Yona Katz has produced another great book! This is the second in the series 'The Rise of the Penumbra' and you should read the first book 'The Valley of the Stars' before this.
This book brought new faces with new challenges, different personalities, special connections, and adventurous mysteries. I appreciate the length and much details of this book because it gave me time to enjoy it and feel connected to the characters. Not sure who I enjoyed more between Kadmiel, Urit, or Ari. They all brought something different to the table and had their personal reasons. From the start we hear about underground fighting, you see revenge go wrong, I wondered who was involved in events that occur, and I had heartfelt moments for some like Kadmiel in chapter 14.
A book well worth reading and I look, forward to the next one. There is also a bit of an exciting surprise as the end. In order to enjoy it fully, you would have to read the first book. Highly recommend this for everyone who loves a great plot that pulls you in and has you looking forward to more.
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Diverse, Adventurous Fantasy
Fantasy is such a diverse genre. From vampires and werewolves one day to space adventures, angels, and demons the next. Okay, so technically, the creatures within the pages of Yona Katz's exciting space odyssey are, in fact, not angels or demons. But, boy, do they feel like them to me! The stars, in all their celestial, sacred, good, beauty, are so very angelic. And, when they fall, they go dark and seem awfully demonic. So, if you like a good good vs. evil story, this is a good one to pick up! And, of course, it is quickly complicated with shadows of - wait, who's the bad guy again? Because that's always what a good fantasy story does - it makes you question the status quo. The author has done a beautiful job of blending military prowess, dictatorial leadership, seedy underground criminal enterprises, and the criminal justice system into something unrecognizable and yet heartbreakingly familiar to those familiar with it. The commentary - whether on purpose or unintentional - about both the military and prison industrial complexes is quite strong. But there is hope, and it is partly found in the presence of more than one rather elegantly handled #LGBTQplus relationship. Though formed within the confines of the military, they all have a bit of a "Don't Ask," but I'm happy for you vibe surrounding them. I was also left both uncertain and a little uncomfortable about how to feel about the main character and his relationship with his leader. I really enjoyed the book and I look forward to reading more by the author. This is the second book in the series. I didn't get to finish the entirety of the first, and as far as I could tell, it was okay. I am going to go back and finish it, and I look forward to the third one as well! If you love a good military and space-themed fantasy story, you’ll love this book. It’s got celestial beings, military and political intrigue, criminal enterprises, betrayal and secrets, romance, and so much more. It basically has a little bit of something for everyone. Content Warnings: War, Violence, Crime, References to Child Abuse/Violence/Torture, Fighting, Religious Overtones, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Child Abandonment, and More
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024Format: Kindle
Fantasy is such a diverse genre. From vampires and werewolves one day to space adventures, angels, and demons the next. Okay, so technically, the creatures within the pages of Yona Katz's exciting space odyssey are, in fact, not angels or demons. But, boy, do they feel like them to me! The stars, in all their celestial, sacred, good, beauty, are so very angelic. And, when they fall, they go dark and seem awfully demonic. So, if you like a good good vs. evil story, this is a good one to pick up!
And, of course, it is quickly complicated with shadows of - wait, who's the bad guy again? Because that's always what a good fantasy story does - it makes you question the status quo. The author has done a beautiful job of blending military prowess, dictatorial leadership, seedy underground criminal enterprises, and the criminal justice system into something unrecognizable and yet heartbreakingly familiar to those familiar with it. The commentary - whether on purpose or unintentional - about both the military and prison industrial complexes is quite strong.
But there is hope, and it is partly found in the presence of more than one rather elegantly handled #LGBTQplus relationship. Though formed within the confines of the military, they all have a bit of a "Don't Ask," but I'm happy for you vibe surrounding them. I was also left both uncertain and a little uncomfortable about how to feel about the main character and his relationship with his leader.
I really enjoyed the book and I look forward to reading more by the author. This is the second book in the series. I didn't get to finish the entirety of the first, and as far as I could tell, it was okay. I am going to go back and finish it, and I look forward to the third one as well!
If you love a good military and space-themed fantasy story, you’ll love this book. It’s got celestial beings, military and political intrigue, criminal enterprises, betrayal and secrets, romance, and so much more. It basically has a little bit of something for everyone.
Content Warnings: War, Violence, Crime, References to Child Abuse/Violence/Torture, Fighting, Religious Overtones, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Child Abandonment, and More
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