The Last Emperox (The Interdependency #3) by John Scalzi - Starting December 1st 2020

[Dannii]

The collapse of The Flow, the interstellar pathway between the planets of the Interdependency, has accelerated. Entire star systems—and billions of people—are becoming cut off from the rest of human civilization. This collapse was foretold through scientific prediction… and yet, even as the evidence is obvious and insurmountable, many still try to rationalize, delay and profit from, these final days of one of the greatest empires humanity has ever known.

Emperox Grayland II has finally wrested control of her empire from those who oppose her and who deny the reality of this collapse. But “control” is a slippery thing, and even as Grayland strives to save as many of her people from impoverished isolation, the forces opposing her rule will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne and power, by any means necessary. Grayland and her thinning list of allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves, and all of humanity. And yet it may not be enough.

Will Grayland become the savior of her civilization… or the last emperox to wear the crown?

[Eesh]

Excited to read this book!

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Excited to read this book!"

Same here :) I definitely plan to read more from this author in the future, as well.

[Eesh]

Dannii wrote: "Quirks wrote: "Excited to read this book!"

Same here :) I definitely plan to read more from this author in the future, as well."

Same here. This was my first book/series by him, and he's got a lot more books.

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Dannii wrote: "Quirks wrote: "Excited to read this book!"

Same here :) I definitely plan to read more from this author in the future, as well."

Same here. This was my first book/series by him, an..."

It was my first too :) I'm still new to space sci-fi so am glad to find him so accessible, as well.

[Eesh]

Same here.

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting December 1st 2020. Happy Reading ☺

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[Eesh]

Prologue
(view spoiler)[*sigh*
I'd really hoped Ghreni has been not-a-shithead. But he hasn't yet. And now he might gain control as well. If it happens and if he persists on being like his sister, then I hope Vrenna kills him. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[I can't figure out why, but I really want the assassination attempt on Cardenia to succeed. Maybe it's because she's boring? (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Sorry I'm so late! I'm hoping to start this tomorrow :)

[Eesh]

Chapter 18
(view spoiler)[Kiva has the best chapters. I'm so glad she's no longer at Nadashe's mercy. Next step, killing Nadashe once and for all. Not only do I fucking hate her, she's also fucking crazy. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

End of Book 2
(view spoiler)[Okay so she's finally dead (or is she?). And if she is, I'm pretty sure she's going to come back as a memory-thing. Maybe she'll be more interesting that way. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Finished!
(view spoiler)[See, she was more interesting dead than she was alive! Glad Nadashe finally got what was coming for her. Kiva as Emperox is fucking awesome! Marce gets to see earth, maybe. And Vrenna is Duchess (I wish we'd seen more of her). This was a great end. Though I'm so disappointed in Ghreni for never getting his fucking act together. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Prologue
*sigh*
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(view spoiler)[I'm keeping my fingers tightly crossed that he turns into a good guy. I don't think I've seen him show remorse yet but he turns to the man he falsely accused and then imprisoned as he has no one else around him in which to trust and talk to. Hopefully he will see the error of his family's ways before they arrive and wrench control of End away from him. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Chapter 6
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[This update made me laugh so much! I do like her character but I do agree that she is pretty passive in her role. I feel in this book she will be forced to come into her own, though. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Chapter 18
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[She is so hilarious! I love how clever and tactical she is but also how snarky and snide at the same time. I had no idea how she was going to ensure she wasn't at Nadashe's mercy during her time aboard the ship but her shrewd yet subtle attempts to alter the crew's opinions for their leader were very clever! (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "End of Book 2
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I was not expecting that!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Quirks wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I really enjoyed this conclusion and found this to be a really strong series, overall. I'm so glad to have read it all, this year :) Kiva's conclusion to the series was my favourite as I loved her character and can see her strengths working so well for her, in her new position. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Dannii wrote: "Quirks wrote: "Finished!
[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

I feel the same way. This was a good series.