Enemy Within - Book Review

Enemy Within (Chronicles of the Empire Book #1)
by Marcella Burnard

What is it about:
Horrific torture in an alien prison torpedoed Captain Ari Idylle's military career. Stripped of command and banished to her father's scientific expedition to finish a PhD she doesn't want, Ari refuses to fly a desk. She intends to have her command back by any means possible, until pirates commandeer her father's ship, and she's once again a prisoner. Perhaps this cunning captor isn't what he pretends to be.

As far as Cullin Seaghdh is concerned, the same goes for Ari. Her past association with aliens puts her dead center in Cullin's cross-hairs. If she hasn't been brainwashed and returned as a spy, then she must be part of a traitorous alliance endangering billions of lives. He can't afford the desire she fires within him. His mission comes first. He'll stop at nothing, including her destruction, to uncover her true purpose and protect what is his.

What did I think of it:
In preparation of the release of Enemy Storm (the third book in this series) I decided to reread the first two books.

And what a cool read this first book is!

I loved Ari from the start. She went through a lot and while it certainly damaged her, it didn't break her. She is fighting hard to reclaim her life on her own terms, even though there are people who are making it difficult for her.

When Cullin and his men capture her and the team she works with, she decides to cooperate to keep as many people safe and alive. From there on out she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game that might destroy her life (and heart) all over again.

The worldbuilding is amazing, and I especially love the creepy aliens that have held Ari captive and are a threat still.

I have read this book several times already, but once again I was totally hooked. I grumbled in annoyance at people making things difficult for Ari, cheered for her when things went well, and couldn't put this book down until the satisfying conclusion.

You bet I'll dive into Enemy Games as soon as possible.

Why should you read it:
Cool SF Romance with creepy aliens


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