Axira Episode One: A Galactic Coalition Academy Series

Axira #1

by Odette C. Bell

She is different. Powerful. A soldier of centuries.For 450 years, she was enslaved to a master of the Kore sects and forced to fight in endless battles. War, destruction, desolation – all wrought by her.Then she escapes. Seeking revenge on her master, she turns to the only group powerful enough to help her – the Coalition.She joins the Academy. It should be easy. But she rapidly discovers that despite her raw power, she’ll need a heart, and hers is covered in ice.Now isn’t the time for failure, though. A spy infiltrates the Academy and tears the Coalition’s intelligence to shreds. She’s drawn into the hunt. A hunt she will not lose. For she is Axira, the most powerful spacer the galaxy will ever know.….Axira follows a runaway superweapon and the lieutenant who softens her ice-cold heart as they fight to save the Milky Way from her monstrous master. If you crave space opera with action, heart, and a dash of romance, grab Axira Episode One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.Axira is the 3rd Galactic Coalition Academy series. A sprawling, epic, and exciting sci-fi world where cadets become heroes and hearts are always won, each installment can be read separately, so plunge in today.

Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Young Adult, Fantasy, Amazon, Dystopia, Adventure

196 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 10, 2015

About the author

Odette C. Bell has authored over 50 books, in genres ranging from sci-fi adventure to urban fantasy.
Odette started off on FictionPress many moons ago. Her original name was Muscularkevin. Her first work was Gladys the Guard. She later became Scrabblecat before finally publishing in 2011/2012.

previous pen names include J.C. Luck, Monica Shepherd, Sarah Good, and Jilly McQueen

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book felt amateur in the writing. I wanted more detail, and there was something missing to really draw me into the characters. Great idea but it all fell flat. I probably won't continue the series.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full review: https://girlswithguns.org/axira-episo...

The narrative switches between the perspective of Axira and Jason, though the big question is: how did Axira escape from her master? It’s simply not addressed. I suspect that may be corrected down the line, but in this volume is a yawning gap, literally left as a “Five years later” heading. It does seem all her subterfuge might have been unnecessary, since it turns out the Coalition is willing to accept people with questionable pasts – though whether that extends to Axira remains to be seen. She’s basically an unindicted war criminal, though that doesn’t necessarily make her a bad person… At less than a buck to finish this story off, there’s a non-zero chance we’ll be revisiting the series at some point down the road.

[bambi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic beginning!!!

I love the premise of the story...a woman assassin joining the coalition academy. Story is so engaging, I cannot wait for the next sequel!

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting protagonist, and a good start to the series

[Jayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. The plot was engaging, and I the characters were interesting.

[Debrac2014 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't feel anything for Em! The story was ok!

[Torfinn Ingolfsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it.

[Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would definitely recommend this to those into space sci-fi and YAs although I think it is good enough for everyone! The author writes beautifully and the plot line is quite original. Not to mention the name is very unique too!

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this but wish the rest of the series was less expensive. If so, I would have immediately bought the rest.

Part military, part mystery, and strong on female characters, it is a very good space opera. After being a slave for hundreds of years, Axira joins the Coalition Academy to fight back. She learns it is not so easy to hide her skills, being from a race that many believe has mythical abilities, and that fighting against something is different from fighting for something.

An interesting mix of alien species, a war and piracy that is ongoing, good guys, and a spy, it is a good read for YA and grownups.

The big negative for me is the author does not write male, human characters well. The main character for this is Jason, a few years ahead of her in the academy who is interested in Axira. He was very flat, unlike his sister, who was well-written. I felt nothing towards him and even his looks did not register in my mind. Since he appears to be the future romantic role, that is a failure in the writing.

[Janet Arroyo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Book

This was an awesome book and it looks like it will be a great series. The storyline is great filled with action, adventure, suspense, and drama. The characters are amazing. I loved that Em escaped the life of slavery and was trying to forge a new path. Elle was amazing with her loyalty and exuberance. I couldn't quite figure out Jason. The beautiful Hendra was so very evil.
I look forward to reading book 2 to see what lies ahead for Em. I would definitely recommend this book to all my sci-fi loving friends.

[Neal bravin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ax is unusual

A different take on the usual space opera. Axira is a different kind of kick ass heroine who has freed herself from a horrible kind of servitude to fight for the good guys and take down her former master

[Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 it's a simple space & alien story with a protagonist that is hundreds or years old yet talks like a teenager. Maybe not meant for my age.

[Gaby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still one of my favorites 😍

[mmmmmeerrrrrrnnnnnnnaaaaaa · Rating 3 out of 5]

unique sci fi. from what i remember, good world building. love the main character. i should finish this series