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Star Kingdom #9
Asylum
Asylum is a stand-alone novel in the Star Kingdom universe. It introduces new heroes, but old fans will enjoy visits with Casmir, Kim, Qin, Laser, Oku, and other favorites from the original series.
A young woman with cybernetic upgrades, Mari Moonrazor has decided to flee the restrictive machine-worshipping cult she was raised in. She longs to know what it’s like to live among normal humans and experience simple biological pleasures like consuming alcohol, kissing a boy, and—most importantly—eating chocolate.
But her mother, the infamous astroshaman leader Kyla Moonrazor, is determined to get her back, even if it means sending a bounty hunter after her.
Mari’s only hope for freedom is to be granted asylum from the leaders of the powerful Star Kingdom. First, she must prove that she has knowledge and resources she can offer them. Second, she has to earn their trust.
This all would have been easier if her people hadn’t bombed their planet…
A young woman with cybernetic upgrades, Mari Moonrazor has decided to flee the restrictive machine-worshipping cult she was raised in. She longs to know what it’s like to live among normal humans and experience simple biological pleasures like consuming alcohol, kissing a boy, and—most importantly—eating chocolate.
But her mother, the infamous astroshaman leader Kyla Moonrazor, is determined to get her back, even if it means sending a bounty hunter after her.
Mari’s only hope for freedom is to be granted asylum from the leaders of the powerful Star Kingdom. First, she must prove that she has knowledge and resources she can offer them. Second, she has to earn their trust.
This all would have been easier if her people hadn’t bombed their planet…
339 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Unfortunately I had to give this a much lower rating than I was hoping, especially since I generally enjoyed the rest of the Star Kingdom books.
This book is basically an extended epilogue that takes the reader through what most of the main characters from the series are doing a few months into their new gigs, using the vehicle of the supposed main characters to do it. I couldn't see any evidence of it but I would say this book is more on the level of YA fiction than adult. There's nothing explicit but then again there wasn't really in most of the Star Kingdom books either. Mostly it's just that the plot is absolutely formulaic (the major conflict in the book was lifted almost verbatim from a well-known sci-fi movie with very little camouflage) and there's little character development or investment in what seems to be an attempt at a romantic plot.
Mari, the astroshaman renegade character, is supposed to be 24 but comes off like she's 16. I can forgive that because there is a rational in-universe explanation for it, but it essentially becomes an excuse for there to be a replacement Kim. The other main character Kenji does not make sense to me at all. Given his background (actively helped a terrorist, street living for decades) he should not have the naivete and hesitant nature he does in the book, in my opinion. He should be acting much older than his younger 20s. But I suppose it had to work for the type of romance Buroker was going for.
This book is clearly a setup for a new series; even though there's no indication of it in the title or marketing, the pacing of the romance and dangling loose ends point to this being the start of a longer-running storyline. It was published recently enough that Buroker could be working on the next installment(s). That said I don't think I'll be picking it up; like I said the new characters are either not engaging for me or not believable and I suspect this is a vehicle to let the author revisit old characters in the familiar universe. $5.00 says the next one will have them visiting Tristan.
This book is basically an extended epilogue that takes the reader through what most of the main characters from the series are doing a few months into their new gigs, using the vehicle of the supposed main characters to do it. I couldn't see any evidence of it but I would say this book is more on the level of YA fiction than adult. There's nothing explicit but then again there wasn't really in most of the Star Kingdom books either. Mostly it's just that the plot is absolutely formulaic (the major conflict in the book was lifted almost verbatim from a well-known sci-fi movie with very little camouflage) and there's little character development or investment in what seems to be an attempt at a romantic plot.
Mari, the astroshaman renegade character, is supposed to be 24 but comes off like she's 16. I can forgive that because there is a rational in-universe explanation for it, but it essentially becomes an excuse for there to be a replacement Kim. The other main character Kenji does not make sense to me at all. Given his background (actively helped a terrorist, street living for decades) he should not have the naivete and hesitant nature he does in the book, in my opinion. He should be acting much older than his younger 20s. But I suppose it had to work for the type of romance Buroker was going for.
This book is clearly a setup for a new series; even though there's no indication of it in the title or marketing, the pacing of the romance and dangling loose ends point to this being the start of a longer-running storyline. It was published recently enough that Buroker could be working on the next installment(s). That said I don't think I'll be picking it up; like I said the new characters are either not engaging for me or not believable and I suspect this is a vehicle to let the author revisit old characters in the familiar universe. $5.00 says the next one will have them visiting Tristan.
April 27, 2021
An all new adventure in the Star Kingdom universe
An all new adventure in Lindsay Buroker’s addicting Star Kingdom universe, with two completely new main protagonists, though most of the old gang make an appearance, too.
Mari Moonrazor is High Shaman Moonrazers daughter, but unlike her mother she isn’t ready to subsume her whole life to the astroshaman’s cause of rebuilding the gate technology and find a new world where they will not be considered freaks. Even though her mother has forbidden it, she wants to go out into the (human) world and make her own experiences. So when her mother mentions the terraforming device that Mari developed but which was lost in one of their ships that crashed, Mari plans to slip out from their compound and go retrieve it in order to barter it for asylum from the kingdom…
Kenji is the son of a notorious terrorist and ever since he ran away from his notorious father he has lived his life off the grid, doing odd jobs here and there, trying to save up enough money to travel to another system. But in the attack on Zamek City he not only lost his home, but also all his belongings. After having a narrow escape participating in a burglary he decides to go scavenging the remains of one of the astroshamans’ ships in the hopes of finding something he can use or sell. That’s when he first crosses paths with Mari and their first meeting does not exactly go well which leads to a parting of ways...
His job as Minister of External Affairs does not leave Casmir time or opportunity to go off on adventures as he used to (although his adventures did not start off entirely voluntarily). But that doesn’t mean he cannot insert himself into other people’s adventures. So when he stumbles across Mari and Kenji and learns of their troubles, he immediately starts scheming and plotting on how to best help them, whether they want him to or not. And so Mari and Kenji soon find themselves on a mission to retrieve Mari’s device (which, in the wrong hands, could be used as a terrible weapon) and some other astroshaman technology. But their assignment turns out to be a lot more challenging than anyone could have anticipated (even if they have the help of a certain savvy captain, her sentient spaceship and a couple of kitties)…
With both the main protagonists rather young (they are both described as around 24), this story has kind of a “next generation” feel, even though Casmir, Oku, Kim and Rache are only about 10 years older. I thoroughly enjoyed this spin-off and loved seeing what all the various characters from the Star Kingdom series were at. I hope there will be many more installments and new adventures for Mari and Kenji to navigate. And of course Mari needs to experience all the things on her “human list”, not only chocolate and a kiss.
An all new adventure in Lindsay Buroker’s addicting Star Kingdom universe, with two completely new main protagonists, though most of the old gang make an appearance, too.
Mari Moonrazor is High Shaman Moonrazers daughter, but unlike her mother she isn’t ready to subsume her whole life to the astroshaman’s cause of rebuilding the gate technology and find a new world where they will not be considered freaks. Even though her mother has forbidden it, she wants to go out into the (human) world and make her own experiences. So when her mother mentions the terraforming device that Mari developed but which was lost in one of their ships that crashed, Mari plans to slip out from their compound and go retrieve it in order to barter it for asylum from the kingdom…
Kenji is the son of a notorious terrorist and ever since he ran away from his notorious father he has lived his life off the grid, doing odd jobs here and there, trying to save up enough money to travel to another system. But in the attack on Zamek City he not only lost his home, but also all his belongings. After having a narrow escape participating in a burglary he decides to go scavenging the remains of one of the astroshamans’ ships in the hopes of finding something he can use or sell. That’s when he first crosses paths with Mari and their first meeting does not exactly go well which leads to a parting of ways...
His job as Minister of External Affairs does not leave Casmir time or opportunity to go off on adventures as he used to (although his adventures did not start off entirely voluntarily). But that doesn’t mean he cannot insert himself into other people’s adventures. So when he stumbles across Mari and Kenji and learns of their troubles, he immediately starts scheming and plotting on how to best help them, whether they want him to or not. And so Mari and Kenji soon find themselves on a mission to retrieve Mari’s device (which, in the wrong hands, could be used as a terrible weapon) and some other astroshaman technology. But their assignment turns out to be a lot more challenging than anyone could have anticipated (even if they have the help of a certain savvy captain, her sentient spaceship and a couple of kitties)…
With both the main protagonists rather young (they are both described as around 24), this story has kind of a “next generation” feel, even though Casmir, Oku, Kim and Rache are only about 10 years older. I thoroughly enjoyed this spin-off and loved seeing what all the various characters from the Star Kingdom series were at. I hope there will be many more installments and new adventures for Mari and Kenji to navigate. And of course Mari needs to experience all the things on her “human list”, not only chocolate and a kiss.
April 17, 2021
Lindsay Buroker's Star Kingdom series has been my favorite series of hers so far (and that's saying something). So it's a delight to have a new entry. ASYLUM can be read as a standalone novel, though there is obviously room for more adventures with these characters; and what may be best for readers unfamiliar with the series is that it can be read without reading the other books first--although I think it will be even more enjoyable if you have read them. Also, it has remarkably few spoilers (sure, some things are revealed that a reader just starting the other books in the series wouldn't know about yet, but they aren't things that will spoil any surprises), so reading this first won't afterward diminish the enjoyment of reading the earlier books in the series. For those who HAVE already read the other books, this one introduces two new major characters, but most of the other characters you know and love make substantial appearances. Highly recommended!
August 16, 2025
I liked the book.
It started slowly, and progressed pretty much the way I expected it to, but I like the main characters, and several of the secondary characters (particularly the feline mercenary ladies).
Personally, I found Casmir to be a bit much (too much power for someone in his position, he gets away with WAY too much, and everyone loves him for it, which makes him a bit of a "Mary-Sue").
Mari's mother is a bit of a pill, which is clearly intentional. The idea of the "Astroshaman" culture is fascinating (though the name is awkward. One would suspect they chose it for themselves in an attempt to seem more noble and mysterious. Outsiders probably call them "Mechanists" or "Machineheads" or something)
However, Kenji and Mari are fun, and I suspect their future adventures will be worth following.
It started slowly, and progressed pretty much the way I expected it to, but I like the main characters, and several of the secondary characters (particularly the feline mercenary ladies).
Personally, I found Casmir to be a bit much (too much power for someone in his position, he gets away with WAY too much, and everyone loves him for it, which makes him a bit of a "Mary-Sue").
Mari's mother is a bit of a pill, which is clearly intentional. The idea of the "Astroshaman" culture is fascinating (though the name is awkward. One would suspect they chose it for themselves in an attempt to seem more noble and mysterious. Outsiders probably call them "Mechanists" or "Machineheads" or something)
However, Kenji and Mari are fun, and I suspect their future adventures will be worth following.
February 14, 2025
Passing the baton from the main characters of the series thus far into a new generation, making some new and minor characters step into the main lights to shine.
November 11, 2021
A bit of a slow read initially, but I enjoyed my first venture into one of Lindsay Buroker's universes. The secondary characters in this tale kinda snatched the spotlight from the putative heroes in the second half - who can compete with cat-women warriors, a cranky kick-arse septuagenarian, and a loveable robotics professor? But this is admittedly a spin-off novel from an already existing series. Lots of readers are going to pick Asylum up coz they want to hang out with old friends again.
I enjoyed the dual takes on the themes of asylum, the sins of the father/mother, and suffocating parents. They added a nice symmetry to the plot. But I was grumpy about a few dangling plot threads at the end of the story, hence my only awarding Asylum 3 stars rather than 4.
*spoilers*
Firstly, despite some minor flirtation between the hero and heroine AND the heroine explicitly having sex listed as a human activity she wants to try out, the romantic plot is left entirely unresolved at the end. Secondly, the hero's terrorist father has obviously been in contact with the antagonist of the story and it is never revealed why the climactic show-down ever took place. After all, the antagonist knew it was a set-up. What did he have to gain? And what's the story with Kenji's father? These are not minor dangling threads - if tugged, they will unravel the whole story.
I enjoyed the dual takes on the themes of asylum, the sins of the father/mother, and suffocating parents. They added a nice symmetry to the plot. But I was grumpy about a few dangling plot threads at the end of the story, hence my only awarding Asylum 3 stars rather than 4.
*spoilers*
Firstly, despite some minor flirtation between the hero and heroine AND the heroine explicitly having sex listed as a human activity she wants to try out, the romantic plot is left entirely unresolved at the end. Secondly, the hero's terrorist father has obviously been in contact with the antagonist of the story and it is never revealed why the climactic show-down ever took place. After all, the antagonist knew it was a set-up. What did he have to gain? And what's the story with Kenji's father? These are not minor dangling threads - if tugged, they will unravel the whole story.
December 8, 2021
“Asylum” is a standalone read in the Star Kingdom series. It features Kenji, the some of a notorious terrorist who only wants to find passage to a planet where he can live his life in peace. He and his crudely constructed robot Kay try to live off the grid as they try to earn money for their transport. Unfortunately, that work includes less than scrupulous jobs including becoming a bounty hunter sent to retrieve Mari Moonrazer, the runaway daughter of an Astroshaman.
As Mari attempts to evade authorities, they stumble into the paths of Casmir Dabrowski and Queen Oku. They are drafted into service of the kingdom as they attempt to recover a prototype of a experiment Mari has made. This partnership will send the two
Right into the path of a dangerous black market killer by the name of Zhor. If they are to recover the device and survive the ordeal they will have to learn to trust each other even though there’s very little to recommend it.
This was a solid read but not very interesting. I enjoyed the characters of Kenji, Mari and Kay but their personalities weren’t as quirky and entertaining as the characters in the original series. We did get little glimpses of Casmir, Qin and Kim but not enough to make me overly happy. I’m not sure if I will read future standalone reads in this series unless they are about specific characters from the original series.
As Mari attempts to evade authorities, they stumble into the paths of Casmir Dabrowski and Queen Oku. They are drafted into service of the kingdom as they attempt to recover a prototype of a experiment Mari has made. This partnership will send the two
Right into the path of a dangerous black market killer by the name of Zhor. If they are to recover the device and survive the ordeal they will have to learn to trust each other even though there’s very little to recommend it.
This was a solid read but not very interesting. I enjoyed the characters of Kenji, Mari and Kay but their personalities weren’t as quirky and entertaining as the characters in the original series. We did get little glimpses of Casmir, Qin and Kim but not enough to make me overly happy. I’m not sure if I will read future standalone reads in this series unless they are about specific characters from the original series.
June 3, 2021
A Runaway.
A lovely return to the Star Kingdom and geeky Casmir. Although he’s in the story the main character is Mari Moonrazor, the daughter of the Astrashaman Kyla Moonrazor. Mari is a scientist who has developed a device which can terraform dead worlds. This was for use when her people eventually built a new gate
through which they could go to build their own civilisation. But that goal has been set back and Mari is bored. She isn’t as much a cyborg as her mother and many of her people and she wants to explore the human worlds to experience many of the things that she has read about. When she asks her mother to be allowed to do this she is refused so, she decides to run away and ask for asylum. To sweeten the pot she intends on offering her device and expertise in return. As with most plans, it doesn’t survive first contact with the enemy!
In this story we meet many old friends, Captain Laser and Qin among them, and a new one in the case of Kenji Backer.
A most enjoyable read even if it doesn’t have that extra spark of brilliance that LB so often imbues her books with.
A lovely return to the Star Kingdom and geeky Casmir. Although he’s in the story the main character is Mari Moonrazor, the daughter of the Astrashaman Kyla Moonrazor. Mari is a scientist who has developed a device which can terraform dead worlds. This was for use when her people eventually built a new gate
through which they could go to build their own civilisation. But that goal has been set back and Mari is bored. She isn’t as much a cyborg as her mother and many of her people and she wants to explore the human worlds to experience many of the things that she has read about. When she asks her mother to be allowed to do this she is refused so, she decides to run away and ask for asylum. To sweeten the pot she intends on offering her device and expertise in return. As with most plans, it doesn’t survive first contact with the enemy!
In this story we meet many old friends, Captain Laser and Qin among them, and a new one in the case of Kenji Backer.
A most enjoyable read even if it doesn’t have that extra spark of brilliance that LB so often imbues her books with.
May 11, 2021
I'm a Lindsay Buroker fan, let's get that out of the way first. The Star Kingdom series is such a fun read! Compelling, complex characters, action, and adventure all written incredibly intelligently. I was sad when I finished the series, so when this new, stand-alone extra book showed up I had to read it! It was so great to revisit some old favorites and meet some new friends. Casmir Dabrowski, arguably the hero of the Star Kingdom series, is a study in emotional intelligence. I love how all of the characters have dimensions and "flaws" that make them relatable. The new characters in Asylum, Kenji and Mari, round out the cast beautifully. Their relationship starts out kind of rocky, as Kenji is hired as a bounty hunter to capture Mari and return her to her people, but she's extremely resourceful and thwarts his attempts - twice. Trust issues abound, many adventures ensue, and a satisfying conclusion is reached. I'd love to see what the future holds for them and what else they can accomplish together. (Please?)
May 21, 2021
It was good to see the old crew again and see how they're doing. It's also nice to know that the teasing of Casmir's friends is able to reach beyond the Kingdom (I recall that book was going to be translated and distributed to the rest of the Twelve Systems 😂). I'm also happy to see the Main Event doing well, and I would like to see more of his exploits.
Mari and Kenji were an interesting duo. Though Kenji makes a terrible bounty hunter, and I'm not sure how good of a secret agent he's going to be. Especially if he can't escape the notice of the professors in whose lectures he lurks (granted, professors see a lot that happens in their lecture halls). I am very interested in what will happen with his father.
I am also interested in Mari's Human List. Does it include pets or water activities? Extreme sports like skydiving? I can totally see Casmir giving her comics. I look forward to seeing her reactions to the human experience.
Lastly, I'm still intensely interested in learning and seeing more of the Collective. Looking forward to more books in this universe!
Mari and Kenji were an interesting duo. Though Kenji makes a terrible bounty hunter, and I'm not sure how good of a secret agent he's going to be. Especially if he can't escape the notice of the professors in whose lectures he lurks (granted, professors see a lot that happens in their lecture halls). I am very interested in what will happen with his father.
I am also interested in Mari's Human List. Does it include pets or water activities? Extreme sports like skydiving? I can totally see Casmir giving her comics. I look forward to seeing her reactions to the human experience.
Lastly, I'm still intensely interested in learning and seeing more of the Collective. Looking forward to more books in this universe!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2021
Kenji and Mari are unlikely partners, so when they are forced to team up on a dangerous mission, they have no choice but to accept. Kenji, pursued by Kingdom authorities, has been identified as a notorious terrorist’s son. He’s accepted a bounty to capture Mari, an astroshaman, who has fled her people to experience humanity. In the process, she has lost her terraform prototype. When Kenji is caught by Kingdom authorities, he’s consigned to join a mission to retrieve Mari’s device from space pirates. If he succeeds, he’ll get a pardon instead of a prison sentence. Mari has asked for asylum and needs to prove her good intentions. This spinoff tale offers scenes with old friends from the Star Kingdom series. I’d love to see a sequel as I hate to leave this beloved universe behind.
May 2, 2021
Please, please more Kenji and Mari!!!!
Asylum is an excellent sci fi adventure filled with the banter and characters I loved in the Star Kingdom series. More importantly, Kenji and Mari are two new characters, young people trying to find their place in this world. I do think Kenji was treated unfairly, since no one attempted to save him from his father after his mother died, and almost everyone was happy to blame him for his father's crimes. A Star Kingdom book wouldn't be complete without robots and androids, and Kay is a marvelous addition to the current cast. So, p!ease, Lindsay Buroker, continue the adventures of these two wonderful new characters.
Asylum is an excellent sci fi adventure filled with the banter and characters I loved in the Star Kingdom series. More importantly, Kenji and Mari are two new characters, young people trying to find their place in this world. I do think Kenji was treated unfairly, since no one attempted to save him from his father after his mother died, and almost everyone was happy to blame him for his father's crimes. A Star Kingdom book wouldn't be complete without robots and androids, and Kay is a marvelous addition to the current cast. So, p!ease, Lindsay Buroker, continue the adventures of these two wonderful new characters.
May 12, 2021
It takes a heck of a lot of talent to take a well established series and insert new characters and story arcs in a way that’s imaginative and fresh but still makes use of the characters and world (or universe) building that worked so well in the original series. Well, that’s precisely what Lindsay Buroker did with Asylum: A Star Kingdom Science Fiction Adventure Novel. You need to understand that the Star Kingdom stories were pretty darn perfect to start off with, so making Mari Moonrazor’s story work so well is a darn impressive trick. One I was very happy to benefit from, which is why this story is so easy to highly recommend.
May 12, 2021
I loved every book so far in the Star Kingdom series and this one was excellent just like the others. Adventure, a little romance and humor make for a great read. If you are new to the Star Kingdom I would highly recommend that you read the first book in the series - it won't disappoint and you'll have fun reading the entire series! I would encourage Lindsay Buroker to continue writing books in this series as there are many topics that she could expand upon - ideas: Expand on the AI race, build the gates and go beyond the 12 kindoms, etc. I read a ton of SCIFI and this series has been one of the most fun to read :-)
June 13, 2021
Another fantastic book from Lindsay Buroker! I must admit, I resisted her sci-fi books for some time, its not really my genre but i had read all other books of her so I finished her main King Stardom series within a few weeks and naturally I loved them. The banter between the main characters, the interactions and the unlikely heroine/ hero winning against the biggest odds. You can’t go wrong with any of her books! Written in an addictive way so that you have a hard time putting the book away and enter real life again… now I hope Lindsay sits down again and writes another book about Mari and Kenji to see if the started list of human things can get finished together!
October 5, 2021
This was a fun stand alone book taking place after the events in the main Star Kingdom series. Many of the original characters show up, but the story focuses on two new characters, each who would like to have "asylum" in the kingdom. Mari is the daughter of Kayla Moonrazer from the original series. She wants to live more as a human than is permitted by astroshamans and Kenji would be happy living in the Kingdom if it weren't for his criminal father (and the fact that he helped his dad commit crimes when he was younger). The two of them take part in a mission to rescue dangerous astroshaman technology from criminal hands. A short and easy read that was fun.
November 21, 2021
Nice revisit of Star Kingdom Universe.
Interesting little story that introduces some new characters to the Star Kingdom universe a few months after the death of King Jaeger. This story centers on a runaway Astroshaman named Mari and a good hearted but down on his luck thief/bounty hunter named Kenji that will try anything to make a few crowns. Their adventure includes brief encounters with many of our favorite characters from the Star Kingdom series as Mari and Kenji slowly realize their appreciation for each other. Entertaining read, but it left me wanting another book or 7 from this Universe.
Interesting little story that introduces some new characters to the Star Kingdom universe a few months after the death of King Jaeger. This story centers on a runaway Astroshaman named Mari and a good hearted but down on his luck thief/bounty hunter named Kenji that will try anything to make a few crowns. Their adventure includes brief encounters with many of our favorite characters from the Star Kingdom series as Mari and Kenji slowly realize their appreciation for each other. Entertaining read, but it left me wanting another book or 7 from this Universe.
May 2, 2021
Another great book by Lindsay Buroker!!
I love Lindsay's writing style, fun, fast paced, serious and funny all at the same time.
Mari at 24 has run away from home, her mother is overbearing not wanting her to get hurt, literally. Oh, did I mention that Mari is an Astroshaman. Then along comes Kenji, he is just trying to survive. When he is offered $50,000 dollars to capture Mari and bring her back to her home. Kenji thinks this is his chance, and the adventure begins! I won't tell you any more you just have to read the book yourself. You won't be sorry!
I love Lindsay's writing style, fun, fast paced, serious and funny all at the same time.
Mari at 24 has run away from home, her mother is overbearing not wanting her to get hurt, literally. Oh, did I mention that Mari is an Astroshaman. Then along comes Kenji, he is just trying to survive. When he is offered $50,000 dollars to capture Mari and bring her back to her home. Kenji thinks this is his chance, and the adventure begins! I won't tell you any more you just have to read the book yourself. You won't be sorry!
May 5, 2021
Another marvelous space odyssey
The entire Star Kingdom adventure series is exceptionally entertaining. This new saga takes a wayward young man with a dubious history into the path of an adventurous ex enemy of his people. Together, they find the courage and humanity to forge a partnership to again save the kingdom from disaster... along with the help of some familiar friends from earlier stories. This book is hard to put down so p!an on spending quality time immersed in an exciting tale of discovery and new beginnings.
The entire Star Kingdom adventure series is exceptionally entertaining. This new saga takes a wayward young man with a dubious history into the path of an adventurous ex enemy of his people. Together, they find the courage and humanity to forge a partnership to again save the kingdom from disaster... along with the help of some familiar friends from earlier stories. This book is hard to put down so p!an on spending quality time immersed in an exciting tale of discovery and new beginnings.
May 11, 2021
Another fabulous entry in the Star Kingdom universe. This is a stand alone with new young central characters, but so many of our favorite Star Kingdom residents play key roles that it is also a great update on our old friends. Unlike many spin offs that pretend to include original characters (but so flattened as to have lost all their unique traits), this highlights all the most endearing elements of the familiar faces. The new leads, Mari and Kenji, still have lots of room to grow and many adventures ahead. Here’s hoping we see much more of them in future Star Kingdom stories!
April 25, 2022
I could not put down Asylum from the Star Kingdom series. I love it when a book I’m reading takes over my life and becomes the ‘thing’ I am doing. Such a great story and amazing characters with such depth. I was taken form my home into the story instantly.
I hope there will be more from the Star Kingdom Lindsay and also from the Dragon Blood series. Of course I have read and enjoyed many other of your books but those two series stand out from me.
Great reading, fun and inspiring to this new to fiction mature writer.
Kevin
I hope there will be more from the Star Kingdom Lindsay and also from the Dragon Blood series. Of course I have read and enjoyed many other of your books but those two series stand out from me.
Great reading, fun and inspiring to this new to fiction mature writer.
Kevin
July 23, 2023
This is a wonderful addendum novel to the Star Kingdom series. All of our old beloved characters make appearances and we are introduced to two new wonderful quirky misfit characters. Yes, Lindsay, we would LOVE more books about Kenji and Mari! And/or any of the Star Kingdom characters.
I am sad to finish Star Kingdom. I love love love all of the characters, but, of course, especially Casmir. I've already started my second Buroker series (Dragon Gate) and am thoroughly enjoying it. Anything written by Lindsay Buroker is a must read for a great great time!
I am sad to finish Star Kingdom. I love love love all of the characters, but, of course, especially Casmir. I've already started my second Buroker series (Dragon Gate) and am thoroughly enjoying it. Anything written by Lindsay Buroker is a must read for a great great time!
April 30, 2021
As is expected from Lindsay this book is another great adventure. It introduces two new POV characters with some ties to existing Star Kingdom characters and many interactions with previous SK POV characters, woo, thats a lot of characters.
This is a new story in the same world so it works best of you've read the series up to here. It might be a little ambiguous if you haven't but since I have it's hard to tell.
It took me a little while to get into this book and I found myself struggling and rushing to get to Mari's POV. Even at the end I still find her more intriguing.
All in all I will read the next one when it comes out and I suggest you do too. And since Lindsay says if we want another we need to leave reviews please review this book when you're done too!
This is a new story in the same world so it works best of you've read the series up to here. It might be a little ambiguous if you haven't but since I have it's hard to tell.
It took me a little while to get into this book and I found myself struggling and rushing to get to Mari's POV. Even at the end I still find her more intriguing.
All in all I will read the next one when it comes out and I suggest you do too. And since Lindsay says if we want another we need to leave reviews please review this book when you're done too!
April 30, 2021
Worthy successors to Casmir and Kim
If you enjoyed the Star Kingdom series, you will love Asylum.
The story focuses on two runaways: Kenji, a Kingdom subject, who ran away from his unsavory father, and lived off the grid for the last eight years; and Mari, a young Astroshaman, who ran away from her conclave.
I really liked how characters from the first series play important roles, without ever hijacking the spot light.
Highly recommended.
If you enjoyed the Star Kingdom series, you will love Asylum.
The story focuses on two runaways: Kenji, a Kingdom subject, who ran away from his unsavory father, and lived off the grid for the last eight years; and Mari, a young Astroshaman, who ran away from her conclave.
I really liked how characters from the first series play important roles, without ever hijacking the spot light.
Highly recommended.
May 2, 2021
Loved Mari but didn’t like Kenji
I was hoping this story would be more about Mari and fitting in and obtaining asylum.
Instead it was more of an adventure to retrieve her scientific work which was stolen from her by school campus drones.
I wanted to read a story about mari fitting in making friends and being herself and not what this ended up being where mari story got lost in the background to everything else.
Overall disappointed.
Mari was great the rest was not
I was hoping this story would be more about Mari and fitting in and obtaining asylum.
Instead it was more of an adventure to retrieve her scientific work which was stolen from her by school campus drones.
I wanted to read a story about mari fitting in making friends and being herself and not what this ended up being where mari story got lost in the background to everything else.
Overall disappointed.
Mari was great the rest was not
May 5, 2021
I gave this 5 stars because it is fun, but I want to be very clear that this is a very light weight novel. The two main characters are very two dimensional, even though they have decent backstories. But if you are fans of the Star Kingdom series, this will tickle your fancy. Few people write banter is well as Lindsay Buroker, she just excels as the quick wit style of prose, and its fun to read. Definitely worth the time to read it.
May 19, 2021
Fun and adventure
I am over the moon that Lindsay Buroker certified to pick up this series again. Her writing style and homie that she brings to her characters is a joy. Casmir, Scholar Sato, Bonita and the rest of the family are well developed and interesting. There's just enough flirting and sexual tension to help move the characters and story along.
12/10 I would recommend this book to everyone.
I am over the moon that Lindsay Buroker certified to pick up this series again. Her writing style and homie that she brings to her characters is a joy. Casmir, Scholar Sato, Bonita and the rest of the family are well developed and interesting. There's just enough flirting and sexual tension to help move the characters and story along.
12/10 I would recommend this book to everyone.
May 26, 2021
A Good Continuation
I'm a fan of this Star Kingdom series and this new book is a good addition. It adds new and interesting characters while allowing us to stay connected with some of my favorites. The dialog is witty and the action is believable and interesting. I hope Lindsay Buroker will continue with this new direction and, perhaps, introduce more new characters to the Star Kingdom.
I'm a fan of this Star Kingdom series and this new book is a good addition. It adds new and interesting characters while allowing us to stay connected with some of my favorites. The dialog is witty and the action is believable and interesting. I hope Lindsay Buroker will continue with this new direction and, perhaps, introduce more new characters to the Star Kingdom.
May 27, 2021
YES, YES! LOVED THIS BOOK!! PLEASE WRITE MORE!!!
This was fun! Mari and Kenji are two very unlikely heros, one an astoshaman runaway, the other the escaped offspring of a notorious terrorist. Casmir and the gang are all here, too, and just as lively as ever! But, once again Buroker takes the unexpected characters she creates and gives us an adventure full of snark and danger and turns out an Adventure! Totally Recommend this Entirely Entertaining Read!!!
This was fun! Mari and Kenji are two very unlikely heros, one an astoshaman runaway, the other the escaped offspring of a notorious terrorist. Casmir and the gang are all here, too, and just as lively as ever! But, once again Buroker takes the unexpected characters she creates and gives us an adventure full of snark and danger and turns out an Adventure! Totally Recommend this Entirely Entertaining Read!!!
June 4, 2021
Quick fun read
Typical fast-paced Buroker novel with new young adult mains having adventures and demonstrating quirk and appearances by favorite characters from previous novels.
If you haven't read Buroker, this is an easy start. Or better yet, go with SHOCKWAVE (so when you read this, you get to enjoy the cameos) or get her free or inexpensive first novel starter sets. She's worth your time.
Typical fast-paced Buroker novel with new young adult mains having adventures and demonstrating quirk and appearances by favorite characters from previous novels.
If you haven't read Buroker, this is an easy start. Or better yet, go with SHOCKWAVE (so when you read this, you get to enjoy the cameos) or get her free or inexpensive first novel starter sets. She's worth your time.
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