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Starhawke Rising #7
The Rebels of Betrayal: Galactic Fugitive Sci-Fi Adventure
Up is down and right is wrong.
Fugitive. Captain Aurora Hawke never believed that term could apply to her. Or to her crew. But with dark forces corrupting the Union from within, the foundation she built her life on has collapsed to rubble.
With her ship battered and bruised and the entire Galactic Fleet gunning for her, there’s only one person in the galaxy she trusts not to sell her out — a feisty smuggler who owes her a favor.
If you like Star Trek style interstellar intrigue, wily rogues who never give up, and pulse-pounding space battles, this story is for you. Perfect for fans of Jessie Mihalik, Michelle Diener, and Chloe Garner.
STARHAWKE RISING
The Dark of Light
The Chains of Freedom
The Honor of Deceit
The Legacy of Tomorrow
The Siege of Alliance
The Exile of Justice
The Rebels of Betrayal
STARHAWKE ROGUE TRILOGY
Arch Allies
Marked Mercenaries
Resurgent Renegades
STARHAWKE ROMANCE
Guardian Mate
Fugitive. Captain Aurora Hawke never believed that term could apply to her. Or to her crew. But with dark forces corrupting the Union from within, the foundation she built her life on has collapsed to rubble.
With her ship battered and bruised and the entire Galactic Fleet gunning for her, there’s only one person in the galaxy she trusts not to sell her out — a feisty smuggler who owes her a favor.
If you like Star Trek style interstellar intrigue, wily rogues who never give up, and pulse-pounding space battles, this story is for you. Perfect for fans of Jessie Mihalik, Michelle Diener, and Chloe Garner.
STARHAWKE RISING
The Dark of Light
The Chains of Freedom
The Honor of Deceit
The Legacy of Tomorrow
The Siege of Alliance
The Exile of Justice
The Rebels of Betrayal
STARHAWKE ROGUE TRILOGY
Arch Allies
Marked Mercenaries
Resurgent Renegades
STARHAWKE ROMANCE
Guardian Mate
695 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2024
24 people are currently reading
5 people want to read
About the author
Audrey Sharpe
25 books49 followersAudrey Sharpe grew up believing in the Force and dreaming of becoming captain of the Enterprise. She’s still working out the logistics of moving objects with her mind, but writing science fiction provides a pretty good alternative. When she’s not off exploring the galaxy with Aurora and her crew, she lives in the Sonoran Desert, where she has an excellent view of the stars. Connect with Audrey on Facebook and visit her website to download a free copy of the Starhawke Rising prequel, COMMANDER
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April 20, 2024
2.5 stars
Fair warning… this review is going to contain a mini rant. If that’s not your thing, stop reading now.
I’m extremely annoyed. I have been loyal to this series. Obviously, because I’m reading book 7! I was happy that the opening chapters refreshed my memory a bit as to where the story was up to because it’s been a year since I’ve been with these characters. And then it happened… Something that annoys the absolute hell out of me when authors do this. Earlier in the series, a character Nat was introduced. She ended up having her own spinoff series. I chose not to read that series. But now, the author obviously assumes that everyone would read the spinoffs because the many characters from that series are dumped into this series. And not just in a causal mention way. Or a hanging out in the background way. Suddenly, a large amount of characters I have never read about, know nothing about, therefore don’t care in the slightest about are in the book. Not just in the book, but HAVE THEIR OWN CHAPTERS. Seriously??! Who are these people? Why should I care about them? Why are they taking page time away from characters I have stuck with for 6 books already? Why, with the gazillion characters already in this series, are we adding a gazillion more, and giving them their own little personal storylines? Plus, it’s not just that they are in the book. It’s the way they are put in the book - assuming we know them already. It makes me mad. I shouldn’t have to read a whole different series to understand the dynamics in the seventh book of the series I wanted to read.
I’m guessing it is pretty hard to wrap up a long series that has a gazillion characters in it. So many people and lots of personal storylines, on top of the main “defeating the Sovereign” story. It made this book kind of painful to read. We switch between so many people, that the story itself feels like it’s going absolutely nowhere. At nearly half way through, basically nothing has happened in the main story. It’s all just jumping between a dizzying amount of peoples perspectives of maintaining and protecting a ship. Therefore… boring me to tears. Eventually some action happens, then back to ship maintenance.
I thought this was the final book in the series, so I was confused by the fact that the storyline with the Sovereign didn’t move at all. I kept waiting and waiting, and it never happens. It’s really strange to me that the overall story of this space opera is how to defeat the Sovereign, and yet the Sovereign is barely in the books at all. She doesn’t even make an appearance in this book. I hate to say it, but this book feels superfluous to the series. Like I could have skipped it and it wouldn’t really matter. I’m also a bit sad that it wasn’t the end of the series. I’m ready for it. I’ve enjoyed the books, but I’m starting to lose interest.
Fair warning… this review is going to contain a mini rant. If that’s not your thing, stop reading now.
I’m extremely annoyed. I have been loyal to this series. Obviously, because I’m reading book 7! I was happy that the opening chapters refreshed my memory a bit as to where the story was up to because it’s been a year since I’ve been with these characters. And then it happened… Something that annoys the absolute hell out of me when authors do this. Earlier in the series, a character Nat was introduced. She ended up having her own spinoff series. I chose not to read that series. But now, the author obviously assumes that everyone would read the spinoffs because the many characters from that series are dumped into this series. And not just in a causal mention way. Or a hanging out in the background way. Suddenly, a large amount of characters I have never read about, know nothing about, therefore don’t care in the slightest about are in the book. Not just in the book, but HAVE THEIR OWN CHAPTERS. Seriously??! Who are these people? Why should I care about them? Why are they taking page time away from characters I have stuck with for 6 books already? Why, with the gazillion characters already in this series, are we adding a gazillion more, and giving them their own little personal storylines? Plus, it’s not just that they are in the book. It’s the way they are put in the book - assuming we know them already. It makes me mad. I shouldn’t have to read a whole different series to understand the dynamics in the seventh book of the series I wanted to read.
I’m guessing it is pretty hard to wrap up a long series that has a gazillion characters in it. So many people and lots of personal storylines, on top of the main “defeating the Sovereign” story. It made this book kind of painful to read. We switch between so many people, that the story itself feels like it’s going absolutely nowhere. At nearly half way through, basically nothing has happened in the main story. It’s all just jumping between a dizzying amount of peoples perspectives of maintaining and protecting a ship. Therefore… boring me to tears. Eventually some action happens, then back to ship maintenance.
I thought this was the final book in the series, so I was confused by the fact that the storyline with the Sovereign didn’t move at all. I kept waiting and waiting, and it never happens. It’s really strange to me that the overall story of this space opera is how to defeat the Sovereign, and yet the Sovereign is barely in the books at all. She doesn’t even make an appearance in this book. I hate to say it, but this book feels superfluous to the series. Like I could have skipped it and it wouldn’t really matter. I’m also a bit sad that it wasn’t the end of the series. I’m ready for it. I’ve enjoyed the books, but I’m starting to lose interest.
April 12, 2024
Go Rebels!
I have been waiting for this book by Ms. Sharpe, and it didn’t disappoint!
This series has been a favorite and hard to wait for any continuation. To see and hear how they get to the Sovereign has been highly engrossing and worth waiting for.
Book 8 cannot come soon enough!
I have been waiting for this book by Ms. Sharpe, and it didn’t disappoint!
This series has been a favorite and hard to wait for any continuation. To see and hear how they get to the Sovereign has been highly engrossing and worth waiting for.
Book 8 cannot come soon enough!
April 22, 2024
VT FAN
I wad so very, very excited when this new book in this fantastic series came out. I was totally immersed for 2 days. Can't wait for the next one. Why aren't these books in audiobook format??? They would be incredible with the right narrators!!! I have read all of Audrey Sharpe books and have not been disappointed in any of them.
I wad so very, very excited when this new book in this fantastic series came out. I was totally immersed for 2 days. Can't wait for the next one. Why aren't these books in audiobook format??? They would be incredible with the right narrators!!! I have read all of Audrey Sharpe books and have not been disappointed in any of them.
July 7, 2024
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Audrey Sharpe for this amazing story. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides a top rated plot, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series!
Congratulations to Audrey Sharpe for this amazing story. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides a top rated plot, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series!
April 15, 2024
Awesome grasp of angst
This series is filled with all the elements that make a read that's hard to put down. The characters are developed and solid. If you like space fic.. this is a must read.
This series is filled with all the elements that make a read that's hard to put down. The characters are developed and solid. If you like space fic.. this is a must read.
April 23, 2024
Highly recommend the whole series!
Audrey crafts her characters well, even letting them grow up into compassionate healthy adults! The hard stuff is hard, if you’ve been there yourself, but she allows her characters to overcome the hard stuff. Thank you for that, Audrey!
Audrey crafts her characters well, even letting them grow up into compassionate healthy adults! The hard stuff is hard, if you’ve been there yourself, but she allows her characters to overcome the hard stuff. Thank you for that, Audrey!
July 27, 2025
It was a great read. Characters that are well developed and intriguing plots.
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