I just finished reading The Amaranth Chronicles by Alexander Barnes & Christopher Preiman. And I was impressed at the caliber of space Sci Fi book they have written. It actually reads a lot like a movie script with a few touches of romance and dystopia along with fantasy and other popular genres mixed in. However, at the core it is science fiction through and through and I really liked it. It was the first book in the series I read, but it seemed this book could be a stand alone. I do, however, plan on going back and reading the other books now.
The authors create a dizzying, multilayered, and multifaceted story that pushes the plot, characters and action forward in interesting and creative ways. They really have master the art of science fiction and have learned to create a futuristic world masterfully.
This book is also an edge of your seat, hold on tight, action, intrigue, and adventure from beginning to end. I most notably enjoyed the well described and unique and fascinating characters that were all set against backdrop of the created believable world.
It is all quite interesting because you really feel like you are being transported and experiencing another time and another reality. Even though there are distinct characters and plot lines the authors doesn’t skip a beat and beautifully and almost effortlessly creates stories with in a story. All the while maintaining the focus and intergrity of the main plot.
I highly recommend. It’s a great book (or books if start with the series and read them in order) to add to your library and share with loved ones. I found the fantasy and fighting scenes appropriate enough for adolescent readers and still interesting enough for adults.The fantasy and science fiction nature of the writing is sure to win fans in the YA crowd. It’s engaging, hard to put down, and full of really great writing. A little something for everyone 5 stars.
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I laughed, I cried, and.....laughed some more
The Good------------- The humor is just shy of being ubiquitous in book. I loved it! It actually me laugh!- Great sci-fi related descriptions. Everything from the descriptions of the space ships to the mechanics of the holograms.- So many good quotes throughout the book. I wish I kept track of all of them. My favorite quote is "I'd rather fight and die on my feet than live on my knees." (Page 332)- Most characters, mainly the good guys, inherently possess above average baseline humor. One of the characters, Jerula, will make you laugh your ass off. Another character, Cade, is somewhat of a transitional character; going from antagonist to protagonist. It's like the reverse of Breaking Bad's Walter White where Walter goes from protagonist to antagonist.The Bad----------- Starts off a little slow.
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