Author: Eden Winters
Self Published
Publication Date: October 26, 2019
Length: 364 pages
Reviewed by Morningstar
Synopsis
In deepest space the ruthless Federation lays waste to one rebel colony after another, leaving comrades-in-arms Van Orskey and Tayn Kassik without family, without a home, and without hope.
With nothing left but each other, they run contraband and smuggle fugitives from the safety of their ship, the Cormorant—with the occasional clandestine mission for the rival Coalition thrown in. Their heists have not gone unnoticed, though even the bounty on their heads doesn’t prevent them from being a thorn in the enemy’s side at every opportunity.
Pissing them off? Big mistake.
From the day of his birth Prince Jorvik of Akiak learned duty, wisdom, and honor from his father, leaving him ill-equipped to withstand betrayal by his Federation-puppet uncle. He has no love for the greedy off-worlders who plunder his world’s natural resources and enslave his people. To defeat his foe, he needs the cunning, fearlessness, and touch of treachery only outlaws can offer.
Two off-world mercenaries make unlikely partners in Jorvik’s quest for vengeance, but the more he learns of them, the more common ground he discovers. In each other’s arms they find passion, heat, and maybe, a reason for living—until their common enemy threatens to tear them apart.
To survive, they must take on the corrupt Federation.
Review
This was most definitely a unique story with a complicated
rich world. It starts with a bang and I do love a story that throws the reader
headfirst into the story. What I didn’t get out of it was that the complicated
world was somewhat confusing and jumbled. The tidbits that are placed in the right
places for world-building weren’t done so well so I had to keep rereading parts
to completely understand what was happening.
I loved the three main characters and their interplay and
watching that relationship develop. I felt terrible for Tayn throughout the
book given his situation which only captured my attention even more. Although I
do think because of the situation the relationship did not feel balanced for
all parties. I do hope the author takes the time to do a follow up to help
solve one of the major issues of the book.
It was an epic story of war and conflict and love and
relationships. Overall it was a good book and I do love this author's creative
mind.
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