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Nov 11, 2017 Bradley rated it liked it

I've been a pretty solid fan of the previous books in the series and I really enjoyed the crews and the battle on Earth and striking out and striking hard when seemingly outnumbered in space, but something nearly this novel failed to strike me.

Yes, nosotros did have a lot more involvement in the empire that's the mirror image of our peace-loving friends, and yes we have some interesting developments with Gaia and the heart of Odysseus, but other than relying on straight reveals, I wasn't overly moved b

I've been a pretty solid fan of the previous books in the serial and I really enjoyed the crews and the boxing on Globe and hitting out and striking hard when seemingly outnumbered in space, but something about this novel failed to strike me.

Yes, we did have a lot more than involvement in the empire that's the mirror image of our peace-loving friends, and aye we have some interesting developments with Gaia and the center of Odysseus, just other than relying on straight reveals, I wasn't overly moved by the straight tale hither. Not similar I'd enjoyed the previous ones, anyway.

I wanted to like the hallucinations a lot more than, also. I beloved the idea of what's going on, and in that location were some rather interesting parts of the novel, but overall, I simply wasn't spirited away into this particular space opera. It's non a dealbreaker. I'one thousand continuing on from hither. I just wish I liked it more.

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Aug xvi, 2017 Trish rated information technology actually liked information technology

This was the first of the Odyssey 1 books that had the starship ODYSSEUS going out into the Black (concluding time wasn't really scheduled and just a "pocket-sized" foray).

The war in Sol is over (for now), the humans are rebuilding what they can, cross-breeding alien (Priminae as well as Drasin) with terran scientific discipline and technology, not only in their ships but also for the construction of a Dyson construct of a small sort. Weston is now Commodore and has his own, plus ii other of the truly big starships t

This was the commencement of the Odyssey One books that had the starship ODYSSEUS going out into the Black (last time wasn't really scheduled and only a "small" foray).

The state of war in Sol is over (for now), the humans are rebuilding what they can, cross-breeding conflicting (Priminae as well every bit Drasin) with terran science and engineering, not only in their ships simply also for the structure of a Dyson construct of a small sort. Weston is now Commodore and has his own, plus two other of the truly big starships together with a number of smaller cruisers under his command. Not sure it was a skillful idea to proper name i of the large ships BOUDICA if the enemy calls itself THE EMPIRE though. *lol* I mean, that woman did kick ass of a sort, but information technology still didn't end well for her.
Anyway, Weston and his small-scale armada are heading out, supposed to visit the Priminae key planet and then patrol space a flake more, explore, possibly observe out about the enemy whatever they can since Earth needs time to build defenses and an even bigger fleet in case the enemy comes to our system again - but of course it all goes to hell very apace.
Thus, a pretty cool space battle (not in Sol, give thanks goodness) ensues once again, highlighting the unlike civilisation of all iii races too as showing off the new technology and a very interesting development about it on at least one of the big Earth ships. Highlighting the importance of the recon missions on both sides was too very not bad.

The action is solid, Currie has more than enough experience by at present, simply 83% of the book was one and the same battle - not a planetary battle similar we had in two of the former books where the annihilation of an entire species was possible, but "just" a battle betwixt one armada and another with a picayune bit of piracy thrown in. That was a bit much, even for me (peculiarly considering how information technology was drawn out at first and as soon as the paw-to-hand fight started, the scene was cut short and we hit the epilogue). That was a scrap disappointing because especially after finally knowing the Big Bad, I had hoped for more.

Nevertheless, this was a fun and solid new part to a truly great series.

This was also the first time I listened to an audio version of one of Currie's books and while it wasn't the all-time I have listened to so far, information technology was done well, too.

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Apr 14, 2020 Neil rated it liked it

I received a free copy via Netgalley in commutation for a honest review.

Although I enjoyed this, it did leave alot to be desired.
The story was very one dimensional concentrating mainly on one fight in space.
There was very niggling in the way of graphic symbol building or in the mode of further building characters relationships with each other.
If you like space opera this isn't bad merely information technology'south non corking either.

I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Although I enjoyed this, information technology did leave alot to be desired.
The story was very 1 dimensional concentrating mainly on 1 fight in space.
At that place was very niggling in the mode of character building or in the way of further building characters relationships with each other.
If you like space opera this isn't bad but it'south not cracking either.

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Dec 12, 2017 K Hamed rated information technology it was ok

naught is happening in the book
two third of the book is repetitive and unappealing space battle ,with a pointless marine arc
there is no story development whats then e'er

Jul 02, 2018 Jennifer rated it really liked it

Weston is now a Commodore with several Heroic grade ships and a few Rogues under his command, in improver to the Odysseus. He has received orders to engage the Imperials in the hopes to buy fourth dimension for World and the Priminae to set for the inevitable war ahead. It doesn't have long for an appointment with the enemy to nowadays itself. In the rut of boxing, the Odysseus experiences a agglomeration of strange malfunctions that almost toll them the ship. Only at the cease of the book does the crew become awa Weston is now a Commodore with several Heroic class ships and a few Rogues under his command, in improver to the Odysseus. He has received orders to engage the Imperials in the hopes to buy time for World and the Priminae to ready for the inevitable war ahead. Information technology doesn't have long for an engagement with the enemy to nowadays itself. In the heat of battle, the Odysseus experiences a bunch of strange malfunctions that almost toll them the ship. Only at the end of the book does the crew become aware of the entity they accept aboard.

This series is great. If you are looking for a sci-fi series with lots of space battles but with no romantic distractions, this is information technology. Book 6 and I'k still entertained, still invested. The new storyline with the entity on board is and so interesting and I tin can't await to run across how it plays out. I'm off to go the next book now.

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Sep 08, 2019 Dan rated it really liked it

The books in this very enjoyable serial proceed to improve.

Similar others, I have followed and enjoyed this series from the beginning. I go on to enjoy and recommend it. A universe populated by groups of humans separated by 100'due south of low-cal years in space and unaware of each other makes for an interesting setting to me. The different groups have very different cultures and psychologies. Currie makes their interactions interesting. He has created technologies that serve the story and seem credible. He relies a lilliputian besides much on current human language and Like others, I have followed and enjoyed this series from the beginning. I keep to enjoy and recommend it. A universe populated by groups of humans separated by 100's of light years in space and unaware of each other makes for an interesting setting to me. The unlike groups have very different cultures and psychologies. Currie makes their interactions interesting. He has created technologies that serve the story and seem apparent. He relies a piffling too much on current human linguistic communication and mannerisms for the characters, merely he isn't alone in that. It helps us relate to them. The story, conflicts, emotions, battles, technologies and people are, for the near part, interesting and heady.

With that said, an unfortunate trend has surfaced in Currie's writing. Every bit others have noted, after the initial setup and sendoff of the Odysseus, the story settles on a single, protracted battle. (To be sure, Currie's ability to draw these sequences has always been i of his strengths and continues to be.) The characters that have been adult in previous books are hither but in mostly cameo roles. This book is Non about the characters. When the volume ends, the adjacent book is already in view. And that is role of my trouble with this book (and the latest one in the Argent Wings storyline).

Here is a mutual story arc that I am familiar with and relish. The story starts with (ane) the setup of graphic symbol, place and situation. And then comes (2) the disharmonize and creates the problems for the characters. (3) That conflict is escaped (with smashing cost) and is followed past a menses of both residual (for the reader and character) and discovery. This is followed by (four) the next (last?) swell disharmonize and resolution. Lately, Currie'southward book gives usa 1, 2 and 3 but no 4. Four is the next book. It is the discovery and following actions that make the story feel similar information technology is moving along. We don't have that here and is why, I think, so many are complaining that at that place is a boxing but no progression in the storyline. The next book should have been the back half of this book.

There is i other thing that has bothered me about this book. Commodore Weston and his battle group are sent on what is supposed to be a patrol mission. As soon as they unabridged the showtime system, they are informed of the need to depart immediately for the troubled star system. For me, this is just a lilliputian too contrived and convenient. I know that if Currie sends them on patrol, people may complain that he doesn't get to the game fast enough. For me, he gets to it as well rapidly. In that location should have been a patrol with the story developing along the way. that fashion, it builds tension in the reader to anticipate what he knows is coming. In this case, information technology as well would have provided fourth dimension for the title plot signal to develop.

The stop of this book reveals something that has been hinted at throughout the second half of the volume. Information technology is the staging for what should have been the second one-half of this book. To read Currie'due south books, you have to honey the battles. As I said, they are his strength. Simply what keeps us coming back are the wrinkles and new characters and what happens with them. (Really, that is EVERY BOOK EVER WRITTEN.) This volume gives vague hints of the wrinkles, just doesn't really introduce what they mean until the Epilogue. Argggghhh!

In his writing, Currie has three different story arcs going all at the same time. He seems to publish at least 1 or two books per yr for each arc. That is phenomenal for the reading fans. Information technology may be necessary to make the coin he needs to survive and prosper. Nonetheless, I wonder if this pace causes the quality of the work to suffer. Doing what he does is non like shooting fish in a barrel and my hat is off to him.

Get-go at the beginning of the series and read through it. Even with my objections to style and publishing rhythm, I recommend it to yous.

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Like many others here, I enjoyed most of the previous books in the series. Let'southward face it, Evan Currie'southward writing isnt astonishing to begin with, often reading like a battle log from a strategy video game. "Character 1 striking Character 2 for 100 damage" - He tin can sometimes mask this trouble or mitigate it with interesting ideas, details, or environments.
Unfortunately none of that'south hither, making it really hard to get through. Information technology is essentially one long monotonous space battle with no character progression Similar many others here, I enjoyed virtually of the previous books in the serial. Let'due south face it, Evan Currie's writing isnt amazing to begin with, often reading like a battle log from a strategy video game. "Character one hit Character two for 100 damage" - He can sometimes mask this problem or mitigate it with interesting ideas, details, or environments.
Unfortunately none of that's here, making it really hard to become through. It is essentially one long monotonous infinite battle with no character progression or drama to speak of. The epilogue adds a silly reason to await for the next book. It implies a real left turn into the weird and withal another side distraction for a series that needed existent progression and deeper evolution of its supposed big-bad-empire adversary like at least 2 books ago. That makes information technology audio more interesting than it actually is. I think I might be done with it.

Here'southward an excerpt:

"Commodore!, enemy send ahead!", yelled someone nosotros don't know or care about. "Fire magic missiles", Commodore Eric Weston replied. The missiles, designed to wing through space, eventually hit the enemy vessel and caused damage. The enemy captain noted the damage indicators, wondering nigh the strange weapons of these human intruders. Back on the Odyssey bridge , Weston said "Did we destroy them?" Someone said, "no sir, sorry sir! But they are venting atmosphere!" Weston grunted, thinking about the space battle. "Burn down magic lasers!" The light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation beams, using large amounts of exotic energy, shined through space. They excited particles along the way and somewhen hitting the enemy battleship, inflicting harm. The enemy captain considered the oddness of the human strategy of firing weapons to cause impairment. It seemed crazy to her. Back on the Odyssey span Weston asked "Did nosotros destroy them?" Someone said, "no sir, lamentable sir! But they took damage!" Weston shifted in his command chair, contemplating the enemy and their ability. "Fire magic missiles!" The missiles, utilized magic engines to fly through space and they exploded when they hitting the enemy, as they were built to do. The enemy captain wondered about how insane humans are and shook her head. Back on the Odyssey Weston wondered aloud "Did we destroy them?" Someone said, "no sir, pitiful sir!" Weston nodded sagely, visibly deciding the side by side move. "Burn down magic lasers on my command.. Burn!"
Repeat till the epilogue.

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Dec 17, 2017 Jed rated it information technology was ok

Slow start, no story progression

The showtime volume in this serial was i of my favorite space opera reads when it came out. This book is a joke in comparison. The first 20% was so wearisome I skimmed most of it because nothing happened except for people
boarding the ship then they could disembark. After the story started, I thought there was still hope for the book because the action was good.
However, the volume is literally about one space battle. That's it. Ane battle. I want to know what happens next

Slow kickoff, no story progression

The first book in this series was i of my favorite space opera reads when it came out. This book is a joke in comparing. The first 20% was so boring I skimmed most of information technology considering zilch happened except for people
boarding the transport and then they could disembark. After the story started, I thought there was still hope for the book because the activeness was proficient.
All the same, the book is literally almost one space battle. That's it. One boxing. I want to know what happens next in the storyline and this book was essentially nothing. There'southward a couple of hints at what comes next but in that location is no grapheme development and no story progression which is very disappointing. The story is also starting to suffer some serious believability bug. For the 100th Eric Weston survives insurmountable odds.

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I've enjoyed the series, and volition come back to information technology, only this has been the weakest entry for me so far. The others accept had a mixture of action, graphic symbol evolution, and plot. Almost the entirety of this one was taken upwards by a single battle, with limited development of the universe other than effectively one 'reveal' near the stop. I've enjoyed the series, and will come back to it, but this has been the weakest entry for me so far. The others have had a mixture of action, grapheme development, and plot. Most the entirety of this one was taken upwards by a single battle, with limited development of the universe other than effectively one 'reveal' about the cease. ...more than

Feb 13, 2018 Clyde rated information technology really liked it

Contains some spoilers for before books in the serial.

Odysseus Awakening is some other good entry in Evan Currie's Odyssey I series. The horror of the relentless Drasin attack has apparently been stopped, at least for now. But the Earth organization and the Priminae now face the empire that had unleashed them.
Eric Weston even so commands the battle cruiser Odysseus, but additionally he has been promoted to Commodore and controls Earth'south outset quick reaction battle group. When Majestic forces attack a P

Contains some spoilers for earlier books in the serial.

Odysseus Awakening is some other practiced entry in Evan Currie'due south Odyssey 1 serial. The horror of the relentless Drasin assault has obviously been stopped, at to the lowest degree for now. Just the Earth system and the Priminae now face the empire that had unleashed them.
Eric Weston still commands the battle cruiser Odysseus, but additionally he has been promoted to Commodore and controls Earth's first quick reaction battle group. When Majestic forces attack a Priminae colony globe, Weston's ships and the Priminae must rush to their defense force.
We get Back-scratch's trademark heady battle action both betwixt ships and marines fighting in a bedridden ship. The odds are long and the boxing drastic. Skill, cunning, and luck are required merely for survival.
And in this book another very odd intelligent race which had been hinted at in previous books now makes an active advent.
Pretty good military SF.

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Nov 24, 2021 Joe rated it really liked it

I admittedly honey this series! I will say that "Odysseus Enkindling" had a footling less meat on the bone than some of the earlier entries merely it was a thrilling ride all the aforementioned. Commodore Weston finds himself again locked in a life or expiry boxing with the evil Empire...and his send may as well exist haunted with the ghost of a footling boy.

The book is more or less ane epically long infinite battle (with some on board blaster fights thrown in for good measure). I don't talk enough about the science in

I absolutely love this series! I will say that "Odysseus Enkindling" had a picayune less meat on the bone than some of the earlier entries only it was a thrilling ride all the same. Commodore Weston finds himself once again locked in a life or death boxing with the evil Empire...and his send may also be haunted with the ghost of a little boy.

The book is more than or less one epically long space battle (with some on board equalizer fights thrown in for good measure out). I don't talk enough nearly the science in these books. Currie really does his homework and truly makes you believe these fantastic technologies. This really felt like "Blackness Hawk Downwards" meets "Star Trek" and I..AM...Hither...FOR...It!

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Jun 11, 2019 Sean South rated information technology liked information technology

The Odyssey One series as a whole is a little bit strange. Humans leave into the galaxy merely to find... more humans? That are inexplicably closely related and technologically advanced, and nonetheless less capable militarily than usa, so that u.s.a. peppy humans can salvage the day? This book, at to the lowest degree, drives the plot forwards faster than previous books, and leverages the existing setting to allow for a more than complicated story.

Another great science fiction story from Evan Currie. The first book in a series shows united states of america at state of war with the assist of another race that really isn't into war only will follow us if safe to do so. The Imperials desire to conquer merely Eric Weston is not going to allow that stand. Cliff hangar ending.

Great read.

Another great science fiction story from Evan Currie. The first book in a series shows the states at war with the help of another race that actually isn't into war but will follow us if rubber to do so. The Imperials want to conquer only Eric Weston is not going to let that stand. Cliff hangar ending.

Groovy read.

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Dec thirty, 2017 Marking rated it liked information technology

I used to actually like this series, but the last few books have been ho-hum for me. I'm not much liking Captain Weston whatever more than - he's becoming the stereotypical macho leader as is his friend and pilot (is his name Roberts?). I made it through this one, but it was non as enjoyable as, say, the start three in the serial. I used to really like this series, but the last few books have been ho-hum for me. I'm not much liking Captain Weston whatever more than - he's becoming the stereotypical macho leader as is his friend and pilot (is his proper name Roberts?). I made it through this one, just it was not equally enjoyable equally, say, the first three in the series. ...more

I was a Fleck legt downward by this book. It'south simple not on the same Levels equally its predecessors

December 23, 2017 Peter rated it information technology was ok

In my opinion, the weakest entry into the series yet. Lots of activity just so what? I read this series for the story arc and that was virtually nonexistent.

Military SF is a niche interest, harking dorsum to the aureate age of EE 'Doc' Smith and and the afterwards Starship Troopers. It's likewise the sub-genre almost ofttimes touched by contemporary geo-political concerns. Plus, really big guns, space battles and shedloads of pseudo-physics. Was I entertained? Merely nosotros're talking a loftier carb, hello-fatty guilty pleasance hither, not The Forever War.

I'm a little bit pissed off with this book for two reasons. Both reasons make it feel similar this was just a cash in on a popular series. It wasn't bad it just felt rehashed.

One:
Cue solitary Priminae transport bristling with the newest World/Priminae technology orbiting a far off colony world. First off, a ship on a solo run no patrol group, cipher. Secondly, off to the edge of their borders with no fill-in. I don't have to paint the rest for you, whatever gorging reader tin tell yous what is going to happen here.

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I'm a little bit pissed off with this book for 2 reasons. Both reasons arrive feel like this was merely a cash in on a popular series. It wasn't bad it just felt rehashed.

1:
Cue lone Priminae transport bristling with the newest Earth/Priminae engineering orbiting a far off colony world. Kickoff off, a ship on a solo run no patrol group, nothing. Secondly, off to the edge of their borders with no backup. I don't take to pigment the rest for you, any gorging reader can tell you what is going to happen here.

Two:
The entire books amounts to what is a quasi real-time infinite battle between one large fleet and 2 significantly smaller task forces. The difference in size is counterbalanced with superior engineering and a tin't lose, all or nada grade of determination. It's thrilling to read but the further I read the more the dreadful obviousness of the outcome rendered dulled my enjoyment, until like the dying light of an exploding hull, all faded to nothingness.

One shouldn't know within two to iii capacity how a volume is going to finish. While there were twists and turns, they weren't plenty to move the yet target that was altogether apparent goal. I hope the adjacent in the series is not so clear cut.

In that location is another sub-plot that saunters along during the entirety of the book but that too was apparent in throughout. The revelation was less grandiose that I assumed information technology would exist, the consequences of which I cannot fathom. It does leave me hope for something more in the future now that Weston can't hide it. ii.five Stars.

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Nov 12, 2017 Bradley rated information technology really liked it

Dear the series

This installment was a niggling on the brief side. The story consisted of one medium sized battle and didn't significantly advance the story. That said, it's a actually adept story in all. I particularly like how the author incorporates electric current scientific discoveries in his narrative. Thus making the sci-fi nerd game of finding scientific explanations to fit the fantasy a lot of fun.

Dec 15, 2017 Felix Marwick rated it did not like it

Getting worse.

A whole book on one battle. No real accelerate of the main story line.

What started out as an averagely written shoot-em-upwards has degenerated into a procession of bromidic paragraphs.

Avoid it.

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Admittedly, I am a jaded reader since I pour through some 250 books a year. But Writer Evan Currie e'er manages to find a sweet spot with this Odyssey series that I just love. Information technology's not high art, information technology'southward not intellectual, it's just pure fun with characters y'all bask following. Truthful space opera that brings back the joy and excitement that comes from popcorn movies like Star Wars rather than the plodding cerebral sci fi o

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Absolutely, I am a jaded reader since I pour through some 250 books a year. But Author Evan Currie always manages to observe a sweet spot with this Odyssey serial that I just beloved. It's non high art, information technology's non intellectual, it's only pure fun with characters you savor following. True infinite opera that brings back the joy and excitement that comes from popcorn movies similar Star Wars rather than the plodding cerebral sci fi of the 1980s and 1990s.

Story: When a Priminae ship is ambushed at a colonial star arrangement, the coiffure fights valiantly despite beingness outnumbered. Eventually, the Odysseus is brought in to investigate why the star organisation went silent. What ensues is a cat and mouse battle of power/surprise vs overwhelming numbers. But something else is as well happening - random malfunctions all throughout the new heroic class Odyssey. Can the crew discover the root of the issues before a malfunction costs them a battle and their lives?

Odysseus awakening is one long infinite battle - and surprisingly is all the amend for information technology. The situation escalates and and so constantly morphs as Weston, the Priminae captain, a Priminae armada, and Weston's small accompaniment of destroyers endeavor to outwit the enemy imperial armada. But the malfunctions are causing serious issues that have profoundly affected the Odyssey'south power to fight. As with previous books, we get the perspective of the enemy Imperials also. I'm glad that Earth/Priminae are fighting humans once more since the Drasin POVs did feel a bit silly and anthropomorphic.

Currie'due south really honed his writing and each book is a special listening/reading issue for me. I fix aside time to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Especially this latest volume reminded me of why I loved the Jack Campbell Lost Fleet series so much.

The Audible version was fine - I'm non really a fan of giving people accents based on their names - eastward.one thousand., I have a German language last proper noun but don't speak German language. But I practise have to admit that it does aid to distinguish characters easier when listening. The narrator did a fine job, not the all-time nor the worst that I have heard.

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Dec 12, 2017 Torr rated it it was ok

Every bit an avid Audible member I enjoy my books via oral story telling and it works out well for me. While I can't really alter my reading speed I can alter the playback speed of the audibooks I enjoy. The first three books of this serial had first-class pacing and progression on all the plot lines. The terminal two books though have actually failed to awe me (possibly considering the narrator changed iii books ago). My solution to this pacing problem has been to make the playback faster, that doesn't seem to have reso As an avid Audible member I enjoy my books via oral story telling and it works out well for me. While I can't actually change my reading speed I tin change the playback speed of the audibooks I bask. The beginning 3 books of this serial had excellent pacing and progression on all the plot lines. The last ii books though have actually failed to awe me (maybe because the narrator changed 3 books agone). My solution to this pacing problem has been to brand the playback faster, that doesn't seem to have resolved the issue in this volume.

This book is basically i battle, the last book was 2 battles, but the exposition in both of these last two books has really failed to provide annihilation to the story and due to the pacing I felt like I was drowning in exposition at the start of both books; exposition that didn't really seem to fifty-fifty matter.

If the goals it to build a rich history to the universe of characters and non the universe itself then the author is doing a great chore and some people actually enjoy letting their imaginations run wild with the potential of what they just read/heard. Some people savor things purely based on the potential without ever needing the payoff that the potential suggests. Personally I'm not that type of person, I want concrete progression through the story with some twists and turns forth the manner to go on my guessing but the story must march frontward. At the stop of this book I couldn't tell that anything of value really happened in the main story arcs (could be a limitation on my part entirely), not anything that made any sense that I hadn't already guessed.

There is a agglomeration of parallel actions that occur in this volume but the timing felt extremely off. We could spend hours of story telling time just to have the adjacent sentence suggest that it'south but been a few minutes or less of time passed.

This book also concluded in a major cliff hanger, like the last book. I'm not even sure if the final cliff hanger was even addressed (I'll have to make better notes this time almost what the cliff hanger was).

I'yard besides going to have to depend on my fellow readers and listeners of the serial reviews to know if I should continue on with these books; which makes me slightly sorry because the series started off then great and was and then interesting.

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Some other satisfying military sci-fi space adventure. Less stand alone than some of the others. More than armed forces less adventure.

The plot every bit usual was fun, though very direct forrard. The book felt similar the first act in a larger plot and consequently lacked closure more than some of the others in the serial. There were some surprises and twists but mostly much of the same (as the rest of the series). A satisfying if predictable action climax, with no shortage of heroics.

The characters are there to

Another satisfying military sci-fi space adventure. Less stand alone than some of the others. More military less risk.

The plot as usual was fun, though very straight frontward. The book felt like the showtime act in a larger plot and consequently lacked closure more than than some of the others in the serial. There were some surprises and twists but more often than not much of the same (as the rest of the series). A satisfying if anticipated activity climax, with no shortage of heroics.

The characters are there to fulfill the plot and apart from Weston take very petty impact on the outcome. That said in a military sci-fi infinite hazard one shouldn't look deep personal problems and circuitous relationships. Black navy personnel and marines are besides recruited fully adult and don't need to mature.

As is typical of Currie the fashion is easy. He has developed a armory of absurd weapons and concepts that let for tactical complication and tension without overly complicating the scientific discipline (and condign a bore). This is mayhap his greatest nugget and what keeps me coming back for more.

The swapping betwixt Terran, Priminae and Imperial indicate of view kept it interesting and gave some interesting tactical insight.

The book lives upward to the armed services sci-fi make promise of uncomplicated, action-packed infinite warfare. There is limited variation although I enjoyed some of the focus on the marines. Compared to some of Currie'south others - there was less run a risk and exploration.

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December xiv, 2017 Metatr0n rated it it was ok

Huge disappointment, i don't think i will be returning to this serial.

Some spoilers ahead. I was listening to the audio version of this "book".

Nothing actually happens, the whole book is one big battle and nothing happens, i don't even know how this is possible. I could summarize whole plot of this book by one sentence "Empire came and stole some information". That is it.

The Fast and the Furious circuitous. Seems that there Heroic form cruisers can upshit to MILITARY POWER over 15 times, even when t

Huge disappointment, i don't call up i will be returning to this series.

Some spoilers alee. I was listening to the audio version of this "volume".

Nothing really happens, the whole book is i big boxing and nothing happens, i don't fifty-fifty know how this is possible. I could summarize whole plot of this book past ane sentence "Empire came and stole some information". That is it.

The Fast and the Furious complex. Seems that there Heroic class cruisers can upshit to Military POWER over fifteen times, even when they are already "redlining" and above "theoretical maximum" they tin can nevertheless go 1 more time to military power. That started to grate on me pretty soon.

The battle the 2 things i understood were that they were giving as skilful as they got and they were taking damage. The battle betwixt those that cannot die and those that don't care virtually dying. Very "tense".

The POV changes are so disorienting, they only switch to a new character every other thought, most of them yous come across just one time and don't really give any f***s about anyway.

Very contrived cliffhanger ending, probably to make you option up the adjacent book, did not work for me. I could non intendance less well-nigh the ghost thingy.

This series IMHO suffers the "published is demanding a volume" syndrome, and so the author simply throws a 1st typhoon not finished manuscript at them.

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This story is unique among this series in that covers only one boxing. Consistent with most battles in history, the combatants stumble into each other. Both parties have different objectives and different definitions of victory. Currie chooses to imagine space combat using naval tactics similar to those of sailing ships 0f 1700'southward and pre iron clad warships of the American Civil War. Then boxing is one of maneuver and boarding parties. Complicating this for Eric Weston and the Earth ship Warrior Ki This story is unique among this series in that covers simply ane boxing. Consequent with most battles in history, the combatants stumble into each other. Both parties have different objectives and unlike definitions of victory. Currie chooses to imagine infinite gainsay using naval tactics similar to those of sailing ships 0f 1700'due south and pre iron clad warships of the American Civil War. Then boxing is one of maneuver and boarding parties. Complicating this for Eric Weston and the Earth ship Warrior King are a serial of mysterious malfunctions that negatively bear upon information technology and the rest of the armada under Weston's command. the cause of these malfunctions is mentioned briefly toward the end of the book.

Writing a book that covers a single gainsay mission comes at a price. That cost is a lack of graphic symbol development and the moving forward of the plot in general. On the other hand Currie does give due credit to the skills of enemy. In a lot of infinite operas the enemy is non given a voice and portrayed as incompetent.In this story the enemy is every bit competent and given a voice which explains their mission and what they consider victory.

While I would non buy this book for my personal scientific discipline fiction collection. I would suggest you go your local library to buy this book for their drove. I found this volume enjoyable and accessible to all readers of military machine science fiction.

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Apr 05, 2018 John Purvis rated it it was amazing

"Odysseus Awakening" eBook was published in 2017 and was written by Evan Currie (http://evancurrie.ca). Mr. Currie has published xx novels. This is the sixth in his "Odyssey One" series.

I received an ARC of this novel through https://world wide web.netgalley.com in return for a fair and honest review. I categorize this novel as 'R' because it contains scenes of Violence. The story is set in the far futurity. The primary character is Confederation starship Captian Eric Weston.

Weston and the Odysseus are sen

"Odysseus Enkindling" eBook was published in 2017 and was written by Evan Currie (http://evancurrie.ca). Mr. Currie has published 20 novels. This is the sixth in his "Odyssey One" series.

I received an ARC of this novel through https://world wide web.netgalley.com in return for a off-white and honest review. I categorize this novel as 'R' because it contains scenes of Violence. The story is set in the far future. The primary character is Confederation starship Captian Eric Weston.

Weston and the Odysseus are sent with a small flotilla of ships to patrol Priminae infinite. They encounter an incursion by the Empire and much confront a much larger force. Their ship suffers significant harm during the battle also every bit mysterious incidents. Will they be able to survive the confrontation and drive off the incursion.

I really enjoyed the half-dozen.5 hours I spent reading this science fiction novel. I have read others in the series and have enjoyed them all. Information technology helps having read prior novels in the series, but information technology reads pretty well as a stand-alone novel. I have liked the characters and overall plot. I similar the cover art. I give this novel a v out of 5.

Further volume reviews I have written tin can be accessed at https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/web log/.

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Mar 23, 2018 Michael rated it it was amazing

I have been hooked on this story arc since the first "Into the Black". I wasn't sure I'd like it. For the most part space slug-fests don't really interest me. Simply these books are no simple-minded problems chase. There is depth to the characters and to the various societies represented here.I find Weston, the Priminea and even the Empire to be interesting to figure out what make them tick. The tech used is, quite literally, out of this world. And in this story, it is that tech that must exist protected fr I take been hooked on this story arc since the beginning "Into the Blackness". I wasn't sure I'd like it. For the almost part space slug-fests don't actually interest me. But these books are no simple-minded bug chase. There is depth to the characters and to the various societies represented here.I find Weston, the Priminea and even the Empire to be interesting to figure out what make them tick. The tech used is, quite literally, out of this world. And in this story, it is that tech that must be protected from falling into the hands of the Empire (similar the drasin wasn't enough). In this book nosotros gain a great appreciation for the Purple counterpart to Weston. And she is no automaton, she is a existent, feeling, and loyal, retainer of the Empire. Her grapheme is written with care. Currie writes boxing sequences well, taking time to develop strategies and tactics used and (sometimes) explains them. My least favorite function of the books is the entities, Central and Gaia. I don't hate them, merely they don't really seem to serve a purpose. But, I'thou sure that purpose will become more apparent as the story progresses. I always look forrad to the next volume in the series and always put them in pre-gild. ...more

Dec 06, 2017 Ryan rated it actually liked information technology

Evan Currie was the second writer that I read when I joined Kindle Unlimited, and his series Odyssey One has pulled me into a genre I did not know even existed.

Odysseus Enkindling was a fiddling different than previous books in that the majority of the book was one long, continuous boxing with waves of allies arriving to face the Empire. Balancing four or 5 different perspectives throughout, Currie helps us gain depth and understanding of both sides waging war against each other. Our fearless ca

Evan Currie was the second author that I read when I joined Kindle Unlimited, and his series Odyssey One has pulled me into a genre I did not know even existed.

Odysseus Awakening was a little different than previous books in that the bulk of the book was one long, continuous battle with waves of allies arriving to face the Empire. Balancing four or five different perspectives throughout, Currie helps usa proceeds depth and understanding of both sides waging state of war against each other. Our fearless helm struggles to handle his ain ships new issues, while continuing to acclimate to his new role as Commodore Weston. Nosotros briefly connect with the Priminae upper-case letter, but to exist rushed abroad to war.

Overall, I'd like to say that each volume in this series has been neat, only I was underwhelmed past this particular book. I was left wanting more, even a few pages of interactions outside the battle for Weston or the damage control crews running around during the boxing. The reveal at the end shows that Currie has a program for the next book or ii, and I can not expect to continue the series.

I was given this book to review for gratuitous through NetGalley.

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January xi, 2018 Tony rated it it was astonishing

New book at last!

I have waited for the new volume for awhile; give thanks you for writing over again! This episode does not disappoint and the activeness does not let up once initiated.
I all the same wonder and puzzle over Gaia, Cardinal, and Odysseus. Where do they fit in exactly? What is the root cause of the indelible Priminae-Purple dissever? Practice the Terrans fit more than with the Priminae or the Imperials? Are the Terrans the missing link or glue that can reunite those two parties? Ultimately, the Drasin brought together

New book at last!

I take waited for the new book for awhile; thanks for writing over again! This episode does not disappoint and the activity does non let up once initiated.
I even so wonder and puzzle over Gaia, Central, and Odysseus. Where do they fit in exactly? What is the root crusade of the enduring Priminae-Imperial divide? Do the Terrans fit more than with the Priminae or the Imperials? Are the Terrans the missing link or glue that can reunite those two parties? Ultimately, the Drasin brought together all three parties through their reprehensible berserker hatred of life especially that of the Terrans, who seem to exist their contrary. Were the Drasin designed specifically for the Terrans? Are the Terrans a divide (from the Priminae) of a split (Priminae from Purple)? Who designed the Drasin? The book seems to indicate Imperials, though they grudgingly tolerate them. Maybe the Empress knows. It would exist interesting if the Royal family turns out to be Terran; the Drasin are then designed to eliminate the bear witness of the Royal Family's roots.
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