'Rules of Redemption' in the series 'The Firebird Chronicles' by author T.A. White is a thrilling space adventure featuring a kick-ass female lead named Kira. The story follows Kira Forester and her sapient drone as they navigate through a world filled with fantastic world-building, engaging characters, and intricate relationships. The plot is fast-paced, with a mix of action, suspense, and a slow-burn romance that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The writing style seamlessly weaves together elements of sci-fi and fantasy, creating a unique and immersive reading experience that draws readers in from the very beginning.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of war, violence, and possible character trauma, but the book is generally not viewed as heavily triggering.
Has Romance?
While the book features a romantic subplot, romance is not the central focus, and develops gradually over the course of the series.
From The Publisher:
The war everyone thought was over is just beginning.Kira Forrest is a survivor. She's risen above the pain of her beginnings to become a war hero only to leave it all behind in the pursuit of a simple life. Now a salvager, she makes a living sifting through the wreckage of dead alien ships from a war that nearly brought humanity to its knees.After her ship takes damage, she's forced to re-route to a space station where her past and present collide with dangerous consequences. Kira's existence holds the key to a faltering peace treaty with the Tuann-a technologically advanced alien race who dislikes and distrusts all humans. Winning her freedom should be easy, but a powerful and relentless Tuann warrior stands in her way. Deceiving him seems impossible, especially when he strays dangerously close to secrets she struggles to hide.Can Kira reconcile the pain of her past with the possibilities of her future? The fate of two races depends on her success.
Ratings (42)
Incredible (15) | |
Loved It (19) | |
Liked It (5) | |
It Was OK (2) | |
Did Not Like (1) |
Reader Stats (75):
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Want To Read (25) | |
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4 comment(s)
Such a fun read. I’ve already grabbed 2-3. Thanks to all my fellow SOSers who recommended this series, a special you-never-fail-me shout out to Sandra
Looooooved this - such a great start to the series. I feel so bad for Kira, and how alone she is, given that she's been fucked over or dismissed by everyone in her life except Jin (Jin is The Best!)...people she loves that are happy to believe the worst of her, without even talking to her. It is heartbreaking.
I love sci-fi, but I have such a hard time finding ones that really resonate with me. This one does - the layered story and huge backstory are compelling, and I can't wait to see where it goes.
It kiiiiiiiiiiiiills me that more of this series isn't out. I've gotten spoiled with binging series because generally I find them after the whole thing is done. But it will be worth the wait!
Re-read Sept 2022
Man, I love this series. Some parts of this book are a struggle, not because it isn't good, but because it is hard watching people treat Kira as a pawn, a possession. And it's even harder watching people she cares about treat her with disdain.
I'm not going to lie, I would happily punch Jace in the throat. Raider redeems himself as the series goes on, but Jace is a complete asshole who needs to pull his head out of his ass.
Quick note: If the cover of these books could even LOOSELY depict the main character, that would be great.
Rules of Redemption has been on my TBR for quite a while now, and since I've entered a bit of a sci-fi kick, I decided to pick it up. Not particularly remarkable, but I had a lot of fun with this book. Kira is a capable, engaging character, and the setup of this world has potential.
The relationship between Kira and Graydon is promising but also highly unbalanced, so I'm curious to see if they become more like equals in the future.
I wish I had more to say, but I'm not particularly attached to any of the characters yet, and there weren't any crazy plot twists or high concepts, so it was just a simple, fun book.
Like Skyward (by Brandon Sanderson), but more dramatic, with a better romance subplot, and I loved it more.
Booktone = Byzantium Purple (Emotional, character/plot focus). https://youtube.com/watch?v=AD4WKlAB0Jw
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Rules of Redemption?
About the Author:
T. A. White is a writer of fantasy and science fiction novels, including Dragon-Ridden and Shadow's Messenger. Visit her at tawhiteauthor.com.
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