High Flyer by Michelle DienerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Super Pilot
I’d probably give this book 4.5 ⭐️ if I could.
This book is the fourth in a series of connected stories set in the same universe that follow a single timeline of events. There are some cross overs of characters but in this book, there are only mentions of other characters and events.
Hana is a pilot, the best in her military until she left after the war. She has ended up working as a pilot to the head of the planet she came to defend. Something happened to her during the war and she feels she can’t leave until she understands it and the new abilities it gave her. She is attracted to her boss but feels she can’t get involved until she understands herself more.
Iver is the head of the planet, appointed at the end of the war. He was a scientist before he was a politician but when he was appointed he didn’t get to say no because of the public duty owed by all citizens. When he got his new pilot 6 months ago he became very interested in her, but never acted on it.
When Hana and Iver are flying to one of the major cities on the planet they are attacked and only Hana’s superior flying skills keep them alive long enough to land. When their runner is destroyed they don’t know where to turn or who to trust as it seems that someone has too much knowledge about their whereabouts.
This book turns into another trek across a fairly empty planet, with the two of them facing terrible odds. I liked that they knew each other for a while and were both really attracted to each other anyway and when facing life and death situations gave into that attraction. The plot is pretty complicated with lots of moving parts of multiple conspiracies. It’s hard to keep track of at times!
Once again the author describes the planet in a way that brings it to life. She is very good at conveying the nature of a place. The landscape becomes part of the story in terms of plot as well as the place in which it is set.
As with other stories in this series my only quibble with the book is that we don’t learn more about the characters beyond what is absolutely essential for the plot, which leaves a lot out. However, even without that information we still are able to connect with the characters that are sympathetic and engaging.
I’m sorry there is only one more book in this series, but I’m still going to read it straight away because I’m enjoying this romp through the Verdant String.
Borrow Free From Kindle Unlimited
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, made after using the above links.
No comments:
Post a Comment