What do you think?
Rate this book
Kepos Chronicles #1
The Kepos Problem
Biology nerd Dione Quinn is looking forward to a summer full of plant research with her best friend and favorite teacher. Reports of increased Venatorian activity don't concern her because those vicious aliens never venture inside Alliance-protected space.
At least, that's what she'd always been told. When the Vens attack their small ship, they barely escape. Her best friend, Lithia Min, jumps them to an uncatalogued planet, and now they are stranded where no one will find them. Her mentor is gone, and one of her classmates has been injured in the attack. The only thing that can save her is on the mysterious planet below. A planet that no one, especially Lithia, should have known about.
When she and Lithia head to the planet to retrieve the medical supplies, their shuttle is shot down. Trapped on the planet, Dione faces strange and terrible genetically-engineered creatures, a secret colony on the brink of war, and a cute stranger who promises to help her. For a price.
In order to save her friends and find a way home, Dione must take sides. But if she tips the balance of power between the factions, she may get caught in their war before she can escape.
At least, that's what she'd always been told. When the Vens attack their small ship, they barely escape. Her best friend, Lithia Min, jumps them to an uncatalogued planet, and now they are stranded where no one will find them. Her mentor is gone, and one of her classmates has been injured in the attack. The only thing that can save her is on the mysterious planet below. A planet that no one, especially Lithia, should have known about.
When she and Lithia head to the planet to retrieve the medical supplies, their shuttle is shot down. Trapped on the planet, Dione faces strange and terrible genetically-engineered creatures, a secret colony on the brink of war, and a cute stranger who promises to help her. For a price.
In order to save her friends and find a way home, Dione must take sides. But if she tips the balance of power between the factions, she may get caught in their war before she can escape.
- GenresScience Fiction
341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2018
About the author
Erica Rue
11 books21 followersErica Rue captivates readers with fast-paced, sci-fi adventures filled with puzzles, mythology, and romance. Her female-led stories explore curiosity, self-discovery, and connection with others.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews
May 10, 2018
Loved it!
I couldn’t put this book down and can’t wait for the next one! I’m a biology nerd at heart and loved the main character and the plot. I found all of the characters were well developed and relatable. Even the less likable ones grew on me. There was certainly a lot of action (never a dull moment) and the story moved at a good pace. Overall, this was a great start to a new series!
I couldn’t put this book down and can’t wait for the next one! I’m a biology nerd at heart and loved the main character and the plot. I found all of the characters were well developed and relatable. Even the less likable ones grew on me. There was certainly a lot of action (never a dull moment) and the story moved at a good pace. Overall, this was a great start to a new series!
July 12, 2019
Wow. Sci-fi isn't my go to genre, but I am so glad I picked this one up! As soon as the action hit, I couldn't put this book down again. The author clearly spent a good deal of time on world building and research, even with her background in science. I was really impressed with the authors ability to make even the most difficult scientific parts of the book easy enough for someone like me (aka NOT scientific) to understand and follow along. And actually enjoy it! That's a skill.
March 7, 2019
Old man review
Storyline is awesome,STRONG protagonist, the action scenes were predictable and there was so much teenage angst that it took away from the storyline. Overall a good read with to many spelling and grammatical errors. Maybe due to formatting! I would recommend this for anyone to pick up on a snowy weekend.
Storyline is awesome,STRONG protagonist, the action scenes were predictable and there was so much teenage angst that it took away from the storyline. Overall a good read with to many spelling and grammatical errors. Maybe due to formatting! I would recommend this for anyone to pick up on a snowy weekend.
September 17, 2021
Highly enjoyable. Love the story line and the characters! Written for a younger crowd and written very well. The story was believable with enough scientific "facts" that made sense. The tension between the characters and the relationships were very well written. I'll come back one of these days to see what these kids are up to!
October 18, 2022
Concept seems interesting but execution is poor. Reads at about a 7th grade level with huge plot holes and concepts never explained at all. Throws in mcgruffins in the middle of the action to try to increase the stress, emotions or "action" and never explains it or brings it up again. Very disappointed and will not be following the series.
October 20, 2026
I read this after finishing both Goddess Games books (which I found really fun to read. Very much like The Selection or Princess Games). To be honest, I didn't love the start of this book and I ALMOST gave up b/c I didn't feel like I cared about the characters very much, but around 30% it picked up and then I couldn't put it down. I just finished it and now I'm jumping into the second book.
February 17, 2019
"There were worlds of ideas that her textbooks didn’t begin to touch, and the luxury of her ignorance was expiring."
The Kepos Problem was a terrific read, full of interesting science fiction and strong female voices. It's a swashbuckling adventure with some great villains and a clever ending.
The Kepos Problem was a terrific read, full of interesting science fiction and strong female voices. It's a swashbuckling adventure with some great villains and a clever ending.
February 19, 2020
Imaginative, engaging story with characters I cared about.
April 5, 2020
Great book! Loved every page. Good plot. Good character development- action humor - it was a great read. Already started on book 2!
Read
September 2, 2018A gripping, interesting scifi story that finds a teenaged biologist and her friends on a mysterious planet teeming with unexpected life. Space battles, tragedy, the angsty stirrings of young love, AI, religious impostors, and more ensure there is enough content and drama to keep anyone entertained for the duration. Will read the next installment!
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews