so many priestesses around her. When given the chance to accompany Mary (a high priestess) to travel to another planet to retrieve two sacred stones, Ferren jumps at the opportunity to prove herself worthy of ascension by the First Mother. Of course, her journey is not easy, and is complicated by a mysterious, masked (actually-<i>helmeted</i>) Viathan commander whose ship and resources they need to complete the mission.
I don’t want to say much more about the plot because I feel like it’s best to dive into this story blind, but I ATE THIS STORY UP! You could cut the romantic tension in this slow burn romance with a knife - it was palpable and intense. The mysterious 99th Commander was incredibly alluring to me, and was heightened by him remaining masked during most of the book, and the story being written single, first-person POV. We are able to see some of 99 (the Commander)’s thoughts as Ferren is telepathic, but he’s a much tougher egg to crack than other characters.
I loved the message that this story told about individual self-worth and how it called attention to religion in culture (how much influence does religion have on a culture, and how much influence should it have?). Ferren and 99’s romance was compelling - it was intense, passionate, and sizzling with chemistry.
I’m immediately diving into book two, because I need to see what happens next with Ferren and the 99th Commander!
Ferren is a religious, telepathic priestess on planet Frith and in the beginning of the book, we find her struggling with feeling like she’s “enough” because she has not ascended like so many priestesses around her. When given the chance to accompany Mary (a high priestess) to travel to another planet to retrieve two sacred stones, Ferren jumps at the opportunity to prove herself worthy of ascension by the First Mother. Of course, her journey is not easy, and is complicated by a mysterious, masked (actually-<i>helmeted</i>) Viathan commander whose ship and resources they need to complete the mission.
I don’t want to say much more about the plot because I feel like it’s best to dive into this story blind, but I ATE THIS STORY UP! You could cut the romantic tension in this slow burn romance with a knife - it was palpable and intense. The mysterious 99th Commander was incredibly alluring to me, and was heightened by him remaining masked during most of the book, and the story being written single, first-person POV. We are able to see some of 99 (the Commander)’s thoughts as Ferren is telepathic, but he’s a much tougher egg to crack than other characters.
I loved the message that this story told about individual self-worth and how it called attention to religion in culture (how much influence does religion have on a culture, and how much influence should it have?). Ferren and 99’s romance was compelling - it was intense, passionate, and sizzling with chemistry.
I’m immediately diving into book two, because I need to see what happens next with Ferren and the 99th Commander!
I…. need a commander 99 in my life oh my LORD the things I would do
The writing was great but there were a few things left up in the air… I honestly felt like it was a slow burn but then it was rushed and it left me with more questions. Was it a good read? Yes!
The writing was great but there were a few things left up in the air… I honestly felt like it was a slow burn but then it was rushed and it left me with more questions. Was it a good read? Yes!