Review: Polaris Rising

Book Review: Polaris Rising, by Jessie Mihalik, 5 stars


 

A space princess on the run and a notorious outlaw soldier become unlikely allies in this imaginative, sexy space opera adventure—the first in an exciting science fiction trilogy. 

In the far distant future, the universe is officially ruled by the Royal Consortium, but the High Councillors, the heads of the three High Houses, wield the true power. As the fifth of six children, Ada von Hasenberg has no authority; her only value to her High House is as a pawn in a political marriage. When her father arranges for her to wed a noble from House Rockhurst, a man she neither wants nor loves, Ada seizes control of her own destiny. The spirited princess flees before the betrothal ceremony and disappears among the stars. 

Ada eluded her father’s forces for two years, but now her luck has run out. To ensure she cannot escape again, the fiery princess is thrown into a prison cell with Marcus Loch. Known as the Devil of Fornax Zero, Loch is rumored to have killed his entire chain of command during the Fornax Rebellion, and the Consortium wants his head. 

When the ship returning them to Earth is attacked by a battle cruiser from rival House Rockhurst, Ada realizes that if her jilted fiancĂ© captures her, she’ll become a political prisoner and a liability to her House. Her only hope is to strike a deal with the dangerous fugitive: a fortune if he helps her escape. 

But when you make a deal with an irresistibly attractive Devil, you may lose more than you bargained for . . .


Genre: science fiction / science fiction romance

Publication date: February 2019

Mature content: yes

Review: I have no idea how this book escaped my notice for so long, but I'm very glad I found it (by pure change while browsing around Amazon). I was hooked from page one and had to stay up late to finish it. 

The science fiction part is great. Not too many details, just enough to make it believable and to transport you to Ada and Marcus' futuristic world. The action? Non-stop. The suspense? Amazing, especially when you take into account Ada's unexpected plans. The romance? Great too, although maybe just a teeny tiny bit predictable - because, of course, you can see Marcus and Ada are perfect for each other right from the moment they meet (in a prison cell, no less, which should tell you a lot about those two).
 
 

There are twists and turns right until the end, so there's no way but to keep on reading. If you love the genre, this is a book you definitely shouldn't miss. 

It's also book one in The Consortium Rebellion series by Jessie Mihalik and I now desperately want to read the other two books (I've started book 2 already, will post a review as soon as I finish it).

 
Happy readings,

The Book Worm, book blog

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