Polaris Rising

A Novel

Paperback, 448 pages

Published Feb. 4, 2019 by Harper Voyager.

ISBN:
978-0-06-280238-5
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4 stars (9 reviews)

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 …

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4 stars

Oh yeah, a space-opera and romance, with political intrigue. I've been wondering/looking for a book that mixed elements of science fiction and elements of romance, and this delivered.

Ada is a kick-ass heroine. Marcus is scary, but thankfully not to the point where I gave up on the book. I appreciate that Mihalik draws you into Marcus by providing mystery regarding his background.

I look forward to the other books in the series, and I'm curious how the larger story will play out.