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boosmummy's review
3.0
I got this free from the author for an honest review. Firstly I enjoyed the book and it would definitely be one I recommended to any YA readers. The characters are well written and I enjoyed getting to know Aeris and Exton, the ending was a bit of a shock so I'll be getting book 2 to find out what happens! The only reason it got 3* instead of 4 from me is the typos in the book, sometimes I had to guess what the character said as it looked like a line had been missed but it in no way stopped me from enjoying the story. A bit more editing and it would definitely had got 4*.
constant2m's review
5.0
The premise of this book reminded me of Firefly, but with slightly younger lead characters. It was dystopian, but the world seemed more familiar than a lot of the dystopia I've read. I initially laughed when I heard the past they were trying not to fall back into was capitalism, but it's a plausible take on what the USA could look like if moved away from capitalism as many in our country are currently trying to do. Bravo for attempting something so similar and also so foreign to our current political climate. I liked Aeris and Exton individually, flaws and all, but I wasn't the biggest fan of their romance. It seemed that they were drawn to the difference in each other, but they didn't really take the time (or have the time) to get to know each other. That aside, I found the entire story compelling and entertaining. And the narration was superb.
I received a free audiobook from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
I received a free audiobook from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
momwithareadingproblem's review
4.0
I received a copy of this book via the author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Post-nuclear war society. Dictators. Pirates. Revenge. Romance. SPACE!!! Y’all this book is fantastic 😀 The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson is the first book in her The Divine Space Pirates series. It is unputdownable (is that a word?). I could not read it fast enough. If you enjoy dystopias and science fiction, I highly recommend it.
Aeris and Captain Chainsword
Aeris, or Aerie, St. Cloud is a graduating comrade of the State government and daughter to the general (second-in-command). Willful and at times considered disobedient, Aerie wants nothing more than to be a part of the military to show her father and unit (family) that she can do it. However her father disagrees as does the other generals. She is placed in a job and told that she can reapply in a year. Then she’s kidnapped inadvertently by the infamous ghost of Captain Chainsword and her life is turned upside down. I like Aerie. She’s got spunk. Despite learning that her truth isn’t exactly true, Aerie perseveres and honestly thrives. I loved reading her character’s growth. It was believable, raw, and honest.
Captain Chainsword isn’t really a ghost. He’s Exton Shepherd, a former comrade of the State who was disillusioned and left. Now he works with the rebels trying to build a better world, but he’s also hell-bent on revenge for his father’s death. I won’t say too much about the why and how as it plays a large role in the plot. I love Exton! He sees himself as damaged and without a heart, but he feels so much for his crew, the people he saves, even the stowaway he took when he was after a tree. It says a lot about his character how he treats Aerie when he first finds her, even knowing she works with his enemy.
The Perdition
The space ship itself needs mentioning 😀 The setting on the Perdition is fantastic. Every detail is laid out by Johnson and I felt like I was there. It kind of reminds me of the Star Ship Enterprise….I know different universe but still. It’s massive with many levels and plays a vital role in this book.
My Final Thoughts
Overall I really enjoyed The Heights of Perdition. Aerie’s plight and her white lie wind up driving the plot. My heart broke for her as she learned about Exton and his crew, his father, and the real mission behind the Perdition. And Exton….he just makes my heart ache. Oh and the cliffhanger?!?! Let’s just say I’m glad that the series is already finished 😉 I highly recommend this series for anyone that enjoys science fiction and dystopias with a touch of romance.
Post-nuclear war society. Dictators. Pirates. Revenge. Romance. SPACE!!! Y’all this book is fantastic 😀 The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson is the first book in her The Divine Space Pirates series. It is unputdownable (is that a word?). I could not read it fast enough. If you enjoy dystopias and science fiction, I highly recommend it.
Aeris and Captain Chainsword
Aeris, or Aerie, St. Cloud is a graduating comrade of the State government and daughter to the general (second-in-command). Willful and at times considered disobedient, Aerie wants nothing more than to be a part of the military to show her father and unit (family) that she can do it. However her father disagrees as does the other generals. She is placed in a job and told that she can reapply in a year. Then she’s kidnapped inadvertently by the infamous ghost of Captain Chainsword and her life is turned upside down. I like Aerie. She’s got spunk. Despite learning that her truth isn’t exactly true, Aerie perseveres and honestly thrives. I loved reading her character’s growth. It was believable, raw, and honest.
Captain Chainsword isn’t really a ghost. He’s Exton Shepherd, a former comrade of the State who was disillusioned and left. Now he works with the rebels trying to build a better world, but he’s also hell-bent on revenge for his father’s death. I won’t say too much about the why and how as it plays a large role in the plot. I love Exton! He sees himself as damaged and without a heart, but he feels so much for his crew, the people he saves, even the stowaway he took when he was after a tree. It says a lot about his character how he treats Aerie when he first finds her, even knowing she works with his enemy.
The Perdition
The space ship itself needs mentioning 😀 The setting on the Perdition is fantastic. Every detail is laid out by Johnson and I felt like I was there. It kind of reminds me of the Star Ship Enterprise….I know different universe but still. It’s massive with many levels and plays a vital role in this book.
My Final Thoughts
Overall I really enjoyed The Heights of Perdition. Aerie’s plight and her white lie wind up driving the plot. My heart broke for her as she learned about Exton and his crew, his father, and the real mission behind the Perdition. And Exton….he just makes my heart ache. Oh and the cliffhanger?!?! Let’s just say I’m glad that the series is already finished 😉 I highly recommend this series for anyone that enjoys science fiction and dystopias with a touch of romance.
soulwinds's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Actual rating is 4.5, but it deserves the bump up!
Thought and Plot
Kidnapped by space pirates??? World destroyed by nuclear war??? Do tell me more!
Aerie St. Cloud only wants to win her father’s love (her father is a high ranking general). But it’s hard when you don’t get to go a top school. Aerie wants to join the Military Academy at New Hope in hopes that this will help her win the acceptance of her family unit. But her father puts the brakes on her dream because he thinks she would be better suited for another life and in New Hope you are not allowed to question.
New Hope is an underground city where New York was originally located. The ground above is now desolate. BUT one tree was saved and Aerie sometimes sneaks out to spend some time with said tree, which I thought was precious. Aerie seems to have a knack for growing things. She is also willful and full of questions. But, again, you don’t ask question in New Hope. You follow the orders you are given. Don’t laugh, don’t smile. Don’t even think about having fun. If the leaders tell you to jump, you jump, and the only question you dare to ask is, how high?
But things change drastically for Aerie when she is kidnapped by pirates. By THE pirate, Captain Chainsword, or Exton Shepherd. Exton is the son of the man who made the ship Perdition a reality. But when he learns what is planned for the Perdition, he steals it and started his pirate life. Aboard the stolen ship Perdition people are allowed to laugh, allowed to have fun, allowed to smile, and allowed to ask questions. Mostly importantly (well, to me as a reader), they are allowed to fall in love. Aerie almost immediately starts asking questions.
Exton thinks of himself as heartless and damaged, but his actions prove him wrong. He cares for his crew. He’s kind to the people he rescues. Most importantly, he’s kind to Aerie, even though she is the daughter of his enemy. He may be driven by the need for vengeance, but the man has a heart.
Exton is the arch enemy of her home and her father, but how can she pass up the opportunity to asks all the questions that fly through her head? Worse, she starts falling for him and him for her. There is no honor in falling in love with your people’s enemy and no respect will be earned for it. But how can she help it when he helps her to grow into something more human than she was ever allowed to be back in New Hope?
So while it was obvious from the start these two are going to be love birds, the story really does get going once Aerie is aboard the Perdition. The author weaves in some many elements of human nature. Greed, kindness, love, laughter, oppression…they’re all in there.
In Conclusion
This book is pretty obvious on the romance front, but who the heck cares if you know most of what is going to happen when it’s so well written and you have wonderful characters like Exton and Aerie???
I’m going to be honest, I’m probably going to go buy the box set for myself. That should say something right there!
Actual rating is 4.5, but it deserves the bump up!
Thought and Plot
Kidnapped by space pirates??? World destroyed by nuclear war??? Do tell me more!
Aerie St. Cloud only wants to win her father’s love (her father is a high ranking general). But it’s hard when you don’t get to go a top school. Aerie wants to join the Military Academy at New Hope in hopes that this will help her win the acceptance of her family unit. But her father puts the brakes on her dream because he thinks she would be better suited for another life and in New Hope you are not allowed to question.
New Hope is an underground city where New York was originally located. The ground above is now desolate. BUT one tree was saved and Aerie sometimes sneaks out to spend some time with said tree, which I thought was precious. Aerie seems to have a knack for growing things. She is also willful and full of questions. But, again, you don’t ask question in New Hope. You follow the orders you are given. Don’t laugh, don’t smile. Don’t even think about having fun. If the leaders tell you to jump, you jump, and the only question you dare to ask is, how high?
But things change drastically for Aerie when she is kidnapped by pirates. By THE pirate, Captain Chainsword, or Exton Shepherd. Exton is the son of the man who made the ship Perdition a reality. But when he learns what is planned for the Perdition, he steals it and started his pirate life. Aboard the stolen ship Perdition people are allowed to laugh, allowed to have fun, allowed to smile, and allowed to ask questions. Mostly importantly (well, to me as a reader), they are allowed to fall in love. Aerie almost immediately starts asking questions.
Exton thinks of himself as heartless and damaged, but his actions prove him wrong. He cares for his crew. He’s kind to the people he rescues. Most importantly, he’s kind to Aerie, even though she is the daughter of his enemy. He may be driven by the need for vengeance, but the man has a heart.
Exton is the arch enemy of her home and her father, but how can she pass up the opportunity to asks all the questions that fly through her head? Worse, she starts falling for him and him for her. There is no honor in falling in love with your people’s enemy and no respect will be earned for it. But how can she help it when he helps her to grow into something more human than she was ever allowed to be back in New Hope?
So while it was obvious from the start these two are going to be love birds, the story really does get going once Aerie is aboard the Perdition. The author weaves in some many elements of human nature. Greed, kindness, love, laughter, oppression…they’re all in there.
In Conclusion
This book is pretty obvious on the romance front, but who the heck cares if you know most of what is going to happen when it’s so well written and you have wonderful characters like Exton and Aerie???
I’m going to be honest, I’m probably going to go buy the box set for myself. That should say something right there!
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