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A review by snowcrash
Croma Venture by Joel Shepherd
5.0
Here is the latest installment of The Spiral Wars from one of my favorite Sci-Fi authors. It was a delight to return to the adventures of the Phoenix. The author does a great job getting the reader back in sync.
In each book, the author has expanded the view of who lives in the Spiral. Each time we are given a new sentient empire to explore, another is hinted to be even bigger & more frightening. That continues here. The reeh are simply evil (when their evil is described & you are not moved, then I can't help you). Plus lots of intrigue, conflicting loyalties and wonderfully alien civilizations.
That is one theme that is done so well in the Spiral Wars books. The attention to detail, the ideas of how everything works. It all makes sense and fits together. The world building is one of the series' great strengths.
So are the characters. They are always learning, always evolving. Also making mistakes and dealing with the consequences. New characters are introduced to the mix. But it never feels as if the narrative is crowded or the number overwhelming. A lot happens within these pages. All I'll say is that if you are a fan, you may be reading the last 100 pages late into the night. I care about the crew of Phoenix. I can't wait until book six is available.
In each book, the author has expanded the view of who lives in the Spiral. Each time we are given a new sentient empire to explore, another is hinted to be even bigger & more frightening. That continues here. The reeh are simply evil (when their evil is described & you are not moved, then I can't help you). Plus lots of intrigue, conflicting loyalties and wonderfully alien civilizations.
That is one theme that is done so well in the Spiral Wars books. The attention to detail, the ideas of how everything works. It all makes sense and fits together. The world building is one of the series' great strengths.
So are the characters. They are always learning, always evolving. Also making mistakes and dealing with the consequences. New characters are introduced to the mix. But it never feels as if the narrative is crowded or the number overwhelming. A lot happens within these pages. All I'll say is that if you are a fan, you may be reading the last 100 pages late into the night. I care about the crew of Phoenix. I can't wait until book six is available.