Extremely enjoyable romp through the galaxy and the nervous system
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It's easy to say there's nothing new under the sun, but a good sci-fi writer knows that our sun is just one star among many, and as many variations can exist as there are stars. When an author has a strong love for science, Artificial Intelligence and social issues and wraps it up in a very readable novel, you've got something for which it is very worth sitting up and taking notice. I loved the ideas presented and explored in this novel, and even more, I love the fact that it's very smooth and enjoyable read.

I'm very much looking forward to further works by the author and hopefully new books in this series will be available soon.

For fans of: William Gibson & Arthur C. Clark (by that I mean people who love both authors and would love to see them collaborate on a modern novel)
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**Originally Posted on Kiki's Kinky Picks**

No Quarter by Christine DAbo was a fabulous space adventure! The first in DAbos Bounty series, I cant wait to read the next two books.

This book drew me in from beginning to end. I was completely engrossed and could not put it down. I honestly only meant to check it out when I picked it up at eleven oclock at nightfast forward five hours and I was almost done but couldn't keep my eyes open!

There was so much banter. I love snappy dialogue and this book had it in spadeseven during sexy times. I just adored it. Faolan and Gar were hilarious in their own ways.

Oh and Faolan totally reminded me of Captain Malcom Reynolds (Nathan Fillion on Firefly). They have that same swagger and sass. And sex appeal.

Christines characterizations of Gar and Faolan were so vivid that I could clearly picture them in my head. Their mannerisms were clear and conciseGar was always holding himself stiff while Faolan would throw himself into chairsand they perfectly personified their control vs. carelessness personalities.

I don't read a lot of sci-fi but I devoured No Quarter. The characters were phenomenal and there was enough action to keep me on the edge of my seat.

Copy provided in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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One thumb up and one thumb down is how I would rate this book. I think my wishy-washiness stems from the fact that Bevan Greer could not decide what to leave out of this book.

Is it space opera? Definitely. There is extensive world-building with a colorful cast of characters on a grand adventure to save a world. There are encounters and action sequences throughout the star system engaging all kinds of characters: pirates, slavers, warriors, aliens, the scary horde, prostitutes, invisible animals, mystics, psionics, changlings, mixed breeds, humans....and I know I am forgetting some other creatures. But you get the point. I enjoyed the adventures. They were well written and very creative. There were just too many, with too many sci-fi and paranormal elements, resulting in a disjointed and ambling plot.

Is Fenturi Fate a romance? Yes. Sort of. For those looking for longing or angst in a building relationship, you won't find it here. Interactions between the heroine Dare and the hero Ren are actually extremely limited until 50% into the book. There is less emphasis on dialogue between Dare and Ren personally and more on them protecting Bylaran from the Ragil Horde. Most of their attraction seems to stem from Fenturi hormones rather than heartfelt regard and caring. I liked them as individuals, but their role as a couple was short-changed. Plus, there are two other romances introduced among four side characters and for a little while I thought we were headed for a romance triangle with Jace.

Is this book a mystery? Again, yes. There are three little mysteries buried within the plot, all of which have to do with seeking and identity. However, only one seemed all that compelling to the main plot.

Is this a character study? Yes. This is where Greer really excels. Ren and Dare are richly drawn and have full and interesting back stories. Their actions tie in well to their personalities. The side characters are numerous and each has compelling physical descriptions and quirks. Greer does not shirk on drawing appealing portraits of all the characters. Readers will like them and care what happens to them. What is a little strange is that the main protagonist is Ren's aged father for quite a bit of the book, even though he dies quite early in the narrative. Even more odd is that the approaching Horde, which is a major plot device, is less tangible as a villain than the relatively minor space pirates.

Will I read the next book (which is about Jace)? Yes, if the sample is tightly written and the plot streamlined, because I like Greer's characters and story-telling. I want to learn more about Jace, Zebram, Roc, Shea, Phin, Castor, Mra and others.
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I saw the movie..and decided to get the book..and man am I glad I did...turns out this was a TV show in Britain and a Radio show too...lol

This book takes you on a WILD ride through the galaxy.  Filled with silliness and fun, t still gets you wondering...what IS the meaning of life...?

I have been reading this book for EVER..lol and everytime I pick up where I left off, I am sucked in and off with the adventure!!

A very good read!!!
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My husband picked this up after telling me "any random book printed by Baen is good" - and, of course, because it has "rats" in the title . . . He read it and laughed his way through it and insisted that I read it, too, to which I agreed readily enough.  I won't recap the story, but I will say it is a hoot and a half!  The rats are hedonistic Shakespeareans; the bats are revolutionary Irish; and the vats are hapless humans who are just along for the ride.  And, of course, you have the land-owners, who have the money - throw in the evil bugs from outer space and the benevolent aliens who are providing the technology to defeat them (or are they?) and you have a mix that is sure to please anyone who likes military science fiction, space opera, or just plain silliness.  HIGHLY recommended!!
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Loved this book. It's almost akin to reliving the magic of Star Wars. An excellent piece of scientific fiction writing that appeals to a very broad range of age groups. This one is a must read
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Great read.  This makes me want to play ZeeGee all over the galaxy.
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This is the best sci-fi fun read since Hitch hikers Guide to the Galaxy  and Red Dwarf. Hugely enjoyable and I read all 11 books in under 4 weeks .

I can't wait for the next one!
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I loved this book. I thought the quality of the prose was outstanding, especially compared to other SW books I have read (I am currently reading Kevin J. Anderson's Jedi Academy Trilogy, and it doesn't even come close). I read SW almost exclusively for the Force and the Jedi, and that's the main focus here. The exploration of Jacen's character and motivations is excellent. I especially like the way Allston makes Jacen's fall seem believable. He truly wants to help the galaxy, and Lumiya's temptations are incredibly strong; I even felt myself leaning to the Sith side while reading it! Since Jacen probably knows more than anyone about the Force after his 5-year exploration of various Force traditions, it is completely understandable why he would come to view Luke's light-side purity as simplistic and limiting. The final confrontation between Nelani, Jacen, and Lumiya is without question the best part of the book, as it has a lot to say about competing philosophies of the Force (it's also a good indication of where the series is headed). There's also some truly witty dialogue throughout the book, including one hilarious exchange between Luke and Han regarding "the man who doesn't exist."
Overall, highly recommended.
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Artificial Absolutes  is like Star Wars meets I, Robot with a splash of The Fugitive, it is one helluva ride.

The story follows siblings, Jane and Devin Colt as they try to discover the truth, not only about the world around them, but their own lies they have been telling themselves.  Devin discovers a powerful secret about his girlfriend when he proposes, that sets of a chain of events  that neither could predict.

The characters were all wonderfully developed, especially those of Devin and Adam.  They each had such distinct characteristics that made them very enjoyable to read.  Devin's back story is incredibly rich and has very much shaped the man he is today.  Really reinforces the stereotypes we assume about people are not necessarily true.

I did not enjoy Jane as much.  Her actions felt really immature and her responses seemed more of the little sister variety... a big brothers favorite pest.  There are true glimmers of Jane's true character of what she may grow into as she gets older and matures (being she is in her early 20's, she still has a way to go), which make her more likable.

I did enjoy her relationship with Adam.  The two balance each other out well, and letting us catch more of the real Jane beneath all the bravado.

The action never stops moving in the book once it starts.  It was truly hard to put the book down.  You are teased and prodded (and jumping to your own conclusions -which some of them I got right!) and just want to keep reading.  Mary Fan does an excellent job of describing the world she created without bogging the story line down to a stand still and can even continue to describe the world and keep her audience entertained in the future as we see more.

While looking at Artificial Intelligence is not a new arena for the Science Fiction genre, it continues to be an interesting one and Mary does a great job of adding her contribution and adding fuel to the fire.  Within AA,  we look at robots that have AI and can they truly be conscious beings.  The blur between humans and machine has always been a big topic in Sci-Fi and can it ever be achieved.  As we make advancements in tech this becomes a more real possibility and also prompts a lot of questions.  Can a being with AI be moral?  Can it truly make it's own decisions?  How far can it really go and is it truly possible for it to be smarter than humans and be human like?  Can if feel?

These topics are explored throughout the book and brilliantly presented.  (I am not going to further explore this due to not wanting to give any spoilers!)  I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in her follow up to this book.

This is definitely a book to pick up if you like action adventure or sci-fi.  It is a quick engrossing read that will keep you wanting to come back for more.  While there is a love story to the plot, it is NOT the WHOLE plot, and it actually adds to the overall plot.  It is not necessarily romantic love, but love does play its part in this story.

*I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
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I absolutely loved this book. It brought me back to the first time I read Heinlein or Poul Anderson. Mike manages to capture that style of adventure that the golden age authors made wonderful.

I also greatly enjoyed his descriptions of how the starships worked. You can tell that he put a lot of skull sweat into creating the vessels.

The universe he created is also very detailed and interesting. I hope that he comes back to it and tells more stories in it.
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Generally, I do no enjoy science fiction or fantasy books. However, flipping through the Kindle a few days ago I ran across Wotan's Dilemma. I don't know what it was that made me open up this book. I am happy that I did, however. Wotan's Dilemma turned out to be a great read.
  Wotan's Dilemma was inspired by the Rhinegold myth, so it has a bit of a Lord of the Rings feel to it. Although it is very much a science fiction book, there was quite a bit of humor blended in.
  The story bounces around the planets in an futuristic tale. Fefner was one of my favorite characters, and an intriguing one at that. His physical appearance labels him as alien, instead of human. Over 7 feet tall, his face has a beak and he has tentacles for legs, who spread havoc all over the planets, until the day his ship is taken down by the intergalactic police force.
  There is so much going on in this book all the time, it makes it extremely difficult to put down. Be sure to have some time when you start this book, you may find yourself up all night reading this entertaining tale.
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This is an epic space romp.  It's Buck Rogers meets Space Balls meets Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy.  The jokes range from the subtle and cerebral to corny groaners but always kept me smiling.  Rex keeps so many balls in the air he is never sure of how it will all play out but is sure it will all turn out fine.  This is high space adventure, theatre of the absurd amongst the stars.  I did not see the ending coming and that made for a nice surprise to a very enjoyable and fun read.
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I discovered The Biofab War via Twitter and am absolutely thrilled with this story. It starts off with fantastic space-opera action, switches in the next chapter to 20th (21st?) century Terra, and then brings the two together with blasters, alien bugs, clones, psionics, AIs, alternate/parallel existences, and some delicious plot twists. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
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Fans of Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and the works of Ursula K. Le Guin will love The Jovian Run. Wilks creates an expansive universe to explore, complete with new ships and space toys that you'll one day see emblazoned on a t-shirt. The Gringolet crew is scrappy and smart. Wilks spends time crafting each character in as much detail as he does the ship they soar to Mars on. This isn't like the hard sci-fi you're used to: Wilks' crew is diverse and his women are fierce leaders beside their male compatriots. The mysterious and kick-ass Dinah was immediately my favorite character, and she doesn't disappoint as the trouble of the Gringolet crew gets worse, and worse, and worse. Wilks teaches us that there are no chance encounters in space--every movement and every moment take Captain Staples and her crew further down the rabbit hole. Also, did I forget to mention there are space pirates? YES! Can't wait for the second Sol Space book to bring me back to this incredible universe.
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I'm not really the Sword and Sorcery type of guy, but when you throw in spaces ships, a galactic war mixing it up with hard science fiction, I'll come along for the ride and I think you should too.  I really enjoyed, In her name: empire.  I think I'll read the next two books in the trilogy.  I highly recommend this book.
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PERFECT EDITING

It is rare to find Science Fiction novels that are lighthearted and humorous, but when a good one comes along I really enjoy the break from the serious and sometimes dark side of the "hard" SF that I usually read.  Don't get me wrong and expect a belly-buster comedy, but look forward to a perfect blend of other-worldly mystery and likeable characters that find themselves in unusual situations.  It will make you smile, or perhaps laugh out loud in one of two places.  And I didn't notice a single spelling, grammar, or punctuation error in the whole book.  That was a breath of fresh air all by itself.

This book reminded me of another novel I recently read, "Night Train to Rigel", the first book in the "Quadrail Series" by Timothy Zahn.  It's a little more serious than "Date Night" but shares the concept of a super-alien race that essentially "manages" the universe and tries to keep the lid on trouble-makers.  I thoroughly enjoyed both books and look forward to reading the rest of each series.

Did I mention that "Date Night" had PERFECT editing?