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Two hundred years ago, the Roaches swept across the Earth, annihilating everything in their path. Humanity’s remnants retreated behind the walls of Acadia—a militarized city where every citizen’s worth is dictated by a ruthless merit score. Earn enough points and you live in safety. Fall short, and you’re Rifted—cast into the depths beyond salvation.
Jessica teeters on the edge of that fate, forced into the Mahghetto—an unforgiving gauntlet where failure means death. Cojax is a young soldier desperate to prove himself in a society that sees him as expendable. When they uncover a long-guarded secret, the two are thrust into a conspiracy that could shatter Acadia’s rigid order and ignite a war it cannot win.
In Acadia, loyalty is rewarded… until the day it kills you.
Jessica teeters on the edge of that fate, forced into the Mahghetto—an unforgiving gauntlet where failure means death. Cojax is a young soldier desperate to prove himself in a society that sees him as expendable. When they uncover a long-guarded secret, the two are thrust into a conspiracy that could shatter Acadia’s rigid order and ignite a war it cannot win.
In Acadia, loyalty is rewarded… until the day it kills you.
450 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2026
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Sterling Nixon
18 books50 followersWriting is not just a hobby for me, but a life-long passion. Since 1999, I’ve spent countless hours writing, editing, reviewing, and re-writing other author’s books as well as several full-length novels of my own.
I’ll be honest with you; the road has been rough. I’ve almost given up writing for good a few times. But I keep coming back to it, thanks in large part to the support of my readers. In my darkest days, or after some of my biggest setbacks, a quick letter from a fan or two has changed everything. And I am so grateful for your support. Now, I am more committed to writing than ever.
One of my favorite past times is reading the manuscripts or novels by struggling or upcoming authors. There is a fantastic community of writers out there who look to build others up rather than tear them down. And if I can help you along with your journey of being a full-time author, please let me know. I think the more writers we have out there, the better off all of us will be.
I absolutely love the creative process. I get tremendous satisfaction when I create characters who seem so real that a reader expects to be able to meet them one day. Or when I manufacture a landscape so compelling that someone feels tempted to plan a visit to that location during summer vacation. But the real joy for me is constructing situations where the protagonist has hard choices to make, where internal conflicts are so intense, it makes the reader second guess exactly what they would do if they faced those same dilemmas.
I’ll be honest with you; the road has been rough. I’ve almost given up writing for good a few times. But I keep coming back to it, thanks in large part to the support of my readers. In my darkest days, or after some of my biggest setbacks, a quick letter from a fan or two has changed everything. And I am so grateful for your support. Now, I am more committed to writing than ever.
One of my favorite past times is reading the manuscripts or novels by struggling or upcoming authors. There is a fantastic community of writers out there who look to build others up rather than tear them down. And if I can help you along with your journey of being a full-time author, please let me know. I think the more writers we have out there, the better off all of us will be.
I absolutely love the creative process. I get tremendous satisfaction when I create characters who seem so real that a reader expects to be able to meet them one day. Or when I manufacture a landscape so compelling that someone feels tempted to plan a visit to that location during summer vacation. But the real joy for me is constructing situations where the protagonist has hard choices to make, where internal conflicts are so intense, it makes the reader second guess exactly what they would do if they faced those same dilemmas.
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January 16, 2026
Release day for those of you that like books with Roman themes.
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Acadia is a blend of Roman/Greek culture and Starship Trooper monsters. A society built around one purpose. Locked in a war ranging over 300 years against the alien bugs or Roaches as they called. The society is built around one purpose, raising a warrior class to fight in the war. They are the elite and everyone else is just a dependent in the system.
Acadia is the golden city, the last bastion of hope for humans. They have stood against the Roaches for over three hundred years and everything in the society is built on rules, codes and a points system. Having a number places you in a tier, your rights depend on the tier you are in. If you are one of the best numbered, bringing glory to Acadia you get better food and more privileges. But if you are a drain on the society and your number drops to low, you are sent to one final battle against to Roaches. Everything is monitored, everything is measured and then put on display on a chest placard. Everyone in Acadia knows where you fall on the merit system all the time.
The Acadian's have been bred for war and they have changed much from their human ancestors. One girl might upset the balance of it all. Jessica was found outside the walls of the city when she was young. She is smaller and frailer than the children in Acadia, but by right of Acadian law if she proves her worth and becomes a Validated by going through the Margetto she will win a place in their society. However, if that happens it could unbalance their entire system. A rebellion pins all their hopes on this one girl, while others will try to make sure she doesn't come out of the Margetto alive.
Cojax is the son of a numberless, one of Acadia's elite class. He has worked his entire life to go through the trials of the Margetto and become one of the Validated that defend the city. When he meets the aberration, Jessica during the Margetto they accidentally form an alliance of sorts. Cojax must decided if he believes in Jessica and what he will risk for the cause she is the linchpin for.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. The competition based school of horrors where over four kids enter and around two hundred are planned to survive. The emotional impact of Jessica's journey and how much she had to commit to in order to just make it to the trail to become validated. The unrolling of the society through the PoVs of Jessica, Cojax and Marcus (Cojax's validated Brother) to see different aspects of this harsh meritocracy, was a great way to worldbuild and inject emotion into the story.
There are some great twists near the end, that the story built to so well. I was surprised by all of them, which is saying something, since I really should have seen at least one of them coming. I enjoyed the character growth and the set up for the sequel, Titan. I believe this book will resonate with fans of Red Rising and Will of the Many.
Note: The author/audio publisher is giving out 5000 free copies of the audio here . You do have to listen to it on the bookfunnel app but I found the app worked well.
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★★★
Diction: ★★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★★
Sound Effects: None
Euan Morton was such a perfect selection to be the narrator for this story. His voice fits the vibe so well. I loved his narrations for Will of the Many and Strength of the Few. He has such distinctive narration voice and then slips in and out of the character voices effortlessly. I always understood who was speaking and felt the emotion they were bringing to the situation. Absolutely brought the story to life for me.
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Acadia is a blend of Roman/Greek culture and Starship Trooper monsters. A society built around one purpose. Locked in a war ranging over 300 years against the alien bugs or Roaches as they called. The society is built around one purpose, raising a warrior class to fight in the war. They are the elite and everyone else is just a dependent in the system.
Acadia is the golden city, the last bastion of hope for humans. They have stood against the Roaches for over three hundred years and everything in the society is built on rules, codes and a points system. Having a number places you in a tier, your rights depend on the tier you are in. If you are one of the best numbered, bringing glory to Acadia you get better food and more privileges. But if you are a drain on the society and your number drops to low, you are sent to one final battle against to Roaches. Everything is monitored, everything is measured and then put on display on a chest placard. Everyone in Acadia knows where you fall on the merit system all the time.
The Acadian's have been bred for war and they have changed much from their human ancestors. One girl might upset the balance of it all. Jessica was found outside the walls of the city when she was young. She is smaller and frailer than the children in Acadia, but by right of Acadian law if she proves her worth and becomes a Validated by going through the Margetto she will win a place in their society. However, if that happens it could unbalance their entire system. A rebellion pins all their hopes on this one girl, while others will try to make sure she doesn't come out of the Margetto alive.
Cojax is the son of a numberless, one of Acadia's elite class. He has worked his entire life to go through the trials of the Margetto and become one of the Validated that defend the city. When he meets the aberration, Jessica during the Margetto they accidentally form an alliance of sorts. Cojax must decided if he believes in Jessica and what he will risk for the cause she is the linchpin for.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. The competition based school of horrors where over four kids enter and around two hundred are planned to survive. The emotional impact of Jessica's journey and how much she had to commit to in order to just make it to the trail to become validated. The unrolling of the society through the PoVs of Jessica, Cojax and Marcus (Cojax's validated Brother) to see different aspects of this harsh meritocracy, was a great way to worldbuild and inject emotion into the story.
There are some great twists near the end, that the story built to so well. I was surprised by all of them, which is saying something, since I really should have seen at least one of them coming. I enjoyed the character growth and the set up for the sequel, Titan. I believe this book will resonate with fans of Red Rising and Will of the Many.
Note: The author/audio publisher is giving out 5000 free copies of the audio here . You do have to listen to it on the bookfunnel app but I found the app worked well.
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★★★
Diction: ★★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★★
Sound Effects: None
Euan Morton was such a perfect selection to be the narrator for this story. His voice fits the vibe so well. I loved his narrations for Will of the Many and Strength of the Few. He has such distinctive narration voice and then slips in and out of the character voices effortlessly. I always understood who was speaking and felt the emotion they were bringing to the situation. Absolutely brought the story to life for me.
March 3, 2026
Wow! This book deserves way more attention. It felt like a gripping blend of Red Rising, Starship Troopers, and 300 all rolled into one. I loved that it didn't fall into the typical sci-fi/fantasy formula I've read so many times before.
Set in the last human city, Acadia, the story delivers Roman inspired soldiers outfitted with specialized gear, facing off against massive, deadly insects. The action is intense, the stakes are high, and the concept feels fresh and exciting.
What more could you want? I can't wait for book two!!!
Set in the last human city, Acadia, the story delivers Roman inspired soldiers outfitted with specialized gear, facing off against massive, deadly insects. The action is intense, the stakes are high, and the concept feels fresh and exciting.
What more could you want? I can't wait for book two!!!
May 23, 2017
Good one
I felt the training sequence was rather long and at times, just drawn out. But this was a rip roarin' adventure and I can't imagine any fan of adventure not enjoying this book.
I felt the training sequence was rather long and at times, just drawn out. But this was a rip roarin' adventure and I can't imagine any fan of adventure not enjoying this book.
March 10, 2026
3.75⭐️
Acadia delivers a gritty dystopian world where survival is measured in points and humanity, clings to its last fortified city, and this military eyes society teenagers must endure brutal trials in Mahgetto to become “validated” defenders against monstrous swarms beyond the walls. When Cojax-an ambitious trainee-and Jessica-an outsider discovered beyond the city-cross paths the rigid system that hold Acadia together begin to crack.
What stood out most was the world building the merit based social structure the constant pressure to earn your place and looming threat outside the walls create a tense atmosphere that rarely lets up the training trials and political maneuvering inside the city kept the story engaging and I appreciate how the narrative slowly pulled back. The secrets behind Acadia’s carefully controlled society.
Overall, Acadia is a solid dystopian, sci-fi with intense trials, intriguing, twists, and a compelling central mystery. It didn’t fully blow me away, but the premise and expanding secrets definitely make me curious to see where the series goes next.
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Acadia delivers a gritty dystopian world where survival is measured in points and humanity, clings to its last fortified city, and this military eyes society teenagers must endure brutal trials in Mahgetto to become “validated” defenders against monstrous swarms beyond the walls. When Cojax-an ambitious trainee-and Jessica-an outsider discovered beyond the city-cross paths the rigid system that hold Acadia together begin to crack.
What stood out most was the world building the merit based social structure the constant pressure to earn your place and looming threat outside the walls create a tense atmosphere that rarely lets up the training trials and political maneuvering inside the city kept the story engaging and I appreciate how the narrative slowly pulled back. The secrets behind Acadia’s carefully controlled society.
Overall, Acadia is a solid dystopian, sci-fi with intense trials, intriguing, twists, and a compelling central mystery. It didn’t fully blow me away, but the premise and expanding secrets definitely make me curious to see where the series goes next.
You can find me on instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/lanas.life....
March 3, 2026
First sci-fi in a while, and this was a fun time! I thought this world was pretty creative. Great pacing! Love a good under-dog story.
March 12, 2026
At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this one, but it was really good. It is part of a series so now I await the sequel.
March 4, 2026
Odd - but this one was not for me. I listened to it and had a problem with the narrator narrating the female pov for the first 9 chapters. I couldn’t connect with the characters. Maybe I’d rate it differently if I read it. I don’t think I will continue the series.
November 24, 2016
The world building was great, in the vein of Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Pierce Brown, and so many other great authors that I've discovered recently.
Acadia is a city of the future that holds to the ideals of the past. If you took an ancient Roman/Greek city and infused in in technology and then surrounded it with a massive horde of countless, cutting and vile creatures, you would get an idea of what Acadia is.
Why this is such a great book:
Acadia is the last human city--all human cities have been destroyed by an invading alien army known as the Roaches. Acadia then wages a over two century war with the creatures in their defense. Acadia, over time, has developed into a war based society, where resources the most resources are allocated to the greatest contributors of society.
The defenders of the city are judged by the Acadian System: a comprehensive program that is able to add or subtract points from each Acadian depending on their actions. The points are on display for the world to see on Placards that are situated on the chest of each Acadian. Every aspect of their lives is equated to a point system: combat, resources consumed, how good they are at their secondary occupation. In battle, the Acadians are monitored by cameras that rates their technique, their skill, their kills, etc. The better the warrior, the more points they receive, and the longer the city will allow them to stay out of the Rift. The Rift is one of the big mysteries of the book. This sort of system has huge emotional and psychological implications, and the author, painstakingly shows the reader what those are. I was impressed by the emotion, the depth of feeling, and the sense of loss I felt throughout the book.
I am so excited for the next book, Titan. Hopefully, it will be just as good, or better than the first.
Acadia is a city of the future that holds to the ideals of the past. If you took an ancient Roman/Greek city and infused in in technology and then surrounded it with a massive horde of countless, cutting and vile creatures, you would get an idea of what Acadia is.
Why this is such a great book:
Acadia is the last human city--all human cities have been destroyed by an invading alien army known as the Roaches. Acadia then wages a over two century war with the creatures in their defense. Acadia, over time, has developed into a war based society, where resources the most resources are allocated to the greatest contributors of society.
The defenders of the city are judged by the Acadian System: a comprehensive program that is able to add or subtract points from each Acadian depending on their actions. The points are on display for the world to see on Placards that are situated on the chest of each Acadian. Every aspect of their lives is equated to a point system: combat, resources consumed, how good they are at their secondary occupation. In battle, the Acadians are monitored by cameras that rates their technique, their skill, their kills, etc. The better the warrior, the more points they receive, and the longer the city will allow them to stay out of the Rift. The Rift is one of the big mysteries of the book. This sort of system has huge emotional and psychological implications, and the author, painstakingly shows the reader what those are. I was impressed by the emotion, the depth of feeling, and the sense of loss I felt throughout the book.
I am so excited for the next book, Titan. Hopefully, it will be just as good, or better than the first.
January 19, 2021
I’ve read this book twice and I just LOVE IT. Jessica is so determined and such an inspirational character. She is a wonderful example of a strong female character that isn’t exactly strong. Her will and focus is remarkable, and she is a leader in a very calculated way.
The world of Acadia is also really well thought out and put together. A world of Meritocracy and no emotion is very fun to read about and it feels so real. And since it is heavily rooted in Ancient Rome and Greece, there is an element of possibility.
It’s well written and very thorough. I have and will recommend this book forever
The world of Acadia is also really well thought out and put together. A world of Meritocracy and no emotion is very fun to read about and it feels so real. And since it is heavily rooted in Ancient Rome and Greece, there is an element of possibility.
It’s well written and very thorough. I have and will recommend this book forever
March 9, 2026
What a great start to this new series, one that will sit comfortably along side other hugely popular series in this genre such as Divergent; Maze Runner and Will of the Many.
Acadia is the last hope for humanity. A city of warriors holding out against an invasion. But it comes at a terrible cost. Weakness is not tolerated, only the strong survive brutal training to be deemed fit to defend the city. This system is enforced through codes and beliefs until one day, a frail girl is spotted on the battlefield and sets in motion a chain of events.
Sterling's prose flows easily, the pace is steady with plenty of action, the world building is not overly complex, the characters develop depth as the plot unfolds - after only a few chapters I felt engaged and invested in their stories.
There's plenty to like: friendships, battles, politics, loss and love.
The plot twists, uncovering the truth of the system, are revealed naturally within the narrative - there are no sudden jarring moments - building trust in the author that he understands his audience and knows where he wants to take this story.
I can't recommend the audio version enough, with the fabulous Euan Morton perfectly capturing the atmosphere of this Greco/Roman inspired world and the different tones of the various characters.
I will definitely be looking forward to the next book.
Acadia is the last hope for humanity. A city of warriors holding out against an invasion. But it comes at a terrible cost. Weakness is not tolerated, only the strong survive brutal training to be deemed fit to defend the city. This system is enforced through codes and beliefs until one day, a frail girl is spotted on the battlefield and sets in motion a chain of events.
Sterling's prose flows easily, the pace is steady with plenty of action, the world building is not overly complex, the characters develop depth as the plot unfolds - after only a few chapters I felt engaged and invested in their stories.
There's plenty to like: friendships, battles, politics, loss and love.
The plot twists, uncovering the truth of the system, are revealed naturally within the narrative - there are no sudden jarring moments - building trust in the author that he understands his audience and knows where he wants to take this story.
I can't recommend the audio version enough, with the fabulous Euan Morton perfectly capturing the atmosphere of this Greco/Roman inspired world and the different tones of the various characters.
I will definitely be looking forward to the next book.
January 15, 2026
UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE.
I started this audio book intending to listen to a couple chapters on my way to work… but the action that started in chapter one never relented, and I just couldn’t put it down. Acadia had me in a chokehold. It pulled me into a harsh, unforgiving society where survival never felt guaranteed, and failure always carried consequences.
Nixon wove the threads of this story beautifully. When I was finally granted the satisfaction of an answer, three more questions took its place… driving the immersive experience with relentless momentum. You know it’s good when on more than one occasion your jaw DROPS from a new twist and your heart races as your cheer for the characters to endure and survive the next trial or battle.
It’s rare that I read a book where the world-building feels like something I haven’t seen before, so I was thrilled that the build of Acadia felt novel - the world was imaginative, sharp, and disturbingly plausible without being overwhelming.
Finally, I think a narrator can really have an effect on how I feel about a story… and Euan Mortan deserves special praise. His narration added another layer of intensity to this gritty, emotionally-charged book.
I’m already eager (and slightly desperate) for what comes next.
I started this audio book intending to listen to a couple chapters on my way to work… but the action that started in chapter one never relented, and I just couldn’t put it down. Acadia had me in a chokehold. It pulled me into a harsh, unforgiving society where survival never felt guaranteed, and failure always carried consequences.
Nixon wove the threads of this story beautifully. When I was finally granted the satisfaction of an answer, three more questions took its place… driving the immersive experience with relentless momentum. You know it’s good when on more than one occasion your jaw DROPS from a new twist and your heart races as your cheer for the characters to endure and survive the next trial or battle.
It’s rare that I read a book where the world-building feels like something I haven’t seen before, so I was thrilled that the build of Acadia felt novel - the world was imaginative, sharp, and disturbingly plausible without being overwhelming.
Finally, I think a narrator can really have an effect on how I feel about a story… and Euan Mortan deserves special praise. His narration added another layer of intensity to this gritty, emotionally-charged book.
I’m already eager (and slightly desperate) for what comes next.
February 28, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ for pure energy and entertainment
🎧📚 ebook + audiobook for an immersive read
What I loved most was the momentum. This book moves. It’s action packed from beginning to end, and it never really lets up.
I genuinely loved the characters. I connected with them quickly. That said, I wouldn’t have been mad at even more depth. More backstory, more emotional arc, more time sitting inside who they were before everything exploded. The story sometimes surprised me and sometimes felt a little predictable, but honestly? I was enjoying myself too much to mind.
This is marketed as YA, but I’d say “new adult” because the characters do no feel immature (well, ok… Brutus… iykyk). They are mid-teens, but living in a culture that is brutal and thrusts them into war. They have to grow up fast. So there was no eye rolling from me. Yay!
Is it a perfect book? No. But it’s readable and entertaining. I was invested from beginning to end and I do recommend! If you love a fast paced story with themes on love, loyalty, truth, and fighting for what’s right, you’ll love it.
🎧📚 ebook + audiobook for an immersive read
What I loved most was the momentum. This book moves. It’s action packed from beginning to end, and it never really lets up.
I genuinely loved the characters. I connected with them quickly. That said, I wouldn’t have been mad at even more depth. More backstory, more emotional arc, more time sitting inside who they were before everything exploded. The story sometimes surprised me and sometimes felt a little predictable, but honestly? I was enjoying myself too much to mind.
This is marketed as YA, but I’d say “new adult” because the characters do no feel immature (well, ok… Brutus… iykyk). They are mid-teens, but living in a culture that is brutal and thrusts them into war. They have to grow up fast. So there was no eye rolling from me. Yay!
Is it a perfect book? No. But it’s readable and entertaining. I was invested from beginning to end and I do recommend! If you love a fast paced story with themes on love, loyalty, truth, and fighting for what’s right, you’ll love it.
March 21, 2026
Interesting dystopian novel with Greek and Roman themes. Pacing felt fairly inconsistent with many scenes being full on battles then jumping back to other characters crawling through deep politics. Training sequences also went on for a huge portion of the book that left me wondering how the story was going to wrap up the entire revolution plot in the final 20% of the book. As a result the end did feel very rushed. While many portions of the book were very slow, it would’ve benefitted from another 50-100 pages at the end to properly flesh out a full revolution rather than a perfect single assault to end the Numberless. Probably closer to a 3.5 but still an interesting read, the audiobook helped substantially to progress through the book at times.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2026
I truly do not understand the lower ratings on this story. It is marketed as a YA and it actually feels like one. Yes, it reminds me of Starship Troopers or Ender's Game, but only in that it is a tech driven dystopian world that wars with insects. It is a fantastic story. The action sequences all feel unique. The beginning is a bit long, but I love the characters, the battle tech, the concepts, and the execution. I am really intrigued to see where this goes next. It has a lot of potential to delve into many different storylines. The audiobook narrator made this book a 5 star for me. Thank you to author Sterling Nixon for the free copy.
August 16, 2018
My rating system.
* Probably didn't finish and I finish 99% of the books I start.
** Not a fan. I finished just on principle.
*** Pretty good and worth the read.
**** Above average. If there is a sequel I will read it.
***** Created a good memory, very informative and I may actually read it again one day.
* Probably didn't finish and I finish 99% of the books I start.
** Not a fan. I finished just on principle.
*** Pretty good and worth the read.
**** Above average. If there is a sequel I will read it.
***** Created a good memory, very informative and I may actually read it again one day.
February 3, 2026
This seems like it will shape up into a good series. it gives Red Rising vibes. The characters have similar depth and the plot of the young people figuring out their own way in a very rigid setting of who you are suppose to be. I enjoyed it. enjoyed less that the next book isn't out till June so I can't binge read 😂
February 19, 2026
Debut author! Fantasy series first book out of 3. Independently published.
very good. A couple of things were not perfect for me but still very much enjoyed the 600 page novel. Very unique setting / society premise and a couple of fun twists. Some of the training didn’t really seem fully fleshed out, characters could have been a bit better developed, but world was interesting / cool!
very good. A couple of things were not perfect for me but still very much enjoyed the 600 page novel. Very unique setting / society premise and a couple of fun twists. Some of the training didn’t really seem fully fleshed out, characters could have been a bit better developed, but world was interesting / cool!
March 20, 2026
I enjoyed it a lot until the 90% mark.
I didn't like the ending. It felt rushed to me and some story points felt too convenient.
Also I really really don't like Brutus' line in this story.
That being said, I enjoyed the book a lot and kept reading it with every occasion I had. I will most likely continue reading this series.
I didn't like the ending. It felt rushed to me and some story points felt too convenient.
Also I really really don't like Brutus' line in this story.
That being said, I enjoyed the book a lot and kept reading it with every occasion I had. I will most likely continue reading this series.
November 25, 2016
Definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time. Very well put together character and story development without the extra baggage a lot of authors seem to unintentional include in their stories. It took a day to read because I couldn't put it down.
September 1, 2017
In my soul, I don't believe the book is credible. I don't think that could happen, it doesn't seem that that's what people would do.
The book barely passed me not giving it up. But it has an unusual twist in the end. And a promise of more books.
The book barely passed me not giving it up. But it has an unusual twist in the end. And a promise of more books.
December 9, 2020
Saga of Discovery
In a city constantly at war for its survival, a few begin to question what they have always been taught, with titanic results. This gripping tale is both human and mythic... Well worth the read!
In a city constantly at war for its survival, a few begin to question what they have always been taught, with titanic results. This gripping tale is both human and mythic... Well worth the read!
March 21, 2026
Audiobook 7: 4.5/5 ⭐️ For an up-and-coming author, I was shocked with how much I enjoyed this story. A unique world system, great training and battle scenes, and ongoing bigger world issues and twists. The narrator has a great voice for this genre and I’m glad two more are coming out this year.
July 27, 2020
Amazing
Definitely worth the read. At no point did I lose interest, only gaining more till the last sentence. Definitely reading Titan next...right now :)
Definitely worth the read. At no point did I lose interest, only gaining more till the last sentence. Definitely reading Titan next...right now :)
November 9, 2020
Great Read. Fast-paced and intriguing. Great world building and characters. A few solid twists at the end. Going on to the next one in the series.
June 14, 2021
Definitely in the same martial coming of age vein as the first Red Rising. Unique world building, if some tried and true tropes and archetypes.
January 21, 2026
3.75/5. Picked this up because Euan Morton is the narrator. His performance does not disappoint.
February 22, 2026
4.5, this was so much fun. I loved the battles and trials (made me feel the way I did when I read Hunger Games for the first time). I’m looking forward to book two
February 25, 2026
3.5 stars. The audio is good. I enjoyed the MC and plot of the story. If you like action, fights, and gore, you will like this story.
March 2, 2026
I really enjoyed this read. The plot was steadily paced with action or intrigue almost always happening. Excited for the next in the series!
March 11, 2026
YA Red Rising meets Maze Runner?
Probably would’ve really enjoyed this in my teenage dystopian era.
Probably would’ve really enjoyed this in my teenage dystopian era.
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