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dreamweavermirar's review
5.0
Non-stop HFY Action!
Once the action started, it pretty much didn't stop. Read the last 60 percent of the book in one sitting! Lots of fun, especially if you're looking for "Humanity, fuck yeah" type stories.
Once the action started, it pretty much didn't stop. Read the last 60 percent of the book in one sitting! Lots of fun, especially if you're looking for "Humanity, fuck yeah" type stories.
varbles's review
3.0
This book is a pretty standard, but well-executed, military sci-fi/space opera novel, and it fits in well with the rest of the series. This entry focuses almost exclusively on space combat, and there are definitely enough lasers going pew-pew to delight everybody's inner child.
It's a fast and fun read, but it is also pure brain candy. With that said, it is sometimes nice to turn off the brain sometimes and just enjoy the spectacle.
It's a fast and fun read, but it is also pure brain candy. With that said, it is sometimes nice to turn off the brain sometimes and just enjoy the spectacle.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is by far the best book in the series (Odyssey One) so far (with two books to go).
I was wrong about the Priminae, they are NOT the bad guys. It looks like in their distant past (thousands and thousands of years ago, possibly 10s to 100s) they broke off from a group...that they called the Oathers. It is in their Legends, but it seems that this mythical foe is REAL and in their path, at the moment.
The Empire is RUTHLESS, for if they used the Drasin (on a leash), they are as bad as you can get/be.
Our favourites, Weston, Milla, Steph, Tanner, Gracean, and others all had their heroic moments. This was a story about CQB (close quarter battles) and it was done so perfectly. I was immersed into the story so much, I couldn't put the book down. Loved it.
The enemy is starting to become known, which is cool...for the upcoming two books will show their enemies' strengths and weaknesses. The upcoming battle is going to be even MORE than this small scrimmage. Our protagonists know of their Imperial structure, but they do NOT know their size (though they suspect it) or why would they have fled the battle at the point where they could've won outright?
Fist pumping action and great individuals moments of heroics. Loved it.
I was wrong about the Priminae, they are NOT the bad guys. It looks like in their distant past (thousands and thousands of years ago, possibly 10s to 100s) they broke off from a group...that they called the Oathers. It is in their Legends, but it seems that this mythical foe is REAL and in their path, at the moment.
The Empire is RUTHLESS, for if they used the Drasin (on a leash), they are as bad as you can get/be.
Our favourites, Weston, Milla, Steph, Tanner, Gracean, and others all had their heroic moments. This was a story about CQB (close quarter battles) and it was done so perfectly. I was immersed into the story so much, I couldn't put the book down. Loved it.
The enemy is starting to become known, which is cool...for the upcoming two books will show their enemies' strengths and weaknesses. The upcoming battle is going to be even MORE than this small scrimmage. Our protagonists know of their Imperial structure, but they do NOT know their size (though they suspect it) or why would they have fled the battle at the point where they could've won outright?
Fist pumping action and great individuals moments of heroics. Loved it.
pjonsson's review
5.0
Evan Currie is an author that sits fairly high on my list of favorite authors. His Odyssey One and Hayden War Cycle series are definitely two of my favorite military science fiction series.
Warrior King is more or less picking up where the previous book left off. Humanity is in full rebuild after the Drasin invasion and now they are combining Priminae and Human technologies to build some kick-ass hardware. They might not be flying around in the biggest baddest ships in the universe but the bad guys are about to get some nasty surprises nonetheless.
Speaking of the bad guys, we have some new ones coming up in this book. Well new from a human perspective at least. This brings me to something l really like with this book. Not only Eric but also the human leadership realizes that there is only one way to deal with the Drasin threat . . . extermination! So Eric is more or less given carte blanche to do just that. No moral preaching, whining or political nonsense. Just go out there , find some bugs and stomp on them!
Sounds like a pretty straightforward story right? Go out there and do some pest control. Well luckily the story is a little bit more complex than that. Our new foes are perhaps not as totally new as one might believe at first and the Priminae might have a skeleton or two hidden in the wardrobe.
Having said that a good part of the book is dedicated to space combat. The story alternate quite a lot between the human view and the new main adversaries. l quite liked this since it meant that we both got quite a bit of background and also a firsthand view when our side proved not to be quite the pushover that the other side expected.
Evan Currie generally writes well and this book is no exception. It was a pleasure to follow Captain Weston again as well as the other characters again.
I would say that this book has opened up a new chapter in the Odyssey One overall story and this first glimpse definitely gives me a taste for more.
Warrior King is more or less picking up where the previous book left off. Humanity is in full rebuild after the Drasin invasion and now they are combining Priminae and Human technologies to build some kick-ass hardware. They might not be flying around in the biggest baddest ships in the universe but the bad guys are about to get some nasty surprises nonetheless.
Speaking of the bad guys, we have some new ones coming up in this book. Well new from a human perspective at least. This brings me to something l really like with this book. Not only Eric but also the human leadership realizes that there is only one way to deal with the Drasin threat . . . extermination! So Eric is more or less given carte blanche to do just that. No moral preaching, whining or political nonsense. Just go out there , find some bugs and stomp on them!
Sounds like a pretty straightforward story right? Go out there and do some pest control. Well luckily the story is a little bit more complex than that. Our new foes are perhaps not as totally new as one might believe at first and the Priminae might have a skeleton or two hidden in the wardrobe.
Having said that a good part of the book is dedicated to space combat. The story alternate quite a lot between the human view and the new main adversaries. l quite liked this since it meant that we both got quite a bit of background and also a firsthand view when our side proved not to be quite the pushover that the other side expected.
Evan Currie generally writes well and this book is no exception. It was a pleasure to follow Captain Weston again as well as the other characters again.
I would say that this book has opened up a new chapter in the Odyssey One overall story and this first glimpse definitely gives me a taste for more.
leetcat's review against another edition
5.0
This book is another example of the amazing writing by Evan C. Currie! I could not set the book down the story was enthralling throughout.
The book covers Weston adventure to find the handlers of the Drasin after their massive attack on earth. The Others are introduced in the book and an insight is given into what they are thinking and their style of government. Though the book was a bit confusing because the Other refer to colonist as Oathers, yet we do not get the whole story into why that is happening.
There are two major battles in this book and learning more about what is happening in the world of the new Odysseus is exciting and fun!
The book covers Weston adventure to find the handlers of the Drasin after their massive attack on earth. The Others are introduced in the book and an insight is given into what they are thinking and their style of government. Though the book was a bit confusing because the Other refer to colonist as Oathers, yet we do not get the whole story into why that is happening.
There are two major battles in this book and learning more about what is happening in the world of the new Odysseus is exciting and fun!
tuftymctavish's review
3.0
Space battles this time. Reminds me of the Lost Fleet series. Less alien adversary, just a bit different, us vs. them sort of thing.
vailynst's review
3.0
Notes:
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
trish204's review against another edition
5.0
As one of the most famous pilots of any starship once said: Oh myyy!
It has been a relatively long time since I've been reading about this universe and I had almost forgotten or at least underestimated just HOW MUCH I love it and, thus, missed it!
Evan Currie's writing style is full of well-researched / believable tech information while never boring. The space battles are amongst the best I can possibly imagine and even if you can already deduce who will live and who will die, you still find yourself at the edge of your seat! THAT takes serious skill.
The story, simply put, starts shortly after we (Earth) survived the Drasin attack. In the spin-off novel, the Autolycus has been sent on a recon mission that is basically parallel to the first part of this book. Cpt. Eric Weston gets a new ship and a new mission but much as before, he can't take 3 steps without the proverbial shit hitting the fan again. Not that any fan will mind, I'm sure. But this time it's more than just reaction to an assault - it's also about information. And although there are only hints (hopefully because there are many wonderful books to come), it is enough to wet the reader's appetite profoundly.
The characters, again, were very vivid. The only weird thing is that up until now, I was always very much touched by every single fate. It was personal. This time it didn't affect me that much. Maybe because, much like Weston himself, I will need some time to adjust to the new crew and ship since I'm still hung up on the Odyssey and the reader doesn't get to know that many crew members personally.
Also, I still need to get a better mental image of what the Heroics look like. I never had that problem with the Rogues or the Odyssey but the sheer scale of these new ships ...
What I did like tremendously was! That and the fact that the Archangel pilots can now steer the much larger battle cruisers with the NICS. Really cool and almost making up for there not being a fighter squadron any more.
So, overall, definitely one of the best books in the series so far and the universe that was just opened up to us as well as all the historical and mythological hints were fantastic! The action was breathtaking and fun! Full recommendation.
P.S.: I received this ARC from netgalley ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.
It has been a relatively long time since I've been reading about this universe and I had almost forgotten or at least underestimated just HOW MUCH I love it and, thus, missed it!
Evan Currie's writing style is full of well-researched / believable tech information while never boring. The space battles are amongst the best I can possibly imagine and even if you can already deduce who will live and who will die, you still find yourself at the edge of your seat! THAT takes serious skill.
The story, simply put, starts shortly after we (Earth) survived the Drasin attack. In the spin-off novel, the Autolycus has been sent on a recon mission that is basically parallel to the first part of this book. Cpt. Eric Weston gets a new ship and a new mission but much as before, he can't take 3 steps without the proverbial shit hitting the fan again. Not that any fan will mind, I'm sure. But this time it's more than just reaction to an assault - it's also about information. And although there are only hints (hopefully because there are many wonderful books to come), it is enough to wet the reader's appetite profoundly.
The characters, again, were very vivid. The only weird thing is that up until now, I was always very much touched by every single fate. It was personal. This time
Spoiler
while thousands died, or at least hundreds if we only count Terran livesAlso, I still need to get a better mental image of what the Heroics look like. I never had that problem with the Rogues or the Odyssey but the sheer scale of these new ships ...
What I did like tremendously was
Spoiler
the Odysseus apparently developing a conscious mind. It was very subtle, but definitely there, and I was THRILLEDSo, overall, definitely one of the best books in the series so far and the universe that was just opened up to us as well as all the historical and mythological hints were fantastic! The action was breathtaking and fun! Full recommendation.
P.S.: I received this ARC from netgalley ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Notes:
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
brianrenaud's review
4.0
Continues the storyline of the previous books in the series, shifting the focus to the force which had (nominally) controlled the Drasin. Lots of action, not much philosophizing. A hint of the implications of the Deus in Machina from book four. I had hoped for closure in this, the fifth book in the series, but it was not to be. (Book six coming out soon, as I write this.) If you liked the previous books in the series, I expect you'll like this one. If you haven't read the previous books in the series, don't start with this one.
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