Apogee

Worlds of Providence #1

by Valery G. Olsen

The life of a Providential Lady is not all its cracked up to be. At nineteen, Vishnue Gaylinn-Brinhouff's life of Providence is turned upside down when she discovers a scandal about her lineage that could destroy not only her Manor, but the government of her world as well. In order to keep the peace on Renou, Lady Vishnue must conceal her secret from everyone, including her own father, and the man she loves. But just when she is about to come to grips with the devastating news, the first attempted murder, in the history of Renou, occurs on her own Manor, spiraling her into further chaos. Not only does the attempt take place on the grounds of Brinhouff Manor, less than a week before her joining ceremony, but the victim happens to be her intended, Lord Iesslian. Accused of the act by her soon-to-be mother-in-law, Lady Reinna, Vishnue is forced to flee from her planet in order to spare the lives of those she loves. What she doesn't know, is that Lady Reinna has plans, and they include more worlds than her home planet of Renou.

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2014

About the author

Valery grew up in a small town that resides about an hours drive from Las Vegas. She spent most of her childhood playing Star Trek, Star Wars, and other alien games with her four brothers. She also rode horses everyday, obsessed about sports, studied the night sky with her grandfather and his monstrous homemade telescope, and swam as often as possible.
She wrote her first book at 13, which sadly has disappeared.
Her current obsessions are photography, backpacking, lounging on the beach with a good book, and spending time with her favorite people.

Reviews

[Shanna Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book falls right in line with Hunger Games and Divergent, and all those other sci-fi books with strong female leads that are so hot right now except for one aspect: This book is not nearly as violent. I think it is a great clean alternative, especially for younger teens and preteens.

[Raegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my all time favorite books! It isn't an easy read, but it is definitely exciting and totally draws you in! I can't wait for number two!

[Damia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was AMAZING!!! I can't believe how awesome it was!
Vishnue and Oenai are butt-kicking heroines and Todd is my all time favorite jokester!
Can't wait for book 2!

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was amazing. Kept you on the seat of your pants.