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katherineforrister's review
5.0
Erebus Dawning has everything a space opera should: a kick-ass protagonist navigating new terrain and abilities, a misfit band of heroes, an evil superpower bent on ruling all, fast-paced action, and a wondrous blend of science fiction with fantasy.
And yet, this novel isn’t satisfied with the status quo. Entering narrative territory that many space operas avoid, Erebus Dawning isn’t afraid of exploring mortal ambiguity through both its protagonists and antagonists. Nyx, a space pirate faced with emerging powers, doesn’t hesitate to use them in ways traditional heroes might avoid, which makes her an intriguing character and builds suspense as to where the plot may go. This novel was not predictable and kept me on my toes the entire time.
The blend of science and mysticism is done so well in Erebus Dawning. The A.I. technology and religion that surrounds it is fascinating, and the culture and repercussions from viewing concrete science through a religious lens is an idea that I have long-adored in space operas. I’m interested to see how the concepts introduced in Erebus Dawning continue in the series.
Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
And yet, this novel isn’t satisfied with the status quo. Entering narrative territory that many space operas avoid, Erebus Dawning isn’t afraid of exploring mortal ambiguity through both its protagonists and antagonists. Nyx, a space pirate faced with emerging powers, doesn’t hesitate to use them in ways traditional heroes might avoid, which makes her an intriguing character and builds suspense as to where the plot may go. This novel was not predictable and kept me on my toes the entire time.
The blend of science and mysticism is done so well in Erebus Dawning. The A.I. technology and religion that surrounds it is fascinating, and the culture and repercussions from viewing concrete science through a religious lens is an idea that I have long-adored in space operas. I’m interested to see how the concepts introduced in Erebus Dawning continue in the series.
Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
ajsuper's review
5.0
As the writer of this book I wasn’t going to leave a review. It seems self-involved. But I wanted to give the people at Blackstone publishing and Amy Landon props. You see, one of the last things an author does is listen to the audio book. I was afraid I had written one dimensional characters. But with their help, I saw at least two dimensional characters! LOL! No, in all seriousness they made my work come to life, and I greatly appreciate that. Words that I have lived with for years were bright and shiny again. I suggest that anyone who has an issue reading a book listen to one instead. It doesn’t have to be mine, of course. But it’s definitely a different experience, and it’s one to be cherished. Technology is great, yo!
kayeswiss's review
5.0
I was privileged enough to already get to read this book. It was awesome. It's a great start to a series. I got so wrapped up in the characters that I had to know what happened next. It's a scrappy pirate princess space opera for crying out loud. What more could you want? Nyx finds herself making hard choices at every turn, and sometimes there isn't a clear right answer. Her ragtag crew, her childhood friend, and her newly discovered sister all pull her in different directions and she has to decide who she is and who she wants to be. And through it all, Nyx is never a damsel that someone else needs to save. I cannot wait for the debut of the second book!
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