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Sovran's Pawn (The Black Wing Chronicles #1)
by
J.C. Cassels (Goodreads Author)
BO BARRON is the pawn in two Sovrans’ struggle for power. As the Chief of Barron Clan she commands the Black Wing, a strategic asset crucial to the balance of power in a Commonwealth in contention. That’s the reason she was falsely convicted of treason and sentenced to be executed. Instead of letting her meekly go to her death, Bo’s people risk all-out war by breaking her...more
ebook, 262 pages
Published
April 2012
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J.C. Cassels delivers an enjoyable sci-fi romp. She has created a vast universe of (some-what) cooperative peoples, but avoids the common pitfall of describing every single aspect of these worlds. The reader gets enough description to feel engaged in the action without feeling the need to skip ahead to the action. If you love your heroes in the mold of Han Solo and Malcolm Reynolds, you'll be left idolizing Blade Devon. For less than $5 you can pick up the Kindle version of this book that will l...more
Sovran's Pawn was so much fun, from start to finish! Cassels built a wonderful world full of engaging, memorable characters. Bo is tough, but feminine, a beautiful mix that makes her dynamic. Blade is sexy, mysterious, and fraught with surprising tenderness. I completely admit to swooning. And he has a brother! Chase was endearing and insightful. But perhaps my favorite male character was Royce. The sexiness of the older, powerful man made him just as much a hero in my eyes as Blade. And though...more
My brother gave me this book and told me I had to read it. I took it with me on a trip, not expecting much from a self-published novel. I was pleasantly surprised to find it hooked me from the start. I was expecting all kinds of typos and editing errors and was pleasantly surprised to find almost none! Once I realized that this self-published novel was better edited than most I've read from the bigger, established, "reputable" publishers, I was able to really settle in and seriously enjoy myself...more
This is my review of Sovran's Pawn that I wrote on Amazon.com:
First of all, I never write reviews. I am one of those people that is way over-extended in life with really too much on their plate. In fact, this is the first review I have ever written on an Amazon purchase and I am probably one of their best customers. So in general when I take the time to sit down to actually write a review it is either because I thought the item was absolutely horrific or incredibly earth-shattering fantastic. Th...more
First of all, I never write reviews. I am one of those people that is way over-extended in life with really too much on their plate. In fact, this is the first review I have ever written on an Amazon purchase and I am probably one of their best customers. So in general when I take the time to sit down to actually write a review it is either because I thought the item was absolutely horrific or incredibly earth-shattering fantastic. Th...more
Oh my!!! I had originally planned to 'just read a few chapters' in bed......however several cups of tea with biscuits later I had looked at the clock, realised it was 2am and had completed the book with a huge smile on my face wanting more!
The central characters Bo and Blade are brilliant. Bo is the fearless Baron, who's life takes a huge twist with the events challenging what she trusts and believes. Blade is, well he's BLADE! Ruthless, egotistical, dangerous and, well I'm my imagination, pret...more
The central characters Bo and Blade are brilliant. Bo is the fearless Baron, who's life takes a huge twist with the events challenging what she trusts and believes. Blade is, well he's BLADE! Ruthless, egotistical, dangerous and, well I'm my imagination, pret...more
SOVRAN'S PAWN is a stonking space opera in the vein of Star Wars and Firefly. It centres around the two main characters, so it's not hard sci fi, but Cassels gives a good basis of her worlds without too much exposition.
Full of mystery and intrigue, this is a universe at the edge of self-destruction and it's not clear who's on what side, or even which side is "good" - something that I loved, as black-and-white is nowhere as interesting as morally grey. I think my only complaint is that Bo and Bla...more
Full of mystery and intrigue, this is a universe at the edge of self-destruction and it's not clear who's on what side, or even which side is "good" - something that I loved, as black-and-white is nowhere as interesting as morally grey. I think my only complaint is that Bo and Bla...more
I am not one who likes Science Fiction/Fantasy or Action type books. I leave those books for my husband and son Raul. My preference is more the romantic type novel. Sovran's Pawn really surprised me in that this was a fun book that seemed to be able to blend Science Fiction, Action, and Romance all together in one novel and it felt that those three combinations of genre's have always belong together. This was a really well written book with very good character development. If you are looking for...more
Sovran's Pawn shows promise. The characters came alive. The banter was great. The story grabbed me from the start. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. It was a fun ride that didn't seem to take itself too seriously. Great literature it isn't, but for lighthearted escapist fare in the tradition of Star Wars and Firefly, it's a definite winner.
The Black Wing Chronicles - Sovran's Pawn by J.C. Cassels is just one of those books that suck you in and leave you reluctant to drag yourself out, or to reach the end despite the fact that you want to know what happens next. This is a character-driven book, and it's evident that J.C. Cassels has spent time (years) fine-tuning her two main protagonists traits to perfection: Bo Barron and Blade Devon. The result, you simply adore them! Set primarily on a deep-space cruise liner, centered around a...more
From page one, Cassels creates an expansive and realistic universe that opens the doors to a spectacular story. Filled with action and suspense, the plot grabs you and doesn't let go until the last page is done. I had to force myself to stop reading when I got off the bus to go to work each morning. The bits of comedy sprinkled generously throughout the book had me in stitches, and I earned curious looks from the other bus riders when I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. The protagonist...more
Open the pages of this book and meet Bo Barron, the young ruler of her people, and Blade Devon, a Predator, holo actor and gambler. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and counter-punch, romance sparks in the strangest of ways. JC sketches out locations and worlds with ease, bringing images vividly forward in the mind. This book is one of the wittiest, sexy and intricate I've read in a long time. There are loads of questions running through my mind as I close the book, and I am hungry for more fr...more
Very good book. Great character development. Good details, felt real, and was easy to picture what the author was trying to portray. I really enjoyed this book.
looks and sounds awesome cant wait to read it....
I haven't read a sci-fi book in a long time and enjoyed this one. I think the last one I read was The Sparrow and Children of God, which kind of left me shattered. Svoran's Pawn was a good yarn that sets up Cassel's world in a way that doesn't make your eyes cross or detract from the overall story. This is the first in a series and I look forward to seeing how it develops from here.
I liked the main characters and while reading, I wanted more information on them, but am waiting like everyone else...more
I liked the main characters and while reading, I wanted more information on them, but am waiting like everyone else...more
Sovran's Pawn creates an interesting world of political intrigue where our two heroes aren't sure who to trust and who's the enemy. I really liked the dynamic between Bo and Blade as they see through each others masquerades to the real person underneath.
Thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel. All the right amounts of suspense, intrigue and romance to make a great space adventure. Loved the characters and seeing them progress throughout the story. Can't wait for the next book in the series!
Apr 23, 2013
Lucas
marked it as to-read
Apr 19, 2013
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marked it as to-read
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JC Cassels, a native of Tampa, Florida, traces her lifelong fascination with SF/Adventure to watching Star Trek on a tiny black and white portable television aboard the family boat as a child. The Space Opera trend that followed the release of Star Wars fed an obsessive need for swashbuckling adventure set in deep space. Today, JC feeds that need by writing her own adventures, heavily inspired by...more
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