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Kaitan Chronicles #2
Shadow Call
His throne. Her rebellion. Their war.
Qole is the youngest starship captain in living memory on her homeworld of Alaxak and has spent her life hunting a dangerous energy source called Shadow. Alaxans distrust and evade the galaxy’s royalty as a rule, but Qole is now harboring the exiled Prince Nevarian Dracorte, along with some very conflicting feelings about it—and him.
Nev’s feelings are just as complicated, but not towards her. When it comes to Qole, he knows one thing: he’d do anything to stay with her. But when Alaxak is attacked and Nev finds himself framed for murder, he realizes the only way to help Qole and her people is to fight for the throne that should be his. To become the royal she might hate.
As for Qole, she would never have imagined herself as the leader of a rebellion. Despite that, she soon realizes that hiding from her power is no longer an option. It’s time to answer the call, even if it kills her.
Qole is the youngest starship captain in living memory on her homeworld of Alaxak and has spent her life hunting a dangerous energy source called Shadow. Alaxans distrust and evade the galaxy’s royalty as a rule, but Qole is now harboring the exiled Prince Nevarian Dracorte, along with some very conflicting feelings about it—and him.
Nev’s feelings are just as complicated, but not towards her. When it comes to Qole, he knows one thing: he’d do anything to stay with her. But when Alaxak is attacked and Nev finds himself framed for murder, he realizes the only way to help Qole and her people is to fight for the throne that should be his. To become the royal she might hate.
As for Qole, she would never have imagined herself as the leader of a rebellion. Despite that, she soon realizes that hiding from her power is no longer an option. It’s time to answer the call, even if it kills her.
432 pages, Hardcover
First published April 17, 2018
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AdriAnne Strickland
5 books487 followersAdriAnne/A.M. Strickland was a bibliophile who wanted to be an author before she knew what either of those words meant. She shares a home base in Alaska with her spouse, her pugs, and her piles and piles of books. She loves traveling, dancing, tattoos, and every shade of teal in existence, but especially the darker ones. She is the author of BEYOND THE BLACK DOOR and IN THE RAVENOUS DARK (Macmillan), and coauthor of SHADOW RUN and SHADOW CALL (Random House).
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July 30, 2017
Excellent followup to 1st book in series - characters get more complex, plot is even twistier & relationships even more intense - YA space opera doesn't get much better than this!
April 20, 2018
Omygodddd!! 5 beautiful stars for this amazing sequel!!
What a rush this read has been! Non-stop space adventure at it's best. I thought the first book, Shadow Run, was already amazing but this book blew me away even more so. The development of everything was incredibly well done; the character developments, the story-line development. Just amazing! And then those plot twists.. holy SH*T! Everything I came to love in the first book, was present in this one AND then some. I'm still on a high right now and I probably won't get off for a while, lol. What a great read!!
I sat on the edge of my seat non-stop! I cried, I loved, I hated, I fell apart... I experienced so many emotions! I FELT non-stop from beginning till end and this is how I need books to be. What a thrilling and amazing read Shadow Call has been and because of that wonderful first book and this amazing second book, this series so far is now definitely one of my favorites among the YA sci-fi genre. It may even be battling with the #1 spot that the Illuminae Files has conquered, so that’s saying something if you know how much I loooove the Illuminae books. There’s not 1 negative thing I could possibly say about this book. Whereas second books often tend to have that typical ‘second book syndrome’ thing going on, this was thankfully not the case with Shadow Call. At all. This book was even better than the first book, which was already amazing.
I love the characters all so much and their development in this sequel is astonishingly well done I think. They gained even more depth this time around and I loved experiencing this story with them. My heart broke for them, I cried with and for them, I loved alongside them, I fought with them. I just couldn’t get enough of it all and I NEED that next book like NOW.
The storyline development is out of this world good – literally, lol – and contained a lot of twists I didn’t see coming, which is something I’m sooo thrilled about. I love it when books surprise me story wise so A LOT OF KUDOS to both authors for accomplishing this.
The action scenes are so awesome and vividly written and it feels like I’m really watching a non-stop adventure movie in my head; just awesome! Safe to say I love the sci-fi settings in outer space and I loved exploring more worlds in this galaxy and I can’t wait to see how the story is going to continue knowing what happened in this book and how new stuff got introduced.
Shadow Call exceeded all my expectations and It’s safe to say that if you liked Shadow Run, you are going to devour Shadow Call and fall even harder for this amazing sci-fi story and these amazing characters.
What a rush this read has been! Non-stop space adventure at it's best. I thought the first book, Shadow Run, was already amazing but this book blew me away even more so. The development of everything was incredibly well done; the character developments, the story-line development. Just amazing! And then those plot twists.. holy SH*T! Everything I came to love in the first book, was present in this one AND then some. I'm still on a high right now and I probably won't get off for a while, lol. What a great read!!
I sat on the edge of my seat non-stop! I cried, I loved, I hated, I fell apart... I experienced so many emotions! I FELT non-stop from beginning till end and this is how I need books to be. What a thrilling and amazing read Shadow Call has been and because of that wonderful first book and this amazing second book, this series so far is now definitely one of my favorites among the YA sci-fi genre. It may even be battling with the #1 spot that the Illuminae Files has conquered, so that’s saying something if you know how much I loooove the Illuminae books. There’s not 1 negative thing I could possibly say about this book. Whereas second books often tend to have that typical ‘second book syndrome’ thing going on, this was thankfully not the case with Shadow Call. At all. This book was even better than the first book, which was already amazing.
I love the characters all so much and their development in this sequel is astonishingly well done I think. They gained even more depth this time around and I loved experiencing this story with them. My heart broke for them, I cried with and for them, I loved alongside them, I fought with them. I just couldn’t get enough of it all and I NEED that next book like NOW.
The storyline development is out of this world good – literally, lol – and contained a lot of twists I didn’t see coming, which is something I’m sooo thrilled about. I love it when books surprise me story wise so A LOT OF KUDOS to both authors for accomplishing this.
The action scenes are so awesome and vividly written and it feels like I’m really watching a non-stop adventure movie in my head; just awesome! Safe to say I love the sci-fi settings in outer space and I loved exploring more worlds in this galaxy and I can’t wait to see how the story is going to continue knowing what happened in this book and how new stuff got introduced.
Shadow Call exceeded all my expectations and It’s safe to say that if you liked Shadow Run, you are going to devour Shadow Call and fall even harder for this amazing sci-fi story and these amazing characters.
June 7, 2019
This was a very solid follow-up to the first book. I was totally not expecting the turn of events that happened with Solara, Nev's sister but it made for a captivating second story. I was so disappointed to find out after I read this book though, that this series is only going to be a duology?!! That totally blows! Surely they aren't going to leave us hanging like that! I need to see how Qole and Nev's relationship plays out and find out about this imitation Shadow that's running the drones. It almost makes me wish I didn't read the second book because now the series is all fresh in my mind again.
April 30, 2018
**4.5 Stars**
Review can be found at https://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
After barely surviving the "helpful testing" of Nev's empire, Qole just wants to try and piece together her life, continue shadowing fishing, helping her brother heal from the physical and emotional damage he suffered and spend her last few years with shadow poisoning as well as she can. Nev is trying to wrap his mind around what his father was willing to do, what consists of the greater good, and the fact the life he trained for has now been ripped away. But Qole and Nev have no idea that they are not free, they may never get to be free, and instead they are being hunted for more reasons than they know. War is coming...
Keep in mind that this is book 2 in a series that HAS to be read in order, don't pick this up without first having read Shadow Run because pretty much nothing will make sense. Shadow Call picks up just a few days or so after the dramatic events that ended Nev's life as he knew it, causing the upheaval of an empire and a dangerous search. I am so glad that I waiting to read Shadow Run until I had Shadow Call in my grabby hands because I am sure that I would have forgotten so many little, super important details. The story is so complex I definitely didn't want to miss a crucial detail- or an intense stolen moment between a former prince and a surly captain...
I think that Shadow Call was even better than Book 1 Shadow Run, no sophomore slump here. In Shadow Run we get a lot of world building, establishing characters, burgeoning relationship dynamics and the underlying plot of dissension and unrest. In Shadow Call, there was no slow build, instead we are thrown right back into the action and court intrigue. Oh, and the action was out of this world (hehe, sorry I couldn't help it!). The crew is thrown into one death-defying encounter after another, be it flying through space, battling enemies or just trying to make a living catching shadow. I flew through the pages in the book because I was afraid I might miss something important if I put it down- this is for sure a binge books, clear your schedule because you will not want to stop once you jump in.
So guys, this is not the end for the crew, instead the conflict is still just building. There were some pretty intense battles and alliances that were made in this story, some great new characters show up, as well some swoon-worthy yet painful confessions, but this is not the end. There will be more brewing and I for one will be there to watch...and I am betting on Nev and Qole. I highly recommend this gritty YA Space Opera (yeah, I just learned that this is a space opera, and what a space opera is as well). Now is the perfect time to jump into this world.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance, complimentary copy of this book.
Review can be found at https://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
"There are very few certainties in the systems, Captain, but I promise you, this is one. I will hope for you, I will fight for you, till my last breath."
After barely surviving the "helpful testing" of Nev's empire, Qole just wants to try and piece together her life, continue shadowing fishing, helping her brother heal from the physical and emotional damage he suffered and spend her last few years with shadow poisoning as well as she can. Nev is trying to wrap his mind around what his father was willing to do, what consists of the greater good, and the fact the life he trained for has now been ripped away. But Qole and Nev have no idea that they are not free, they may never get to be free, and instead they are being hunted for more reasons than they know. War is coming...
Keep in mind that this is book 2 in a series that HAS to be read in order, don't pick this up without first having read Shadow Run because pretty much nothing will make sense. Shadow Call picks up just a few days or so after the dramatic events that ended Nev's life as he knew it, causing the upheaval of an empire and a dangerous search. I am so glad that I waiting to read Shadow Run until I had Shadow Call in my grabby hands because I am sure that I would have forgotten so many little, super important details. The story is so complex I definitely didn't want to miss a crucial detail- or an intense stolen moment between a former prince and a surly captain...
I think that Shadow Call was even better than Book 1 Shadow Run, no sophomore slump here. In Shadow Run we get a lot of world building, establishing characters, burgeoning relationship dynamics and the underlying plot of dissension and unrest. In Shadow Call, there was no slow build, instead we are thrown right back into the action and court intrigue. Oh, and the action was out of this world (hehe, sorry I couldn't help it!). The crew is thrown into one death-defying encounter after another, be it flying through space, battling enemies or just trying to make a living catching shadow. I flew through the pages in the book because I was afraid I might miss something important if I put it down- this is for sure a binge books, clear your schedule because you will not want to stop once you jump in.
So guys, this is not the end for the crew, instead the conflict is still just building. There were some pretty intense battles and alliances that were made in this story, some great new characters show up, as well some swoon-worthy yet painful confessions, but this is not the end. There will be more brewing and I for one will be there to watch...and I am betting on Nev and Qole. I highly recommend this gritty YA Space Opera (yeah, I just learned that this is a space opera, and what a space opera is as well). Now is the perfect time to jump into this world.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance, complimentary copy of this book.
April 5, 2018
"I know what you sound like when you're afraid. I know what you look like when you think you're about to die." Before everything could get too serious, he added, "What I don't know is what your favorite color is."
The crew of the Kaitan Heritage are back and they aren't taking prisoners! Harboring fugitives maybe, but definitely not prisoners.
Even though they've managed to escape with their lives, things aren't exactly back to normal. Nev is hiding on Alaxak, pretending to be a Shadow fisherman with the rest of the crew, exiled and disinherited, he is simply trying to figure out his new life. It isn't easy with Arjan, still angry at Nev for what his family inflicted on him. Or with Eton, still holding a grudge and willing to throw him out of an airlock, even though Nev saved his life. Only Telu and Basra seem to be willing to accept Nev for who he is. Not even Qole knows how to sort out her feelings for the ex-royal.
Before anyone has time to figure out how they feel, the Dracorte family pays Alaxak a visit. In an afternoon, the crew once again find themselves in the heart of turmoil. Nev accused of murder. Alaxak attacked. The Kaitan crew facing insurmountable odds at survival. Nev and Qole have to figure out how to stay one step ahead in order to stay alive. Even if it means surrendering themselves to the destinies they desperately fear.
"Loving someone didn't mean protecting them. It meant being willing to risk your life for something you believed to be greater."
Strickland and Miller do a fantastic job holding their cards close. The twists and turns in Shadow Call are surprising and well placed. Just when you think you understand a character, a motivation, or where you think the plot is going, they turn around and punch you in the face.
I loved how we got a deeper look into these characters in this sequel. Motivations are revealed, and the true nature of who they are begins to get clearer for everyone. We don't get all the answers we want, but we do get a better understanding of what secrets from the past cause the hurts of the present. Both in the specific instance of character development, but also in the history of the galaxy. While we are still left with plenty of questions unanswered, we get a solid glimpse of the path ahead. And holy hell is this ride far from over!
"The look that said, Someday, this lid will open, and then the screaming all commence in earnest."
The action is once again breathtaking, heart pounding, and intense. The stakes are raised in their fight for survival, and the battles are scaled up in tandem. Before this was one crew fighting to survive. We move to the larger galactic battle field in Shadow Call and it's spectacular! Nev has to face his true calling as King, and face everything that really means about who he is and what he wants. While Qole has to face the Shadow that lives in her body, with all it's lethal consequences.
Again I was struck with how well balanced this book is. The plot hangs perfectly between character driven momentum and action packed pacing. We get to see not just the fights and explosions but the reality of how that impacts the people behind them. Decisions on any scale have consequences, and Strickland and Miller give us the entire picture of what that burden feels like on all levels. How to find the strength to lead. How to do the right thing, especially when it's the hard thing. How to figure out what the greater good really is.
"Power is always dangerous to those who have none, and you cannot effect change without power."
Shadow Call is a solid sequel. We get more of everything. More of the characters. More action. More to lose. We meet new allies and face new villains. It's satisfying while simultaneously making you desperate for more. I do love how Strickland and Miller manage to write endings that feel like endings while leaving plenty of room for the next book.
This is fast-paced, non-stop space action. Even the slower moments are filled with tension as schemes unfold all around. If you loved Shadow Run, you'll devour Shadow Call. The perfect blend of action, intrigue, and a dash of slow-burn romance. I loved every minute!
Thank you Rockstar Book tours for including me on this awesome tour!
The crew of the Kaitan Heritage are back and they aren't taking prisoners! Harboring fugitives maybe, but definitely not prisoners.
Even though they've managed to escape with their lives, things aren't exactly back to normal. Nev is hiding on Alaxak, pretending to be a Shadow fisherman with the rest of the crew, exiled and disinherited, he is simply trying to figure out his new life. It isn't easy with Arjan, still angry at Nev for what his family inflicted on him. Or with Eton, still holding a grudge and willing to throw him out of an airlock, even though Nev saved his life. Only Telu and Basra seem to be willing to accept Nev for who he is. Not even Qole knows how to sort out her feelings for the ex-royal.
Before anyone has time to figure out how they feel, the Dracorte family pays Alaxak a visit. In an afternoon, the crew once again find themselves in the heart of turmoil. Nev accused of murder. Alaxak attacked. The Kaitan crew facing insurmountable odds at survival. Nev and Qole have to figure out how to stay one step ahead in order to stay alive. Even if it means surrendering themselves to the destinies they desperately fear.
"Loving someone didn't mean protecting them. It meant being willing to risk your life for something you believed to be greater."
Strickland and Miller do a fantastic job holding their cards close. The twists and turns in Shadow Call are surprising and well placed. Just when you think you understand a character, a motivation, or where you think the plot is going, they turn around and punch you in the face.
I loved how we got a deeper look into these characters in this sequel. Motivations are revealed, and the true nature of who they are begins to get clearer for everyone. We don't get all the answers we want, but we do get a better understanding of what secrets from the past cause the hurts of the present. Both in the specific instance of character development, but also in the history of the galaxy. While we are still left with plenty of questions unanswered, we get a solid glimpse of the path ahead. And holy hell is this ride far from over!
"The look that said, Someday, this lid will open, and then the screaming all commence in earnest."
The action is once again breathtaking, heart pounding, and intense. The stakes are raised in their fight for survival, and the battles are scaled up in tandem. Before this was one crew fighting to survive. We move to the larger galactic battle field in Shadow Call and it's spectacular! Nev has to face his true calling as King, and face everything that really means about who he is and what he wants. While Qole has to face the Shadow that lives in her body, with all it's lethal consequences.
Again I was struck with how well balanced this book is. The plot hangs perfectly between character driven momentum and action packed pacing. We get to see not just the fights and explosions but the reality of how that impacts the people behind them. Decisions on any scale have consequences, and Strickland and Miller give us the entire picture of what that burden feels like on all levels. How to find the strength to lead. How to do the right thing, especially when it's the hard thing. How to figure out what the greater good really is.
"Power is always dangerous to those who have none, and you cannot effect change without power."
Shadow Call is a solid sequel. We get more of everything. More of the characters. More action. More to lose. We meet new allies and face new villains. It's satisfying while simultaneously making you desperate for more. I do love how Strickland and Miller manage to write endings that feel like endings while leaving plenty of room for the next book.
This is fast-paced, non-stop space action. Even the slower moments are filled with tension as schemes unfold all around. If you loved Shadow Run, you'll devour Shadow Call. The perfect blend of action, intrigue, and a dash of slow-burn romance. I loved every minute!
Thank you Rockstar Book tours for including me on this awesome tour!
November 5, 2018
OKAY BUT SHIT IS GONNA GO DOWN IN THE THIRD BOOK NO?? I NEED MORE INFO!!! AHHH!!
This series is so fucking crazy and weird? I don’t even know how to explain it?? There is so much happening like politics and character’s battling with their emotions and morals and their growth so it’s definitely a slower story. Especially!! Because there are these crazy action scenes that get more intense as the story goes on and in between allll of that THESE TWO IDIOTS CANT JUST ACCEPT THAT THEY ARE IN LOVE BC THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE EVERYONE MIGHT DIE. NOPE INSTEAD THEY PLAY THE WHOLE “I’m going to sacrifice myself but you can’t sacrifice yourself!!” GAME! Except this is the first instance where the story is well aware of that and fixes it??? So in the next one they should be like...on board the SS Love boat?? Like?? Please???? Because I need more interaction in the next one!! And less death!? Except I highly doubt that!!
This series is so fucking crazy and weird? I don’t even know how to explain it?? There is so much happening like politics and character’s battling with their emotions and morals and their growth so it’s definitely a slower story. Especially!! Because there are these crazy action scenes that get more intense as the story goes on and in between allll of that THESE TWO IDIOTS CANT JUST ACCEPT THAT THEY ARE IN LOVE BC THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE EVERYONE MIGHT DIE. NOPE INSTEAD THEY PLAY THE WHOLE “I’m going to sacrifice myself but you can’t sacrifice yourself!!” GAME! Except this is the first instance where the story is well aware of that and fixes it??? So in the next one they should be like...on board the SS Love boat?? Like?? Please???? Because I need more interaction in the next one!! And less death!? Except I highly doubt that!!
April 23, 2018
This review and more can be found at my blog, Book-Keeping.
Wow, wow, wow. This series has become an instant favorite in the past two weeks or so as I have read - no, devoured - these two books. What a wild ride! I absolutely love science fiction, and as Beth Revis says, *everything* is better in space, right?! Well, this story is no exception! What a brilliant idea someone had for these two lovely folks to begin writing together. I initially thought they were married until I read the authors’ note at the end of the first book, where they mentioned their respective life partners. It amazes me that two people can be so mind-melded without that extra connection - like Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, or Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Well, you can now add AdriAnne and Michael to that esteemed list!
I had pre-ordered Shadow Run last year before it released, but I hadn’t had the chance to read it yet, so when I saw this tour announcement for Shadow Call, I jumped at the chance to take part. Lucky for me, I was slotted for a review, and then I got to binge read both books. I was blown away after reading the first book, and after coming down a bit from the exhilaration high, I jumped right in to the second book. It’s safe to say I was blown away by this one, too! These authors have created an amazing system (they don’t call it a solar system, but imagine that’s what it is), where each of the many planets are run by one of the eight ruling families. They’re basically monarchs over not just their own home planet, but multiple planets in the system. The planets often chafe at the heavy-handed rule-from-afar tactics, and often the people are doing their best to barely scrape by while the monarchs live in the lap of luxury. Nev and Qole are, therefore, basically oil and water, but they are determined to make their mixture work. But first, they must endure betrayals (even, sometimes, their own) and backstabbings and space battles that might just remind you of another scrappy ship captain and crew taking on a brutal dictatorial government with the help of a disguised monarch. :) I mean, doesn’t that sound amazing?! It is!!
The characters are my absolute favorite part of this series. Nev and Qole are amazing, of course, but truly every character is fleshed out and plays a part in one way or another. Basra is probably my favorite outside of our leads; what a badass, stunning character! Love, love, love Basra! The alternating chapters, told from the perspectives of Qole and Nev (and a special third voice in the second book), do an amazing job of keeping us in the know from all sides. It is such a joy to see Qole and Nev discover each other and figure out their place in each other’s lives, if such a place exists. The twists in the plot often had me gasping (and it’s not easy to really surprise me while reading!), and the betrayals had me repeating “OMG, OMG, OMG” or “nooooo!” or, I admit it, a curse word or two (in private!). I now feel like I’m in a relationship with these characters myself, like I’m on the Kaitan Heritage with the rest of the crew, seeing the swirl of colors and inky blackness of Shadow out in space. What. A. Ride.
Thank you so much to Rockstar Book Tours for having me on this blog tour, to Delacorte Press for the gorgeous copy of Shadow Call, and especially to AdriAnne and Michael for this story, these amazing characters, and the experience I had reading this series. Seriously, it rocketed straight to the top of my “favorite series” list while I was still reading book one, and the fact that book two was just as good, if not better, has me in awe of this writing partnership. To AdriAnne and Michael, I’d like to say: I am ready for more, y’all!!!
Rating: 5 out-of-this-world stars in the Shadow-filled reaches of space!
*Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for purposes of this blog tour. This review is voluntary on my part, and this is my honest rating and review.
Wow, wow, wow. This series has become an instant favorite in the past two weeks or so as I have read - no, devoured - these two books. What a wild ride! I absolutely love science fiction, and as Beth Revis says, *everything* is better in space, right?! Well, this story is no exception! What a brilliant idea someone had for these two lovely folks to begin writing together. I initially thought they were married until I read the authors’ note at the end of the first book, where they mentioned their respective life partners. It amazes me that two people can be so mind-melded without that extra connection - like Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, or Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Well, you can now add AdriAnne and Michael to that esteemed list!
I had pre-ordered Shadow Run last year before it released, but I hadn’t had the chance to read it yet, so when I saw this tour announcement for Shadow Call, I jumped at the chance to take part. Lucky for me, I was slotted for a review, and then I got to binge read both books. I was blown away after reading the first book, and after coming down a bit from the exhilaration high, I jumped right in to the second book. It’s safe to say I was blown away by this one, too! These authors have created an amazing system (they don’t call it a solar system, but imagine that’s what it is), where each of the many planets are run by one of the eight ruling families. They’re basically monarchs over not just their own home planet, but multiple planets in the system. The planets often chafe at the heavy-handed rule-from-afar tactics, and often the people are doing their best to barely scrape by while the monarchs live in the lap of luxury. Nev and Qole are, therefore, basically oil and water, but they are determined to make their mixture work. But first, they must endure betrayals (even, sometimes, their own) and backstabbings and space battles that might just remind you of another scrappy ship captain and crew taking on a brutal dictatorial government with the help of a disguised monarch. :) I mean, doesn’t that sound amazing?! It is!!
The characters are my absolute favorite part of this series. Nev and Qole are amazing, of course, but truly every character is fleshed out and plays a part in one way or another. Basra is probably my favorite outside of our leads; what a badass, stunning character! Love, love, love Basra! The alternating chapters, told from the perspectives of Qole and Nev (and a special third voice in the second book), do an amazing job of keeping us in the know from all sides. It is such a joy to see Qole and Nev discover each other and figure out their place in each other’s lives, if such a place exists. The twists in the plot often had me gasping (and it’s not easy to really surprise me while reading!), and the betrayals had me repeating “OMG, OMG, OMG” or “nooooo!” or, I admit it, a curse word or two (in private!). I now feel like I’m in a relationship with these characters myself, like I’m on the Kaitan Heritage with the rest of the crew, seeing the swirl of colors and inky blackness of Shadow out in space. What. A. Ride.
Thank you so much to Rockstar Book Tours for having me on this blog tour, to Delacorte Press for the gorgeous copy of Shadow Call, and especially to AdriAnne and Michael for this story, these amazing characters, and the experience I had reading this series. Seriously, it rocketed straight to the top of my “favorite series” list while I was still reading book one, and the fact that book two was just as good, if not better, has me in awe of this writing partnership. To AdriAnne and Michael, I’d like to say: I am ready for more, y’all!!!
Rating: 5 out-of-this-world stars in the Shadow-filled reaches of space!
*Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for purposes of this blog tour. This review is voluntary on my part, and this is my honest rating and review.
May 10, 2018
Strickland, Adrianne and Michael Miller Shadow Call (Shadow Run #2), 419 pages. Delacorte Press (Random), 2018. $19. Language: PG-13 (25 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (genderfluid character mentioned); Violence: PG-13 (lots of fighting, some blood).
Qole and Nev saved Qole’s brother from Nev’s family and escaped with their lives. When Nev is offered a chance to reconcile with his family and help them keep their place in the galaxy he takes a chance - and lands himself right into the murder of his parents. On the run again, this time from his maniacal sister, Nev and Qole must find allies in unlikely places and perhaps to save them all, they will have to deny their own hearts.
Number two in the series is heavy on Nev, giving Qole a secondary, but still important role this time around. This comes pretty close to Anne McCaffrey level on the quality of the science fiction.
MS, HS - ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
Qole and Nev saved Qole’s brother from Nev’s family and escaped with their lives. When Nev is offered a chance to reconcile with his family and help them keep their place in the galaxy he takes a chance - and lands himself right into the murder of his parents. On the run again, this time from his maniacal sister, Nev and Qole must find allies in unlikely places and perhaps to save them all, they will have to deny their own hearts.
Number two in the series is heavy on Nev, giving Qole a secondary, but still important role this time around. This comes pretty close to Anne McCaffrey level on the quality of the science fiction.
MS, HS - ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
April 14, 2022
1.5 stars. So disappointing. There was so much that I wanted to know about the world and so much that was left unanswered and unresolved. This wasn't from lack of length in the book. The book dragged on with battle after battle and scenes retold from different POVs. I feel like there was supposed to be a third book that never materialized because it all feels so unfinished.
May 30, 2019
This is entertaining space opera with lots of action, twists, betrayals, slimy politics, and space battles. I enjoyed it more than the first in this series. I hope that there will be a third in this series.
March 6, 2019
This is the sequel to Shadow Run, and unfortunately, it's pretty dependent on knowing what happened in the first book. You kind of get a sense of what happened as you go along, but there's no recap and no explanation of terms. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, as it might entice you to go back and read the first book, which I recommend. That book was good. This one is better.
This book deals with the fallout from the events of the first. Nevarian Dracorte, formerly Prince Nevarian, gave up his kingdom and his inheritance to be with Qole Uvgamut, captain of the Shadow-fishing ship Kaitan Heritage, when he realized his family only wanted to exploit her and her crew. Unfortunately, the consequences of his actions come home in this story, when his sister Solara (who emerges as the somewhat over-the-top villain of this installment) kills his parents and seizes the throne, and forcibly annexes Qole's planet and the Shadow (mysterious element/energy source) found in its asteroid belt. Qole will not stand for this, and with Nevarian's help, she starts a rebellion. Together, they manage to fight Solara to a stalemate and win back the kingdom for Nevarian, and in the process learn more about themselves and about Shadow, that strange substance Qole can connect with and manipulate.
The main themes in this story are choice and responsibility. Nevarian is faced with some awful choices in this book (this story as a whole is pretty dark, much more than the first), and he finds in himself the grit and ruthlessness needed to be a leader and a king. Qole, on the other hand, as the captain of a Shadow-fishing ship, has always been able to make tough choices, but she just wanted to live on her planet and run her ship, not to be thrust into the center of galactic events as she now is. Nevertheless, she faces up to what life has handed her, and steps up to protect her people. Both these characters learn and grow as this story progresses, and there are some genuinely touching scenes illustrating the changes they make. For instance:
Qole laughed in my head. I could hear her as clearly as though she were there; it was the laugh I knew she would give if I had pleaded for fairness with her. Get up, she would say, with the mercilessness born of familiarity. It's time to go to work.
My hands closed slowly into fists. In a world where Qole existed, I would never be able to sit, wallowing in self-pity, when there was work to be done. And every fear, every terror that pressed on my shoulders was lifted by a new thought: to be worthy of a love that expected more of me.
I stood. My dream was that a person like Qole could survive, and I would help create a universe they could believe in. It didn't matter if it was impossible, it was worth fighting for. All I could do was make one more choice.
I made it. It was time to fight.
The characterizations in this book continue to be pitch-perfect, and the science, while definitely not hard SF, is a bit better thought out in this story. (We also find out some intriguing things about Shadow, which leave plenty of questions to be answered if there is another book.) The romance is still understated, and more emotional and bittersweet. This is one of the best YA books from last year, and I hope there's a third book to wrap up this story.
This book deals with the fallout from the events of the first. Nevarian Dracorte, formerly Prince Nevarian, gave up his kingdom and his inheritance to be with Qole Uvgamut, captain of the Shadow-fishing ship Kaitan Heritage, when he realized his family only wanted to exploit her and her crew. Unfortunately, the consequences of his actions come home in this story, when his sister Solara (who emerges as the somewhat over-the-top villain of this installment) kills his parents and seizes the throne, and forcibly annexes Qole's planet and the Shadow (mysterious element/energy source) found in its asteroid belt. Qole will not stand for this, and with Nevarian's help, she starts a rebellion. Together, they manage to fight Solara to a stalemate and win back the kingdom for Nevarian, and in the process learn more about themselves and about Shadow, that strange substance Qole can connect with and manipulate.
The main themes in this story are choice and responsibility. Nevarian is faced with some awful choices in this book (this story as a whole is pretty dark, much more than the first), and he finds in himself the grit and ruthlessness needed to be a leader and a king. Qole, on the other hand, as the captain of a Shadow-fishing ship, has always been able to make tough choices, but she just wanted to live on her planet and run her ship, not to be thrust into the center of galactic events as she now is. Nevertheless, she faces up to what life has handed her, and steps up to protect her people. Both these characters learn and grow as this story progresses, and there are some genuinely touching scenes illustrating the changes they make. For instance:
Qole laughed in my head. I could hear her as clearly as though she were there; it was the laugh I knew she would give if I had pleaded for fairness with her. Get up, she would say, with the mercilessness born of familiarity. It's time to go to work.
My hands closed slowly into fists. In a world where Qole existed, I would never be able to sit, wallowing in self-pity, when there was work to be done. And every fear, every terror that pressed on my shoulders was lifted by a new thought: to be worthy of a love that expected more of me.
I stood. My dream was that a person like Qole could survive, and I would help create a universe they could believe in. It didn't matter if it was impossible, it was worth fighting for. All I could do was make one more choice.
I made it. It was time to fight.
The characterizations in this book continue to be pitch-perfect, and the science, while definitely not hard SF, is a bit better thought out in this story. (We also find out some intriguing things about Shadow, which leave plenty of questions to be answered if there is another book.) The romance is still understated, and more emotional and bittersweet. This is one of the best YA books from last year, and I hope there's a third book to wrap up this story.
January 20, 2020
I didn't realize how long it took me to get through this, and because it took me so long, I lost interest and lost sight of the narrative. But this book also made me lose interest in the first place which made me forget why I actually liked it.
Hence, I found myself in a bit of a reading slump, me reading but not actually reading it.
With this book, at first there was the interesting twist and the establishment of a new villain. Sadly, this was the only big twist that raised my eyebrows.
After the dust settled, there wasn't much else. Look, not being a huge space sci-fi nerd for books, I get picky with my sci-fi. There are few I like and other sci-fi books I pick up that don't dabble too heavily in the intricacies of how this galactic world works.
So with the big battle, I read through it and I found myself zoning out. The few sci-fi space books I have read map it all out so it's easy to read through, because just reading them makes me see how difficult it would be to describe a battle in space. But this one seemed a little too choppy and hard to follow, it made me want to quickly flip through it to finally finish the book.
As for the characters, most of the secondary characters didn't get all that much development leaving them to flounder and not at least get a nod from me as the reader to compare to the main characters.
With Qole and Nev as the main characters, there is some development with the anguish of trying to deal with their positions as leaders and their romantic relationship coming into the mix.
While the rest of the story really dragged out for me, the relationship between Qole and Nev was a bright spot. Not just because of the romance (which was good in keeping it a minor part of the overall story), but because of the politics that Nev has to face while pursuing it. *which made me think of a certain duke and duchess who faced a lot of trouble dealing with acceptance within their nation
It is because of this perceived idea by the public that ideas of what royalty should look like are close-minded in some cases since racial lines are drawn on who should rule.
This kind of thinking really got me to see the representation of the possibility of acceptance and progressiveness that needs to pervade society.
And with this idea, it provided a good ending that gave way to an idea of a future where acceptance is accepted. However, with the ending, it just seemed there was some loose ends that needed tying up even though it provided a way forward into something possible.
Hence, I found myself in a bit of a reading slump, me reading but not actually reading it.
With this book, at first there was the interesting twist and the establishment of a new villain. Sadly, this was the only big twist that raised my eyebrows.
After the dust settled, there wasn't much else. Look, not being a huge space sci-fi nerd for books, I get picky with my sci-fi. There are few I like and other sci-fi books I pick up that don't dabble too heavily in the intricacies of how this galactic world works.
So with the big battle, I read through it and I found myself zoning out. The few sci-fi space books I have read map it all out so it's easy to read through, because just reading them makes me see how difficult it would be to describe a battle in space. But this one seemed a little too choppy and hard to follow, it made me want to quickly flip through it to finally finish the book.
As for the characters, most of the secondary characters didn't get all that much development leaving them to flounder and not at least get a nod from me as the reader to compare to the main characters.
With Qole and Nev as the main characters, there is some development with the anguish of trying to deal with their positions as leaders and their romantic relationship coming into the mix.
While the rest of the story really dragged out for me, the relationship between Qole and Nev was a bright spot. Not just because of the romance (which was good in keeping it a minor part of the overall story), but because of the politics that Nev has to face while pursuing it. *which made me think of a certain duke and duchess who faced a lot of trouble dealing with acceptance within their nation
It is because of this perceived idea by the public that ideas of what royalty should look like are close-minded in some cases since racial lines are drawn on who should rule.
This kind of thinking really got me to see the representation of the possibility of acceptance and progressiveness that needs to pervade society.
And with this idea, it provided a good ending that gave way to an idea of a future where acceptance is accepted. However, with the ending, it just seemed there was some loose ends that needed tying up even though it provided a way forward into something possible.
August 9, 2018
Just as Nev is becoming used to the idea of being a nobody Shadow fisherman instead of a royal, his family extends an olive branch to him. But it turns out that underestimated Solara has been plotting for ages for ways to make the Dracorte kingdom, Qole's home of Alaxak, and even more systems all hers. Nev and Qole must decide whether to go on the run, take a stand, or go on the offensive. And if they do take a stand or go on the offensive, can they stand the cost?
It's hard to talk much about this because of some big twists that come pretty early on. Suffice it to say there's a lot of ups and downs. Nev and Qole's personal relationship faces some pretty hard knocks. (Parts of this remind me of an obscure film called The Swan starring Grace Kelly and Alec Guinness.) There's plenty of surprises and lots and lots of adventure and suspenseful situations. There's some very interesting developments with Shadow too. I liked the ending and I'm happy with the way it ended (though for a long time I thought I wasn't going to be). I feel like it needs a third book. Is there going to be a third book? I need to have more answers about Shadow and what's going on with the drones and the gates!
Notes on content: A handful of mild and moderate swear words. Some heavy kissing but nothing beyond that. Lots of battles that result in many, many deaths, some up close on page rather disturbing with blood and injuries talked about and others just stated.
It's hard to talk much about this because of some big twists that come pretty early on. Suffice it to say there's a lot of ups and downs. Nev and Qole's personal relationship faces some pretty hard knocks. (Parts of this remind me of an obscure film called The Swan starring Grace Kelly and Alec Guinness.) There's plenty of surprises and lots and lots of adventure and suspenseful situations. There's some very interesting developments with Shadow too. I liked the ending and I'm happy with the way it ended (though for a long time I thought I wasn't going to be). I feel like it needs a third book. Is there going to be a third book? I need to have more answers about Shadow and what's going on with the drones and the gates!
Notes on content: A handful of mild and moderate swear words. Some heavy kissing but nothing beyond that. Lots of battles that result in many, many deaths, some up close on page rather disturbing with blood and injuries talked about and others just stated.
March 7, 2019
This book was good. I enjoyed the later half of this book to the first half, which is why it took me longer than usual to get through it. I didn't really like Solara as the main villain. Her motive was relatable but I never really saw any of her other emotions. I felt like she didn't really love anyone in her life, which may have stemmed from the neglect her father gave her. I guess Solara didn't realise how much her siblings liked her, and I don't really know anything about Solara's relationship with her mother. Solara just seems like a really lonely and desperate person.
As for the other characters, Nev is still my favourite. I love his romantic relationship with Qole. I think they're very cute together. I liked how their relationship angst came only from the two of them. I really dislike love triangles, and I felt like Nev and Qole became closer to each other as the book progressed. For once in my life, I preferred the romance between Nev and Qole to the political problems in the main plot. I felt like the romance was better written.
Comparing this book to Shadow Run, I will have to say that I preferred Shadow Run. I normally prefer prequels to sequels because I was being introduced to the world and the characters, and it's all relatively new to me. In Shadow Call, the only new character that I was actually interested in is Marsius. I didn't really care for anybody else. Would I recommend this book? Only if you're reading this series for Nev/Qole.
As for the other characters, Nev is still my favourite. I love his romantic relationship with Qole. I think they're very cute together. I liked how their relationship angst came only from the two of them. I really dislike love triangles, and I felt like Nev and Qole became closer to each other as the book progressed. For once in my life, I preferred the romance between Nev and Qole to the political problems in the main plot. I felt like the romance was better written.
Comparing this book to Shadow Run, I will have to say that I preferred Shadow Run. I normally prefer prequels to sequels because I was being introduced to the world and the characters, and it's all relatively new to me. In Shadow Call, the only new character that I was actually interested in is Marsius. I didn't really care for anybody else. Would I recommend this book? Only if you're reading this series for Nev/Qole.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2020
Omg 😱 I didn’t think this story could get any better than the first one, but it did!
This book was just non-stop space action from beginning to end! There were so many twists and turns, unexpected events! All I wanted to know was whether my team would survive and be okay by the end 😭
The book just put the story to a whole new level with all the action, political intrigue, dumb royals and their dumb rules!
Then there’s Solara becoming this power hungry, psychopath, which I did see coming, but man, she was more ruthless than I expected and just made me wonder where that came from!
Then Qole with her powers and trying to understand them, and that random twist at the end about Shadow, I was just like wait what!? Tell me more please!
And Nev, oh Nev! I just wanted him to be okay 😭 He just went through so much and took it like a champ! He went through some down times, but came out swinging in the end!
And our beloved team on the Kaitan. So glad they were able to get their act together and become a true team in the end FINALLY! Little Telu is just the best! I just wanted to hug her every time she stood up for Nev and just treated him like one of them.
My only issue is that this book should have another book after this! You cannot tell me the story just ends there! It did end with a rather open ending, but there are soooo many unanswered questions! Here’s hoping there’s another one eventually 😊
This book was just non-stop space action from beginning to end! There were so many twists and turns, unexpected events! All I wanted to know was whether my team would survive and be okay by the end 😭
The book just put the story to a whole new level with all the action, political intrigue, dumb royals and their dumb rules!
Then there’s Solara becoming this power hungry, psychopath, which I did see coming, but man, she was more ruthless than I expected and just made me wonder where that came from!
Then Qole with her powers and trying to understand them, and that random twist at the end about Shadow, I was just like wait what!? Tell me more please!
And Nev, oh Nev! I just wanted him to be okay 😭 He just went through so much and took it like a champ! He went through some down times, but came out swinging in the end!
And our beloved team on the Kaitan. So glad they were able to get their act together and become a true team in the end FINALLY! Little Telu is just the best! I just wanted to hug her every time she stood up for Nev and just treated him like one of them.
My only issue is that this book should have another book after this! You cannot tell me the story just ends there! It did end with a rather open ending, but there are soooo many unanswered questions! Here’s hoping there’s another one eventually 😊
July 9, 2018
Co-author Michael Miller.
Set in a well crafted universe, this tale involves Qole, a young woman who assumed responsibility for her brother and the family Shadow hunting vessel after her father's death. Hunting shadow is both tricky and dangerous as it involves dodging endless objects hurtling through the atmosphere and sea while trying to siphon off the elusive dark energy. Qole and her brother are among the best at capturing Shadow and she has a devoted crew that includes an exiled prince, Nevarian Dracorte. Nev's father and mother still care about him, but exiled him because he refused to marry a royal, escaping instead with Qole.
When it seems that the royal family is willing to try for a new start, the event turns into a nightmare and Nev is accused of killing his own parents while almost being killed himself when the royal ship explodes. What follows is a very good story involving secrets, deception, intrigue, near death, treachery and lots of action. It ends in a way teasing at yet another book in the series. Teens liking complex plots and well constructed science fiction will very much like this one.
Set in a well crafted universe, this tale involves Qole, a young woman who assumed responsibility for her brother and the family Shadow hunting vessel after her father's death. Hunting shadow is both tricky and dangerous as it involves dodging endless objects hurtling through the atmosphere and sea while trying to siphon off the elusive dark energy. Qole and her brother are among the best at capturing Shadow and she has a devoted crew that includes an exiled prince, Nevarian Dracorte. Nev's father and mother still care about him, but exiled him because he refused to marry a royal, escaping instead with Qole.
When it seems that the royal family is willing to try for a new start, the event turns into a nightmare and Nev is accused of killing his own parents while almost being killed himself when the royal ship explodes. What follows is a very good story involving secrets, deception, intrigue, near death, treachery and lots of action. It ends in a way teasing at yet another book in the series. Teens liking complex plots and well constructed science fiction will very much like this one.
July 24, 2018
The second installment of this space opera picks up just after the events in Shadow Run. Nev (aka Prince Nevarian Dracorte) is stunned when his sister Solara stages a violent takeover of the family empire. After rescuing him, the crew of the Kaitan Heritage help Nev to rally the Shadow fishers of Qole’s home planet Alaxak to fight Solara’s overwhelming forces. As in the previous book, a major plus is the character of Qole, a strong woman and ship captain. The story is narrated again through the alternating viewpoints of Qole and Nev, though this time, evil Solara’s point of view is added. As far as Qole’s partnership / romance with Nev -- they are stronger together, so the wedge between them as they struggle with the roles they have been thrust into is painful. Unlike the first book, pacing dragged -- characters waffled and speechified right in the middle of events that seemed to call for quick, decisive action. Near the end of the story, Qole makes a stunning discovery about the nature of Shadow which hints there will an additional book. I'm on the fence whether I will read it.
May 3, 2018
4.5 stars
This was, like, a million times better than book 1.
It was way more fast paced and it goes hard from chapter 2. It was so intense! I destroyed my nails while reading it.
While I do love Qole and Nev, their cliched I-Love-You-So-Much-But-We-Can-Never-Ever-Be-Together Romance gets irritating.
I would much prefer to get some details about Basra and Arjan's relationship. From the tension at the beginning to the forgiveness halfway through the book I'm sure it would have been waaaayyyy more interesting.
I just want to have Basra's point of view! Just give me ALL of the insight on him. I would read an entire series on him that had nothing to do with this war and rebellion if I could just learn how Basra became who he is, how he came to be on the Kaitan Heritage, how he fell in love with Arjan, how he has so many shady contacts just GIVE ME MORE ABOUT BASRA
Also I need another book, like, now.
This was, like, a million times better than book 1.
It was way more fast paced and it goes hard from chapter 2. It was so intense! I destroyed my nails while reading it.
While I do love Qole and Nev, their cliched I-Love-You-So-Much-But-We-Can-Never-Ever-Be-Together Romance gets irritating.
I would much prefer to get some details about Basra and Arjan's relationship. From the tension at the beginning to the forgiveness halfway through the book I'm sure it would have been waaaayyyy more interesting.
I just want to have Basra's point of view! Just give me ALL of the insight on him. I would read an entire series on him that had nothing to do with this war and rebellion if I could just learn how Basra became who he is, how he came to be on the Kaitan Heritage, how he fell in love with Arjan, how he has so many shady contacts just GIVE ME MORE ABOUT BASRA
Also I need another book, like, now.
August 17, 2018
3,4 stars. A solid addition to the first book in the series ( Shadow Run).
Pros: There are a lot of twists and turns to this one , an unexpected villain and just enough space battles to please every science fiction fan . We have a sweet relationship between the main characters as well as diversity and a strong sense of 'family ' between the members of the crew . Also , I felt that everything , from descriptions , dialogues , interactions and the overall plot was meticulously crafted .
Cons: And while all of that craftiness was great , sometimes it felt too scripted . You're attacked by a giant ass fleet of destroyers and you start to compare the 'starfighters' to gleaming stars and throw in two paragraphs of internal monologue ? Dude , come on. Who let you in charge?
There was also a lot of description after every single line , which just threw me off and made me forget the actual dialogue , wondering where the hell I was and who was talking to whom .
Then again , I have the attention span of a rock . So yeah , I'd say keep it a bit more short and to the point and kick that purple prose to the curb ( especially in Sci-Fi) .
Pros: There are a lot of twists and turns to this one , an unexpected villain and just enough space battles to please every science fiction fan . We have a sweet relationship between the main characters as well as diversity and a strong sense of 'family ' between the members of the crew . Also , I felt that everything , from descriptions , dialogues , interactions and the overall plot was meticulously crafted .
Cons: And while all of that craftiness was great , sometimes it felt too scripted . You're attacked by a giant ass fleet of destroyers and you start to compare the 'starfighters' to gleaming stars and throw in two paragraphs of internal monologue ? Dude , come on. Who let you in charge?
There was also a lot of description after every single line , which just threw me off and made me forget the actual dialogue , wondering where the hell I was and who was talking to whom .
Then again , I have the attention span of a rock . So yeah , I'd say keep it a bit more short and to the point and kick that purple prose to the curb ( especially in Sci-Fi) .
December 27, 2021
I love when sequels are just as good as the originals. Shadow Call does an excellent job of building on what happened in the first novel while developing the characters in even more depth and having a great plot all its own. There are definitely some twists, but all are believable even if unexpected, and the intriguing world-building continues with a description of the political processes on Alaxak (whose communal recognition of leadership and democratic approach makes for a great contrast to the ruling families elsewhere in the universe). There's also an exploration of what to do when it turns out everything you believed might be wrong, how to fight for what you believe in even if it means going against those you care for the most, and how to reconcile violence with the need for strength in order to accomplish things. Once again, the complete package in terms of young adult sci-fi.
April 7, 2018
I thought this was a strong follow up novel. I really still liked both POV that we got and thought it was unexpected twists and turns this novel took. I really liked how the world was expanded and how much more information we got about the world. I also liked the new villain the rose and also getting into that characters head was so fascinating. I grew to love the crew so much in this novel and loved how so many dynamics changed int his novel. I still enjoy the romance a lot and loved all the various twists and turns that occurred. This was a super fast read and I look forward to more books in this series
August 20, 2018
I love this series and cannot wait for more. The characters feel real, even though they are set in the future in another galaxy with royals and shadow fisherpeople. There's tons of action from the very start. The different points of view are wonderful. I love how all the characters are flawed in some way, and sometimes even their strengths can be flaws given the circumstance. Things are easy, and it just feels real.
Oh, and the twists and turns caught me totally off guard! I could not put Shadow Call down!
Oh, and the twists and turns caught me totally off guard! I could not put Shadow Call down!
August 20, 2018
First know that I got this copy in exchange for a review and I haven’t read the first one in this series so my confusions may be from that.
This is a science fiction space adventure but one that was too drawn out and muddled to hold my attention as a reader. Those who love Star Wars and space battles will like this a lot more than I did. I felt like things dragged on too long while it tried to be the next teen Star Wars. I got a lot of The Last Jedi vibes mixed with a touch of horror.
This is a science fiction space adventure but one that was too drawn out and muddled to hold my attention as a reader. Those who love Star Wars and space battles will like this a lot more than I did. I felt like things dragged on too long while it tried to be the next teen Star Wars. I got a lot of The Last Jedi vibes mixed with a touch of horror.
March 10, 2019
I especially loved the relationship between Qole and Nev. Solara's perpective also offered insight into her mind which I felt was a nice touch. Unfortunately I emailed the authors and found out there are not currently any plans to publish a third book even though they have it mapped out :(
September 14, 2019
I thought the first one was fantastic. This one blew that one out of the water. Everything about book two was absolutely brilliant and spellbinding. I even cried at points, the characters and their feelings were so real.
Please oh please tell me there will be a book three!!!
Please oh please tell me there will be a book three!!!
April 17, 2018
Excellent, well written space opera with interesting characters and outstanding world building.
May 8, 2018
Book one was great, but book two? Amazing!
February 12, 2019
This book was a fun romp, and the parts about Shadow are very fascinating; it peaks my curiosity.
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April 16, 2019
Not as good as I remember book one being, but still thought-provoking and full of action.
December 23, 2021
This book was absolutely amazing. I felt like the ending was pretty open though.
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