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A review by blackash13
Dark Space Universe by Jasper T. Scott
4.0
Dark Space Universe is the first book in a trilogy, yet at the same time the seventh book in the Dark Space Universe series, but still able to be read as a standalone, which is what I did.
The story follows Lucien Ortane, son of Ethan Ortane, who is featured in the earlier series. Lucien is a devout follower of Etherus, God of the known universe. Etherus has established a "cosmic horizon", beyond which no one should travel. Lucien signs a petition initiated by a group of scientists who wish to travel beyond the cosmic horizon, doubting Etherus' status as a deity. Lucien, believing nothing will come if it, jokingly signs the petition, only to find out that Etherus grants the request and he finds himself a part of the mission with a group of non-believers.
I most enjoyed the discussions between characters that focused on God and the nature of religion and spirituality. The conversations were few and brief. It was just enough that made me want more of it. The chapters are fairly short and fit well with the crisp, fast pace of the story. The actions scenes, had this been a movie, would have probably felt more like a choreographed dance routine, but entertaining nonetheless. The author injected a good amount of intriguing science fiction and mixed a splash of humor to make this an all around enjoyable reading experience.
The story follows Lucien Ortane, son of Ethan Ortane, who is featured in the earlier series. Lucien is a devout follower of Etherus, God of the known universe. Etherus has established a "cosmic horizon", beyond which no one should travel. Lucien signs a petition initiated by a group of scientists who wish to travel beyond the cosmic horizon, doubting Etherus' status as a deity. Lucien, believing nothing will come if it, jokingly signs the petition, only to find out that Etherus grants the request and he finds himself a part of the mission with a group of non-believers.
I most enjoyed the discussions between characters that focused on God and the nature of religion and spirituality. The conversations were few and brief. It was just enough that made me want more of it. The chapters are fairly short and fit well with the crisp, fast pace of the story. The actions scenes, had this been a movie, would have probably felt more like a choreographed dance routine, but entertaining nonetheless. The author injected a good amount of intriguing science fiction and mixed a splash of humor to make this an all around enjoyable reading experience.