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Don't miss the Admiral and the Goddess!, December 16, 2002
This review is from: An Accidental Goddess (Paperback)
Admiral Rynan "Mack" Makarian has his hands full. As the youngest admiral in the Fleet, Mack has his doubts about being able to convert Cirrus One, a space station way past its prime, into headquarters for the Fleet. Frustrated after four months of delays, not to mention a slew of parrots in the atrium, all he needs is for a mysterious woman to crash in Cirrus's vicinity. Once her ship has been towed on station, and the woman is released from sick bay, Mack realizes that there is much more to Captain Gillaine Davre than meets the eye. Determined to solve the mystery surrounding "Gillie", Mack is soon attracted to her irreverent ways, and can't imagine a life without her. Captain Gillaine Davre wakes up to find herself thrust three hundred and forty-odd years into the future, thanks to an explosion in Riftspace. Not only that, but she's been deified. Her likeness graces every shrine on board the space station Cirrus One, her former quips are now holy guidelines, and her crash deemed a divine sacrifice. Gillie scoffs at the notion of how anyone could view her as a goddess. She must, however, keep her identity a secret, and her powers hidden from her rescuers. As she and Mack develop a strong relationship with each other, a longtime enemy is planning an invasion of Cirrus One. An invasion that only Gillie can thwart. Will she lose her new love when she reveals her true identity? Ms. Baker's trademark characterization, plot development, detailed and complex prose, all shine in AN ACCIDENTAL GODDESS. Whether creating fantasy creatures and lands, or colonies in deep space, this author is a master at her craft. This time, however, most of the story takes place on station instead of in deep space. That isn't to say it is any less exciting or suspenseful than her other novels, written as either Megan Sybil Baker or Linnea Sinclair. The multi-award winning and multitalented Ms. Baker takes readers on another wild ride through deep space. Her ability to combine an exquisite tale with larger than life characters, a powerful plot, and spellbinding romance is incomparable. AN ACCIDENTAL GODDESS, the far-future sequel to WINTERTIDE, Ms. Baker's first published fantasy novel, culminates in a rip-roaring climax, and is a story not to be missed!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Brava!, March 3, 2003
This review is from: An Accidental Goddess (Paperback)
Captain Gillaine Davré regained consciousness in a strange sick bay. The last thing she could recall was having combat with the Fav'lhir in Riftspace. She soon learned that she and her sentient crystal-ship named Simon had been catapulted forward in time 342 years. After absorbing that shocking blow more quickly follow. History believed Gillie had died, sacrificing herself, in that battle to save the Khalaran race. She had been immortalized as the Goddess Kiasidira! Admiral Rynan "Mack" Makarian commanded the space station Cirrus One and was dead of the critical Rim Gate Project. He soon realized Gillie was his destiny, his soulmate. He knew Gillie kept many secrets, by omissions, from everyone and that miracles often happened whenever she was around, but he was positive she would reveal all sooner or later. Gillie kept her true identity and Raheiran abilities a close secret. To reveal the truth would destroy the Khalaran society that had already raised generations on her little aphorisms. But when the Fav'lhir attack, after being silent over 300 years, Gillie must find a way to save the Khalaran race all over again! There was simply not enough bottles of Devil's Breath in the station's bars to help her get through it all! ***** Simon is short for "Sentient Integrated MObile Nanoessence". Via telepathy, one of several abilities she has, Gillie and Simon communicate. As you can see, most of this novel is Sci-Fi. However, the author makes the story more intriguing by adding several touches of Fantasy elements such as a mageline sorceress and a touch of spacestation romance. It all blends together to make an awesome drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath! BRAVA! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A little Fantasy + a little SF + a bit of romance=Great fun!, April 19, 2003
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I just recently discovered Megan Sybil Baker/Linnea Sinclair's books, and they are all fantastic. Still, I think this is my favorite of them all so far! Gilliane Devre is the Kiasidera, a sorceress whose mageline has been dedicated to watching over and aiding the Khalar people for thousands of years. Gillie was involved in a space battle with enemy wizards, and when she destroyed them, she and her sentient crystal ship got thrown in a time warp forward 340 years. When the sassy, down-to-earth Captain awakens, she is horrified to learn that the Khalar people now worship her as a Goddess! She tries to hide her identity and fit in, clashing several times with the handsome Admiral Rhynan Makarian, who has suspicions that she is a smuggler. Complications ensue--sparks fly between Rhynan and Gillie, treacherous plots are uncovered, and ships clash in space, as Gillie again finds herself nearly sacrificing everything to fulfill her role as protectress of the Khalar people. This books has a fascinating mix of SF and Fantasy elements, and has more than enough action to please any SF fan. The characters come alive on the page, which seems to be true of all her books. This lady really knows how to create memorable characters. This was just an incredibly fun book to read! A note: While this is technically a sequel to Wintertide, it stands alone nicely. I did enjoy the "historical" references to events that happened in Wintertide. Reading it first is not necessary, but it would enhance your reading experience. Plus I know that once you read any of her books, you will want to read them all!
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