I can't recall ever reading science fiction. . ever. That doesn't mean I hate it, I just don't read it. I actually loved Star Wars, and even got into Star Trek for awhile because everyone I hung out with was into it. Then why don't I read it? Quite honestly, a lot of times I just don't GET it. Kind of when my husband starts explaining something he's doing at work (he's a programmer), and my eyes glaze over.
That's all changed. I had read a review of Alex Cavanaugh's science fiction series and it made me really eager to read it! The reviewer raved about the characters and how well written it was, even for non-sci-fi fans. I am a little premature in gushing about how much I love his book Cassastar, because I still have 60 e-pages to go, but I actually had to force myself to put it down to do my Monday post. Needless-to-say, I am in awe. I hope someday to write as well as he does. Not only was I able to follow the out-of-this-world setting, but the characters are amazing! I was moved to tears as I gripped my e-reader, racing through the pages to find out what happens next.
I'd call it a cross between Top Gun and Star Trek, and I mean that by way of the highest compliment. As a woman it appealed to me because I imagine a hot young pilot, and I want to know what happens to him! Come on, why else would I watch Top Gun or Star Wars!
Right now, I gotta run- those last pages are calling.
Alex will be happy to read this! I've got his books on my tbr list too, hoping to get some more reading done over the holidays. (:
ReplyDeleteYou'll like them, I'm sure!
DeleteThat's a heckuva compliment!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for signing up for the Alexfest!
As supportive as he is to others, he deserves it!
DeleteYour opening lines of this post were eerily familiar... like you plucked them out of my "thought processor"...
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same position with regards to the sci-fi genre. With all the rave reviews on the Cassa Series, I also say that Alex's stories will, without a doubt, be the ones that convert me to a sci-fi reader. After reading this post, I'm even more certain...
But unlike you, I have yet to get my hands on the stories... and now I'm even more eager to read them...
They won't disappoint! I think this is true for a lot of women about sci-fi- but it has enough "human" in it to make it compelling.
DeleteOh wow! That was unexpected. Rose, thank you so much for trying something new with my book. And that mix is an awesome compliment. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making it worth my while!
DeleteWhat a wonderful review! Science fiction isn't my favorite, but I do like it every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteYou'd like this one :)
Deletethats fabulous you tried something new and great choice! love your review!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Gotta try it once before you say you don't like something, right?
DeleteMy daughter loves reading Science fiction yet I don't really feel its my thing either.
ReplyDeleteI must give Alex's book a go and try something different. Thanks for posting this as you made me want to try it!
Nas
You won't regret it. If I knew every sci-fi was written like his I'd read more of it!
DeleteAlex's book sounds awesome. :) There are all sorts of different stories and sub-genres in sci fi-- I think everyone can find something to love there!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that, but his book was a winner for me :)
DeleteCassastar is the best way to dip your toes into scifi, because it's the best kind of scifi.
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree with you there :)
DeleteI like trying out new things. Great to see that you're experimenting, too. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on his books, especially now. I love a hot pilot.
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