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Chronicles of Alsea #7
Resilience
As the first Alsean to serve aboard a Protectorate warship, Rahel Sayana thought her empathic sense would be an advantage. She never imagined it could be a weakness.
Captain Ekatya Serrado has her hands full with a new empathic officer, an attempted murder, and a missing cargo ship. Finding the lost ship only adds to her problems: its crew lies dead amid signs of alien predators. When those signs appear on her own ship, she must find a solution or face a similar fate.
The clock is ticking, but Ekatya has a resource she never had before. Rahel’s weakness is also her strength, and she will stand between danger and those who need her—no matter the risk.
100,000 words
Captain Ekatya Serrado has her hands full with a new empathic officer, an attempted murder, and a missing cargo ship. Finding the lost ship only adds to her problems: its crew lies dead amid signs of alien predators. When those signs appear on her own ship, she must find a solution or face a similar fate.
The clock is ticking, but Ekatya has a resource she never had before. Rahel’s weakness is also her strength, and she will stand between danger and those who need her—no matter the risk.
100,000 words
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2018
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Fletcher DeLancey
26 books316 followersFletcher DeLancey spent her early career as a science educator, which was the perfect combination of her two great loves: language and science. These days she combines them while writing science fiction.
She is an Oregon expatriate who left her beloved state when she met a Portuguese woman and had to choose between home and heart. She chose heart. Now she lives with her wife and son in the beautiful sunny Algarve, where she writes full-time, teaches Pilates, tries to learn the local birds and plants, and samples every regional Portuguese dish she can get her hands on. (There are many. It’s going to take a while.)
She is best known for her science fiction/fantasy series, Chronicles of Alsea, now comprised of four novels and a novella. Among them, the Alsea books have won an Independent Publisher's Award (2017 bronze medal), a Golden Crown Literary Society Award, a Rainbow Award, and been shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award.
Fletcher believes that women need far more representation in science fiction and fantasy, and takes great pleasure in writing complex stories with strong, believable women heading up the action. Her day is made every time another reader says, “I didn’t think I liked science fiction, but then I read yours.”
She is an Oregon expatriate who left her beloved state when she met a Portuguese woman and had to choose between home and heart. She chose heart. Now she lives with her wife and son in the beautiful sunny Algarve, where she writes full-time, teaches Pilates, tries to learn the local birds and plants, and samples every regional Portuguese dish she can get her hands on. (There are many. It’s going to take a while.)
She is best known for her science fiction/fantasy series, Chronicles of Alsea, now comprised of four novels and a novella. Among them, the Alsea books have won an Independent Publisher's Award (2017 bronze medal), a Golden Crown Literary Society Award, a Rainbow Award, and been shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award.
Fletcher believes that women need far more representation in science fiction and fantasy, and takes great pleasure in writing complex stories with strong, believable women heading up the action. Her day is made every time another reader says, “I didn’t think I liked science fiction, but then I read yours.”
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June 8, 2020
I loved this book just as much as I loved the earlier books in the series. It's an adventure, but has lots of great character development. You don't have to start at Book #1 of Chronicles of Alsea, but I do recommend reading Book #6 Outcaste before reading Resilience.
Update: I liked this book even more the second time around, as is often the case with Fletcher DeLancey's books. There are certain elements that feel quite different when you understand what's coming next. I am bumping it to my must-read shelf, which for an read book means that it I plan to reread it.
Update: I liked this book even more the second time around, as is often the case with Fletcher DeLancey's books. There are certain elements that feel quite different when you understand what's coming next. I am bumping it to my must-read shelf, which for an read book means that it I plan to reread it.
November 5, 2018
I knew that this book was being published sometime in the future, through Twitter (in case anyone cares to know if people notice ‘coming up’ type posts on Twitter), but I didn’t actually realize it had been posted until I saw a mention that someone was reading it, currently reading not planning on reading it, in a group on Goodreads. Naturally I . . . I do not actually remember now. I know I immediately bought the book, but I do not recall if I immediately started reading the book.
Not sure if this needs to be stated, considering this is the 7th book in a series, but yes, this book is part of a series and it is a lot easier to read if you read the previous 6 books.
This specific book stars a character, if I recall correctly, who first appeared in the previous book in this series. Rahel Sayana. Attempting to not reveal what happened in the previous book . . . Rahel is now the first Alsean to serve aboard the a Protectorate spaceship (I do not know enough about the Protectorate to know if this is correct, or not, but the Protectorate is a multi-planet organization that has a spaceforce crewed by Gaians (read: humans, I’m sure there are differences, but of all the species in this series, this one is closest to humans ().
To put what occurs in the book into prospective: Imagine, if you would, a Federation of planets, so to speak, crewed entirely by one species, Gaians; now insert a new species that is not only ‘other’ but also has the ‘ability to read minds’ (not exactly, more has the ability to detect emotion). I’m not sure if this is more like having the Star Trek Federation have their first Batazoid or first Vulcan join a Federation crew. I suppose it depends on . . . stuff.
So that’s the thrust of the story: a new ship member joins a new-to-them ship. They are the first of their kind out and about in space. To add a twist: they are not the equivalent of a 19 year old or fresh from academy type. I do not actually recall their age, but they are closer to being something like 44 than being 22. They’ve been around, is my basic point. This isn’t some kid joining a spaceship; this is a seasoned veteran . . . of stuff that doesn’t involve space. (I’m reminded of a comment from a new show – ‘The Rookie’, wherein someone in their mid-forties joins the police force. The watch commander (or whatever his actual title might be) makes it known why he doesn’t like this specific Rookie – he’s old enough to be set in his ways, old enough to be slow to respond ‘correctly’ and ‘as trained’, and ‘stiff’ about changing their thoughts, reactions, and emotions about the things a police officer must face – that they now face as a police officer but had a lot of experience, 40 plus years of experience, learning how to react in the situation). Good grief. Let’s boil this down: it’s easier to teach an eager new recruit the correct way to do stuff than it is to break down a veteran, and completely rebuild them. There’s ‘stuff’ to remove before you can begin.
That does come up in this book – happily enough for me, this comes up near the beginning of the book. Rahel is working out in a public work-out room. Others appear giggling and the like. They start bullying Rahel. She’s . . . okay with it for the most part but then they literally start hitting her (shooting her); she reacts as she’d been long trained to react in this situation. Then she feels as if she’s now going to be kicked off the ship for reacting. There’s one specific thing I vaguely recall disliking about the aftermath of this scene – it’s brief but I’ve a vague recollection that she said something like she started it or something, threw the first punch – but she didn’t, they literally shot her before she reacted to their bullying.
Right. Got distracted by ‘The Rookie’. WTF? Eh?
This book was a heck of a lot better than I expected (which is bad of me since I’d actually forgotten how good this author’s books tend to be), and I really enjoyed this science fiction novel. It even made me teary-eyed in places. It did, it did.
The author tends to like (like not like, not sure, but does) coupling people up – more so in the fanfiction series, but still does so in this series as well. Sooo, romance?
There’s some unexpected neat little scenes based on that specific aspect. Partly unexpected because Rahel is asexual. But she does like contact – calms her down, and ends up with . . . friends. And no, this isn’t a way to include sex into the story without romance and/or coupling up. There’s no sex. And if that had been the intention, the character would have been aromantic, not asexual. I suppose I should elaborate slightly more: the touching involves running fingers through hair, and hugging, and the like.
Ah, right. So – the book focuses mainly on Rahel. A character that first appeared in the prior book in the series. So, can you read that one then this one? I wouldn’t recommend it but it is probably doable.
For those long time series readers: this book takes place on the rebuilt Caphenon crewed and captained mostly by the same people seen, when the Protectorate is seen, throughout this series. Including Janeway. I mean, what the heck is her name again . . .Captain Ekataya Serrado and her significant other Lhyn – the scholar. (as a side note, when I read the book I had actually let the whole Star Trek thing slide from my mind, and none of the people aboard reminded me of any specific other character I’d come across . . . except for Ekatya – Janeway – somewhat less because of matching personalities and like, and more because I’d read the previous fanfiction series this series here leapt out of; Lhyn also reminds me of Janeway’s significant other in that series, but Lhyn had always been an author created character).
So one last thought. There’s a part in the afterward (actually, in the ‘about the author’ section) wherein the author noted something about readers telling her - “I didn’t think I liked science fiction, but then I read yours” (and how that makes her day).
Sadly I can’t say that. How can I, eh? I grew up reading Science Fiction. I read a variety of genres growing up, but probably 75% of the ‘first stuff’ I read was science fiction, up to . . . oh, college? Something like that. So I can’t say that I didn’t think I liked science fiction, because I’ve loved it from the beginning of my reading life. I can say that this book and this series is better than a lot of the science fiction I’ve read in my life. (well, you read Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. and . . . well, no, mostly I read books and collections of ‘the greats’ from the 1920s to today, Asimov, Clarke, Heinlein, etc. etc. plus Star Trek and more ‘popular fiction’ oriented stuff).
Rating: 5+
November 4 2018
Not sure if this needs to be stated, considering this is the 7th book in a series, but yes, this book is part of a series and it is a lot easier to read if you read the previous 6 books.
This specific book stars a character, if I recall correctly, who first appeared in the previous book in this series. Rahel Sayana. Attempting to not reveal what happened in the previous book . . . Rahel is now the first Alsean to serve aboard the a Protectorate spaceship (I do not know enough about the Protectorate to know if this is correct, or not, but the Protectorate is a multi-planet organization that has a spaceforce crewed by Gaians (read: humans, I’m sure there are differences, but of all the species in this series, this one is closest to humans ().
To put what occurs in the book into prospective: Imagine, if you would, a Federation of planets, so to speak, crewed entirely by one species, Gaians; now insert a new species that is not only ‘other’ but also has the ‘ability to read minds’ (not exactly, more has the ability to detect emotion). I’m not sure if this is more like having the Star Trek Federation have their first Batazoid or first Vulcan join a Federation crew. I suppose it depends on . . . stuff.
So that’s the thrust of the story: a new ship member joins a new-to-them ship. They are the first of their kind out and about in space. To add a twist: they are not the equivalent of a 19 year old or fresh from academy type. I do not actually recall their age, but they are closer to being something like 44 than being 22. They’ve been around, is my basic point. This isn’t some kid joining a spaceship; this is a seasoned veteran . . . of stuff that doesn’t involve space. (I’m reminded of a comment from a new show – ‘The Rookie’, wherein someone in their mid-forties joins the police force. The watch commander (or whatever his actual title might be) makes it known why he doesn’t like this specific Rookie – he’s old enough to be set in his ways, old enough to be slow to respond ‘correctly’ and ‘as trained’, and ‘stiff’ about changing their thoughts, reactions, and emotions about the things a police officer must face – that they now face as a police officer but had a lot of experience, 40 plus years of experience, learning how to react in the situation). Good grief. Let’s boil this down: it’s easier to teach an eager new recruit the correct way to do stuff than it is to break down a veteran, and completely rebuild them. There’s ‘stuff’ to remove before you can begin.
That does come up in this book – happily enough for me, this comes up near the beginning of the book. Rahel is working out in a public work-out room. Others appear giggling and the like. They start bullying Rahel. She’s . . . okay with it for the most part but then they literally start hitting her (shooting her); she reacts as she’d been long trained to react in this situation. Then she feels as if she’s now going to be kicked off the ship for reacting. There’s one specific thing I vaguely recall disliking about the aftermath of this scene – it’s brief but I’ve a vague recollection that she said something like she started it or something, threw the first punch – but she didn’t, they literally shot her before she reacted to their bullying.
Right. Got distracted by ‘The Rookie’. WTF? Eh?
This book was a heck of a lot better than I expected (which is bad of me since I’d actually forgotten how good this author’s books tend to be), and I really enjoyed this science fiction novel. It even made me teary-eyed in places. It did, it did.
The author tends to like (like not like, not sure, but does) coupling people up – more so in the fanfiction series, but still does so in this series as well. Sooo, romance?
There’s some unexpected neat little scenes based on that specific aspect. Partly unexpected because Rahel is asexual. But she does like contact – calms her down, and ends up with . . . friends. And no, this isn’t a way to include sex into the story without romance and/or coupling up. There’s no sex. And if that had been the intention, the character would have been aromantic, not asexual. I suppose I should elaborate slightly more: the touching involves running fingers through hair, and hugging, and the like.
Ah, right. So – the book focuses mainly on Rahel. A character that first appeared in the prior book in the series. So, can you read that one then this one? I wouldn’t recommend it but it is probably doable.
For those long time series readers: this book takes place on the rebuilt Caphenon crewed and captained mostly by the same people seen, when the Protectorate is seen, throughout this series. Including Janeway. I mean, what the heck is her name again . . .Captain Ekataya Serrado and her significant other Lhyn – the scholar. (as a side note, when I read the book I had actually let the whole Star Trek thing slide from my mind, and none of the people aboard reminded me of any specific other character I’d come across . . . except for Ekatya – Janeway – somewhat less because of matching personalities and like, and more because I’d read the previous fanfiction series this series here leapt out of; Lhyn also reminds me of Janeway’s significant other in that series, but Lhyn had always been an author created character).
So one last thought. There’s a part in the afterward (actually, in the ‘about the author’ section) wherein the author noted something about readers telling her - “I didn’t think I liked science fiction, but then I read yours” (and how that makes her day).
Sadly I can’t say that. How can I, eh? I grew up reading Science Fiction. I read a variety of genres growing up, but probably 75% of the ‘first stuff’ I read was science fiction, up to . . . oh, college? Something like that. So I can’t say that I didn’t think I liked science fiction, because I’ve loved it from the beginning of my reading life. I can say that this book and this series is better than a lot of the science fiction I’ve read in my life. (well, you read Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. and . . . well, no, mostly I read books and collections of ‘the greats’ from the 1920s to today, Asimov, Clarke, Heinlein, etc. etc. plus Star Trek and more ‘popular fiction’ oriented stuff).
Rating: 5+
November 4 2018
November 1, 2018
Following on immediately from “Outcaste” Rahel Sayana achieves her dream as she joins a Protectorate warship and becomes the first Alsean in space. She has a lot to live up to; the code of a warrior, the shame of her mistakes, the trust of those who forgave her, and the reputation of Alsea all rest on her shoulders.
As Captain Serrado leads her crew on their first tour with Sayana aboard they must all adjust to having an empath among them. The crew think she’s spying, she thinks she is failing, and Serrado must find a balance in using both her physical and emotional abilities. When the Phoenix is threatened by an unknown lifeform the whole crew must pull together as a team, and Sayana becomes the key to their survival.
Sometimes it’s hard to write reviews about long series because I run out of superlatives. Fletcher DeLancey’s Alsea series is simply one of the best sci-fi series I have read, and continues to amuse, delight and fascinate as it has developed. The writing flows, the descriptions are creative and emotive, the characters have become friends we can’t wait to catch up with and the whole is a wonderful combination of exquisite world building, social observation and action adventure.
Resilience follows on from the previous 6, equally as strong, maintaining the standard, and yet taking us into a new experience as we travel on the Phoenix with her crew. The primary characters continue to develop while we meet new ones who become part of the core of these tales, because while they are action adventures they are also about the psychological behaviours and social interactions of the players in each adventure.
It would stand alone, but why deny yourself the pleasure of the whole... start with “The Caphenon” and enjoy the amazing world and wonderful characters Fletcher DeLancey has created. I have every intention of rereading the set on a regular basis.
As Captain Serrado leads her crew on their first tour with Sayana aboard they must all adjust to having an empath among them. The crew think she’s spying, she thinks she is failing, and Serrado must find a balance in using both her physical and emotional abilities. When the Phoenix is threatened by an unknown lifeform the whole crew must pull together as a team, and Sayana becomes the key to their survival.
Sometimes it’s hard to write reviews about long series because I run out of superlatives. Fletcher DeLancey’s Alsea series is simply one of the best sci-fi series I have read, and continues to amuse, delight and fascinate as it has developed. The writing flows, the descriptions are creative and emotive, the characters have become friends we can’t wait to catch up with and the whole is a wonderful combination of exquisite world building, social observation and action adventure.
Resilience follows on from the previous 6, equally as strong, maintaining the standard, and yet taking us into a new experience as we travel on the Phoenix with her crew. The primary characters continue to develop while we meet new ones who become part of the core of these tales, because while they are action adventures they are also about the psychological behaviours and social interactions of the players in each adventure.
It would stand alone, but why deny yourself the pleasure of the whole... start with “The Caphenon” and enjoy the amazing world and wonderful characters Fletcher DeLancey has created. I have every intention of rereading the set on a regular basis.
January 10, 2019
The story is nice and engaging, with an unexpected plot twisting.
But with this author, and with this book in particular, it is not just the story. It is the psychological depth that gives dimensional strength to the story.
And in this book there's also a wonderful sense of marvel for beautiful alien nature. Pretty great imagination! ^____^
But with this author, and with this book in particular, it is not just the story. It is the psychological depth that gives dimensional strength to the story.
And in this book there's also a wonderful sense of marvel for beautiful alien nature. Pretty great imagination! ^____^
August 8, 2020
I love the Alsea series and this is another strong entry. Picking up straight after Outcaste, it follows Rahel (still my favourite Alsean character) onto the Phoenix. This means we get more time with Ekatya, Lhyn, and Dr Wells, as well as some new characters in the Phonenix crew.
Watching Rahel learn how to become part of the Phoenix’s crew was great, as were her interactions with the other main characters, especially Dr Wells. I also loved how learning to adapt to Rahel taught them all something about themselves. But I felt the book got overtaken by the Rez storyline, and although there was some payoff in great scenes with the characters because of that, I did get a bit bored by the alien stuff.
There’s continuations of various threads from the previous books and the setup for some great stuff on Alsea if the next book picks up from this one and explores the tyree mystery, which I’m looking forward to. I did miss Salomen and Lanaril and wished that Fletcher had shown us the scenes of Rahel interacting with them (even over vid) instead of just reporting it. I’d also have liked to see some more of the more tender moments between Ekatya and Lhyn, less time on the descriptiveness about the aliens and more on those characterisations would have been my preference, but this is still a great read. 4 stars.
Watching Rahel learn how to become part of the Phoenix’s crew was great, as were her interactions with the other main characters, especially Dr Wells. I also loved how learning to adapt to Rahel taught them all something about themselves. But I felt the book got overtaken by the Rez storyline, and although there was some payoff in great scenes with the characters because of that, I did get a bit bored by the alien stuff.
There’s continuations of various threads from the previous books and the setup for some great stuff on Alsea if the next book picks up from this one and explores the tyree mystery, which I’m looking forward to. I did miss Salomen and Lanaril and wished that Fletcher had shown us the scenes of Rahel interacting with them (even over vid) instead of just reporting it. I’d also have liked to see some more of the more tender moments between Ekatya and Lhyn, less time on the descriptiveness about the aliens and more on those characterisations would have been my preference, but this is still a great read. 4 stars.
April 29, 2019
Despite having read it twice already, I'm still pondering it so I have no clue what to say except what are you waiting for ?
if you still haven't join the Chronicle of Alsea space train, you're missing one hell of a show!
if you still haven't join the Chronicle of Alsea space train, you're missing one hell of a show!
August 4, 2021
4.5 rounded up
I was a bit nervous going into this one as I thought the previous book was the weakest in the series so far and I knew this one sort of continued Rahel's story, but thankfully this book resumed the previous structure and quality!! I continue to adore this author's characters, particularly their female ones, and the variety of moving relationships she manages to depict. I especially appreciated Rahel's being explicitly asexual and that we got to see the very strong relationships and bonds she forms with different people and the intimacies she craves without a sexual component. The storyline with the creatures was fantastic and I was definitely moved to tears several times. Adored this one!
I was a bit nervous going into this one as I thought the previous book was the weakest in the series so far and I knew this one sort of continued Rahel's story, but thankfully this book resumed the previous structure and quality!! I continue to adore this author's characters, particularly their female ones, and the variety of moving relationships she manages to depict. I especially appreciated Rahel's being explicitly asexual and that we got to see the very strong relationships and bonds she forms with different people and the intimacies she craves without a sexual component. The storyline with the creatures was fantastic and I was definitely moved to tears several times. Adored this one!
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January 24, 2019Really enjoyed this, and I almost never start a series with later volumes.... but I had this book, and judging from the blurb I thought it would contain some of my favorite SFF themes, so I gave it a try.
Now I need to get the whole set. Not perfect, but very solid, very enjoyable, GREAT characterization and emotions while also well-researched and solid science and engineering elements. Surprise of the year? I know 2019 just started, but this was a reading surprise that's going to be hard to top. (Note that it's a 2018 release, I'm just getting to it now.)
Longer review hopefully later - my January has been rough.
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Source of the book: Anonymous Benefactor
Now I need to get the whole set. Not perfect, but very solid, very enjoyable, GREAT characterization and emotions while also well-researched and solid science and engineering elements. Surprise of the year? I know 2019 just started, but this was a reading surprise that's going to be hard to top. (Note that it's a 2018 release, I'm just getting to it now.)
Longer review hopefully later - my January has been rough.
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Source of the book: Anonymous Benefactor
August 6, 2019
Excellent book. A very accomplish writing and interesting plot.
July 14, 2019
Still amazing! Still a lot of unexpected storyline coming up. Fletcher seems an endless fountain of beautiful stories.:)
November 12, 2018
I really like this series and I also liked this book.
I liked the first part the most I thought maybe it was a bit too much about the Resilience but still can't wait until the next book in the series.
I liked the first part the most I thought maybe it was a bit too much about the Resilience but still can't wait until the next book in the series.
November 1, 2018
Absolutely Fantastic
Absolutely amazing. Every book in this series is as excellent and enjoyable as the last. The depth of emotion and life that is felt from every character is staggering and worthy of awe. Seeing the relationships between the characters grow and change is a beautiful experience. I would 100% recommend this series.
Absolutely amazing. Every book in this series is as excellent and enjoyable as the last. The depth of emotion and life that is felt from every character is staggering and worthy of awe. Seeing the relationships between the characters grow and change is a beautiful experience. I would 100% recommend this series.
November 3, 2018
As always, Fletcher Delancey wrote an amazing book ! I hugely encourage people to read the entire serie. It's amazing.
March 28, 2023
Adored this
This was fascinating and intriguing. I loved seeing the Phoenix in action. Rahel is the best and took on so much by belief, but she truly came out the other side. Loved seeing Ekatya on her ship not in battle. Fantastic job as usual.
This was fascinating and intriguing. I loved seeing the Phoenix in action. Rahel is the best and took on so much by belief, but she truly came out the other side. Loved seeing Ekatya on her ship not in battle. Fantastic job as usual.
November 9, 2018
Resilience, book #7 in the Chronicles of Alsea series by Fletcher DeLancey involves an errant cargo ship, attempted murder, second-guessing, unhealthy secrets, and throw in a newly discovered intelligent alien species. What could, possibly, happen? Well, a lot! Best laid plans go haywire-how fascinating! Fletcher DeLancey expertly provides Rahel with flashbacks allowing for some backstory fill-in from Outcaste.
As the story continues, First Guard Rahel Sayana has boarded the Protectorate warship the Phoenix as the first Alsean space explorer. She soon discovers her empathic abilities can, surprisingly, work against her. As the story progresses, Rahel figures out how to bring her very best to a dire situation-with help. In addition to Rahel Sayana, three other main characters, Capt. Ekatya Serrado, anthropologist & linguist Dr. Lyhn Rivers, and Dr. Alejandra Wells play huge and pivotal roles with their own unique experiences that ultimately entwines them in ways they didn’t see coming. Add to them, a brilliant and convincing supporting cast of characters.
By no means is Resilience a simple ordinary story. This sci-fi adventure affords some complexity without getting lost nor confusing by way of some explanatory specifics. Fletcher DeLancey took me on a journey from the beginning to the end without the sluggishness. It continuously flows. So many stories need time to unfold in their entirety without rushing. Be assured; the pace picks up as you go along and does not disappoint. It speaks to the enrichment given by this author to test the limits of one’s imagination. It took me places visually, emotionally, and psychologically I didn’t expect; thus, formulated into an illuminating adventure. Resilience laid-out how duty, obligation, and cooperation come together in the most authentic meaning of teamwork; to push through high-risk life do or die challenges. Time well spent reading Resilience. Fletcher DeLancey delivers a top-notch story, again!
As the story continues, First Guard Rahel Sayana has boarded the Protectorate warship the Phoenix as the first Alsean space explorer. She soon discovers her empathic abilities can, surprisingly, work against her. As the story progresses, Rahel figures out how to bring her very best to a dire situation-with help. In addition to Rahel Sayana, three other main characters, Capt. Ekatya Serrado, anthropologist & linguist Dr. Lyhn Rivers, and Dr. Alejandra Wells play huge and pivotal roles with their own unique experiences that ultimately entwines them in ways they didn’t see coming. Add to them, a brilliant and convincing supporting cast of characters.
By no means is Resilience a simple ordinary story. This sci-fi adventure affords some complexity without getting lost nor confusing by way of some explanatory specifics. Fletcher DeLancey took me on a journey from the beginning to the end without the sluggishness. It continuously flows. So many stories need time to unfold in their entirety without rushing. Be assured; the pace picks up as you go along and does not disappoint. It speaks to the enrichment given by this author to test the limits of one’s imagination. It took me places visually, emotionally, and psychologically I didn’t expect; thus, formulated into an illuminating adventure. Resilience laid-out how duty, obligation, and cooperation come together in the most authentic meaning of teamwork; to push through high-risk life do or die challenges. Time well spent reading Resilience. Fletcher DeLancey delivers a top-notch story, again!
December 2, 2018
Another wonderful installment in this amazing series. Like a few other Alsea titles, this one starts out a little slow, building up to a fascinating scenario that makes it hard to put down. If the beautiful cover has you excited/curious about this one, you will NOT be disappointed by the new alien guests here--their story arc is pure, delicious nerd joy for so many reasons... And Rahel's connection with them is beautifully moving. I don't want to say too much, but fans of this series will thoroughly enjoy her adventures as the first Alsean in space (!!!). If there's one drawback to this book, it's that I missed Alsea so much! I felt like I could sympathize with Rahel and Lhyn in that regard. But it was almost weird for me because I LOVE space-based sci-fi....and there are SO many super fun elements of Life in Space here! But even so, I'm looking forward to getting back to Alsea in future installments. And on a final note, I do wish the Ekatya/Lhyn romance wasn't so largely "off-screen" this time, just because I adore them so much, but this is a minor detail, of course!
February 16, 2021
It's not very often I have the pleasure of reading two excellent books in a row, but this was my second of two (the first by another author)! This is part of a long series (delightfully so). This one is a little more "Star-Trek-ish" than I found previous ones, but the creativity in the development of the story and new alien characters was far from that - in Starship quality vs. shuttlecraft quality, it's Starship all the way. This was, for me, the most emotion-filled book in the series. In addition, it was the most humor-filled one, skillfully breaking up tense and emotional moments, while giving us greater insight to all of the principal characters. Redeemed First Guard Sayana, on her first mission in space aboard Captain Sarado's new ship, and guided by Sarado's partner, Lhyn, Sayana must learn how to work in a team, and how to live among Gaians without getting into too much trouble. Well...that might not work out too well. With a fascinating plot and dramatic subplots and great characters, it makes me glad the series continues. Delancey has another hit!
November 6, 2018
I finished reading this novel yesterday and I had the hardest time afterwards because I couldn’t figure out what to read next. This is a terrific book. I particularly enjoyed the first half because the author showed us, or at least me, how truly alien the Alseans are. The other series books are set on Alsea so we read everything with the perspective of humans being somewhat different, but putting one Alsean on a ship of humans drove home the differences for me. Some of those scenes were funny while others were poignant.
Later in the book, there were unexpected twists that had me reading when I should have been doing many other things. The “ghost ship” with its mysteries, the aliens, Rahel’s memories, all of these kept me engrossed. This wonderful novel was an easy 5 stars.
Later in the book, there were unexpected twists that had me reading when I should have been doing many other things. The “ghost ship” with its mysteries, the aliens, Rahel’s memories, all of these kept me engrossed. This wonderful novel was an easy 5 stars.
October 7, 2020
RESILIENCE (Chronicles of Alsea Book 7)
Loving this series. Following Rehal journey is fasinating ,This time she is on the Phoenix ,but being a low empathic believe she will cope,but finds that she is wrong.This is also her first posting. She finds out the hard way, but Captain Serrado takes her under her wing, as does Lynn her partner, and Dr Wells. But there is trouble ahead.
This is another awersome sci-fi series that anyone who enjoys this type of well written should read it.
Fletcher Delaney did a superb job writing this series so far cannot wait to read the next one.
Recommend ---Definitely.
Loving this series. Following Rehal journey is fasinating ,This time she is on the Phoenix ,but being a low empathic believe she will cope,but finds that she is wrong.This is also her first posting. She finds out the hard way, but Captain Serrado takes her under her wing, as does Lynn her partner, and Dr Wells. But there is trouble ahead.
This is another awersome sci-fi series that anyone who enjoys this type of well written should read it.
Fletcher Delaney did a superb job writing this series so far cannot wait to read the next one.
Recommend ---Definitely.
May 19, 2023
WOW-the alien species is amazing
You do have to read Outcaste or this would not make sense. But as much as Outcaste was painful, this book is full of rebirth, and the wonder of empathy. It is amazing. Made me feel so much love. I had a difficult journey with Outcaste because I found it very triggering and devastating, even with partial resolutions. But this book was so full of a wonder, I can’t say it any other way. The experience of Rahel communicating with the new species brings up alien perspectives that I would never know. It was hard to read Outcaste, but I think it was worth it to be able to understand Resilience.
You do have to read Outcaste or this would not make sense. But as much as Outcaste was painful, this book is full of rebirth, and the wonder of empathy. It is amazing. Made me feel so much love. I had a difficult journey with Outcaste because I found it very triggering and devastating, even with partial resolutions. But this book was so full of a wonder, I can’t say it any other way. The experience of Rahel communicating with the new species brings up alien perspectives that I would never know. It was hard to read Outcaste, but I think it was worth it to be able to understand Resilience.
November 19, 2018
I absolutely loved this book! We get more of Rahel and Dr. Wells along with Captain Serrado and Dr. Rivers. This is a great sci-fi story as well as a story of redemption and resilience. I loved the relationship between Rahel and Dr. Wells and hope we see more of that. The new alien species is so cool! I also really liked getting to know more members of the Phoenix’s crew. I highly recommend.
February 21, 2019
I love this addition to the series. I think it’s great that they have Rahael as the first Alsean in space. I thought Lhyn and she worked with the Resilere together well. This is an awesome series and can’t wait till the next addition in it. I highly recommend it. If you love WiFi/fantasy you’ll most likely love it.
February 23, 2019
This is my very first review. I can't explain what made me decide to leave a review now when I never bothered before but the whole Alsea series, and this book in particular, are such a pleasurable read that I felt the need to encourage other readers not to miss out.
Final score 10 out of 5 ( I know it is not a thing but so what)
Final score 10 out of 5 ( I know it is not a thing but so what)
June 21, 2019
Fun adventure and good addition to the saga.
Loved Rahel and Doctor Wells. The best part of this is the development of relationships between the characters in ways that aren't romance (though the romance is still a high point - Lhyn and Ekatya are great and breathe love with every little scene).
Loved Rahel and Doctor Wells. The best part of this is the development of relationships between the characters in ways that aren't romance (though the romance is still a high point - Lhyn and Ekatya are great and breathe love with every little scene).
November 5, 2018
Wild journey
Every time I read a Alsea story, I struggle when I get near the end. I truly want to finish it, but truly don't want it to end.
Amazing story Fletcher created for Rahels first space patrol. I was totally surprised by the Resilere.
Every time I read a Alsea story, I struggle when I get near the end. I truly want to finish it, but truly don't want it to end.
Amazing story Fletcher created for Rahels first space patrol. I was totally surprised by the Resilere.
November 20, 2018
Much anticipated book that didn’t disappoint
Resilience is a marvelous continuation of Outcaste. Rahel’s story continues and it pulled me in from beginning to end. I couldn’t stop reading and can’t wait until the next book in this series!
Resilience is a marvelous continuation of Outcaste. Rahel’s story continues and it pulled me in from beginning to end. I couldn’t stop reading and can’t wait until the next book in this series!
June 30, 2019
This was an amazing book and wonderful world Fletcher Delancy has created. I am always God her books are so long so I can linger. I wish I could visit the many characters and the world's they live in, in real life. Don't stop writing.
March 12, 2020
Seeders - what a great story
What more does this series need? New characters to love. Detailed tours of the ship. Murder attempts, politics. And a new alien species with some unique characteristics.
I loved the book.
What more does this series need? New characters to love. Detailed tours of the ship. Murder attempts, politics. And a new alien species with some unique characteristics.
I loved the book.
December 6, 2018
Simply fantastic! The writing, the story, the dialogue, and everything else! A great adventure continuing the series! Loved it!
July 8, 2019
Best of the series so far but far from flawless. I loved everything except Rahel. She seemed like a completely different person, and one I liked way less.
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