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A Soldier Forgiven
Earth has been turned upside down with the pending invasion of a vicious race of aliens known as the Cabaka. Parisa, a scientist in the Earth Army, has been stationed by herself on Odeo. She tries to follow orders but the loneliness drives her mad. She leaves the comfort and security of the Earth Army compound to discover a whole new universe where she makes her way by dealing cards until a handsome Baat warrior changes everything.
Can she finally be free of the demons that haunted her on Earth? Will she listen to her heart or go back to her own people?
Can she finally be free of the demons that haunted her on Earth? Will she listen to her heart or go back to her own people?
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2015
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November 25, 2016
Normally like this author, but this one was BLAND
I've read three of this author's other books and liked them a lot.
I am not sure why this one was so different. It was a very slow start and fairly bland plot wise. The heroine was kind of a mess.
The HEA is implied as the book ends without much resolution.
Recommended as filler only.
I've read three of this author's other books and liked them a lot.
I am not sure why this one was so different. It was a very slow start and fairly bland plot wise. The heroine was kind of a mess.
The HEA is implied as the book ends without much resolution.
Recommended as filler only.
May 7, 2015
Interesting space opera-ish book. Main character develops a lot in the book and that's what it is really focused on. There is a love story but it's not a straight romance novel.
September 28, 2016
I love these little indie reads on amazon for 99 c amazing
February 25, 2015
I wasn't able to finish this. It needs considerable editing. There are a lot of typos and extra words floating around.
The idea is a good one but I think it needs to be reworked and refined. The main character Parisa doesn't work at all for the type of story arc this is. It requires the reader to suspend their disbelief beyond what is humanly possible IMO.
With the billions of humans on Earth to choose from the government is not going to send out such an inept individual to secure our survival. I realize she was essentially the bottom of the barrel out of all the scientists tasked with studying inhabitable worlds, but still.
In addition, anyone with a military background is not going to swallow the lack of 'basic training' skills she received and the lack of instructions she received once she was deployed off planet. It's too unrealistic.
I envision a main character in this scenario to be a highly trained, intelligent individual. Not a mousey, insecure, directionless, morose girl.
I have no idea how things went after she was picked up by the Master so I can't speak to that part of the book.
As is, it just doesn't work for me. Too improbable to wrap my mind around.
Put a kick ass heroine in leading role and then, maybe. Though who knows how that would rewrite the rest of the book since I didn't read it.
The idea is a good one but I think it needs to be reworked and refined. The main character Parisa doesn't work at all for the type of story arc this is. It requires the reader to suspend their disbelief beyond what is humanly possible IMO.
With the billions of humans on Earth to choose from the government is not going to send out such an inept individual to secure our survival. I realize she was essentially the bottom of the barrel out of all the scientists tasked with studying inhabitable worlds, but still.
In addition, anyone with a military background is not going to swallow the lack of 'basic training' skills she received and the lack of instructions she received once she was deployed off planet. It's too unrealistic.
I envision a main character in this scenario to be a highly trained, intelligent individual. Not a mousey, insecure, directionless, morose girl.
I have no idea how things went after she was picked up by the Master so I can't speak to that part of the book.
As is, it just doesn't work for me. Too improbable to wrap my mind around.
Put a kick ass heroine in leading role and then, maybe. Though who knows how that would rewrite the rest of the book since I didn't read it.
September 13, 2017
I hardly ever complain about a book being too long but this one was.
We start with action and then go back for CHAPTERS of backstory -- and not even GOOD back story. Yes, it did add somewhat to the character building but 1 chapter or less would have been adequate. I was expecting just a flashback and received a rewind to the beginning of time.
It was MANY chapters before the heroine even MET the hero and once she did, they were suddenly together. Apparently at this time any of the brains this supposedly smart woman had just drained out of her head. Because she did something incredibly stupid.
From that point I just skipped to the last few chapters. Meh.
There was a good idea here, it could have become a good story but this book is sadly in need of a strong editor.
We start with action and then go back for CHAPTERS of backstory -- and not even GOOD back story. Yes, it did add somewhat to the character building but 1 chapter or less would have been adequate. I was expecting just a flashback and received a rewind to the beginning of time.
It was MANY chapters before the heroine even MET the hero and once she did, they were suddenly together. Apparently at this time any of the brains this supposedly smart woman had just drained out of her head. Because she did something incredibly stupid.
From that point I just skipped to the last few chapters. Meh.
There was a good idea here, it could have become a good story but this book is sadly in need of a strong editor.
September 17, 2019
Boring
Could not keep my interest. Just not my preference. Tried multiple times, but consider it as boring. Won't be looking for this author.
Could not keep my interest. Just not my preference. Tried multiple times, but consider it as boring. Won't be looking for this author.
February 21, 2015
Interesting pacing and story. A bit slow at times, but at others quite tense with emotion. Very much character driven and focused on the heroine's growth and recovery. Not your typical scifi, romance or anywhere in between. I really felt the tension and fear the heroine felt as life put her through the wringer. Living on Earth, in its twilight, she faces the threat of alien invasion and lives in fear of death as all of Earth is mobilized for war. Then, as a soldier-scientist she's abandoned at a remote isolated station, probably suffering traumatic stress from her isolation. (There is a reason why isolation of prisoners is considered cruel and unusual, and even torture.) Finally, she comes into contact with the greater universe- realizing that there may be life beyond the end of Earth. The romance is not told in the style of the romance genre- which is good on one hand, because it meant no cliches, and left room for surprise. On the other, I wish there had been a little more conflict and spice in the romantic arc. It's really not a story about finding love, or the specific romance between two characters - but more of knowing yourself and letting go of past pain, and thus being able to be open to love.
A unique read, which is always good.
A unique read, which is always good.
September 21, 2016
To me this book was about several things
- Divorce and how that messes with a person
- Parisa learning to forgive and believe in herself
- Parsia having to decide if she will continue to go after what she thought she wanted (human settlement) or what her heart tells her to go after
- Being open to love and a new life
Wasn't really what I was expecting but I liked it and I liked how the main character was troubled and not perfect and that she had to grow as a person
I thought the world building was pretty good...
I'd say
concept 5 out of 5
editing 3 out of 5
story and flow 4 out of 5
BUT since this was a fairly inexpensive, independent author I'm going to bump my review up to 5 stars
- Divorce and how that messes with a person
- Parisa learning to forgive and believe in herself
- Parsia having to decide if she will continue to go after what she thought she wanted (human settlement) or what her heart tells her to go after
- Being open to love and a new life
Wasn't really what I was expecting but I liked it and I liked how the main character was troubled and not perfect and that she had to grow as a person
I thought the world building was pretty good...
I'd say
concept 5 out of 5
editing 3 out of 5
story and flow 4 out of 5
BUT since this was a fairly inexpensive, independent author I'm going to bump my review up to 5 stars
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September 27, 2016
My guilty pleasure are these alien bride novels... loved it
November 10, 2015
Interesting story
June 12, 2016
I felt a lot for Parisa... I thought she was weak and annoying at first but I came to love her as she grew as a person.
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