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Original Title: | Empire (In Her Name: Redemption, #1) |
ISBN: | 1442123834 (ISBN13: 9781442123830) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | In Her Name: Redemption #1, In Her Name #4 |
Michael R. Hicks
Paperback | Pages: 310 pages Rating: 4.07 | 4897 Users | 336 Reviews
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Title | : | Empire (In Her Name: Redemption #1) |
Author | : | Michael R. Hicks |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 310 pages |
Published | : | March 23rd 2009 by Createspace |
Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fantasy. Fiction |
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In the first book of an epic futuristic fantasy trilogy, this is the coming-of-age story of Reza Gard, a young boy of the Human Confederation who is swept up in the century-long war with the alien Kreelan Empire. Nightmarish female warriors with blue skin, fangs, and razor sharp talons, the Kreelans have technology that is millennia beyond that of the Confederation, yet they seek out close combat with sword and claw, fighting and dying to honor their god-like Empress. Captured and enslaved, Reza must live like his enemies in a grand experiment to see if humans have souls, and if one may be the key to unlocking an ages old curse upon the Kreelan race. Enduring the brutal conditions of Kreelan life, Reza and a young warrior named Esah-Zhurah find themselves bound together by fate and a prophecy foretold millennia before they were born.Publisher's note: This book is the first section of the original novel IN HER NAME (ISBN 978-0615208534), which is now the omnibus edition containing EMPIRE, CONFEDERATION, and FINAL BATTLE
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Ratings: 4.07 From 4897 Users | 336 ReviewsAssess Epithetical Books Empire (In Her Name: Redemption #1)
I downloaded this book, "Empire: In Her Name" free from BookBub. With free e-books, you take your chances on getting a good book. This was surprisingly well-written. A cross between Star Wars and Avatar, the action starts on a dystopian planet of humans that is invaded by the Kreelans. When Reza is taken as "spoils of war" to the planet of the Kreelans, he must learn their ways in order to survive. The end was totally unexpected. The book is part of a trilogy that I can't wait to finish.nope. 19% and I'm saving myself the headache and quitting now. This book is the CakeWrecks version of Warchild and as I have already read the better story, I don't feel like continuing. However, for those considering this book, the first 19% has the following:- a boy whose parents get heroically killed but who himself is inexplicably spared by the aliens- said boy saving an (older) girl from attempted rape- the rapist trying again later (in great detail both times)- it turns out the boy is the
This book actually gave me the adventure I was looking for. More than that, it held my attention. A pleasant and timely surprise after a recent run of bad science fiction reads. However, it does have downsides.The book starts out slow. There's plenty of action first thing but none of it fits together in a way that pulls the reader into a greater story. Combined with unnerving switchbacks in point of view and no real sense of a main character, it's no surprise that I almost stopped reading
Having just finished this book I can honestly say that it's well worth a second read just to absorb yourself in the world Hicks has created. It's part Gladiator, part Dances With Wolves but it is space opera and it's perhaps unfortunate that Avatar had blue skinned aliens too but I think Hicks' blue skinned Amazonian aliens are way cooler and much more exciting. It starts with the main character Reza being orphaned and meeting the Kreelan high priestess. He marks her with a knife and she
I gave this book a chance and am left mind blown. To say this story is epic is an understatement. Reza's tale begins with the gripping battle his parents fight to defend their overrun city. At only seven, he sees more than any child should of brutality and loss. He also faces the enemy with a bravery that is uncommon in adults. We are taken through periods of his life and each grips you in a new way. Everything he experiences is vivid and thus you cannot help but continue reading. The decisions
What this story is and what it's notLet's be clear: I liked this story. I read the free edition of the first book and the bought the omnibus edition, which includes the next two books. I wish I could give this one 3.5 stars because I see promise - but need a little more. Let's also be clear: there's no science fiction here - at least no more than Star Wars or the John Carter stories. The setting happens to be in the far future, on different planets, and involving a race of humanoid aliens.
Fantastic world building, great characters, and a compelling story. I wasn't sure, going into reading this one, how I would enjoy it and honestly, I'm hooked. The relationship between Reza and Esha isn't one you expect, especially seeing as her people see humanity as nothing more than soulless animals. The slow change of that viewpoint is one that Reza earns. It's not given to him, it's not easy and not quick at all. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy, which I already have
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