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The Ember in Space Collection 1-3: A Science Fiction Romance Thriller Series
A girl who sees the future. An evil empire bent on using her.Can Ember destroy the empire before she becomes their deadliest weapon?"Exciting! Lots of action. I loved it. . . Definitely recommend." -Kat L, reviewer"Awesome! This series is amazing! I was on the edge of my seat." -M. Podhrasky, reviewer"Well-written, kept me reading until late in the night. Great sci-fi without the science overtaking the storyline; sort of dystopian, but with a twist." -Book Mom ReviewsFrom the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Numbers Game trilogy - three books bundled in a boxed set for fans of space fantasy and sci-fi thrillers with romance.Flicker (#1): Getting sold to the Empire was never part of the plan. Ember lives two very different lives. By day she's a mysterious Roma future-teller, and by night she struggles to care for her sick father. All she wants is the power to control her own life--no arranged marriage, no more poverty. Her future-reading talent is what will get her there.But when the empire discovers her gift, Ember's life changes forever. Ember soon finds her innocent talent is far more dangerous than she believed. The empire wants to turn her into a deadly weapon.But Ember has plans of her own, and they don't include living under the empire's control--because even the best weapons can backfire.Flare (#2): The Empire has taken everything from Ember. It's time for payback.Ember doesn't have time to mourn. She's got big plans--save the oppressed flickers, rescue Stefan, and bring the Empire to its knees. But she soon discovers that her ability has a terrible, unthinkable cost. Can Ember choose between saving the man she loves and destroying the Empire she hates?Stefan has succeeded in helping Ember escape. His grandmother's prophecy is being fulfilled and he's ready to face execution for his part in it. But when he uncovers the Union's deadly secret, Stefan realizes he must survive long enough to find the Union's base and warn Ember-- before she pays with her life.Flame (#3): Two flares. Only one will claim victory.Ember has thrown the empire into upheaval. The entire realm knows her face, and her name is whispered in alleys and in the underground. Everyone wants to know what she'll do next, because it's clear she's the only person alive who can challenge their new, strangely powerful emperor. A massive battle is inevitable--and the entire realm is taking sides.There's just one problem. Every time Ember uses her power, she loses a piece of herself. Fighting the emperor could cost her very soul.Meanwhile, Stefan worries that Ember is slipping away from him. As she grows erratic and unpredictable, he's torn between his love for her and his desire to protect the revolutionaries. Can Stefan save the woman he loves? And can Ember fulfill the prophecy written in the stars before she loses herself completely?This collection contains all three books in the Ember in Space (#1)Flare (#2)Flame (#3)
676 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2018
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About the author
Rebecca Rode
23 books205 followersRebecca is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of TIDES OF MUTINY (Little, Brown Book for Young Readers). Her previously published work includes the dystopian Numbers Game trilogy and the Ember series for fans of Firefly and The Mandalorian. She has also published an inspirational nonfiction book for moms (How to Have Peace When You're Falling to Pieces) and a number of online newspaper and magazine articles. It's her books about fierce teens smashing societal barriers, however, that she enjoys writing the most.
Rebecca and her husband are raising their family in the Rocky Mountains. She has two cats, a ridiculous number of books, and an odd assortment of book-related socks. She is represented by Kelly Peterson at Rees Literary.
Rebecca and her husband are raising their family in the Rocky Mountains. She has two cats, a ridiculous number of books, and an odd assortment of book-related socks. She is represented by Kelly Peterson at Rees Literary.
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December 7, 2020
This collection contains all three novels in Rebecca Rode’s Ember in Space series, a space opera reminiscent of Star Wars, but less compelling. The setting is interesting, but too violent and dystopian for my tastes. The premise is interesting, and I liked the descriptions of how the flicker and flare abilities work, but the pacing seemed off at times for something billed as a thriller.
I wasn’t very invested in these characters. I was curious about where the story would go, but I never really cared enough for the story to consistently hold my interest.
I found the main character, Ember, frustrating. She’s so stubborn, so naïve, so stuck in her Romani ways, and so very sure of her abilities, yet so insecure in her relationships. I could sympathize with her though, because so much of her life has been turned upside down. She’s in a situation where she really needs friends and allies, but she’s not sure whom she can trust. She has difficult choices to make, and I can’t fault her for sometimes choosing poorly. I did have trouble sustaining disbelief at times, as Ember’s powers grew exponentially and the plot took wilder and wilder turns. It reminded me of an RPG where characters level up too quickly.
Because there was so much brutality in the first book, it was nice to see the story reach a happy ending. I do wish we had a chance to get to know some of the secondary characters better and learn more about the various alien races. The story is told mostly from Ember’s point of view, and she doesn’t spend a lot of time getting to know others, so we don’t get to learn as much about anyone else.
If you’re a fan of space opera, then you might enjoy this. This story works well as an audiobook. Stacey Glemboski did a nice job with narration. She’s easy to understand, her pacing is good, and I enjoyed the character voices. I especially loved when she sang as Ember; that was beautiful and really brought the story to life.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook by the author and volunteered to provide an honest review.
I wasn’t very invested in these characters. I was curious about where the story would go, but I never really cared enough for the story to consistently hold my interest.
I found the main character, Ember, frustrating. She’s so stubborn, so naïve, so stuck in her Romani ways, and so very sure of her abilities, yet so insecure in her relationships. I could sympathize with her though, because so much of her life has been turned upside down. She’s in a situation where she really needs friends and allies, but she’s not sure whom she can trust. She has difficult choices to make, and I can’t fault her for sometimes choosing poorly. I did have trouble sustaining disbelief at times, as Ember’s powers grew exponentially and the plot took wilder and wilder turns. It reminded me of an RPG where characters level up too quickly.
Because there was so much brutality in the first book, it was nice to see the story reach a happy ending. I do wish we had a chance to get to know some of the secondary characters better and learn more about the various alien races. The story is told mostly from Ember’s point of view, and she doesn’t spend a lot of time getting to know others, so we don’t get to learn as much about anyone else.
If you’re a fan of space opera, then you might enjoy this. This story works well as an audiobook. Stacey Glemboski did a nice job with narration. She’s easy to understand, her pacing is good, and I enjoyed the character voices. I especially loved when she sang as Ember; that was beautiful and really brought the story to life.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook by the author and volunteered to provide an honest review.
October 1, 2018
Wonderful series!
Awesome! This series is amazing and the ending book just brings everything together wonderfully! I was on the edge of my seat many times throughout this series and once I started reading I couldn't put them down! I went on a rollercoaster of emotions while reading this series and loved every single minute of it. I would highly recommend this series to all of my friends... and even ones who aren't!
Awesome! This series is amazing and the ending book just brings everything together wonderfully! I was on the edge of my seat many times throughout this series and once I started reading I couldn't put them down! I went on a rollercoaster of emotions while reading this series and loved every single minute of it. I would highly recommend this series to all of my friends... and even ones who aren't!
December 10, 2018
Great Trilogy
This is a love story which includes a naive reluctant heroine with mysterious mental abilities, an evil empire enslaving or destroying worlds, a rebellion of the oppressed citizenry.
This is a love story which includes a naive reluctant heroine with mysterious mental abilities, an evil empire enslaving or destroying worlds, a rebellion of the oppressed citizenry.
November 7, 2018
Awesome!
I just couldn't put these books down - waiting to see what was going to happen next. I love science fiction and these 3 books are among my favorites! Great job, Rebecca!
I just couldn't put these books down - waiting to see what was going to happen next. I love science fiction and these 3 books are among my favorites! Great job, Rebecca!
November 16, 2018
Enjoyed the story. Good character development. The progression was believable and came together at the end beautifully.
June 24, 2021
Riveting!
Wonderful characters. A beautiful love story. All combine to grab you instantly and take you on a thrilling ride through space!
Wonderful characters. A beautiful love story. All combine to grab you instantly and take you on a thrilling ride through space!
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