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booksandladders's review
1.0
DNF @ 7%
I usually try to read longer than this (25% is my usual stopping point) but this was just ... so bad. Nothing made sense. It felt like the words were all there but weren’t actually telling a story. And the pacing was not great. I have no idea what the plot is and I don’t care to know because this is not the book for me.
I usually try to read longer than this (25% is my usual stopping point) but this was just ... so bad. Nothing made sense. It felt like the words were all there but weren’t actually telling a story. And the pacing was not great. I have no idea what the plot is and I don’t care to know because this is not the book for me.
mandykins007's review
4.0
Another stellar installment from Christian! As always Freed delivers with a unique and fresh objective and storyline. This one never relents, giving us a fast paced adventure. Can’t wait to see what else Freed delivers to us hungry readers.
bookdrag0n's review
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5 Stars out of 5
Trigger Warning: Adult language and graphic violence. Some sexual content.
In this sci-fi crossed with fantasy, the universe is in trouble. The Gods have abandoned the humans after destroying each other in a fight that obliterated an entire planet. Now, they slumber within each of their own worlds, and it seems as if humans may be able to thrive without the Gods. But that all changes when one of the Three, the sons of the Gods, is broken out of prison. Now, each of the Three, whom many think are only myths, are free on the planet Crimeat. They have the power to destroy that world, and even the universe. Will the Conclave and Inquisition be able to stop them before it's too late?
As soon as you open this novel, you are in a completely different universe. There are unique planets with their own governing systems and use of technology, not to mention the many different races of beings. I found the planet of Crimeat--where almost the entire story takes place--to be quite endearing. Even with access to advanced technology such as flying cars, ion guns, and the like, most of its inhabitants still preferred to keep life simple with horses for travel. It gave the story a very unique feel--both nostalgic AND futuristic simultaneously; the best of both worlds.
With the amount of detail given into the backstories of the different planets and races, there is a lot of information simply thrown at the reader in the beginning of the novel. At first, it was very difficult for me to remember names (of people, places, governing systems, etc.) and I could not quite get into the story itself as I was busy figuring out who was who and what their motivations were. I would count it as a pro that there are many different POVs and "main" characters in the story, but it did take some getting used to. It also made the plot itself a bit hard to decipher, as I couldn't remember which character had power in which city or over which other characters. However, around the middle of the novel, I became much more familiar with the characters, and I was able to dive more deeply into the storyline itself.
Going along with this, I wish there was a map of the different planets, either in connection with each other, or of each individual planet's layout. This would have made the story so much easier to follow along with, especially in the beginning, when we were hopping onto different planets to meet new characters.
Even with my confusion in the beginning of the novel, the writing kept me engaged. The writing style is absolutely beautiful, and made me want to keep reading, even when I had no idea what was going on, or which character I was reading about. The writing makes the story and its characters real. They're not just people that I'm reading about; they're true fighters that are hanging onto their last hope. It makes the story compelling and a pleasure to read.
Overall, I believe that this novel will grab sci-fi enthusiasts immediately. Those used to juggling different races, planets, and characters will love this story from the get-go. For the readers who are not as familiar with the sci-fi genre, this is still a good read if you can keep up for the first half. The second half of the novel is where things truly start to hit the fan, and I was racing the characters to the end.
See this and my other book reviews at thebookdragondotblog.wordpress.com
Trigger Warning: Adult language and graphic violence. Some sexual content.
In this sci-fi crossed with fantasy, the universe is in trouble. The Gods have abandoned the humans after destroying each other in a fight that obliterated an entire planet. Now, they slumber within each of their own worlds, and it seems as if humans may be able to thrive without the Gods. But that all changes when one of the Three, the sons of the Gods, is broken out of prison. Now, each of the Three, whom many think are only myths, are free on the planet Crimeat. They have the power to destroy that world, and even the universe. Will the Conclave and Inquisition be able to stop them before it's too late?
As soon as you open this novel, you are in a completely different universe. There are unique planets with their own governing systems and use of technology, not to mention the many different races of beings. I found the planet of Crimeat--where almost the entire story takes place--to be quite endearing. Even with access to advanced technology such as flying cars, ion guns, and the like, most of its inhabitants still preferred to keep life simple with horses for travel. It gave the story a very unique feel--both nostalgic AND futuristic simultaneously; the best of both worlds.
With the amount of detail given into the backstories of the different planets and races, there is a lot of information simply thrown at the reader in the beginning of the novel. At first, it was very difficult for me to remember names (of people, places, governing systems, etc.) and I could not quite get into the story itself as I was busy figuring out who was who and what their motivations were. I would count it as a pro that there are many different POVs and "main" characters in the story, but it did take some getting used to. It also made the plot itself a bit hard to decipher, as I couldn't remember which character had power in which city or over which other characters. However, around the middle of the novel, I became much more familiar with the characters, and I was able to dive more deeply into the storyline itself.
Going along with this, I wish there was a map of the different planets, either in connection with each other, or of each individual planet's layout. This would have made the story so much easier to follow along with, especially in the beginning, when we were hopping onto different planets to meet new characters.
Even with my confusion in the beginning of the novel, the writing kept me engaged. The writing style is absolutely beautiful, and made me want to keep reading, even when I had no idea what was going on, or which character I was reading about. The writing makes the story and its characters real. They're not just people that I'm reading about; they're true fighters that are hanging onto their last hope. It makes the story compelling and a pleasure to read.
Overall, I believe that this novel will grab sci-fi enthusiasts immediately. Those used to juggling different races, planets, and characters will love this story from the get-go. For the readers who are not as familiar with the sci-fi genre, this is still a good read if you can keep up for the first half. The second half of the novel is where things truly start to hit the fan, and I was racing the characters to the end.
See this and my other book reviews at thebookdragondotblog.wordpress.com
the_reader_mommy's review
5.0
The cover attracted me (yes, I am a sucker for great book covers). And the story. I love high fantasy and I was really happy when the publisher, Warfighter Books and Netgalley approved my request.
It is rare to have so many genres in a book - high/dark fantasy, science fiction, mythology, political intrigue, violence, and drama. In such cases, it is very easy for the author to mess it all up and create a mush.
But Christian Warren Freed has managed to tell a cohesive and riveting story. The world-building is something spectacular, and so are the character descriptions.
One of the three Gods, Amongeratix, has escaped from a high-security prison on the planet of Crimeat. It is up to Senior Inquisitor Tolde Breed to bring him back. Unfortunately, the said God is one of the deadliest, so Breed isn't exactly looking forward to capture him.
What Breed doesn't know is that Amongeratix, along with his two brothers are already working their way through Crimeat. Each of them has a different quality that they can spread to the people.
The work of the Conclave to maintain peace on Crimeat with the Order of the Inquisition and the ruthless Prekhauten Guards is about to be undone. Breed must work swiftly to prevent humanity from ending.
The war details are good, which I read that the author, with his Army background, has a good grip over.
A good first book with just the right hook. Would love to read the entire series and other books by Christian Warren Freed as well.
Just a note: This is not an easy read or something to be read over the weekend. The passages are pretty descriptive, considering that there is a whole new world to build. Just take time to read and soak it all in!
It is rare to have so many genres in a book - high/dark fantasy, science fiction, mythology, political intrigue, violence, and drama. In such cases, it is very easy for the author to mess it all up and create a mush.
But Christian Warren Freed has managed to tell a cohesive and riveting story. The world-building is something spectacular, and so are the character descriptions.
One of the three Gods, Amongeratix, has escaped from a high-security prison on the planet of Crimeat. It is up to Senior Inquisitor Tolde Breed to bring him back. Unfortunately, the said God is one of the deadliest, so Breed isn't exactly looking forward to capture him.
What Breed doesn't know is that Amongeratix, along with his two brothers are already working their way through Crimeat. Each of them has a different quality that they can spread to the people.
The work of the Conclave to maintain peace on Crimeat with the Order of the Inquisition and the ruthless Prekhauten Guards is about to be undone. Breed must work swiftly to prevent humanity from ending.
The war details are good, which I read that the author, with his Army background, has a good grip over.
A good first book with just the right hook. Would love to read the entire series and other books by Christian Warren Freed as well.
Just a note: This is not an easy read or something to be read over the weekend. The passages are pretty descriptive, considering that there is a whole new world to build. Just take time to read and soak it all in!
jamiebooksandladders's review
1.0
DNF @ 7%
I usually try to read longer than this (25% is my usual stopping point) but this was just ... so bad. Nothing made sense. It felt like the words were all there but weren’t actually telling a story. And the pacing was not great. I have no idea what the plot is and I don’t care to know because this is not the book for me.
I usually try to read longer than this (25% is my usual stopping point) but this was just ... so bad. Nothing made sense. It felt like the words were all there but weren’t actually telling a story. And the pacing was not great. I have no idea what the plot is and I don’t care to know because this is not the book for me.
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