Sci Fi Series Review: Polaris Rising/Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik

Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (Consortium Rebellion #1)

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Synopsis from Goodreads
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 fiancé 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 . . .

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9/10

Polaris Rising is basically Kate Daniels in space. It kicks butt in a spectacular, showy way and the main characters are not only larger than life, but their snarkiness and chemistry are also both off the charts.

Expect to be wowed by insane skills and crazy, reckless, action scenes. Ava and Loch are unstoppable, and I was whooping inside reading about their escapades.

Really clever, tight plot. Great secondary characters. Finishes too soon. What else do you want? Read it.
 

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"Полярис Поднимается" - это практически Кейт Дэниэлс в космосе. Экшн здесь очень яркий, максимально эффектный, герои больше чем жизнь и щедро сыпят сарказмом и мощной химией отношений.

Ожидайте зачитываться схватками и перепалками главных героев, визжа от восторга от великолепных талантов Авы и Маркуса, остановить которых просто было невозможно.

Сюжет умный, хорошо сжатый. Полноценные, интересные второстепенные персонажи. Читается на лету и заканчивается слишком быстро. Ну чего еще хотеть? Читайте.
 

Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik (Consortium Rebellion #2)

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Synopsis from Goodreads
Bianca von Hasenberg did her duty for High House von Hasenberg and ended up trapped in a terrible marriage. When her husband dies unexpectedly and leaves her a happy widow, she vows never to marry again. Instead, she uses her connections to save other young women. Information is power and Bianca has a network that would be the envy of the ’verse—if anyone knew about it. Bianca von Hasenberg did her duty for High House von Hasenberg and ended up trapped in a terrible marriage. When her husband dies unexpectedly and leaves her a happy widow, she vows never to marry again. Instead, she uses her connections to save other young women. Information is power and Bianca has a network that would be the envy of the ’verse—if anyone knew about it.

After an attack, Bianca’s oldest brother, the House von Hasenberg heir, disappears from Earth without a trace. Determined to find him, Bianca leaves against orders. When she refuses to return, her father sends Ian Bishop, the director of House von Hasenberg security, to haul her home like a recalcitrant child.

Bianca leads Ian on a merry chase across the universe, but when their paths finally collide, she persuades him that they would be far more successful at finding her brother if they worked together. She will do anything to save her sibling, even if it means spending time alone on a small ship with the handsome, infuriating man who once broke her heart.

As clues lead them deep into rival House Rockhurst territory, Bianca must decide if she can trust Ian with the one piece of information that could destroy her completely. . . 

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8/10

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Aurora Blazing has a different vibe to Polaris Rising which is why I didn't rate it as high. It's about Ava's older sister and starts pretty slow because her persona and way of doing things is a polar opposite to her younger sibling. She keeps a facade of a typical society princess, spoiled and pampered, but the truth is way more complicated than that. Bianca's emotions are tightly controlled, and it takes her longer to lose her cool. In that regard, both her and the main hero are suited to each other perfectly.

It's still a very tight plot and a great overall story arc, which I very much enjoyed. Fewer fireworks, but still recommended, peeps. Can't wait for book three!

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  "Аврора Горит" по сравнению с Полярисом в яркости конечно проигрывает, поэтому оценку я ей занизила. Однако, книга эта по своему хороша.

Главная героиня - Бианка, очень сильно отличается от своей младшей сестры, Авы. Она прячется под фасадом высокомерной, испорченной светской принцессы пока управляет большой шпионской сетью и пытается контролировать свои собственные способности. Она очень сдержанна эмоционально, поэтому главный герой в этом плане ей очень подходит.

Книга эта набирает темп медленно, однако сюжет и главная его линия здесь развиты очень качественно и заставили меня автоматом попытаться заранее заказать следующую книгу серии.

Короче, феерверков хоть и меньше, читается все равно прекрасно. Опять, рекомендую. Особенно фанатам Илоны Эндрюс.