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A review by stewardofbooks
The Cosmic Principle by Abby R. Laughlin
4.0
Caldera Keane has spent most of her adult life serving in the Vanguard, explorers on the hunt for resources for their struggling planet, Bersama. She and her closest friend and second-in-command, Rennick find themselves sent on an unusual mission and barely escape with their lives. On their return, a summons from the royal palace changes their lives permanently. It turns out that Caldera is the only heir to the late King Quill and must take up her royal duties at once. As she tries to navigate this strange new role, Caldera soon realizes that something sinister is going on and that her life, and the rest of the planet, are in danger. It is up to her and her friends to get to the bottom of it all, before it is too late.
Action, intrigue, friendships and a dash of romance: 'The Cosmic Principle' is a great debut. I loved the detailed worldbuilding, from the different species on the planet, to their tech, to the details of all the political intrigues. The story keeps you guessing all the way! The group of main characters were well written and I loved the themes of strong friendships and loyalty between them. The villains were equally well written. A few of the supporting characters seemed a little flat by comparison but since their roles are minor, it doesn't affect the story too much. The novel ends with a nice little cliffhanger that makes me want the sequel immediately. All in all, a fun, exciting sci-fi read that doesn't get bogged down with too much tech and science details.
Action, intrigue, friendships and a dash of romance: 'The Cosmic Principle' is a great debut. I loved the detailed worldbuilding, from the different species on the planet, to their tech, to the details of all the political intrigues. The story keeps you guessing all the way! The group of main characters were well written and I loved the themes of strong friendships and loyalty between them. The villains were equally well written. A few of the supporting characters seemed a little flat by comparison but since their roles are minor, it doesn't affect the story too much. The novel ends with a nice little cliffhanger that makes me want the sequel immediately. All in all, a fun, exciting sci-fi read that doesn't get bogged down with too much tech and science details.