Sonata #11: Death is not the End

Sonata (Single Issues)

by David Hine

“THE CITADEL: DEATH IS NOT THE END” Part Five
Triumph turns to despair as Sonata returns as her people’s savior, only to find that there is no one left to save.

Genres: Science Fiction

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 8, 2020

Reviews

[Wesley Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Korbys survived the slaughter, and he informs Sonata of what happened. Morlach tried to attack New Vespala, but he didn’t know about Kantor’s godly weapons. So they were defeated. Kantor then attacked New Salomar, who didn’t fight back to increase their chances of mercy. The Ran are captured except for Korbys, who became a chef, and he put something in the food to make all the soldiers fall asleep. He freed the Ran, but they became vessels. So they are now empty, similar to Treen.

As a vessel, Pau is already inhabited by a God. Sonata argues that they can’t just be puppets; there must be more they can do. Kah-Lee objects. Eventually, she leaves due to the disagreement of Sonata and the Sleeper waking and siding with her. Korbys supplies the Ran with the antidote, and they become themselves again. Pau decides to leave his father asleep so that his mother can lead the Tayan.

Treen and Korbys leave to find a new home, and Korbys wants to find a cure for sleeping sickness. Sonata and Pau share a romantic moment, uniting the Ran and Tayan. We know that things can’t end happily though, so we see a God enter Kantor’s vessel. Who knows, maybe he will be even worse than he was before?

This issue was alright. It was nice to learn some backstory, but it seemed a little disjointed. I’m curious as to where the series will go from here.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75