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Triorion #1
Awakening
"Triorion: Awakening" finds five-year-old triplets Jetta, Jaeia, and Jahx struggling to survive on a harsh alien planet under the thumb of their brutal owner. When the Eeclian Dominion discovers their extraordinary telepathic talents, they are coerced into military service. However, when the tide of war changes, the siblings find their persecutors at their mercy and a new and more powerful enemy at their door, eager to harness their talents for intergalactic genocide. This introduction to the Triorion series follows them on a journey of death and redemption that will change the Starways forever.
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418 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2011
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About the author
L.J. Hachmeister
19 books32 followersAmazon bestselling author L.J. Hachmeister writes and fights -- although she tries not to do them at the same time. L. J. is a world champion stick-fighter, a black belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Taekwondo, and is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, but maintains that no opponent is as daunting as the last 30% of a manuscript.
L. J. is a cross-genre author under the umbrella of science fiction/fantasy. Her Cuban roots and LGBTQA+ ties greatly impact her writing, as well as her career as a registered nurse. However, her love for rescuing puppies and working with other animal charity organizations drives her passion to succeed as an author so she can continue to give to animals in need. L. J. is an avid sponsor for "Lifeline Puppy Rescue."
Connect with L.J. at: www.triorion.com
L. J. is a cross-genre author under the umbrella of science fiction/fantasy. Her Cuban roots and LGBTQA+ ties greatly impact her writing, as well as her career as a registered nurse. However, her love for rescuing puppies and working with other animal charity organizations drives her passion to succeed as an author so she can continue to give to animals in need. L. J. is an avid sponsor for "Lifeline Puppy Rescue."
Connect with L.J. at: www.triorion.com
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January 6, 2018
Wow, this was a fun read for me. I wouldn't say I read a lot of Sci-fi but I enjoyed this book. The characters were great the story was suspenseful and exciting. I enjoyed this book. *This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.*
January 8, 2014
A Goodread's reader wrote he/she liked this book better than "Ender's Game" and that's how I found out about "Triorion" (and bought it).
The similarity is undeniable, the underlining story is pretty similar but I liked Ender's game better.
I think Ender's its a more mature book, with better developed and believable characters, a more robust storyline, what it's even more evident if you read more of Ender based books.
With Triorion, I just read this first book and the story drifts between too many lines and at the end of the book, I'm not sure what Mrs. Hachmeister wanted to write about.
Also I think the writer tried too hard to make us understand the characters doubts, fears, the reason below their behavior. I think if,as a writer, you found yourself needing to explain everything too much, maybe something is not working in the story, or you just need to trust a little more on our intelligence (the readers).
Anyway, maybe it was my mistake and this is a book intended for a teenager. If so, I apologize and by all means, give it a try!.
The similarity is undeniable, the underlining story is pretty similar but I liked Ender's game better.
I think Ender's its a more mature book, with better developed and believable characters, a more robust storyline, what it's even more evident if you read more of Ender based books.
With Triorion, I just read this first book and the story drifts between too many lines and at the end of the book, I'm not sure what Mrs. Hachmeister wanted to write about.
Also I think the writer tried too hard to make us understand the characters doubts, fears, the reason below their behavior. I think if,as a writer, you found yourself needing to explain everything too much, maybe something is not working in the story, or you just need to trust a little more on our intelligence (the readers).
Anyway, maybe it was my mistake and this is a book intended for a teenager. If so, I apologize and by all means, give it a try!.
March 21, 2021
I enjoyed this significantly more than I expected to. I did struggle a little with the children's ages (five at the beginning, seven by the end). I understand that being not fully human they didn't necessarily age the same as we would, but given their speech and actions I couldn't keep five-year-old bodies in mind.
The story does take a while to get going, it meanders and introduces new characters far later into the plot that I'd have anticipated. Plus, it is pretty tightly focused on the children, while entire worlds die, wars are fought (won and lost), genocides are perpetrated, etc in the background. Some of that could be a little jarring. But I liked the triplets, was engaged in their fight, and interested in seeing how it all came to a head and ended. I'd be interested in picking up the next book (Triorion: Abomination) and seeing how the story progresses.
The story does take a while to get going, it meanders and introduces new characters far later into the plot that I'd have anticipated. Plus, it is pretty tightly focused on the children, while entire worlds die, wars are fought (won and lost), genocides are perpetrated, etc in the background. Some of that could be a little jarring. But I liked the triplets, was engaged in their fight, and interested in seeing how it all came to a head and ended. I'd be interested in picking up the next book (Triorion: Abomination) and seeing how the story progresses.
March 25, 2013
Was a bit difficult to get into at first, but definitely worth it. A strange mixture of Ender's Game and Star Wars.
The plot takes your hand, leads you down the beginnings of a path you're familiar with, then goes in a completely different direction, which was an enjoyable experience.
The plot takes your hand, leads you down the beginnings of a path you're familiar with, then goes in a completely different direction, which was an enjoyable experience.
May 9, 2013
This has been one of the better scifi series that I have read in recent times. The author builds a large world that initially can be a lot to take it, but that framework allows for a unique and fun storyline. The characters are memorable and I really became interested and vested in their journey. This book is a fun and easy read for science fiction fan of all ages. I highly recommend it.
May 11, 2020
There was a ton of eye rolling for at least the first half of this book. It’s basically Enders Game meets the Borg with a little Firefly thrown in.
With that being said, there is a lot of original story that starts to emerge before the end. It was a fast paced read and the writing is engaging. I have already started the second book to see where it goes.
With that being said, there is a lot of original story that starts to emerge before the end. It was a fast paced read and the writing is engaging. I have already started the second book to see where it goes.
October 17, 2013
Triorion: Awakening is great SF. Lush, moving, intricate. Extremely well-written and even cerebral. Dense, textured, layered with complexity and all the trappings that SF readers love. I tore through Book 1 in one day and rushed to buy Book 2.
May 27, 2017
Sometimes, the hardest thing a book can ask of us is to be patient. In sci-fi in particular, readers can often get lost in the new jargon, the new lifeforms, and figuring out how our protagonist (or protagonists) fit into the grand scheme of things. We're basically asked to take what we know of the world, and throw all that frame of reference out the window. Then, we have to assume the new viewpoint offered to us by the author.
L. J. does a fantastic job of rewarding the reader who sticks with the book. It starts slightly slower, and it has a premise that is both unique and requires adjusting to. The trio of triplets who are the focus of the book share thoughts, emotions, and can delve into each other's minds as well as those around them. They begin in horrible circumstances, and it's always hard to read about children put in such terrible situations.
However. I cannot stress enough that your efforts will not be in vain. Persevere, and you shall find an absolutely absorbing read in front of you. You shall journey with the triplets, grow to know and to enjoy them, and root for them as they face struggle after struggle. At times the book is highly evocative of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, and that is to L. J.'s credit. I was mesmerized by the twists and turns in their journey, how each time they seemed to have succeeded at mastering their situation, life would kick their feet out from under them yet again.
If you enjoy world-building on a masterful scale, if you long for characters you will find yourself rooting for, and if you enjoy a healthy serving of action and intrigue, then I can happily say that your search is over! L. J. has crafted a whirlwind adventure, so hang on and enjoy the ride!
L. J. does a fantastic job of rewarding the reader who sticks with the book. It starts slightly slower, and it has a premise that is both unique and requires adjusting to. The trio of triplets who are the focus of the book share thoughts, emotions, and can delve into each other's minds as well as those around them. They begin in horrible circumstances, and it's always hard to read about children put in such terrible situations.
However. I cannot stress enough that your efforts will not be in vain. Persevere, and you shall find an absolutely absorbing read in front of you. You shall journey with the triplets, grow to know and to enjoy them, and root for them as they face struggle after struggle. At times the book is highly evocative of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, and that is to L. J.'s credit. I was mesmerized by the twists and turns in their journey, how each time they seemed to have succeeded at mastering their situation, life would kick their feet out from under them yet again.
If you enjoy world-building on a masterful scale, if you long for characters you will find yourself rooting for, and if you enjoy a healthy serving of action and intrigue, then I can happily say that your search is over! L. J. has crafted a whirlwind adventure, so hang on and enjoy the ride!
could-not-finish
February 7, 2024I couldn't finish this book. It was so depressing. Some reviewer used the word "gritty", it's more like horrific. Physical, mental, sexual assault on children. Horrible people doing horrible things. It was just too much. I got about 1/4 of the way through and gave up. I think I read a part of the series that occurs later on and I thought I'd start from the beginning. Bad idea. No rating because I didn't finish reading it.
January 25, 2020
This book is great! I was hooked from the first few pages. I can’t read the rest of the series!
September 8, 2016
My roommate was reading this book, and he let me grab it for a minute to take a peek at the prologue. The next day I got ahold of the it while he was at work and read the entire thing cover to cover before he got home!
Triorion completely immersed me into the universe the author created. I absolutely love her style of "Show, don't tell" writing which keeps the pace of the story always moving forward. An encounter with a new character or alien species doesn't yield ten paragraphs of description, history, mating habits, or biology. All the background information is gathered as the book unfolds, or if it isn't the imagination fills in the details, leaving the prose to focus on the what is important: the story.
The characters are vivid and wonderful. The entire cast is made up of genuine personalities that evolve over the course of the book. As a result I found myself caring for these characters as well as the outcome of the story. There are points in the book where I wasn't sure exactly what was happening, but neither did the characters. Rather than frustration or confusion it gave a sense of suspense and mystery. It was obvious the author wrote portions of the book that way to further bond the reader into the narrative.
In short, Triorion is a very engaging and entertaining book. I would recommend it to all lovers of science fiction and fantasy, and also anyone else who loves a good tale. Check it out, you won't be sorry!
Triorion completely immersed me into the universe the author created. I absolutely love her style of "Show, don't tell" writing which keeps the pace of the story always moving forward. An encounter with a new character or alien species doesn't yield ten paragraphs of description, history, mating habits, or biology. All the background information is gathered as the book unfolds, or if it isn't the imagination fills in the details, leaving the prose to focus on the what is important: the story.
The characters are vivid and wonderful. The entire cast is made up of genuine personalities that evolve over the course of the book. As a result I found myself caring for these characters as well as the outcome of the story. There are points in the book where I wasn't sure exactly what was happening, but neither did the characters. Rather than frustration or confusion it gave a sense of suspense and mystery. It was obvious the author wrote portions of the book that way to further bond the reader into the narrative.
In short, Triorion is a very engaging and entertaining book. I would recommend it to all lovers of science fiction and fantasy, and also anyone else who loves a good tale. Check it out, you won't be sorry!
July 15, 2016
I am not a sci-fi kind of gal, but I took the chance to step out of my comfort zone with this book. The storyline grabbed me from the beginning, so it was easy for me to settle into an unfamiliar world.
LJ does a great job of tapping into the bonds that develop between siblings when they have nothing left, and then she does a great job of allowing the adults in their lives to manipulate those bonds for their own gain.
The book is written in such away that the reader is drawn into the desperation of the triplets. At times, I felt disoriented and off-balance, not because I was taken out of the story, but because I was so drawn into it that I was experiencing the emotions of the chracters. The battle scenes occurred on multiple levels and at times that can be jarring to the reader, but not nearly as jarring as it had to be for the characters. I felt almost guilty when it got to be "too much" and I put the book down to walk away - I felt as though I was abandoning the triplets.
As I reached the end of the book, I was finally starting to feel some peace and come to terms with everything that happened - until I read the last 100 words or so. Those last words have me scrambling to buy the next book in the series.
LJ does a great job of tapping into the bonds that develop between siblings when they have nothing left, and then she does a great job of allowing the adults in their lives to manipulate those bonds for their own gain.
The book is written in such away that the reader is drawn into the desperation of the triplets. At times, I felt disoriented and off-balance, not because I was taken out of the story, but because I was so drawn into it that I was experiencing the emotions of the chracters. The battle scenes occurred on multiple levels and at times that can be jarring to the reader, but not nearly as jarring as it had to be for the characters. I felt almost guilty when it got to be "too much" and I put the book down to walk away - I felt as though I was abandoning the triplets.
As I reached the end of the book, I was finally starting to feel some peace and come to terms with everything that happened - until I read the last 100 words or so. Those last words have me scrambling to buy the next book in the series.
July 24, 2013
I equate this book with the sci-fi classic "Ender's Game". It is an intriguing story about gifted orphan children struggling to live in a harsh futuristic world at war. The story is rich with fascinating characters and subplots that are constantly evolving during the major plot line. Hachmeister has created a unique and exciting world and kept my interest with her intense story line. I am eager to read the next installment of the series to see how her characters progress. I highly recommend this read.
September 28, 2016
Fantastic, rich universe with complex characters. Not a light read. The emotional rollercoaster for these three children will pull at your heartstrings, but have you rooting for them all the way to the end.
If you liked Netflix's "Stranger Things," "Attack on Titan," or the gritty book "God's War,"--basically anything that features young protagonists thrust into a position of extreme power in a war-torn world/universe, and the tough choices and consequences they must face--check out this book and series.
If you liked Netflix's "Stranger Things," "Attack on Titan," or the gritty book "God's War,"--basically anything that features young protagonists thrust into a position of extreme power in a war-torn world/universe, and the tough choices and consequences they must face--check out this book and series.
December 9, 2016
Shaky start to a solid story.
I had a really hard time getting into this book because the ages of the main characters didn't match up to their maturity. That is explained later in the book though if you're patient.
Space stories are hard to describe, especially when described from the point of view of jaded, manipulated 7 year olds, but Hachmeister did a good job. Looking forward to reading the next book!
I had a really hard time getting into this book because the ages of the main characters didn't match up to their maturity. That is explained later in the book though if you're patient.
Space stories are hard to describe, especially when described from the point of view of jaded, manipulated 7 year olds, but Hachmeister did a good job. Looking forward to reading the next book!
July 25, 2013
A huge world with lots of characters--a lot to digest in the first few chapters--but once I got into the swing of things, I lost myself in the story. You know it's a good book when you can't put it down, and when the characters follow you in your daydreams and random thoughts. It's a bit grim at times, but overall I enjoyed the read.
September 23, 2013
This book is a surprisingly good read. I heard about this book from a friend and though it is not something I would usually read, I absolutely loved it. While this is not my usual genre, the story line and superbly crafted characters made it difficult to put down. At 50 yrs old I have discovered a genre and in particular a series I truly enjoy. I just started Book 2 and it doesn't disappoint.
September 29, 2013
This book is a surprisingly good read. I heard about this book from a friend and though it is not something I would usually read, I absolutely loved it. While this is not my usual genre, the story line and superbly crafted characters made it difficult to put down. At 50 yrs old I have discovered a genre and in particular a series I truly enjoy. I just started Book 2 and it doesn't disappoint.
September 16, 2015
Young kids with supernatural powers--what could go wrong? Jaeia, Jahx and Jetta are already in trouble on page one when an abusive drunk comes after them, and things only get worse when they get taken by a galactic military.
This book series runs along the same lines as the Hunger Games and Sense8 (watching that now).
This book series runs along the same lines as the Hunger Games and Sense8 (watching that now).
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July 18, 2012Kindle freebie, 07/18/12
November 22, 2012
Not one of the best books I have read, but ok.
July 25, 2013
Not being much of a science fiction fan, I read this book after a friend recommended it. I thought it was a great story and have moved on to the second book.
August 23, 2016
Really enjoyed this book and got me hooked into the series. A must read if you are looking for a new sci-fi/fantasy series!
September 19, 2016
Love this series. Captivating, engaging and turns into a movie in my head as I read it.
August 1, 2017
I do agree with several of the readers who mentioned it was similar to another well known book. However, this is a solid read on it's own with a good mix of characters, emotion and drama.
July 24, 2013
awesome sci fi book! great read!
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