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Polaris Rising
by Jessie Mihalik
Enabler Alert - on sale $1.99 on 6/1/19
Earth was depleted of resources and humans went to space and settled on other planets/space stations. Three prominent Houses (families) have form the Consortium. I’ve been reading a lot of historical romance, so it makes me think of the Ton of Regency England, except with people that actually work and a lot more bloodshed. But backstabbing and passive aggressive insults never go out of style.
Ada von Fancyname (it’s in the description and yes, I’m too lazy to look it up) has been on the run from her family. She captured by bounty hunters and put in a locked cell with Loch. Loch is a dangerous prisoner, and while Ada doesn’t trust him, they become temporary allies to escape. While on the run, Ada discovers a conspiracy about another House and decides to investigate it.
I really liked the world building in this book. There are no infodumps, the setting is expounded as the plot progresses. The romance was very nice. There’s immediate attraction but no “my hormones have taken over and I’m going to make incredibly dumb decisions that are out of character”. I really liked Ada. She’s strong and capable, but she’s really likable. Also I liked the relationship between Ada and her siblings. Her parents pitted them against each other, but they are all close because of it.
This book wraps up Ada and Loch’s romance, and it looks like the series will continue with Ada’s sister in the next book.
This book will go over well with fans of [b:Nightchaser|35712606|Nightchaser (Endeavor, #1)|Amanda Bouchet|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1527273845s/35712606.jpg|57212813]. If you’re wanting a sci-fi romance with a strong heroine, give this book a try.
Earth was depleted of resources and humans went to space and settled on other planets/space stations. Three prominent Houses (families) have form the Consortium. I’ve been reading a lot of historical romance, so it makes me think of the Ton of Regency England, except with people that actually work and a lot more bloodshed. But backstabbing and passive aggressive insults never go out of style.
Ada von Fancyname (it’s in the description and yes, I’m too lazy to look it up) has been on the run from her family. She captured by bounty hunters and put in a locked cell with Loch. Loch is a dangerous prisoner, and while Ada doesn’t trust him, they become temporary allies to escape. While on the run, Ada discovers a conspiracy about another House and decides to investigate it.
I really liked the world building in this book. There are no infodumps, the setting is expounded as the plot progresses. The romance was very nice. There’s immediate attraction but no “my hormones have taken over and I’m going to make incredibly dumb decisions that are out of character”. I really liked Ada. She’s strong and capable, but she’s really likable. Also I liked the relationship between Ada and her siblings. Her parents pitted them against each other, but they are all close because of it.
This book wraps up Ada and Loch’s romance, and it looks like the series will continue with Ada’s sister in the next book.
This book will go over well with fans of [b:Nightchaser|35712606|Nightchaser (Endeavor, #1)|Amanda Bouchet|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1527273845s/35712606.jpg|57212813]. If you’re wanting a sci-fi romance with a strong heroine, give this book a try.