Wednesday 10 June 2020

Enemy Storm - Release Day Review


Enemy Storm (Chronicles of the Empire #3)
by Marcella Burnard


What is it about:
It's never a good day when a radioactive hunk of starship nearly drops on your head.

The Claugh Empire attacked Edie's planet fifteen years ago, murdered her parents, and left the teen for dead. So when a wrecked Claugh starship interrupts a salvage mission, she's torn between revenge and rescuing survivors—especially the stirring captain with an uncanny ability to rekindle her dead emotions. Something about him inflames the urge to come to terms with her past. But the mercenary in Edie doubts trusting a former enemy will bring her redemption or put old prejudices to bed.

When a new common enemy, hell-bent on wiping out humanoids, threatens to bury them all, the captain tries to convince her a mutual coalition might breach their political impasse—all for the greater good.


What did I think of it:
I totally reread the previous books in this series before picking up Enemy Storm, but this book is also perfectly readable as a standalone. That said: You want all of these books!

I fell in love with Edie from the start. She's smart, resourceful, and compassionate. When a Claugh starship crashes practically at her feet, she's ready to walk away, but it's her compassion that makes her stay and gets her involved with V'kyrri (To those who read the previous books: yes: V'kyrri is the hero! *happy dance*) and his mission. A mission that forces her to confront her past.

This is such a great book! It's gritty, and doesn't pull any punches. Even with a romance at the heart of it, this is an intense story, and Edie and V'kyrri have to make some very hard decisions.

I was hooked from the start and kept rooting for the both of them to make it through their ordeals, and to find love together. I loved their interactions, as well as the growing trust between them.

As with the other books in this series the world building is great: I could easily picture the alien worlds and creatures Edie and V'kyrri encounter.

All in all this is an amazing and gripping read. You bet I'll be keeping an eye out for more!

Why should you read it:
It's an intense and action-packed SF Romance


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