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mikemcguire's review
3.0
I found the plotting on par with the other books in the series, which is positive. The dialogue really bugged me in this one, though, because everyone spoke with the same snarky attitude.
grimm147's review
4.0
Evan Currie was the second author that I read when I joined Kindle Unlimited, and his series Odyssey One has pulled me into a genre I did not know even existed.
Odysseus Awakening was a little different than previous books in that the majority of the book was one long, continuous battle with waves of allies arriving to face the Empire. Balancing four or five different perspectives throughout, Currie helps us gain depth and understanding of both sides waging war against each other. Our fearless captain struggles to handle his own ships new issues, while continuing to acclimate to his new role as Commodore Weston. We briefly connect with the Priminae capital, only to be rushed away to war.
Overall, I'd like to say that each book in this series has been great, but I was underwhelmed by this particular book. I was left wanting more, even a few pages of interactions outside the battle for Weston or the damage control crews running around during the battle. The reveal at the end shows that Currie has a plan for the next book or two, and I can not wait to continue the series.
I was given this book to review for free through NetGalley.
Odysseus Awakening was a little different than previous books in that the majority of the book was one long, continuous battle with waves of allies arriving to face the Empire. Balancing four or five different perspectives throughout, Currie helps us gain depth and understanding of both sides waging war against each other. Our fearless captain struggles to handle his own ships new issues, while continuing to acclimate to his new role as Commodore Weston. We briefly connect with the Priminae capital, only to be rushed away to war.
Overall, I'd like to say that each book in this series has been great, but I was underwhelmed by this particular book. I was left wanting more, even a few pages of interactions outside the battle for Weston or the damage control crews running around during the battle. The reveal at the end shows that Currie has a plan for the next book or two, and I can not wait to continue the series.
I was given this book to review for free through NetGalley.
claire_loves_books's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this, it has been a while since I read the earlier books in the series so I was a bit confused, especially at some of the jargon used, but still a good read.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This story was plot driven...and it spanned a fairly narrow sequence of events. It is all coming to a climax with the Empire.
This battle was the prelude to the BIG battle in the last book, I presume.
There were great ship to ship sequences, but also...the marine infiltration and fight on the Priminae ship (and other places) was really well realized. At all points of the action, I was on the edge of my seat...wanting to know what was to happen next.
The way the end occurred leaves SO much to known, that I'm going to read the final book, now...so that I don't have to wait.
Loving this series.
I'm glad I have been able to read these books in Space Opera September 2023.
This battle was the prelude to the BIG battle in the last book, I presume.
There were great ship to ship sequences, but also...the marine infiltration and fight on the Priminae ship (and other places) was really well realized. At all points of the action, I was on the edge of my seat...wanting to know what was to happen next.
The way the end occurred leaves SO much to known, that I'm going to read the final book, now...so that I don't have to wait.
Loving this series.
I'm glad I have been able to read these books in Space Opera September 2023.
pjonsson's review
5.0
As usual Evan Currie do not disappoint with this latest installment in the Odyssey One series. The book is a direct continuation of the previous one, The Warrior king. The Empire is no longer a mysterious unknown. Well they are of course not exactly a well known entity either but it is pretty clear who the enemy is, at least for now.
I have to say that a significant part of the story feels a bit like a repeat of the one in Warrior King. The same Empire commander takes a new stab at their mysterious new enemy, and we all know who that is of course. So again it falls on our favorite, shot first, shot some more and in the event someone is still alive then ask some questions…. maybe, hero to save the day again.
Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a wee bit but Captain Weston has gotten himself a bit of a reputation. A reputation that will be added to in this book due to certain, quite interesting, events. Events which are actually quite out of Captain Weston’s control.
The action, characters, dialogue etc. are well done as usual. l really like Evan Currie’s space combat. The book is named Odyssey Awakening and l assume this refers to a number of, shall we say, “incidents” that are happening throughout the book. I must say that I am really looking forward to see where the author goes with this. I suspect (hope) that the real awakening is yet to be fully revealed.
Even though the book felt a bit similar to the previous one it was a really good read and, as I wrote, l cannot wait to read the continuation of this story.
I have to say that a significant part of the story feels a bit like a repeat of the one in Warrior King. The same Empire commander takes a new stab at their mysterious new enemy, and we all know who that is of course. So again it falls on our favorite, shot first, shot some more and in the event someone is still alive then ask some questions…. maybe, hero to save the day again.
Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a wee bit but Captain Weston has gotten himself a bit of a reputation. A reputation that will be added to in this book due to certain, quite interesting, events. Events which are actually quite out of Captain Weston’s control.
The action, characters, dialogue etc. are well done as usual. l really like Evan Currie’s space combat. The book is named Odyssey Awakening and l assume this refers to a number of, shall we say, “incidents” that are happening throughout the book. I must say that I am really looking forward to see where the author goes with this. I suspect (hope) that the real awakening is yet to be fully revealed.
Even though the book felt a bit similar to the previous one it was a really good read and, as I wrote, l cannot wait to read the continuation of this story.
sidetracked's review
3.0
One giant space battle with some brief episodes of infantry combat. Not bad but not stellar either. Looking forward to some story development in the next book and maybe some more background into Misrem, that unlucky fleet commander that keeps running into the Terran Black Navy.
faltiska's review against another edition
2.0
This was very easy to read. That's not a bad thing, is it? A lot of good books are. But somehow I feel this was also very easy to write.
Very easy...
And that is not so good.
This is the last book by Currie I will read.
As a side note, did anybody figure out why was he insisting so much in the first chapters that sometime ships are late to fly out because of the sailors that don't show up in time after having partied so hard the night before?
Did that ever become relevant in the book later on? Cause if it did, I missed it.
Luckily, a Greek hero made it in time. Odysseus was there, on the ship, shiny armor and all.
Go figure.
Very easy...
And that is not so good.
This is the last book by Currie I will read.
As a side note, did anybody figure out why was he insisting so much in the first chapters that sometime ships are late to fly out because of the sailors that don't show up in time after having partied so hard the night before?
Did that ever become relevant in the book later on? Cause if it did, I missed it.
Luckily, a Greek hero made it in time. Odysseus was there, on the ship, shiny armor and all.
Go figure.
tuftymctavish's review against another edition
3.0
Space ship battles and fights between boarding parties. I'm in for this!
trish204's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first of the Odyssey One books that had the starship ODYSSEUS going out into the Black (last time wasn't really scheduled and only a "small" foray).
The war in Sol is over (for now), the humans are rebuilding what they can, cross-breeding alien (Priminae as well as Drasin) with terran science and engineering, not only in their ships but also for the construction of a Dyson construct of a small sort. Weston is now Commodore and has his own, plus two other of the truly big starships together with a number of smaller cruisers under his command. Not sure it was a good idea to name one of the big ships BOUDICA if the enemy calls itself THE EMPIRE though. *lol* I mean, that woman did kick ass of a sort, but it still didn't end well for her.
Anyway, Weston and his small fleet are heading out, supposed to visit the Priminae central planet and then patrol space a bit more, explore, possibly find out about the enemy whatever they can since Earth needs time to build defenses and an even bigger fleet in case the enemy comes to our system again - but of course it all goes to hell very quickly.
Thus, a pretty cool space battle (not in Sol, thank goodness) ensues once again, highlighting the different culture of all three races as well as showing off the new technology and a very interesting development about it on at least one of the big Earth ships. Highlighting the importance of the recon missions on both sides was also very neat.
The action is solid, Currie has more than enough experience by now, but 83% of the book was one and the same battle - not a planetary battle like we had in two of the former books where the annihilation of an entire species was possible, but "just" a battle between one fleet and another with a little bit of piracy thrown in. That was a bit much, even for me (especially considering how it was drawn out at first and as soon as the hand-to-hand fight started, the scene was cut short and we hit the epilogue). That was a bit disappointing because especially after finally knowing the Big Bad, I had hoped for more.
Nevertheless, this was a fun and solid new part to a truly great series.
This was also the first time I listened to an audio version of one of Currie's books and while it wasn't the best I have listened to so far, it was done well, too.
The war in Sol is over (for now), the humans are rebuilding what they can, cross-breeding alien (Priminae as well as Drasin) with terran science and engineering, not only in their ships but also for the construction of a Dyson construct of a small sort. Weston is now Commodore and has his own, plus two other of the truly big starships together with a number of smaller cruisers under his command. Not sure it was a good idea to name one of the big ships BOUDICA if the enemy calls itself THE EMPIRE though. *lol* I mean, that woman did kick ass of a sort, but it still didn't end well for her.
Anyway, Weston and his small fleet are heading out, supposed to visit the Priminae central planet and then patrol space a bit more, explore, possibly find out about the enemy whatever they can since Earth needs time to build defenses and an even bigger fleet in case the enemy comes to our system again - but of course it all goes to hell very quickly.
Thus, a pretty cool space battle (not in Sol, thank goodness) ensues once again, highlighting the different culture of all three races as well as showing off the new technology and a very interesting development about it on at least one of the big Earth ships. Highlighting the importance of the recon missions on both sides was also very neat.
The action is solid, Currie has more than enough experience by now, but 83% of the book was one and the same battle - not a planetary battle like we had in two of the former books where the annihilation of an entire species was possible, but "just" a battle between one fleet and another with a little bit of piracy thrown in. That was a bit much, even for me (especially considering how it was drawn out at first and as soon as the hand-to-hand fight started, the scene was cut short and we hit the epilogue). That was a bit disappointing because especially after finally knowing the Big Bad, I had hoped for more.
Nevertheless, this was a fun and solid new part to a truly great series.
This was also the first time I listened to an audio version of one of Currie's books and while it wasn't the best I have listened to so far, it was done well, too.
mpeterke's review against another edition
5.0
I have been experimenting with different genres and authors and returned to military sci-fi and this saga in particular after more than 2 years. It feels like an old comfy armchair. I snapped back into the storyline immediately and felt at home. The action is still quite fast-paced and I still care about the characters, which is a lot to say after 6 books in a series.
5-stars.
5-stars.