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Bringers #1
Rust
Banished to a distant world, they triggered the release of an ancient menace. Can one man unite sworn enemies before the galaxy is destroyed?
Nineteen-year-old Andrew Wallace regrets killing billions. Having engineered an apocalyptic virus to end Earth’s war with an alien race, he’s seeking peace and redemption. But after accepting exile along with everyone else responsible for the carnage on both sides, he’s horrified to discover their destination planet is home to a terrifying new threat.
Stranded with most of their tech ravaged, Andrew forms a tentative friendship with an alien girl while researching an answer to the nightmare around them. But as suspicion and fear reignite tension between the two species, he uncovers a solution he doesn’t dare to share.
Can Andrew unify the former adversaries before a primal life form consumes them all?
Rust is the thrilling first book in The Dawn Bringers science fiction series. If you like extraterrestrial devices, quick-witted heroes, and hints of romance then you’ll love this high-stakes space opera.
Nineteen-year-old Andrew Wallace regrets killing billions. Having engineered an apocalyptic virus to end Earth’s war with an alien race, he’s seeking peace and redemption. But after accepting exile along with everyone else responsible for the carnage on both sides, he’s horrified to discover their destination planet is home to a terrifying new threat.
Stranded with most of their tech ravaged, Andrew forms a tentative friendship with an alien girl while researching an answer to the nightmare around them. But as suspicion and fear reignite tension between the two species, he uncovers a solution he doesn’t dare to share.
Can Andrew unify the former adversaries before a primal life form consumes them all?
Rust is the thrilling first book in The Dawn Bringers science fiction series. If you like extraterrestrial devices, quick-witted heroes, and hints of romance then you’ll love this high-stakes space opera.
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Published February 20, 2021
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March 8, 2021
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Nineteen-year-old Andrew regrets the part he played along with his grandmother exterminating billions of members of an alien race. Andrew's virus ended Earth’s war and saved humanity from extinction, and now he must deal with the aftereffects.
But now a new threat faces him, and Andrew’s only hope is the relationship he forms with an alien girl. With both of them now fighting for their existence, can the races come together to save each other?
Author C.J. Stilling has put together a decent space-opera light novel with Rust. However, I do have some issues with the book overall.
First of all, it took me a long time to get into the story. I was 20 percent in or so before I thought the action picked up enough to sufficiently grab my attention. The exposition and rising action dragged a little too much for me.
Second, the book switches - if not points of view - points of time with nearly every other chapter. While most of the action is taking place in the present, we are also witness to journal entries between Andrew and a former friend beginning prior to the release of the killer virus.
These sudden switches from present to past and back again were a little jarring; not only was I trying to stay engaged in the story, but I was also striving to make sense of where I was in the narrative and with whom. I wish the journal entries had actually played out live in the narrative and then brought the action to the present to take up the core tale.
While not a bad book, it’s not one I was thrilled with reading.
Your call.
Nineteen-year-old Andrew regrets the part he played along with his grandmother exterminating billions of members of an alien race. Andrew's virus ended Earth’s war and saved humanity from extinction, and now he must deal with the aftereffects.
But now a new threat faces him, and Andrew’s only hope is the relationship he forms with an alien girl. With both of them now fighting for their existence, can the races come together to save each other?
Author C.J. Stilling has put together a decent space-opera light novel with Rust. However, I do have some issues with the book overall.
First of all, it took me a long time to get into the story. I was 20 percent in or so before I thought the action picked up enough to sufficiently grab my attention. The exposition and rising action dragged a little too much for me.
Second, the book switches - if not points of view - points of time with nearly every other chapter. While most of the action is taking place in the present, we are also witness to journal entries between Andrew and a former friend beginning prior to the release of the killer virus.
These sudden switches from present to past and back again were a little jarring; not only was I trying to stay engaged in the story, but I was also striving to make sense of where I was in the narrative and with whom. I wish the journal entries had actually played out live in the narrative and then brought the action to the present to take up the core tale.
While not a bad book, it’s not one I was thrilled with reading.
Your call.
April 13, 2021
** I was graciously provided with a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review **
I initially struggled to get into the story. I was a couple of chapters down the line before things truly started making sense to me. The exposition felt a bit muddled to the point where it was hard to understand if I was reading about 1 or 2 alien races that were aligned against the humans and our main character.
This was not helped by the jumps in timelines, as the author describes both actions in the near past and the present. As the plot developed this shift between events did start to make complete sense, however, I can’t help but wonder if the story wouldn’t be better served by introducing the ‘past’ at a later stage. At a point when we’ve had a chance to familiarize ourselves with this new universe and the creatures that inhabit it.
Like our main character Andrew. Barely out of his teenage years, this young man carries the weight of genocide on his back. Having done the impossible to safeguard the existence of the human species, he is now forced to team up with those he hates most. Enough to drive most people to the brink of insanity, if you ask me. This is where the issues with Andrew lie. Whilst a likeable character at the surface, he feels a bit too polished. Freshly cast from our ‘troubled young hero’ mould, there is little that truly sets him apart. Sure he can be impatient, he is easily manipulated by those closest to him and he overextends himself in the pursuit of knowledge. But which hero doesn’t.
Rather than these character traits feeling as if they are Andrew’s own, they feel as if they have been included because they belong to this type of character. His motivations and goals are handed down to him, because he has to have them – rather than being intrinsically linked to his personae.
Which is mirrored by the cast of accompanying characters. Cassie, as Andrew himself even remarks, is the perfect girlfriend. She waits on him hand and foot, is patient and ever accepting of his erratic and callous behavior. Cassie is brave when she needs to be, knows the answers when Andrew falters, but who she is outside this relationship we barely know. You almost long to see her stumble just once, in a way that isn’t convenient to the plot. In a way that doesn’t end up helping our protagonist somewhere down the line.
Another issue I found, was with the plot itself. I understand this is a part of a series – which means that some of the faults I am finding now, may be resolved in an utterly satisfying way in future books – however, right now they do take away from the enjoyment of the story. Chief amongst them, the subplot of the rust. Rather than being a terrifying threat to all existence, it comes across as a minor inconvenience, just enough of a distraction to keep Andrew from figuring out what is happening in the large scheme. One he ultimately combats in a simple manner with some tamed wildlife and a haphazard gun. It takes what could be a very interesting part of the story and cheapens it.
However, all of that being said, I didn’t hate the book. Not in the slightest. The twists and turns along the way are clever and inventive. The deeper, mysterious history of the Dawn Bringers left me wanting for more, the action had me at the edge of my seat throughout and, I really liked the character of Andrew’s grandmother. Yes, she is an absolutely vile woman with a grudge, but I thought she was well written and the revelation at towards the end of the novel made my heart ache for her.
I initially struggled to get into the story. I was a couple of chapters down the line before things truly started making sense to me. The exposition felt a bit muddled to the point where it was hard to understand if I was reading about 1 or 2 alien races that were aligned against the humans and our main character.
This was not helped by the jumps in timelines, as the author describes both actions in the near past and the present. As the plot developed this shift between events did start to make complete sense, however, I can’t help but wonder if the story wouldn’t be better served by introducing the ‘past’ at a later stage. At a point when we’ve had a chance to familiarize ourselves with this new universe and the creatures that inhabit it.
Like our main character Andrew. Barely out of his teenage years, this young man carries the weight of genocide on his back. Having done the impossible to safeguard the existence of the human species, he is now forced to team up with those he hates most. Enough to drive most people to the brink of insanity, if you ask me. This is where the issues with Andrew lie. Whilst a likeable character at the surface, he feels a bit too polished. Freshly cast from our ‘troubled young hero’ mould, there is little that truly sets him apart. Sure he can be impatient, he is easily manipulated by those closest to him and he overextends himself in the pursuit of knowledge. But which hero doesn’t.
Rather than these character traits feeling as if they are Andrew’s own, they feel as if they have been included because they belong to this type of character. His motivations and goals are handed down to him, because he has to have them – rather than being intrinsically linked to his personae.
Which is mirrored by the cast of accompanying characters. Cassie, as Andrew himself even remarks, is the perfect girlfriend. She waits on him hand and foot, is patient and ever accepting of his erratic and callous behavior. Cassie is brave when she needs to be, knows the answers when Andrew falters, but who she is outside this relationship we barely know. You almost long to see her stumble just once, in a way that isn’t convenient to the plot. In a way that doesn’t end up helping our protagonist somewhere down the line.
Another issue I found, was with the plot itself. I understand this is a part of a series – which means that some of the faults I am finding now, may be resolved in an utterly satisfying way in future books – however, right now they do take away from the enjoyment of the story. Chief amongst them, the subplot of the rust. Rather than being a terrifying threat to all existence, it comes across as a minor inconvenience, just enough of a distraction to keep Andrew from figuring out what is happening in the large scheme. One he ultimately combats in a simple manner with some tamed wildlife and a haphazard gun. It takes what could be a very interesting part of the story and cheapens it.
However, all of that being said, I didn’t hate the book. Not in the slightest. The twists and turns along the way are clever and inventive. The deeper, mysterious history of the Dawn Bringers left me wanting for more, the action had me at the edge of my seat throughout and, I really liked the character of Andrew’s grandmother. Yes, she is an absolutely vile woman with a grudge, but I thought she was well written and the revelation at towards the end of the novel made my heart ache for her.
March 2, 2021
I really enjoyed this one. So many twist and turns. Great characters and an awesome plot. Continuous action and deceptions. Though it has some romance it does not have any graphic sexual content. It does have some violence but not overly much. I recommend it for teens and up. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 19, 2022
To start, I receive an advanced review ebook copy of this book for free. This has zero impact on my review. This is completely voluntary and all words are my own.
This review is based solely on the contents of the book. Will update the review once I receive the physical copy that I plan to purchase. Let's begin with that. Planning to buy a physical copy of a free book that I already own is an immediate red flag for me. I could not put this book down. Breezed through it in two days. Actually finished reading at 2AM today because I couldn't sleep without knowing what happened. Sleep is important. When I sacrifice sleep to finish a book, that story has to be amazing.
This book may not be for everyone, but if you love sci-fi and can keep up with the science (and pronounce xenoanthropologist in your head without your brain imploding) you'll do just fine. I'll admit that I had to re-read some sentences a few times because of word choice and pronunciation but it didn't take away from the book for me.
Loved the writing, story, and ending (which is rare). I'm a lover of sci-fi, but know nothing about the sciences. The knowledge gap didn't hinder the story or the experience. It was genuinely interesting to read about the world, the lifeforms, and work that the characters had been a part of. And the twist. Oh my lanta, the twists. Loved. Some really caught me off guard and parts that I thought were going to turn cheesy or cliche went the other way. I loved reading this. Not a fan of ebooks, but I couldn't put it down (even when it got comfortable reading on my phone). Also loved the pacing. Things took off a lot sooner than I expected. The timeline meshed well with everything that was going on. I didn't find myself going back to re-read chapters because i got lost or anything like that.
I don't feel obligated to read the next one, but will be purchasing and devouring that one as well because I WANT to. I've been looking for a new sci-fi series to get lost in and I seriously think that I've found it. This book was a great wat to start the year :)
I 100% recommend! Aliens, AI, and romance without being sickening - what's not to love?! Will definitely be looking into more of C.J. Stilling's work
This review is based solely on the contents of the book. Will update the review once I receive the physical copy that I plan to purchase. Let's begin with that. Planning to buy a physical copy of a free book that I already own is an immediate red flag for me. I could not put this book down. Breezed through it in two days. Actually finished reading at 2AM today because I couldn't sleep without knowing what happened. Sleep is important. When I sacrifice sleep to finish a book, that story has to be amazing.
This book may not be for everyone, but if you love sci-fi and can keep up with the science (and pronounce xenoanthropologist in your head without your brain imploding) you'll do just fine. I'll admit that I had to re-read some sentences a few times because of word choice and pronunciation but it didn't take away from the book for me.
Loved the writing, story, and ending (which is rare). I'm a lover of sci-fi, but know nothing about the sciences. The knowledge gap didn't hinder the story or the experience. It was genuinely interesting to read about the world, the lifeforms, and work that the characters had been a part of. And the twist. Oh my lanta, the twists. Loved. Some really caught me off guard and parts that I thought were going to turn cheesy or cliche went the other way. I loved reading this. Not a fan of ebooks, but I couldn't put it down (even when it got comfortable reading on my phone). Also loved the pacing. Things took off a lot sooner than I expected. The timeline meshed well with everything that was going on. I didn't find myself going back to re-read chapters because i got lost or anything like that.
I don't feel obligated to read the next one, but will be purchasing and devouring that one as well because I WANT to. I've been looking for a new sci-fi series to get lost in and I seriously think that I've found it. This book was a great wat to start the year :)
I 100% recommend! Aliens, AI, and romance without being sickening - what's not to love?! Will definitely be looking into more of C.J. Stilling's work
May 17, 2023
Me gustaría ponerle más puntuación pero creo que tres estrellas es una valoración justa.
Rust es un libro juvenil de ciencia ficción con un protagonista que tiene unos dieciocho años cuando comienza la historia y que termina con unos veinte cuando acaba. Para los que buscan una novela juvenil donde un adolescente genio lo resuelve todo, ésta es una una opción, pero para los que buscan una protagonista mucho más maduro en sus acciones, emociones y en su forma de ver el mundo, pues, esta libro puede no ser la opción más correcta.
En cuanto a la parte de ciencia ficción, no sé, puede que ya tenga una bagaje cultural amplio porque no pude parar de encontrar referencias a otras novelas de ciencia ficción. Sé que ahora es muy complicado escribir algo que se aleje de los que ya está escrito, pero al menos las referencias, o la inspiración, no debería ser tan patente. Lo que me lleva otra vez a la idea de que es un libro interesante -supongo que de ahí su alta valoración- para los que se inician en la ciencia ficción, para los lectores noveles.
Como valoración positiva me ha gustado todo lo referente a la contienda, las razas que pueblan este universo, y un poco el ambiente en general en el que mueve la historia.
Valoración negativa, los personajes o son muy malos, o son muy buenos. Por cierto, hay cierta tendencia ahora a poner a los humanos como los malos de la historia considerando sus acciones negativas pero sin profundizar mucho en ellas. El ejemplo perfecto es la abuela del protagonista.
En términos generales me ha gustado el libro pero no tanto para desear leer una continuación, si es que la hay.
Rust es un libro juvenil de ciencia ficción con un protagonista que tiene unos dieciocho años cuando comienza la historia y que termina con unos veinte cuando acaba. Para los que buscan una novela juvenil donde un adolescente genio lo resuelve todo, ésta es una una opción, pero para los que buscan una protagonista mucho más maduro en sus acciones, emociones y en su forma de ver el mundo, pues, esta libro puede no ser la opción más correcta.
En cuanto a la parte de ciencia ficción, no sé, puede que ya tenga una bagaje cultural amplio porque no pude parar de encontrar referencias a otras novelas de ciencia ficción. Sé que ahora es muy complicado escribir algo que se aleje de los que ya está escrito, pero al menos las referencias, o la inspiración, no debería ser tan patente. Lo que me lleva otra vez a la idea de que es un libro interesante -supongo que de ahí su alta valoración- para los que se inician en la ciencia ficción, para los lectores noveles.
Como valoración positiva me ha gustado todo lo referente a la contienda, las razas que pueblan este universo, y un poco el ambiente en general en el que mueve la historia.
Valoración negativa, los personajes o son muy malos, o son muy buenos. Por cierto, hay cierta tendencia ahora a poner a los humanos como los malos de la historia considerando sus acciones negativas pero sin profundizar mucho en ellas. El ejemplo perfecto es la abuela del protagonista.
En términos generales me ha gustado el libro pero no tanto para desear leer una continuación, si es que la hay.
July 24, 2021
Rust is a solid sci-fi thriller that’s about…hmmm…what’s it about?
Planetary genocide? Coming of age? True love? Abandonment? War? Racial/species hate? Parasitic plague?
Yes! All the above! And besides that, there’s meditation, strange marauding beasts, shipwreck, survival, and family betrayal.
Rust gets off to a galloping start, with lots of action, and moves quickly with generally effective dialogue. It’s sometimes curious, though, to hear people living centuries from now talking in the same speech patterns and slang as we use today.
Rust works best as a space opera with lots of action. Racist boy genius kills planet, girlfriend dies, gets exiled in the interest of galactic peace, finds new girlfriend, gets marooned, and that’s just the first few dozen pages.
There’s a lot of willful suspension of disbelief (marooned evil relatives always seem to find their way back.)
The book slows when the main characters, teens Andrew and Cassie, work on their relationship. Sometimes there’s way too much teenager angst of the “what will she say if she really knew…” variety.
You don’t really see intense character development in Rust, and maybe that’s a good thing. It’s best as a fast, fun, escapist read, as if a full-length comic book used words instead of drawings.
I give Rust five stars.
I received an advance reading copy of Rust from Book Sirens.
Planetary genocide? Coming of age? True love? Abandonment? War? Racial/species hate? Parasitic plague?
Yes! All the above! And besides that, there’s meditation, strange marauding beasts, shipwreck, survival, and family betrayal.
Rust gets off to a galloping start, with lots of action, and moves quickly with generally effective dialogue. It’s sometimes curious, though, to hear people living centuries from now talking in the same speech patterns and slang as we use today.
Rust works best as a space opera with lots of action. Racist boy genius kills planet, girlfriend dies, gets exiled in the interest of galactic peace, finds new girlfriend, gets marooned, and that’s just the first few dozen pages.
There’s a lot of willful suspension of disbelief (marooned evil relatives always seem to find their way back.)
The book slows when the main characters, teens Andrew and Cassie, work on their relationship. Sometimes there’s way too much teenager angst of the “what will she say if she really knew…” variety.
You don’t really see intense character development in Rust, and maybe that’s a good thing. It’s best as a fast, fun, escapist read, as if a full-length comic book used words instead of drawings.
I give Rust five stars.
I received an advance reading copy of Rust from Book Sirens.
March 20, 2022
Are you a fan of Ender's Game? 2001 A Space Odyssey? Gundam? Transformers? Alien? highly intelligent young people doing terrible things to attempt to save their worlds and species?
Then this is the book for YOU!
If I could have managed to stay awake I would have finished RUST in one day. Instead it took me two. The story starts off slowly. You have to pay attention to the details. But, once the ball gets rolling and you get a handle on the author's style… hoo boy! What a ride! There's so much packed into this book one could easily go back and read it several times and come out with a new understanding or take on the story. Lots of backstory left to explore. Really looking forward to more in the Dawn Bringers series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Then this is the book for YOU!
If I could have managed to stay awake I would have finished RUST in one day. Instead it took me two. The story starts off slowly. You have to pay attention to the details. But, once the ball gets rolling and you get a handle on the author's style… hoo boy! What a ride! There's so much packed into this book one could easily go back and read it several times and come out with a new understanding or take on the story. Lots of backstory left to explore. Really looking forward to more in the Dawn Bringers series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 1, 2021
Awesomely well-written
I am in the habit of reading the sample provided before purchasing or borrowing a book. The first scenes of this look knocked my socks right off.
It's written from the point of view of a 19-year-old genius. Unlike most sci-fi heroes, he actually has an inner life.
He's also in a situation that a John Le Carre protagonist would have trouble making sense of, and he manages it!
Unlike many, sci-fi novels, this one doesn't spend all its energy on world building, and then tack on a limp and wimpy plot. Even some Hugo winners fall into that trap.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
He's also in a situation that a John le Carre protagonist would have trouble making sense of.
I am in the habit of reading the sample provided before purchasing or borrowing a book. The first scenes of this look knocked my socks right off.
It's written from the point of view of a 19-year-old genius. Unlike most sci-fi heroes, he actually has an inner life.
He's also in a situation that a John Le Carre protagonist would have trouble making sense of, and he manages it!
Unlike many, sci-fi novels, this one doesn't spend all its energy on world building, and then tack on a limp and wimpy plot. Even some Hugo winners fall into that trap.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
He's also in a situation that a John le Carre protagonist would have trouble making sense of.
April 5, 2021
I quite liked this book. It follows Andrew, a young guy who helped his grandmother solve the war between humans and a body-possessing alien race by developing an infection that can eradicate the aliens. A group of aliens and humans involved I ending the war are sent far away (in time and space) but they tensions are still high between the species. We follow Andrew as he tries to get rid of RUST - a threat on their new planet all while dealing with the past tensions from the war and his new feelings for a young alien woman!
Was a fun story with lots of plot twists.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving my review voluntarily!
Was a fun story with lots of plot twists.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving my review voluntarily!
April 3, 2024
I was hooked from the first page, and I liked the journal entry snippets that opened every chapter. I was fascinated by the technology and future history of the humans and would have liked to know a lot more. (Maybe someday a sequel will expand on some of that?) Things definitely get mysterious and terrifying pretty quickly. (I'm honestly surprised I haven't had nightmares about the Rust.) A lot of elements from the beginning are incorporated or answered in the end but there's still some big-overarching questions, mostly about the Dawnbringers and the Rust, that I hope we get answers to in future sequels.
March 29, 2021
This book surprised me with it’s good use of scientific information and ideas used by a clearly intelligent main character to solve problems by thinking outside the box. The premise of the story, in an unnamed future or alternate universe intrigued me and it did not disappoint. The main character is not a stereotypical hero or human but his flaws made him easier to understand and sympathize with. I also loved the number of twists and turns this novel took in arriving at an unpredictable but satisfying outcome. I received this book as an ARC and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
December 28, 2021
Starts with a bang, the ending of a War between two races. Humans win, just, by decimating the aliens with a virus. As part of the armitice those responsible for the war and it's ending are sent into exile together, to a distant planet with no hope of return. Humans & alien must learn to live together for their survival. The book revolves around Andrew & Cassie, hate, love, betrayal and much more. A book I couldn't put down and I definitely look forward to the next book in the series. Just hope I don't have to wait too long!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2021
I received a free copy of this book from the author and was not sure what to expect however I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was an interesting book for anyone who is interested in the sci fi genre. I liked the way that the back story was told at the same time as the new one. We also got to know the main characters well and to develop feelings about them. Grammatically this book was also well constructed.
May 4, 2021
Well written sci-fi book that paints a vivid space theme and beautiful planetary system that keeps you engaged. Sometimes you read a book or book series and think to yourself, I know where this is going. This one kept me guessing with surprise after surprise and left longing for the next book! Well done C.J Stilling!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2021
okay, this had a good premise, interesting characters, and though a little long-winded the writing was fine. However, the flips in time drove me insane. half the time I was lost wondering if it was the past or present and who we were hearing from. it wasn't a bad book just sometimes a bit slow or confusing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2021
This is the 1st book I've read written by C.J. Stilling; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
This is the first book in the Dawn Bringers Series; good story line but took a little while to get into it but once I did, I enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first book in the Dawn Bringers Series; good story line but took a little while to get into it but once I did, I enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
October 8, 2021
Amazing
Well written story about a scientist who created a weapon to destroy an alien home planet, but then has to be banished to a distant planet along with the leaders of his world and the leaders of the alien race whose planet he destroyed. Great read
Well written story about a scientist who created a weapon to destroy an alien home planet, but then has to be banished to a distant planet along with the leaders of his world and the leaders of the alien race whose planet he destroyed. Great read
August 14, 2024
There's not anything particularly *wrong* exactly, with this book, I just get a bit irritated with how super-talented the protagonist is at literally every single task and how hopelessly head-over-heels in love his sexy blue girlfriend is with him.
February 27, 2021
the only thing i didn't like about this book is that the next one isn't out yet!
April 22, 2021
A very unique concept and a good sci-fi read that is action packed from start to finish. I enjoyed reading this
July 12, 2022
Great Read
Well told story with lots of twists. Great storyline original and exciting can't wait for the next one to come out
Well told story with lots of twists. Great storyline original and exciting can't wait for the next one to come out
April 2, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, couldn't put it down at times.
March 29, 2022
First Contact doesn’t go as planned; human vs alien (aka Ellumae) nearly wipe each other out. When a final peace eventually arrives, those responsible for the most death and destruction are exiled (together) to a remote planet. In the background are the long gone “Dawn Bringers” (aliens responsible to seeding life in the universe before disappearing and leaving enigmatic artifacts behind). Given that the aliens are actually parasitic entities that can take over a host’s body, it would be tough not to compare the story to “The Host’ by Stephenie Meyer … and it does have a lot of similarities; however, the science introduced in this story is much better and the love story is more of a slow burn until the end (it does have a few twists that are predicable, if somewhat gratifying when they are finally confirmed). The Title takes its lead from a strange alien contagion (aka Rust) found on this new world that appears to have a connection to the original Dawn Bringers (and perhaps even humans and ellumae) that threatens the colony of refugees and our Heroes are in the thick of it trying to figure out a solution while also trying to to kill each other. All in all, it was enough to keep me engaged and reading chapter after chapter all the way to the end.
I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
#Rust #BookSirens #KindleUnlimited
I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
#Rust #BookSirens #KindleUnlimited
December 19, 2023
A worthy Sci Fi read
Rust: The Dawn Bringers Book 1 was a good read. It is well written, well plotted, and the characters are solid. I quite enjoyed the story so far and I am looking forward to book 2.
Rust: The Dawn Bringers Book 1 was a good read. It is well written, well plotted, and the characters are solid. I quite enjoyed the story so far and I am looking forward to book 2.
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