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Cyber Dreams #6
Fate's Reckoning: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Adventure: Cyber Dreams, Book 6
A cyber-enhanced operator seeks to take down her creators while maintaining her fragile humanity in the thrilling conclusion of this dystopian adventure.
Fighting her way through the dark underbelly of civilization, Juliet Bianchi has become a top-tier mercenary with a heart of gold and a killer smile. A shadowy, high-priced operative embedded with high-tech AI, she goes by the moniker "Lucky," and the life she once led as a metal scrapper seems eons behind her.
Now, armed with her very own formidable monoblade and fresh ink warning all others not to mess with her lest they become very dead, she's taking a step away from business to handle something personal . . .
Not long ago, Juliet went to the wall for her former best friend, Ghoul, and her kin—only to end up betrayed in the worst way. She's finally discovered where her old ally's been hiding from both her and the dangerous war-devastated Earth.
Who knows whether any of them will survive the reunion, but it's a risk Juliet must take. Unfortunately, there's more. The very corporation that developed the tech she carries has been waiting for her to make a mistake like this. A mistake that might deliver her right into their merciless hands.
The sixth volume of the hit cyberpunk series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
Fighting her way through the dark underbelly of civilization, Juliet Bianchi has become a top-tier mercenary with a heart of gold and a killer smile. A shadowy, high-priced operative embedded with high-tech AI, she goes by the moniker "Lucky," and the life she once led as a metal scrapper seems eons behind her.
Now, armed with her very own formidable monoblade and fresh ink warning all others not to mess with her lest they become very dead, she's taking a step away from business to handle something personal . . .
Not long ago, Juliet went to the wall for her former best friend, Ghoul, and her kin—only to end up betrayed in the worst way. She's finally discovered where her old ally's been hiding from both her and the dangerous war-devastated Earth.
Who knows whether any of them will survive the reunion, but it's a risk Juliet must take. Unfortunately, there's more. The very corporation that developed the tech she carries has been waiting for her to make a mistake like this. A mistake that might deliver her right into their merciless hands.
The sixth volume of the hit cyberpunk series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
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First published April 1, 2025
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Plum Parrot
28 books139 followersPlum Parrot is the pen name of author MC Gallup, who grew up in Southern Arizona and spent much of his youth wandering around the Sonoran Desert, hunting imaginary monsters and building forts. He studied creative writing at the University of Arizona and, for a number of years, attempted to teach middle schoolers to love literature and write their own stories. If he's not out walking his Airedale Terrier, you can find Gallup writing, reading his favorite authors, or playing D&D with friends and family.
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April 5, 2025
Beautiful
One of my fav authors and fav series.. Utterly beautifully written from emotional depths of characters to the story to the way he writes character interactions.. One of the best writers in the litrpg realm..
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Nocturne, and Warborn
One of my fav authors and fav series.. Utterly beautifully written from emotional depths of characters to the story to the way he writes character interactions.. One of the best writers in the litrpg realm..
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Nocturne, and Warborn
May 8, 2025
Another banger of a book!
I don't know how this author keeps this story so well balanced and exciting. Even though the main character has to have some kind of plot armor, because if she dies, then the story's over. But Plum Parrot does a really good job at finding ways to put the main character in danger, where plot armor won't actually help. So even though I know the main character won't die, I'm still really worried about what bad thing could happen to her or somebody else.
The book also has a really good ending. No Cliffhangers.
I don't know how this author keeps this story so well balanced and exciting. Even though the main character has to have some kind of plot armor, because if she dies, then the story's over. But Plum Parrot does a really good job at finding ways to put the main character in danger, where plot armor won't actually help. So even though I know the main character won't die, I'm still really worried about what bad thing could happen to her or somebody else.
The book also has a really good ending. No Cliffhangers.
April 10, 2025
Wonderful, fast paced and exciting adventure!
I won't say too much, I don't want to spoil nor do I write reviews often but this series was a blast from start to finish. Juliet and Angels adventures were definitely exciting and would love to see another arc with these two again.
I won't say too much, I don't want to spoil nor do I write reviews often but this series was a blast from start to finish. Juliet and Angels adventures were definitely exciting and would love to see another arc with these two again.
April 6, 2025
Cyber Dreams is Excellent
Another great chapter in Juliet’s saga. The writing and plot are above par. Looking forward to the next chapter in the Cyber Dreams story.
Another great chapter in Juliet’s saga. The writing and plot are above par. Looking forward to the next chapter in the Cyber Dreams story.
April 6, 2025
Love this whole series!
Great characters and it is action packed. Never wanted to put the books down! Looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Great characters and it is action packed. Never wanted to put the books down! Looking forward to seeing what comes next.
April 17, 2025
Highly recommend.
Really enjoyed these books. It's a possible future that is very believable. Hopefully, there are more books to come in this universe.
Really enjoyed these books. It's a possible future that is very believable. Hopefully, there are more books to come in this universe.
April 20, 2025
A fantastic conclusion to the series. Lots of opportunity for a future spin off. At least we can hope.
April 1, 2025
Sad to see the series go, but an enjoyable romp through an interesting world filled with twists and turns.
July 31, 2025
Re-read: "He died doing what he loved: killing lesser men." Honestly the author is such a poet. This books hits me in the feels chapter after chapter.
Look. I love a good ending. But I love Juliet and Angel *so* much I can hardly stand that it's over!
This book was a ride. So much packed into 475 (Kindle) pages. The writing was excellent and raced along through all the emotionally wrenching highs and lows.
Honestly, at this point you've probably read the other five books and you know for certain whether or not you like Juliet and Angel so I'm not going to try and sell anyone on the characters or story. I'm just glad to have experienced this delightful and thoughtful cyberpunk story.
Look. I love a good ending. But I love Juliet and Angel *so* much I can hardly stand that it's over!
This book was a ride. So much packed into 475 (Kindle) pages. The writing was excellent and raced along through all the emotionally wrenching highs and lows.
Honestly, at this point you've probably read the other five books and you know for certain whether or not you like Juliet and Angel so I'm not going to try and sell anyone on the characters or story. I'm just glad to have experienced this delightful and thoughtful cyberpunk story.
May 19, 2025
Let’s suppose you, like some hapless digital wanderer, stumble onto this Goodreads page without having read the previous five books. This review is your gentle but insistent nudge: rectify that oversight. Buy all six. Clear your weekend. You’re welcome.
In Fate’s Reckoning, Parrot charts the continued evolution of Juliet—still reckoning with her powers, still navigating the grand tapestry of corporate espionage, identity, and cosmic stakes. But this volume diverges from the genre’s overcaffeinated norms in one welcome way: it breathes.
Progression fantasy and sci-fi often fall prey to what might be called “magpie syndrome”: shiny new powers, upgrades, gear and gadgets tossed at protagonists like confetti. Parrot resists this impulse. Instead of piling on augmentations, Fate’s Reckoning pauses to deepen. What Juliet and Angel already possess is enough—for now. And the satisfaction comes from how they wield it: creatively, collaboratively, and often in tension with the limits of control, not the thrill of acquisition. It’s a thoughtful shift that gives the story resonance beyond spectacle.
That’s not to say the book is short on adrenaline. A particularly harrowing narrative turn (no spoilers here) kept me wide-eyed and reading well past 2 a.m.—a testament to Parrot’s capacity for suspense and emotional stakes.
If there’s a quibble, it’s a spatial one. Much of the action remains high above solid ground—space stations, ships, orbital tension. Personally, I missed the tactile thrill of planetside life: dirt, wind, gravity. But this is a matter of taste, not flaw.
Fate’s Reckoning is a rare thing in serialized science fiction: a midpoint novel that refuses to bloat, lurch, or coast. Instead, it deepens the world by letting its characters live in it. That’s a reckoning worth reading.
In Fate’s Reckoning, Parrot charts the continued evolution of Juliet—still reckoning with her powers, still navigating the grand tapestry of corporate espionage, identity, and cosmic stakes. But this volume diverges from the genre’s overcaffeinated norms in one welcome way: it breathes.
Progression fantasy and sci-fi often fall prey to what might be called “magpie syndrome”: shiny new powers, upgrades, gear and gadgets tossed at protagonists like confetti. Parrot resists this impulse. Instead of piling on augmentations, Fate’s Reckoning pauses to deepen. What Juliet and Angel already possess is enough—for now. And the satisfaction comes from how they wield it: creatively, collaboratively, and often in tension with the limits of control, not the thrill of acquisition. It’s a thoughtful shift that gives the story resonance beyond spectacle.
That’s not to say the book is short on adrenaline. A particularly harrowing narrative turn (no spoilers here) kept me wide-eyed and reading well past 2 a.m.—a testament to Parrot’s capacity for suspense and emotional stakes.
If there’s a quibble, it’s a spatial one. Much of the action remains high above solid ground—space stations, ships, orbital tension. Personally, I missed the tactile thrill of planetside life: dirt, wind, gravity. But this is a matter of taste, not flaw.
Fate’s Reckoning is a rare thing in serialized science fiction: a midpoint novel that refuses to bloat, lurch, or coast. Instead, it deepens the world by letting its characters live in it. That’s a reckoning worth reading.
November 15, 2025
I'm very impressed. Normally, when a series goes from small-time grounded to a valid and believable progression to all-out war, I tend to roll my eyes a bit.
(Yes, I'm looking at you, Hunger Games.)
But in this case, there's not just valid cause, but the whole cast of characters and OP progression lends great justification AND realistic chances, not to mention the feel-good reasoning. And let's face it, a cyberpunk future REALLY deserves its rebellions. It always has.
And this book makes me feel it. Sure, it may be Cyberpunk 2077 fan-fiction, but it's GOOD. I wish there was a lot more like this.
(Yes, I'm looking at you, Hunger Games.)
But in this case, there's not just valid cause, but the whole cast of characters and OP progression lends great justification AND realistic chances, not to mention the feel-good reasoning. And let's face it, a cyberpunk future REALLY deserves its rebellions. It always has.
And this book makes me feel it. Sure, it may be Cyberpunk 2077 fan-fiction, but it's GOOD. I wish there was a lot more like this.
July 8, 2025
It's hard to believe that it's over, with so much left that could be out there for Juliet and Angel. This series was gripping from start to finish, and this finale had me on the edge of my seat almost the entire way through.
The story was phenomenal, driving until the end and so tense in some parts that I had to take a breath before continuing.
Can't wait to see what Plum gives us next, because this was a great ride.
The story was phenomenal, driving until the end and so tense in some parts that I had to take a breath before continuing.
Can't wait to see what Plum gives us next, because this was a great ride.
June 30, 2025
Good lead character and very good world building
Great underdog story and character development. I also like the word building by the author. I also enjoy the series as it tells a very good long story. My 2nd series by the author and I have enjoyed both
Great underdog story and character development. I also like the word building by the author. I also enjoy the series as it tells a very good long story. My 2nd series by the author and I have enjoyed both
December 14, 2025
Overall, great book. Except for everything to do with Ghoul. It felt like Juliet's feelings just appeared out of nowhere? Because the author said so?
But yeah, overall, good ending to the series. Still makes you want more, but it's also a good place to stop.
But yeah, overall, good ending to the series. Still makes you want more, but it's also a good place to stop.
April 24, 2025
4.5 stars. A bit less action/ fighting compared to the other books so there were slow moments but still a really great continuation of the story
June 3, 2025
Absolutely phenomenal
Such great character growth. A great mix of heartfelt friendships and compelling action. I am looking forward to the next book.
Such great character growth. A great mix of heartfelt friendships and compelling action. I am looking forward to the next book.
June 29, 2025
The ending felt rushed, without much thought. It was disappointing that such an excellent series and world ended with such a fizzle.
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July 8, 2025Excellent serie,
July 13, 2025
Excellent ending
Amazing series, well written characters and nicely concluded story.
Audible version is very well voiced as well.
Overall - highly recommended.
Amazing series, well written characters and nicely concluded story.
Audible version is very well voiced as well.
Overall - highly recommended.
July 13, 2025
brilliant!
July 28, 2025
Finally some solid action against WBD!
December 30, 2025
I think this series will appear in my multiple re-read trove. thoroughly enjoyed. stakes are high, I laughed and cried. lovely.
December 28, 2025
I've really enjoyed this series. Between this and Victor I'm really digging what Plum Parrot is putting out. The tech does verge on magic at points, but there's that old canard about how it's indistinguishable at advanced levels. I hope to read more in this series, even if we don't follow Lucky forever.
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