Seph: The Reflection of Divinity

by Ezra Sandborn, Michael Brewster (Illustrator), Jacobe Jessop (Illustrator)

Three thousand years ago the three races of Vinge, Human, Dak’or, and Fingalin, fled into space at the destruction of their planet. Now The Alliance between the three governments is at its breaking point. Between racial tensions caused by the elitist and wealthy Fingal trying to claim a divine right to rule, a deadly new quarantine-resistant plague that is sweeping through the primarily Drak’or outer colonies, and lack of funding and success in terraforming efforts, the treaty seems to be at an end. As people begin to turn to religion to save them, The Descendents, a powerful religious sect worshiping the Goddess Vyanna, readily fill the void. Now the crew of a small mercenary vessel, captained by a man calling himself the devil, are on a relief mission to replace equipment for Deep Space Initiative Station 3122’s failed life support. Lieutenant Commander James Aiunys, the newest member, and tactical officer of the legendary crew is shocked when they are unexpectedly pulled out of hyperspace, and informed that the quarantine zone has been expanded to include the station. The mysterious Drak’or captain is undeterred. In a feat that seems more like magic than science, he turns the battle on its head, defeating one of the most powerful warships in the galaxy, leaving it paralyzed in space. Upon their arrival however, the station is not what they had expected. The crew becomes concerned when they discover the station empty, an eerie resemblance to another station they had visited at the bequest of strange women with silver hair who smelled of apple blossoms. When the power core fails during their investigation, The Captain is once again forced to do the impossible, leaving James with more questions than answers. With the government collapsing into chaos, the crew of The Shade find themselves on the run, caught in the middle of a sinister plot that will change the galaxy forever. But there are darker shadows than the machinations of mortals lurking in the far corners of civilization. Brought face to face with their own humanity in a conflict older than the concepts of good and evil. They are forced to question everything they understood about themselves, religion, and even the very fabric of reality.

Genres: Science Fiction

532 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2021

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seph by E. Sandborn is a perfect example of why Scifi/Fantasy are my favorite genres. This author’s writing teleports the reader into the story. Rich descriptions and excellent world-building.
I really enjoyed this unique plot. The synopsis was what drew me to this story, and I wasn’t disappointed. This story is full of magic, battles, and romance. It’s everything I look for in a novel like this.
The characters also helped make this book immersive. Very well-developed and memorable.
I loved Seph and cannot wait for more in this series. Highly recommended!
Thanks to RABT Book Tours for the opportunity to honestly review this book on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.

[Juliette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with a rich new world, relatable characters and engaging twists and turns. The science part is well researched, thought out and explained and the fantasy part is so interesting to learn about. If you are a fan of either I highly recommend this book. Also don't let the page count intimidate you. It goes pretty fast and will keep you turning pages all the way to the end.

[R.K. Emery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! There is a lot between these covers. I loved the way the author stayed true to the Sci-Fi genre, but manages to incorporates thrills, drama, and even some laughs.

This is a book worth reading if you enjoy a good sci-fi ride. It is an adult oriented book that will take you on a quest and leave you wanting more.

[C. Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great sci-fi read!
First, we met the characters and learned about the world and ins and outs of this world.. then E.Sandborn builds on both the characters, their relationships, and the drama and suspense, and the world. It's a perfectly penned and action-packed story.
Don't miss it!

[Stormee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very Star Trek/Star Wars to me.

I enjoyed the world and the vibe.

It was just very dense. And I may have been a little confused about some of the details.

But if you’re a fan of space genre…space battles…and such like that, I’d say to give a go.