UPDATE ~ 3.5 to 4 Stars. An enjoyable read (which I just reread) but not my favorite in the series (See Original post below).
I enjoy Hackett’s Space Opera and Contemporary Action series. I recently purchased several audiobooks in the EON warriors series and so am listening and rereading through the series again. I finished reading STORM OF EON and again enjoyed the imagination and kick a$$ action. The series does contain more detailed sexy scenes than I prefer so I skim past them (which I find easier to do when reading than when listening). For this reason, (only) I think I prefer reading rather than listening to this series.
ORIGINAL POST ~
3.5 Stars (explained below) for STORM OF EON, #7 in Anna Hackett’s EON Warriors, 9 book Future Fantasy/Alien Space Opera series. I enjoyed STORM, which is fast-reading, but I have found that I enjoy the books in this series more when the MCs are kick-a$$. Since FMC Finley is a scientist, her fighting abilities (defensive/offensive) are limited. Nevertheless, “EON Warriors” is a light, fun and sexy, “great-escape,” action-adventure series with creative world building which varies from book to book. For me, Hackett’s novels are great Pick-Me-Up reads always ending with HEAs.
MY RATING GUIDE:
1= dnf/What was that?; 2= Nope, not for me; 3= This was okay/cute; 3.5= I ENJOYED IT; 4= I liked it a lot; 5= I Loved it, it was great! (I seldom give 5 Stars).
Together the king of EON’s Empire and earth’s defense leaders have developed an alliance, focusing their efforts to successfully fight their common enemy, the Kantos, an insectoid specie which literally seeks out other planet populations to serve as their food source. The Kantos has repeatedly attacked the EON Empire and it’s now beginning to attack earth, as well.
Space Corp’s weapons scientist in charge of the StarStorm defense (laser projected space-net satellite) project, Dr Finley Delgado/FMC, has been temporarily assigned to work with EON weapons expert, EON Security Commander Sabin Solann-Ath/MMC of the warship Rengard. Dr Finley is a genius with weapons systems but she isn’t political nor does she like to waste time on non-essentials. She’s known as Devil Delgado. But Dr Delgado doesn’t intimidate EON Security Commander Sabin - who has been tasked to both work with and protect Finley. As they work (and end up fighting their common enemy, the Kantos, together) a mutual respect grows followed by attraction.
Comments ~
1) The Eon Warrior series - the characters, settings, and story arc as imagined by Anna Hackett reminds me a bit of SG-1, a televised program I loved. The tone in this series is light rather than dark. Hackett’s male and female characters are strong, resilient, loyal and brave. Generally, the action moves quickly and I seldom get bored.
2) STORM OF EON can be read as a standalone title (with no cliffhanger ending) however an over-reaching story arc was begun in bk#1 continues throughout the series, plus book #1 is particularly fun.
3) Readers who enjoy Action-Adventure Space Opera Romance but are unfamiliar with Anna Hackett novels may wish to check out the Eon Warriors series (think Star Trek or SG-1 with added steamy scenes & strong language). I have already purchased the other books in the EON WARRIORS series and look forward to reading the next book soon.
4) Anna Hackett has other published series in: Contemporary Suspense Romance, Dystopian Suspense Romance, and additional Space Opera series. Treasure Hunter Security (Contemporary Action-Adventure Romance) and Phoenix Brothers Adventures (Space Opera Action-Adventure Romance) are 2 of my favorite series with Galactic Gladiators and House of Rone Warriors (both Space Opera Romances) and TEAM 52 (Contemporary Action-Adventure Romance) next. I am also enjoying EON Warriors. These are all fun “escape” reads.
READER CAUTIONS - Not recommended for readers who prefer Clean fiction.
VIOLENCE - Sci-fi PG
PROFANITY - Yes. Strong language is used.
SEXUAL SITUATIONS - Yes. On-scene intimacy occurs several times, cutting-away to closed door once.