This novella falls before book 4, I believe. This is Harlow's first reel battle with the Cielcin, as they liberate a planet. He meets a Baroness, who This novella falls before book 4, I believe. This is Harlow's first reel battle with the Cielcin, as they liberate a planet. He meets a Baroness, who takes a shine to him... it won't do her any good... lol This also foreshadows the things Harlow may contemplate later in life, with more understanding for the choices others make compared to his own. ...more
I liked the story showing the youngest 2 Harlows. Crispan has matured, and his character growth is nice to see. That was my favorite part of the storyI liked the story showing the youngest 2 Harlows. Crispan has matured, and his character growth is nice to see. That was my favorite part of the story. No matter what his messages to Hadrian, I hope they have a moment to reconnect......more
Another edition to The Sun Eater series that will propel us closer an ending. A few eww moments of gore... but I got through them, as I am invested noAnother edition to The Sun Eater series that will propel us closer an ending. A few eww moments of gore... but I got through them, as I am invested now in the characters and seeing it to the end. I am really enjoying the series, looking forward to the next book. ...more
I am feeling a bit protective of our protagonist and storyteller. He's been through it... and then goes through more... and just when he's thinking , I am feeling a bit protective of our protagonist and storyteller. He's been through it... and then goes through more... and just when he's thinking , "That's it, they are gonna put me on ice..." I'm off to seek book 6......more
Hadrian Harlow really goes through some things... I cried more than once during one battle... an the tears would come again! So good ... so horrible, bHadrian Harlow really goes through some things... I cried more than once during one battle... an the tears would come again! So good ... so horrible, but so good. I think this was my favorite in the series so far....more
The story just keeps moving forward... or backward to go forward?... I'm in! Questions! Must keep reading!The story just keeps moving forward... or backward to go forward?... I'm in! Questions! Must keep reading!...more
Ruocchio's way of keeping the story moving forward was done well. I was fully engaged and immersed, always wanting to keep reading, and see what conesRuocchio's way of keeping the story moving forward was done well. I was fully engaged and immersed, always wanting to keep reading, and see what cones next as we are shown how Hadrian comes to destroy a sun. I'm looking forward to reading book 3....more
Entertaining yes. Mind blowing no. Worth my time? Yes. I wondered about the series, & now my curiosity it sated... I think if I decided I was in the mEntertaining yes. Mind blowing no. Worth my time? Yes. I wondered about the series, & now my curiosity it sated... I think if I decided I was in the mood, for dark taboo ...more
The book opens with Hadrian telling us he's a hero, & soldier to some, and murder of billions to others.... and then he begins at the begining with thThe book opens with Hadrian telling us he's a hero, & soldier to some, and murder of billions to others.... and then he begins at the begining with the tale of how he became who he is... I love a roman-like civilization is space. ...but remember... even Rome burned.... I am looking forward to reading book 2!...more
This was an interesting look at the spiritual world, and connections to the living. The influence of those who've past may have when we still feel we This was an interesting look at the spiritual world, and connections to the living. The influence of those who've past may have when we still feel we need them the most. Lan is doing her best even though she is no longer among the living to help keep her family safe but also assist in bettering the world. Her grandchildren are trying to make a positive change in their world, and those that are corrupte in power will do what ever they can to stop the movement, and stay in power. The power of shining a light on a dark truth, and sparking change... I have so many thoughts. A good book....more
I love Locke & Jean. I enjoyed the squashbuckle adventure and the many plots with-in plots. I was always waiting never for once, thinking it would allI love Locke & Jean. I enjoyed the squashbuckle adventure and the many plots with-in plots. I was always waiting never for once, thinking it would all go without a hitch... ...more
This was a really great time. The dialog peppered with crude insults was 100 % pure joy for me. Although I'm someine who appreciates a great side charThis was a really great time. The dialog peppered with crude insults was 100 % pure joy for me. Although I'm someine who appreciates a great side characters (and there are a few here) I love Gabriel as a main character. He's flawed, and crude, and often brutal, but family... especially found family is worth fighting for and that ending... I'm already highly anticipating the 3rd book....more
I enjoyed the story. There were some really great fight scenes. I think I'll read the rest of the trilogy. I enjoyed the story. There were some really great fight scenes. I think I'll read the rest of the trilogy. ...more