Trailblazer by Michelle DienerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sci Fi Adventure
This is the third book in a series of linked stories all set in the same universe and following the same timeline. The books may have some appearances of common characters, but this one doesn’t. There is no cliffhanger, just a possible hook for future stories.
Tally is an Expeditionary Forces scientist and is trapped on a ghost ship for 2 weeks with the dead body of her colleague. Alone in the dark, she experiences the unexplained and her survival is miraculous.
After her recovery, she is sent on a traditional ‘healing’ expedition on a planet that is uninhabited on a trek through the forests for 2 weeks with other armed forces personnel who need help adjusting after being damaged in the line of duty. When Tally gets there she doesn’t realise that the planet isn’t quite as uninhabited as people think and a Special Forces captain is hidden in her team to try and track the interlopers down.
Ben has been hidden on the planet for a month trying to work out where their enemies are hidden and travelling with the team on the trail is his best bet. When he meets Tally he sees a slight and damaged woman who is stronger and braver than she realises. He also starts to witness her doing superhuman feats that he can’t explain.
This is SUCH a good book. It’s a fantastic Sci-Fi adventure as they both hide from and harry the enemy through dangerous territory. The two main characters are really engaging and Tally’s experiences are fascinating. Ben is strong and protective but recognises that Tally has some unique talents.
The world-building is great. The universe in which this book is set is explained much more clearly in the previous books in the series so the author focuses on the world on which this story is set. The imagery is captivating and I wish I could stand by waterfalls and trek through dense forests following the path of previous heroes.
There is bravery, romance, and emotional and physical trials all wrapped together in a really captivating story. I loved this book so much and can’t wait to see if the next one lives up to this.
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