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grimm147's review against another edition
4.0
Book three by Jay Allen, and I think he now has a solid groove going with Blood on the Stars. I was pulled into this book much faster than the previous two, and felt solidly connected to the characters throughout the entire book. Nonstop action and a seamless transition between events was great. I also have greatly appreciated Mr. Allen's understanding that repetitive descriptions of ship destruction get boring, and instead will sometimes bring us back in after an event has happened, allowing reflection from the characters to be how we learn about the event.
Another great book that makes me want the next one!
Another great book that makes me want the next one!
pjonsson's review
4.0
The continuation of Tyler Barron’s adventures in the war between the Confederation and the (communist) Union continues. This time the stakes are obviously high as can be seen from the book blurb.
It is a good and entertaining book. It flips between the fight for the ancient relic and another big clash between the Confederation and the Union. Loosing any one of these conflicts could spell the doom for the Confederation. Personally I was not too happy about the jumping back and forth between the two threads. Sure, it made for a good story with plenty of pressure but both events are easily good enough for a whole book each.
As usual there is plenty of combat action in the book but also a fair amount of personal interaction. The Union political officer is a particularly nasty piece of work and it is indeed a joyful event when Barron & Co finally gets their hands on this scumbag.
The book introduces a new character, the freighter and smuggler captain Lafarge. I definitely like this woman. Strong, resourceful and she takes no shit from anyone. Needless to say she and her ship and crew plays an important role in the story.
I have to say that I was a wee bit disappointed with the ending. I cannot say much about it without spoiling too much but let’s just say that I would have liked the Confederation to retain a bit more advantages from the outcome.
On the whole though it was a soundly entertaining read. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
It is a good and entertaining book. It flips between the fight for the ancient relic and another big clash between the Confederation and the Union. Loosing any one of these conflicts could spell the doom for the Confederation. Personally I was not too happy about the jumping back and forth between the two threads. Sure, it made for a good story with plenty of pressure but both events are easily good enough for a whole book each.
As usual there is plenty of combat action in the book but also a fair amount of personal interaction. The Union political officer is a particularly nasty piece of work and it is indeed a joyful event when Barron & Co finally gets their hands on this scumbag.
The book introduces a new character, the freighter and smuggler captain Lafarge. I definitely like this woman. Strong, resourceful and she takes no shit from anyone. Needless to say she and her ship and crew plays an important role in the story.
I have to say that I was a wee bit disappointed with the ending. I cannot say much about it without spoiling too much but let’s just say that I would have liked the Confederation to retain a bit more advantages from the outcome.
On the whole though it was a soundly entertaining read. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
orphan_of_you's review
5.0
Action packed
In really digging this series and the crew. It's super exciting and well written. It's a complex world but so easy to follow and a joy to be in.
In really digging this series and the crew. It's super exciting and well written. It's a complex world but so easy to follow and a joy to be in.
justaguy's review
3.0
Nominal level
Well, the first thing bothering me was how the author repeating about little things. Like how marines hate FR or ship damages with history background. It starting to get me...I mean if everybody read the first book and maybe the second book too would already know about it. No need to remind us. Now, for the story plot...I felt like the author didn’t invest too much in the artifact ship. That area would have an enormous addition to the book that may hook the readers in some more. Yet, he kept it too simple and I think that backfired on him. The overall is decent book.
Well, the first thing bothering me was how the author repeating about little things. Like how marines hate FR or ship damages with history background. It starting to get me...I mean if everybody read the first book and maybe the second book too would already know about it. No need to remind us. Now, for the story plot...I felt like the author didn’t invest too much in the artifact ship. That area would have an enormous addition to the book that may hook the readers in some more. Yet, he kept it too simple and I think that backfired on him. The overall is decent book.
justaguy's review against another edition
3.0
Nominal level
Well, the first thing bothering me was how the author repeating about little things. Like how marines hate FR or ship damages with history background. It starting to get me...I mean if everybody read the first book and maybe the second book too would already know about it. No need to remind us. Now, for the story plot...I felt like the author didn’t invest too much in the artifact ship. That area would have an enormous addition to the book that may hook the readers in some more. Yet, he kept it too simple and I think that backfired on him. The overall is decent book.
Well, the first thing bothering me was how the author repeating about little things. Like how marines hate FR or ship damages with history background. It starting to get me...I mean if everybody read the first book and maybe the second book too would already know about it. No need to remind us. Now, for the story plot...I felt like the author didn’t invest too much in the artifact ship. That area would have an enormous addition to the book that may hook the readers in some more. Yet, he kept it too simple and I think that backfired on him. The overall is decent book.
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