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The Battleship Chronicles #1
Stars’ Call
It's time to return to the Fleet to fight for humanity once more, this time in a human body.
Ever since her creation, Light Seeker fought for humanity as a battleship, facing enemy forces that sought to carve out as much human space as they could get away with. She had taken part in hundreds of battles, seen millions die, served under four captains until she lost it all.
Stripped of weapons and with most of her memories restricted, Light Seeker retired into a human body, keeping her promise to a captain she almost lost.
Decades later, she’s back in the Fleet as a cadet and ready to join the fight.
Only this time, she has more than her crew to protect.
Don't miss the start of this unique take on Military Sci-Fi in the vein of Ancillary Justice, The Murderbot Chronicles, and Battleship Leviathan! A ship turned human? What could go wrong.
Ever since her creation, Light Seeker fought for humanity as a battleship, facing enemy forces that sought to carve out as much human space as they could get away with. She had taken part in hundreds of battles, seen millions die, served under four captains until she lost it all.
Stripped of weapons and with most of her memories restricted, Light Seeker retired into a human body, keeping her promise to a captain she almost lost.
Decades later, she’s back in the Fleet as a cadet and ready to join the fight.
Only this time, she has more than her crew to protect.
Don't miss the start of this unique take on Military Sci-Fi in the vein of Ancillary Justice, The Murderbot Chronicles, and Battleship Leviathan! A ship turned human? What could go wrong.
600 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2024
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March 6, 2025
Too many "censored memories" and too much time shifting.
I found there were way too many "flashbacks". I don't want to keep track of what year some distant memory occurred, or how it relates in time to a hundred similar flashbacks. I also found the constant gaps in the character's memory due to censorship, which were then lifted (or implemented, depending on the author's whim) due to "level zero flat override" to be highly annoying. The end of the novel is also highly unsatisfactory, as it seems like there is no actual character growth or story progression.
The only saving grace is that I found the concept interesting and I liked Elcy (the main character). However, I've read reviews for the next book and it seems like it is more of the same, so I will not be continuing.
I found there were way too many "flashbacks". I don't want to keep track of what year some distant memory occurred, or how it relates in time to a hundred similar flashbacks. I also found the constant gaps in the character's memory due to censorship, which were then lifted (or implemented, depending on the author's whim) due to "level zero flat override" to be highly annoying. The end of the novel is also highly unsatisfactory, as it seems like there is no actual character growth or story progression.
The only saving grace is that I found the concept interesting and I liked Elcy (the main character). However, I've read reviews for the next book and it seems like it is more of the same, so I will not be continuing.
March 28, 2024
DNF
What a mess...I tried hard to find something to like in this book. Unfortunately there are no redeeming features. The MC is boring and plain, and to me it feels like there is no character progression at all. She kind of does whatever she wants. People get angry, she's kind of chastised, and continues on. The idea of a ship being a person could be interesting, though in this book it's just an android with some extra (and annoyingly) heavily redacted memories. I seriously don't get what the author is trying to tell in this story and gave up at 70%ish; I couldn't take it anymore.
What a mess...I tried hard to find something to like in this book. Unfortunately there are no redeeming features. The MC is boring and plain, and to me it feels like there is no character progression at all. She kind of does whatever she wants. People get angry, she's kind of chastised, and continues on. The idea of a ship being a person could be interesting, though in this book it's just an android with some extra (and annoyingly) heavily redacted memories. I seriously don't get what the author is trying to tell in this story and gave up at 70%ish; I couldn't take it anymore.
March 29, 2024
This is not a fun read. More like a series of recurring traffic accidents. Yet it is compelling and well thought out on most levels. Viv la difference gets it 5 stars this time but it won't suit the style taste of a lot of folks.
April 1, 2020
Fabulous book, told from a unique point of view, with quality world building.
April 9, 2024
Boring as #&€*
I did finish but with a lot of skipping. The plot is ok but wow it is slooww. To slow for my taste. Not reading the next one.
I did finish but with a lot of skipping. The plot is ok but wow it is slooww. To slow for my taste. Not reading the next one.
May 26, 2024
Wombats
Given that Amazon don't read the reviews but the occasional person does I like to say that Wombats have square poos that can be stacked.
Given that Amazon don't read the reviews but the occasional person does I like to say that Wombats have square poos that can be stacked.
May 2, 2025
A fun space opera with an interesting twist: in this universe, memories can be selectively censored, thus every character is a possible unreliable narrator, including the protagonist herself.
I wish the book made a bit more of the interesting world and characters. It felt like everything didn't quite fit together in a coherent way, and too many threads were left unresolved. Still, there were enough glimpses of brilliance to make it a fun read. Perhaps future entries in this series will tie it all together?
I wish the book made a bit more of the interesting world and characters. It felt like everything didn't quite fit together in a coherent way, and too many threads were left unresolved. Still, there were enough glimpses of brilliance to make it a fun read. Perhaps future entries in this series will tie it all together?
October 18, 2024
Fun book to read ....
Elcy (L C)had to look that up.... such a fun challenge character worth reading about
The book flows well but can be hard to read certain parts as it jumps around from past to future, BUT that becomes more clear why later....
1 thing it needs is a glossary at the start or even at the end,you read about the BICEFI ad wonder whom are u.....
Have a read try to stick with it worth the read
Elcy (L C)had to look that up.... such a fun challenge character worth reading about
The book flows well but can be hard to read certain parts as it jumps around from past to future, BUT that becomes more clear why later....
1 thing it needs is a glossary at the start or even at the end,you read about the BICEFI ad wonder whom are u.....
Have a read try to stick with it worth the read
April 21, 2024
A well-written piece of serious science fiction, but not a light or easy read.
I read an earlier draft some time back on Royal Road (Quod Olim Erat), and happy to see that the author finally got it published on Kindle with a more accessible title and series name, along with a shiny new cover.
I read an earlier draft some time back on Royal Road (Quod Olim Erat), and happy to see that the author finally got it published on Kindle with a more accessible title and series name, along with a shiny new cover.
May 10, 2025
Tedious story, very weird personal interactions / expectations. Nothing interesting about the narrator and the universe/premise isn't particularly engaging.
August 31, 2025
Interesting world building. Memory books are not my favourite. The mystery is keeping me reading.
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