I don't really know why – it was a little slow starting, yes, and I struggled to relate to Kieran and his desire to see Waverley adopt a more religious life, but that aside it had intrigue, a strong female lead and a number of science fiction elements that usually are enough to keep me interested without any assistance.
Both dream of seeing each other, but if they were to be reunited, would they even recognise each other anymore? As Waverley tries to save herself and the rest of the girls from the charismatic, manipulative leader of the New Horizon, Kieran struggles with the pressures of command and mutiny amongst his crew. Both have to fight for their lives if they are ever to see each other again.īut things won't ever be the same again. Then New Horizon, Empyrean's sister ship, attacks, and Waverley and Kieran find themselves apart, Kieran left to try and salvage a crippled ship, Waverley kidnapped by the first strangers she's ever met. But sometimes, she wonders if her life would be different, if her choices would be different, if the weight of continuing the human race didn't rest on her shoulders. Waverley is mostly happy with her life on board the Empyrean – one of two ships trailblazing across the universe to New Earth, where their crews will start a new human frontier – she loves Kieran (she thinks) and the ship's crew is like one big happy family. As the first of the first generation born in space, it seemed almost written in the stars. Great characters and some thoughtful, if frightening, psychology make this a gripping read.Įveryone expected Kieran and Waverley to be together.
Edgy and dark, without being explicitly gory or horrific. Summary: An intelligent book that will make the reader think.
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