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Cloud Rebel
The Larentii are observers only; their policy is never to involve themselves in the turmoil of other races.
Corinne is now one of them.
What will she do to protect those she cares for on Earth? Will she risk her life to save them?
The Larentii Rebel has arrived.
Corinne is now one of them.
What will she do to protect those she cares for on Earth? Will she risk her life to save them?
The Larentii Rebel has arrived.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2015
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Connie Suttle
76 books807 followersConnie Suttle lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three cats.
Connie holds an MFA in Fine Art (film production and animation) and taught courses at the university level before moving on to bookstore management. Nowadays, if she isn't writing or editing, she's dreaming up her next book.
Connie holds an MFA in Fine Art (film production and animation) and taught courses at the university level before moving on to bookstore management. Nowadays, if she isn't writing or editing, she's dreaming up her next book.
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June 2, 2018
Did anyone else get perverse enjoyment about seeing Norian die again? No? Just me? Ooohhh....
I so loved this ending. Time travel confuses the heck out of me if I think hard on it, but CS's writing just sucks me in and I just believe and enjoy what she is selling with no qualms. I love the "ah-ha" moments one gets while reading about certain events or characters. I mean like ... oh that is why that happened or I remember that!
I would so not advise reading these books out of order, but I started reading CS back when she only had a couple of series so I can't imagine reading them out of order because you can miss sooooo much.
I so loved this ending. Time travel confuses the heck out of me if I think hard on it, but CS's writing just sucks me in and I just believe and enjoy what she is selling with no qualms. I love the "ah-ha" moments one gets while reading about certain events or characters. I mean like ... oh that is why that happened or I remember that!
I would so not advise reading these books out of order, but I started reading CS back when she only had a couple of series so I can't imagine reading them out of order because you can miss sooooo much.
February 26, 2020
Sadly completed
Corinne had some hard decisions to make and other characters machinations go against her. It appears all the Cloud Dust recipients aren’t destined for anything but saving Earth and getting betrayed by the evil enemy. Why is it that certain races can’t change the timeline but all the bad guys/gals do whatever they want?
Corinne had some hard decisions to make and other characters machinations go against her. It appears all the Cloud Dust recipients aren’t destined for anything but saving Earth and getting betrayed by the evil enemy. Why is it that certain races can’t change the timeline but all the bad guys/gals do whatever they want?
December 17, 2017
Five painful stars
That ending! 😫
That ending! 😫
June 6, 2015
915iCbzKyrL._SL1500_Connie Suttle's Cloud Rebel: RD-3 had a lot to live up to. The first book, Cloud Dust: RD-1, was a fast paced thriller with switching viewpoints as a group of government agents struggle to save the President and the British Prime Minister. Corinne is the only one of these "agents" who is not a volunteer. Given the mysterious Cloud Dust, the six participants of The Program have regained their youth, changed faces and bodies, and extrasensory gifts. Corinne finds herself paired up with a former Russian spy, Ilya, who defects, is given Cloud Dust, and becomes an seventh member of The Program.
The second book, Cloud Invasion: RD-2, is equally fast paced, continuing the viewpoint switches as we meet new characters and discover that the scope of evil behind the assassinations and deaths from the first book is greater than expected. Trapped between orders and the inevitable, the book leaves the characters hanging. The terms Karathian witch and Larentii appear in this book, but do not significantly detract from the story line. Neither are well explained, but the implications that the confusion is also shared by the characters allows the reader to move forward easily. Overall, a brilliant book that I immediately had to re-read just to re-experience and reduce the shock of the end.
Cloud Rebel: RD-3, as I said, has a lot of live up to. Corinne becomes the keystone to success or failure, which, based on the patterns of the trilogy, is somewhat expected. However, the decisions she makes to solve the story's dilemmas are somewhat surprising.
The fast paced thrill ride now feels like a runaway mining cart: careening wildly without ever--quite--going off the rails. The quick changes in viewpoints that worked with the earlier books has become a revolving kaliedescope leaving the reader scrambling as new characters and creatures from Suttle's other series are quickly introduced but never explained: werewolves, god wars, Lyristolys, Lissa, a Dark King and Bright Queen, the Reth Alliance, a secret council, avii... Some understanding is gained (eventually) of the possible powers of a Karathian Warlock and Witch, but little more information. While the reader is given enough information to move forward with a general understanding of the Larentii, the main sense is that part of the story is missing.
I strongly suspect that Cloud Rebel: RD-3 would be a rich read for someone who has read all of Suttle's books, and the way the book touches on other stories would be more understandable. As a stand alone series, the first two books stood up well, but, without insight into the various new characters, peoples, and worlds introduced, the third book renders the trilogy's conclusion confusing.
Indeed, not understanding one of the new characters (who clearly comes from another series), leaves the reader confused and unclear as to the ending, nor is it clear why this character must interfere, nor what that interference was, ultimately leaving the reader vaguely dissatisfied. Again, for a reader familiar with all of Suttle's books, I suspect that the ending was more enjoyable and made more sense.
When I first purchased Cloud Dust: RD-1 (along with Finder--so I at least recognized the avii when they showed up in Cloud Rebel: RD-3), I passed over Suttle's other books about werewolves, vampires, and god wars because I was in the mood for some new fantasy and science fiction. Quite frankly, I was a little tired of all the vampire books and taking a break from shape changer books. It was somewhat dismaying to realize I would have to purchase a pile of Suttle's books to fully understand how Cloud Rebel: RD-3 had ended (especially since I hadn't managed to convince myself to read the rest of the Finder trilogy).
Overall, it is a pity that Cloud Rebel: RD-3 cannot stand up strongly without the connections to Suttle's other books. A little more description and background for key characters would have been helpful, as would reducing the integration of so many superfluous new characters (who often appeared, then disappeared after a few pages--some in both current and future incarnations--and sometimes made little discernible change to the storyline), and adding a bit more description of places revisited instead of relying on descriptions given in earlier books. Otherwise, the wild ride of the story and the relationships between the characters (again, established in the earlier two books) might have carried the day.
The second book, Cloud Invasion: RD-2, is equally fast paced, continuing the viewpoint switches as we meet new characters and discover that the scope of evil behind the assassinations and deaths from the first book is greater than expected. Trapped between orders and the inevitable, the book leaves the characters hanging. The terms Karathian witch and Larentii appear in this book, but do not significantly detract from the story line. Neither are well explained, but the implications that the confusion is also shared by the characters allows the reader to move forward easily. Overall, a brilliant book that I immediately had to re-read just to re-experience and reduce the shock of the end.
Cloud Rebel: RD-3, as I said, has a lot of live up to. Corinne becomes the keystone to success or failure, which, based on the patterns of the trilogy, is somewhat expected. However, the decisions she makes to solve the story's dilemmas are somewhat surprising.
The fast paced thrill ride now feels like a runaway mining cart: careening wildly without ever--quite--going off the rails. The quick changes in viewpoints that worked with the earlier books has become a revolving kaliedescope leaving the reader scrambling as new characters and creatures from Suttle's other series are quickly introduced but never explained: werewolves, god wars, Lyristolys, Lissa, a Dark King and Bright Queen, the Reth Alliance, a secret council, avii... Some understanding is gained (eventually) of the possible powers of a Karathian Warlock and Witch, but little more information. While the reader is given enough information to move forward with a general understanding of the Larentii, the main sense is that part of the story is missing.
I strongly suspect that Cloud Rebel: RD-3 would be a rich read for someone who has read all of Suttle's books, and the way the book touches on other stories would be more understandable. As a stand alone series, the first two books stood up well, but, without insight into the various new characters, peoples, and worlds introduced, the third book renders the trilogy's conclusion confusing.
Indeed, not understanding one of the new characters (who clearly comes from another series), leaves the reader confused and unclear as to the ending, nor is it clear why this character must interfere, nor what that interference was, ultimately leaving the reader vaguely dissatisfied. Again, for a reader familiar with all of Suttle's books, I suspect that the ending was more enjoyable and made more sense.
When I first purchased Cloud Dust: RD-1 (along with Finder--so I at least recognized the avii when they showed up in Cloud Rebel: RD-3), I passed over Suttle's other books about werewolves, vampires, and god wars because I was in the mood for some new fantasy and science fiction. Quite frankly, I was a little tired of all the vampire books and taking a break from shape changer books. It was somewhat dismaying to realize I would have to purchase a pile of Suttle's books to fully understand how Cloud Rebel: RD-3 had ended (especially since I hadn't managed to convince myself to read the rest of the Finder trilogy).
Overall, it is a pity that Cloud Rebel: RD-3 cannot stand up strongly without the connections to Suttle's other books. A little more description and background for key characters would have been helpful, as would reducing the integration of so many superfluous new characters (who often appeared, then disappeared after a few pages--some in both current and future incarnations--and sometimes made little discernible change to the storyline), and adding a bit more description of places revisited instead of relying on descriptions given in earlier books. Otherwise, the wild ride of the story and the relationships between the characters (again, established in the earlier two books) might have carried the day.
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April 19, 2019
This is a truly mind-blowing book. The overall series plot to keep the Cloud Dust from evil people and save the earth takes some crazy turns when time travel is introduced. Things are done and then undone and people get in trouble and people interfere. It is a mess. I appreciate that the situation is incredibly complex - and for the most part, I like the ending - but I think that the time travel was just too much for this author. Things get confusing and timelines don't match up and there are more questions than answers at the end.
This is a re-read, though, and since I've already worked my way through this series before, I can happily go on to the next novel, Spell Breaker, knowing that it's a fantastic combination with the First Ordinance series, as well as a bombshell conclusion to this portion of the series.
This is a re-read, though, and since I've already worked my way through this series before, I can happily go on to the next novel, Spell Breaker, knowing that it's a fantastic combination with the First Ordinance series, as well as a bombshell conclusion to this portion of the series.
August 2, 2018
This has to be my favorite series by Connie Suttle. I absolutely loved the main Character, Corinne.
This book had my emotions all over the place. I actually yelled at the book a couple of times, earning me the "you are crazy" look from Hubby. The ending... I just have no words. I am pretty sure I sat there saying, did that really just happen..
I would totally recommend reading this to anyone and everyone. (Make sure to read all of Connie Suttle's other books. As some of the storyline might make more sense.)
This book had my emotions all over the place. I actually yelled at the book a couple of times, earning me the "you are crazy" look from Hubby. The ending... I just have no words. I am pretty sure I sat there saying, did that really just happen..
I would totally recommend reading this to anyone and everyone. (Make sure to read all of Connie Suttle's other books. As some of the storyline might make more sense.)
September 23, 2015
What a great continuation to this series and the linking to Connie's other works. I love the Universe that Connie has brought to life.
There was humor in Cloud Rebel but my breath was
snatched away and there were plenty of tears.
It goes without saying that I am looking forward to anything else from this author. Connie Suttle is an Epic author.
There was humor in Cloud Rebel but my breath was
snatched away and there were plenty of tears.
It goes without saying that I am looking forward to anything else from this author. Connie Suttle is an Epic author.
May 17, 2015
WTF
Ok, I love Connie. I love her writing, world building, and how she interweaves timelines in her stories. I have been waiting for this book. I am stunned, shocked, and a little heartbroken, by this ending. I need there to be a fallow up and some clarification. I also am now truly impatient for the next book in the First Ordinance series.
Ok, I love Connie. I love her writing, world building, and how she interweaves timelines in her stories. I have been waiting for this book. I am stunned, shocked, and a little heartbroken, by this ending. I need there to be a fallow up and some clarification. I also am now truly impatient for the next book in the First Ordinance series.
May 31, 2015
Could not put it down!!
If you have not read any of Connie's books "start now" you will not be disappointed! I do warn you that you will not do anything else for quite a while! Once you finish reading the ones she has written you will be like the rest of us "waiting for the next"!! She has several series so set back and enjoy the ride!!!
If you have not read any of Connie's books "start now" you will not be disappointed! I do warn you that you will not do anything else for quite a while! Once you finish reading the ones she has written you will be like the rest of us "waiting for the next"!! She has several series so set back and enjoy the ride!!!
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May 15, 2015Ok just a few words for now...have to think about what to write as a real review later:
Kal is a bastard, Jason is a fucking idiot, Opal rocks as always and omg-that-ending-is-so-not-what-I-expected!!!!
Kal is a bastard, Jason is a fucking idiot, Opal rocks as always and omg-that-ending-is-so-not-what-I-expected!!!!
May 16, 2015
WTH???
I am so confused. I love her writing, love all her books. I've read and re-read all of them just in case I missed something. I'm thinking I should do it again. I just really don't understand. While I am confused, I still give this 5 stars, cause I couldn't put it down.
I am so confused. I love her writing, love all her books. I've read and re-read all of them just in case I missed something. I'm thinking I should do it again. I just really don't understand. While I am confused, I still give this 5 stars, cause I couldn't put it down.
May 22, 2015
Amazing ending to the trilogy! I have read so many reviews where people are disappointed. I have learned to not be disappointed because I have faith that Connie will eventually resurrect characters. I see the ending almost as a new beginning. Only time will tell.
October 7, 2017
Cloud Rebel
I loved this series! Connie Shuttle has a way of creating worlds and characters that you just want to keep one reading about. I didn't want to put this book down. Another must read series from this amazing author.
I loved this series! Connie Shuttle has a way of creating worlds and characters that you just want to keep one reading about. I didn't want to put this book down. Another must read series from this amazing author.
November 28, 2016
Great sseries
Great to know Corinne's initial appearance on the scene. Fan of the Connie Suttle series I've read so far. Started with First Ordinance and seem to be reading them time backwards.
Great to know Corinne's initial appearance on the scene. Fan of the Connie Suttle series I've read so far. Started with First Ordinance and seem to be reading them time backwards.
July 2, 2023
Corrine's story was touching and phenomenal.
She plan down to the T as well as chose specific times within the timeline to make changes that affected both past and the future.
Now I understood how Liron had programmed Quin and he commanded her to kill Corrine.
She plan down to the T as well as chose specific times within the timeline to make changes that affected both past and the future.
Now I understood how Liron had programmed Quin and he commanded her to kill Corrine.
May 16, 2015
Loved it!
Connie never disappoints us, exciting all the way to the "end", or is it
Connie never disappoints us, exciting all the way to the "end", or is it
May 20, 2015
Oh my... Now I can't wait for the next book to know about Corine and Ilya and well all others...
September 2, 2015
I know
It must not end here, so I am excited to see what happens next.. And the things left unsaid to come.
It must not end here, so I am excited to see what happens next.. And the things left unsaid to come.
November 30, 2015
Surprising end.
A complicated book which ends in the only way possible for the character of Corrine. I look forward to reading more by this author.
A complicated book which ends in the only way possible for the character of Corrine. I look forward to reading more by this author.
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