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Aurora Rhapsody #3
Transcendence
What does it mean to be human? What if the price of saving humanity is giving up your own?
The year is 2322, and we stand upon the precipice of extinction.
The invading Metigen armada has decimated the eastern third of settled space in a matter of days, leaving tens of millions dead. Determined to save the heart of human civilization, Earth and Seneca at last put aside their differences to face the threat together. But even this may not be enough to stop the fleet of colossal dreadnoughts inhabited by advanced AIs.
Alex Solovy and Caleb Marano hold the key to defeating the invaders, for they know the secrets the aliens wage war to protect. Now they face a deadly gauntlet of relentless alien hunters and assassins sent to kill them before they can unleash a potent new weapon. They will risk everything in a bid to save their families, their loved ones, the entire human race—even if it means they can’t save each other.
The lines blur between man and machine, ally and enemy, and soldier and civilian. In a final stand against an ancient, powerful foe intent on eradicating it from the universe, humanity comes face to face with its destiny.
When faced with its greatest challenge, will humanity rise to triumph or fall to ruin?
Aurora Rising is an epic tale of galaxy-spanning adventure, of the thrill of discovery and the unquenchable desire to reach ever farther into the unknown. It's a tale of humanity at its best and worst, of love and loss, of fear and heroism. It's the story of a woman who sought the stars and found more than anyone imagined possible.
The year is 2322, and we stand upon the precipice of extinction.
The invading Metigen armada has decimated the eastern third of settled space in a matter of days, leaving tens of millions dead. Determined to save the heart of human civilization, Earth and Seneca at last put aside their differences to face the threat together. But even this may not be enough to stop the fleet of colossal dreadnoughts inhabited by advanced AIs.
Alex Solovy and Caleb Marano hold the key to defeating the invaders, for they know the secrets the aliens wage war to protect. Now they face a deadly gauntlet of relentless alien hunters and assassins sent to kill them before they can unleash a potent new weapon. They will risk everything in a bid to save their families, their loved ones, the entire human race—even if it means they can’t save each other.
The lines blur between man and machine, ally and enemy, and soldier and civilian. In a final stand against an ancient, powerful foe intent on eradicating it from the universe, humanity comes face to face with its destiny.
When faced with its greatest challenge, will humanity rise to triumph or fall to ruin?
Aurora Rising is an epic tale of galaxy-spanning adventure, of the thrill of discovery and the unquenchable desire to reach ever farther into the unknown. It's a tale of humanity at its best and worst, of love and loss, of fear and heroism. It's the story of a woman who sought the stars and found more than anyone imagined possible.
453 pages, ebook
First published March 23, 2015
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About the author
G.S. Jennsen
52 books514 followersG. S. Jennsen is a speculative and science fiction author, as well as a futurist, geek, gamer, programmer and editor. She has become an internationally bestselling author since her first novel, Starshine, was published in March 2014. She has chosen to continue writing under an independent publishing model to ensure the integrity of her series and her ability to execute on the vision she’s had for it since its genesis.
While she has been a lawyer, a software engineer and an editor, she’s found the life of a full-time author preferable by several orders of magnitude.
When she isn’t writing, she’s gaming or working out or getting lost in the mountains that loom large outside the windows in her home. Or she’s dealing with a flooded basement, or standing in a line at Walmart reading the tabloid headlines and wondering who all of those people are. Or sitting on her back porch with a glass of wine, looking up at the stars, trying to figure out what could be up there.
While she has been a lawyer, a software engineer and an editor, she’s found the life of a full-time author preferable by several orders of magnitude.
When she isn’t writing, she’s gaming or working out or getting lost in the mountains that loom large outside the windows in her home. Or she’s dealing with a flooded basement, or standing in a line at Walmart reading the tabloid headlines and wondering who all of those people are. Or sitting on her back porch with a glass of wine, looking up at the stars, trying to figure out what could be up there.
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June 30, 2023
Not much to say about this one other than the fact that I seem to have enjoyed it better than the first two books maybe because of the culmination of the plotline.
The writing is good and that helped, but it was overly prolonged and generally felt like I was watching a never ending soap opera with plenty of battles (against creepy voyeuristic alien invaders from another universe) in space that inevitably fails to stay true to things like how explosions look like without the presence of oxygen and even microgravity effects... but alas, it's just fiction.
The romance featured quite heavily, the A.I and developing the human synthetic symbiont parts were cool and most enjoyable. Verdict: an okay MilSF space opera but I'm not sure if I'll try the next trilogy within the universe.
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The writing is good and that helped, but it was overly prolonged and generally felt like I was watching a never ending soap opera with plenty of battles (against creepy voyeuristic alien invaders from another universe) in space that inevitably fails to stay true to things like how explosions look like without the presence of oxygen and even microgravity effects... but alas, it's just fiction.
The romance featured quite heavily, the A.I and developing the human synthetic symbiont parts were cool and most enjoyable. Verdict: an okay MilSF space opera but I'm not sure if I'll try the next trilogy within the universe.
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June 15, 2021
A fantastic conclusion to this epic sci-fi series and definitely one of my favourite books of the year!
I loved the ending to this grand sci-fi trilogy. Transcendence picks up right where Vertigo left off – in the middle of a war. Fortunately, humanity has managed to unite itself and overcome differences in the face of extinction by the invading Metigen armada. Alex and her friends must rush to come up with a plan to defeat the invaders without tipping their hand – difficult to do since it seems the aliens have eyes and ears everywhere in the universe. The fate of humanity rests in a dangerous idea Alex has come up with – the use of unrestrained artificial in warfare. Not everyone is on board with this idea and while Alexis and Caleb face down opposition from their own governments at every turn, the invaders are busy doing everything they can to ensure they never make it back to Earth alive.
I won’t go into any more detail about the story except to say it’s another action-packed, suspenseful and thrilling ride. The story is well-paced and well-written so that it is easy to get drawn in. You get to see Alexis’ character reach her full potential and step up to the plate to save humanity – such a contrast from the jaded and cynical character first introduces in Starshine. There are also all the great themes about respect, letting go of old prejudices, fostering trust, love, and unity in the face of adversity. If you like your sci-fi action-packed with plenty of anything else (romance, suspense, mystery, plot twists, awesome technology, and a fantastically detailed view of a futuristic society) woven through the story – this book and the rest of the series is definitely for you. The three books of the Aurora Rising trilogy have been some of my favourite reads ever and I recommend them to everyone.
I loved the ending to this grand sci-fi trilogy. Transcendence picks up right where Vertigo left off – in the middle of a war. Fortunately, humanity has managed to unite itself and overcome differences in the face of extinction by the invading Metigen armada. Alex and her friends must rush to come up with a plan to defeat the invaders without tipping their hand – difficult to do since it seems the aliens have eyes and ears everywhere in the universe. The fate of humanity rests in a dangerous idea Alex has come up with – the use of unrestrained artificial in warfare. Not everyone is on board with this idea and while Alexis and Caleb face down opposition from their own governments at every turn, the invaders are busy doing everything they can to ensure they never make it back to Earth alive.
I won’t go into any more detail about the story except to say it’s another action-packed, suspenseful and thrilling ride. The story is well-paced and well-written so that it is easy to get drawn in. You get to see Alexis’ character reach her full potential and step up to the plate to save humanity – such a contrast from the jaded and cynical character first introduces in Starshine. There are also all the great themes about respect, letting go of old prejudices, fostering trust, love, and unity in the face of adversity. If you like your sci-fi action-packed with plenty of anything else (romance, suspense, mystery, plot twists, awesome technology, and a fantastically detailed view of a futuristic society) woven through the story – this book and the rest of the series is definitely for you. The three books of the Aurora Rising trilogy have been some of my favourite reads ever and I recommend them to everyone.
October 10, 2023
Whew, I blitzed through book 2 and 3 so fast that they're kind of blended in my mind, so this review really covers both of them.
Firstly, just a general note: the overal Amaranthe series seems to be broken up into acts, with each act being a trilogy. So this third book brought the majority of things to a good, satisfying close. I laughed, I cried (more than a few times, honestly), and just was overall thrilled.
It isn't just a great primary cast (FMC, MMC), this series has a large, exceptional secondary cast. Seeing what happened to all of them through this invasion was gripping and terrifying.
My primary gripe is that there are so many people in the world of this series that are awful, at times I was cheering for the aliens to kill them. I mean, I can completely understand why any alien might look at that shitshow and be like "NOPE. TIME TO WIPE THEM OUT." From a galactic perspective, does the good done by some of humanity outweigh the bad? Or are we like a plague of locusts on the galaxy?
That said, the aliens are deeply flawed themselves, and I think that's part of what the series is going to explore overall.
Highly recommend this series for anyone who loves sci-fi.
Firstly, just a general note: the overal Amaranthe series seems to be broken up into acts, with each act being a trilogy. So this third book brought the majority of things to a good, satisfying close. I laughed, I cried (more than a few times, honestly), and just was overall thrilled.
It isn't just a great primary cast (FMC, MMC), this series has a large, exceptional secondary cast. Seeing what happened to all of them through this invasion was gripping and terrifying.
My primary gripe is that there are so many people in the world of this series that are awful, at times I was cheering for the aliens to kill them. I mean, I can completely understand why any alien might look at that shitshow and be like "NOPE. TIME TO WIPE THEM OUT." From a galactic perspective, does the good done by some of humanity outweigh the bad? Or are we like a plague of locusts on the galaxy?
That said, the aliens are deeply flawed themselves, and I think that's part of what the series is going to explore overall.
Highly recommend this series for anyone who loves sci-fi.
January 30, 2016
How is it that these books just keep getting better and better? I love them!!
March 28, 2015
WOW Terrific space opera!!
If someone told me after I read the last of the Aurora Rising
trilogy that it was the authors' first effort, I would've been convinced the person was completely misinformed. I have been in touch with GS Jennsen thru email right after around her first book. Became clear to me that she had a deep and abiding desire to make sure all her readers were satisfied with her effort . Are you kidding me? Each book just keeps getting better and better . Plots are extremely well developed and the insite she provides into the lives and thoughts of characters is amazing . After a while I felt like I was in the book watching everything as it happened. I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with next .
Follow this author and purchase her books . You will not be disappointed!!
If someone told me after I read the last of the Aurora Rising
trilogy that it was the authors' first effort, I would've been convinced the person was completely misinformed. I have been in touch with GS Jennsen thru email right after around her first book. Became clear to me that she had a deep and abiding desire to make sure all her readers were satisfied with her effort . Are you kidding me? Each book just keeps getting better and better . Plots are extremely well developed and the insite she provides into the lives and thoughts of characters is amazing . After a while I felt like I was in the book watching everything as it happened. I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with next .
Follow this author and purchase her books . You will not be disappointed!!
March 23, 2015
Absolutely brilliant. There is intrigue, action and romance. What I love about the previous books are the characters and they grow so much more in this one. There is an intensity to this book that really puts us among them, feeling what they feel. It's a roller coaster thrill ride that at times will leave you breathless with its speed. And yet everything is tied up nicely, I wasn't left feeling like I'd missed something or there were loose ends.
I'm sorry to see this trilogy end but the way is open for more so here's hoping we get it. This is one of those collections that will be read over and over because it is just that good.
I'm sorry to see this trilogy end but the way is open for more so here's hoping we get it. This is one of those collections that will be read over and over because it is just that good.
March 23, 2018
4.5 Stars
Transcendence, Aurora Rising #3 by G.S. Jennesen is a fantastic science fiction thriller with a tiny twist of romance. Great characters, cool science and an amazing heroine make this story work. I was so intrigued by the spaceship Siyane that I really hope it is even more of a feature in the later books. The second book was no let down. The additional backstory of our heroes was very welcome.
Loved it
Transcendence, Aurora Rising #3 by G.S. Jennesen is a fantastic science fiction thriller with a tiny twist of romance. Great characters, cool science and an amazing heroine make this story work. I was so intrigued by the spaceship Siyane that I really hope it is even more of a feature in the later books. The second book was no let down. The additional backstory of our heroes was very welcome.
Loved it
April 5, 2015
As the captivating final chapter in the Aurora Rising trilogy, Transcendence definitely lives up to its potential. I loved the thought-provoking ideas raised in the story as Alex, Caleb, and other characters from the previous books team up with Artificials to save humanity from the aliens. As before, the relationship between Caleb and Alex deepens further in this book, and that is a major part of why I love this series so much.
I was a little frustrated with the overwhelming number of point of view characters here. I just couldn't see the need for having so many of them and felt that several of them were very underdeveloped as a result. There was also one chapter that randomly jumped into first person point of view and I was so focused on trying to figure out why that was happening that I could barely focus on what was going on in the story. I also felt that the initial reunion between Alex and Miriam was a bit over the top, and both characters seemed to lose their personality a little bit there. It got better throughout the rest of the story, and you could still see the residual effects of their strained relationship, but at first it just felt much too resolved and happy to be completely believable.
Overall, Transcendence was a very engaging story, and I was thrilled to see it wrap up the events of the previous books in such a spectacular way.
I was a little frustrated with the overwhelming number of point of view characters here. I just couldn't see the need for having so many of them and felt that several of them were very underdeveloped as a result. There was also one chapter that randomly jumped into first person point of view and I was so focused on trying to figure out why that was happening that I could barely focus on what was going on in the story. I also felt that the initial reunion between Alex and Miriam was a bit over the top, and both characters seemed to lose their personality a little bit there. It got better throughout the rest of the story, and you could still see the residual effects of their strained relationship, but at first it just felt much too resolved and happy to be completely believable.
Overall, Transcendence was a very engaging story, and I was thrilled to see it wrap up the events of the previous books in such a spectacular way.
December 20, 2015
I wrote a perhaps excessively harsh review of the first book, after having given up at 150 pages in. However I returned to it a week or so later persevered through to the end of the third book. Actually, the 3 books together are almost OK. There's a decent structure to the story and some nice sci fi ideas.
But. Oh my god, a decent editor could have cut this 3 volume series down to a pretty decent single volume of about 500 pages. There are too many characters who are corny at best and one dimensional at worst, and the dramatis personae at the front is very little help as it gives insufficient information to help you recall instantly forgettable characters.
Even the main characters are poorly drawn and their relationships are corny.
And the sex scenes were gratuitous, appallingly written and went on for page after page - luckily you could skip about 10 pages or so at times. Haven't read anything like that since the 1970s frankly.
I won't be reading any more of Jennsen's books although I was cussed enough to finish the 3 I'd already bought because they sounded so good in the blurb I read and had decent reviews here. I'd give the series 1.5 stars overall. Not truly terrible (except in parts), almost OK. And with a bit of work on character writing and the addition of a good editor maybe she'll write a good sci fi book one day.
But. Oh my god, a decent editor could have cut this 3 volume series down to a pretty decent single volume of about 500 pages. There are too many characters who are corny at best and one dimensional at worst, and the dramatis personae at the front is very little help as it gives insufficient information to help you recall instantly forgettable characters.
Even the main characters are poorly drawn and their relationships are corny.
And the sex scenes were gratuitous, appallingly written and went on for page after page - luckily you could skip about 10 pages or so at times. Haven't read anything like that since the 1970s frankly.
I won't be reading any more of Jennsen's books although I was cussed enough to finish the 3 I'd already bought because they sounded so good in the blurb I read and had decent reviews here. I'd give the series 1.5 stars overall. Not truly terrible (except in parts), almost OK. And with a bit of work on character writing and the addition of a good editor maybe she'll write a good sci fi book one day.
July 12, 2015
I'm am at a loss of word for how undeniably awesome the Aurora Rising trilogy was it was by far one of the best series of books I have ever read and I can't wait to read more books from Aurora Rhapsody! As for Transcendence itself it was arguably the best book in the trilogy I read almost half of it in a day it was just to hard to put down for any extended period of time.
May 5, 2015
I'm wanting to say that this was a great end to a really good series. But the end of this book left me hoping that maybe there is more to come...it wouldn't at all disappoint me if we got to read more about Alex and her adventures. This series had a fairly extensive character list and world building and because of that I'd love to see more to come!! My one disappointment with this book was that I didn't get enough of the main character (ok, maybe I'm wanting to have my cake and eat it too, after all, it's hard to have an in depth list of characters and world building if you don't write about them). I think Alex's fight just wrapped up a little too easily for me. Or maybe it's just that I didn't want the story to really end!! In fact, I think I'm going to go buy the novella for this series just so I can get a bit more.
April 30, 2017
The third book in this Sci-Fi trilogy, and if you've made it this far you may as well read it. The story is wrapped up well-enough by the end (though plenty of material is left for indefinite sequels).
This series was a big stretch for me, as the author's Romance-novel influences were often apparent. The writing grated on me a bit, especially when things were described in this reduntant way:
* emotion (he was angry)
* action (he slammed his fist on the table)
* dialogue ("Shut up and listen to me!")
What kept me reading in spite of occasional cringes were the detailed relationships between the characters and the overall plot.
This series was a big stretch for me, as the author's Romance-novel influences were often apparent. The writing grated on me a bit, especially when things were described in this reduntant way:
* emotion (he was angry)
* action (he slammed his fist on the table)
* dialogue ("Shut up and listen to me!")
What kept me reading in spite of occasional cringes were the detailed relationships between the characters and the overall plot.
April 29, 2015
A great ending to an amazing trilogy. I particularly loved the way the characters grew and changed over the course of the three novels. No one stayed particularly static, and they learned from their mistakes (mostly). I was also impressed that Jennsen wasn't afraid to pull any punches when it came to the more psychotic/sociopathic characters and their terrible, awful decisions. Bonus points for the unexpected twist at the end. I really did not see any of that coming.
April 11, 2015
Awesome Space Opera:
Transcendence represents a great conclusion to a terrific trio of novels. The author has created a complex, wonderful universe in the future with politics,intrigue, alien nasties,space battles and some interesting hard scifi. Keep up the great work Ms Jennsen!
Transcendence represents a great conclusion to a terrific trio of novels. The author has created a complex, wonderful universe in the future with politics,intrigue, alien nasties,space battles and some interesting hard scifi. Keep up the great work Ms Jennsen!
March 23, 2015
The best of all three.
That's really all I have to say.
That's really all I have to say.
June 22, 2019
I like it when a story's ending feels complete and doesn't leave me wondering. I know there is more to come and I'm prepared to go the distance with this writer and series. Great Job.
November 2, 2015
As their space cruiser – stealthed by technology ‘acquired’ from the aliens – slips through the space-time portal in the Metis nebula, Alex and Caleb return to a Galaxy threatened by a fleet of superdreadnoughts controlled by a far from benign Artificial Intelligence.
The demands of Hyperion, the ethereal being apparently controlling that artificial intelligence, are simple: the Earth Alliance and Senecan Federation will withdraw from a vast and already colonised area of space or face annihilation by the Metigen fleet. And, after that capitulation, humans will make no further attempts to explore what lies beyond the Metis portal.
The second ethereal being – Mesme – is more sympathetic to the future of civilisation. Alex’s new-found understanding of the Metigen’s technology and AI capabilities should, in her view, be sufficient to counter the threat.
The ultimatum is rejected and, as battle is joined, a decision is taken to link a small number of humans to experimental AI units (including, of course, Alex and the aptly named Valkyrie). The initial intention is for them to analyse and advise at a tactical/strategic level; the control of all weapons systems must, at all times, remain under the control of humans.
It doesn’t work out and, in a brilliantly written Galactic-spanning conflict, the risks (and advantages) of linking an Artificial and human comes into increasing focus.
It’s an issue Ms Jenssen will, I suspect (along with the hitherto shadowy role of Hyperion and Mesme) develop in ‘Sidespace’, the first part of the ‘Aurora Renegades’ trilogy due to be released on November 9.
Read and enjoy.
The demands of Hyperion, the ethereal being apparently controlling that artificial intelligence, are simple: the Earth Alliance and Senecan Federation will withdraw from a vast and already colonised area of space or face annihilation by the Metigen fleet. And, after that capitulation, humans will make no further attempts to explore what lies beyond the Metis portal.
The second ethereal being – Mesme – is more sympathetic to the future of civilisation. Alex’s new-found understanding of the Metigen’s technology and AI capabilities should, in her view, be sufficient to counter the threat.
The ultimatum is rejected and, as battle is joined, a decision is taken to link a small number of humans to experimental AI units (including, of course, Alex and the aptly named Valkyrie). The initial intention is for them to analyse and advise at a tactical/strategic level; the control of all weapons systems must, at all times, remain under the control of humans.
It doesn’t work out and, in a brilliantly written Galactic-spanning conflict, the risks (and advantages) of linking an Artificial and human comes into increasing focus.
It’s an issue Ms Jenssen will, I suspect (along with the hitherto shadowy role of Hyperion and Mesme) develop in ‘Sidespace’, the first part of the ‘Aurora Renegades’ trilogy due to be released on November 9.
Read and enjoy.
September 13, 2020
I was on the fence about whether to continue this saga after book one, because it had a satisfying finish and I assigned it a solid three stars but nothing more. But after I finished book two, I didn't even lay down my ereader before opening book three.
As much as I value plot, pacing, and style, the thing that really makes or break a book for me if how much I like the characters. Aurora Rising shines in that department for me. It's full of strong personalities, especially female ones. Most of them get paired off romantically in gratifying ways.
It really takes time and page count to grow to love a story's characters. It's much of what makes serials so great! After 1200 pages of watching Alex bristle against her mother, the catharsis of their reunion is much more rewarding. (And it's not a spoiler; you knew that was going to happen.)
G. S. Jennsen does a good job of presenting a developed world, rich with politics and future technologies. Although I admit to skipping over some of the spaceship battles and mechanical schematics.
As much as I value plot, pacing, and style, the thing that really makes or break a book for me if how much I like the characters. Aurora Rising shines in that department for me. It's full of strong personalities, especially female ones. Most of them get paired off romantically in gratifying ways.
It really takes time and page count to grow to love a story's characters. It's much of what makes serials so great! After 1200 pages of watching Alex bristle against her mother, the catharsis of their reunion is much more rewarding. (And it's not a spoiler; you knew that was going to happen.)
G. S. Jennsen does a good job of presenting a developed world, rich with politics and future technologies. Although I admit to skipping over some of the spaceship battles and mechanical schematics.
February 17, 2016
Transcendence shows us where every thread comes together, from seemingly insignificant details to confusing mysteries.
The way that GS Jennsen outlined her novels before finishing the first really benefits the reader in this book. It is very clear that this first trilogy is one cohesive story. While each novel has its own distinct voice and story, each of those are a piece of a much larger story. Transcendence is probably the heaviest novel on science fiction and space opera, and it works amazingly. It becomes clear that the various plotlines discussing artificial intelligence is really where the story was heading all along. Now that we are familiar with the characters from the previous novels, it is the perfect time to subject them to some serious science fiction. And of course, some great space battles.
While Transcendence seems like the ultimate conclusion of the trilogy, it also leaves you with the sense that you have really only scratched the surface of this tale!
The way that GS Jennsen outlined her novels before finishing the first really benefits the reader in this book. It is very clear that this first trilogy is one cohesive story. While each novel has its own distinct voice and story, each of those are a piece of a much larger story. Transcendence is probably the heaviest novel on science fiction and space opera, and it works amazingly. It becomes clear that the various plotlines discussing artificial intelligence is really where the story was heading all along. Now that we are familiar with the characters from the previous novels, it is the perfect time to subject them to some serious science fiction. And of course, some great space battles.
While Transcendence seems like the ultimate conclusion of the trilogy, it also leaves you with the sense that you have really only scratched the surface of this tale!
February 18, 2016
What a brilliant and amazing book. Hands down actually topped my favorite sci-fi novel and took its place. This trilogy has been incredible in more ways than one. The writing style, the plot and THE CHARACTERS YEEEESSSSS. Though its really hard for me to enjoy books with more than 2 POV's, Jennsen did a hell of a job because I enjoyed this book so much. Best conclusion I could've asked for this amazing trilogy and also to my amazing luck I just found out aurora rising is act 1 of 3 and Jennsen already released her first novel "Sidespace" to her act 2 "Aurora Renegades"! I found out immediately after I finished "Transcendence" and I immediately bought it on amazon when I found out! So I can't wait to start on that book because I can tell that this story has so much potential to create even better novels than the "Aurora Rising" trilogy. (If that's possible)
June 14, 2020
A Mills and Boon in space. I rate this low because I'm sorry to say that this book is disappointing, frustrating, exasperating and not value for money. It has a very underdeveloped sense of people and society in the future. Whilst the situations the characters find themselves in are interesting, the characters themselves are not multidimensional and the language used by the author to describe them and their feelings and the wider events is not varied and nuanced. When you start skipping pages to get to the end, you know it's time to move on to a different writer. Sorry.
April 10, 2015
Well....loved the story..trilogy is a hard thing to pull of, but the storyline pulles toghether nicely...a mix of space/AI/cybernetics kind of world, and i enjoyed it... very well written from my point of wiew...why i did not give this 5 stars: too much "mushi" love stuff...have to skip 7-8 pages with just" i love u...kiss me...feel me...fuck me..." the explicit love stuff did not compute for me inside this story of violence and war...
June 13, 2015
Aurora Rising is a great trilogy with a thought-provoking underlying premise, in the true spirit of science-fiction. I like that each book has a distinctive feel, giving it shape as a true trilogy. Starshine was mysterious and romantic, Vertigo was heart-wrenching and contemplative, and Transcendence was all finale all the way: fast-paced and exciting.
I basically couldn't put it down. That's my review.
I basically couldn't put it down. That's my review.
September 24, 2015
Best of the three volumes of Aurora Rising Trilogy. But don't start here. You will miss all the details of character back stories that make this volume come alive.
In this third installment, Alexis continues to improve as a character. The battle scenes are great. The action keeps the reader turning the pages. Oh, and there are some REALLY funny scenes, perfect to break the tension of the action!
Very well done.
In this third installment, Alexis continues to improve as a character. The battle scenes are great. The action keeps the reader turning the pages. Oh, and there are some REALLY funny scenes, perfect to break the tension of the action!
Very well done.
February 2, 2016
This is scifi with action, romance and emotional at times. I had trouble in the first book because it was a bit too technical for me and had a lot of characters in addition to the H and h (who are awesome). Now that I finished the last book I see how the first book was a very important setup for key parts in the story. This has turned out to be a great series for me - one of the best things I've read in a while.
October 22, 2015
There's really nothing I could say here that I didn't already say for books 1 & 2. These books continue to offer an amazing story. Quality writing from an amazing imagination. The stakes are tense, but the individual lives of the characters continue to be the star. I'm looking forward to books 4-9. :)
November 24, 2015
A satisfying conclusion to Aurora Rising, characters are familiar, action is well done and stories reach a perfect maturity. I really enjoyed Aurora Rising and fear that my next space opera will read very misogynistic now. Damn you Jennsen for writing a truely great feminist space faring adventure. My thanks
December 13, 2015
Yahh, I made it through to the last book!! I didn't feel a lot of growth from our heroine, others yes and the story was so big that this was okay. It was a slog at times to make it through but I'm glad I hung in there and kept reading (and skipping :) and finished!
August 14, 2015
Excellent conclusion to this trilogy. The story is far from over though, and I look forward to reading more of Alex Solovy's space adventures.
December 5, 2015
Still surprising!
The ending want anything that I had imagined but damn it was good. A glorious romp through a possible future.
The ending want anything that I had imagined but damn it was good. A glorious romp through a possible future.
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