In Her Name: Empire
Reza Gard is a young boy of the Human Confederation swept up in the century-long war with the alien Kreelan Empire. Nightmarish female warriors with blue skin, fangs, and razor sharp talons, the Kreelans have technology that is millennia beyond that of the Confederation, yet they seek out close combat with sword and claw, fighting and dying to honor their god-like Empress. Captured and enslaved, Reza must live like his enemies in an experiment to see if humans have souls, and if one may be the key to unlocking an age old curse upon the Kreelan race.
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Its great to see a new author
Its great to see a new author who has a real feel for the language and its grammar. While there are some parts of the story which stretch the imagination, on the whole it was an enjoyable read, with good characterization and some twists in the plot. I look forward to reading the remainder of the trilogy.
Editing and related
I enjoyed the book and though there things I could criticize, I've seen a lot worse editing in self published books than I found here. The love story was a stretch and I'm not sure it was needed to move the story line forward but, the book sets a stage to build on and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
surprised
I was kinda disappointed toward the end of the story. I was hopping that Reza would somehow convince "Kreleen Emprire" so that they would stop fighting and try to bring peace between two confederation. As we all know violence never brings happiness.
The story of this book is okay. It is very interesting at the begning but it gets kind of dry in the middle. I m hoping next series will be better than the frist one and also Reza get to see Nichole again.
Outstanding
Creative, different, riveting, not predictable, well written.
In Her Name: Empire
The best book I have read in many ears. Fabulous. Excelent.
One of the best books I ever read
One of the best books I have ever read. Can't wait to read the next one in the trilogy!
Superb. I need another star.
Superb.
I need another star. Everything needed in a gripping novel is here, and I hope in its sequels. The storyline is complex without being convoluted. The characters are beautifully drawn and it is easy to become emotionally invested in their progress. The settings are clear without the need for excessive description, and the world building is masterful.
There is nothing monumentally new in ‘In Her Name: Empire’, but neither is it a rehash of the same old, same old. Because Michael Hicks has done such a wonderful job of raising his characters out of the landscape, and placing them in a richly developed social and religious culture, it is a pleasure to go on this journey with him.
It is difficult to categorize this book in any one genre. Sci-Fi is too cold for this story, which does not dwell intensely on the science of the worlds or of their technology. Fantasy is too ethereal to fit well, as with the exception of their religious beliefs and practices, there is no magic involved. And Space-opera, which might be closest to a good fit, is a little too simplistic.
A thoroughly enjoyable read from page one to the end. There is action, suspense, violence and romance all tied together beautifully. I look forward to reading the next books in the series.