Of the new sci-fi series that I've read in the last few years, this is one of 3 that gets five stars from me. This book made for several almost-sleepless nights, as it was virtually impossible to put down. Often the second book in the series doesn't live up to the first one, but Zero Recall exceeded my expectations. It has everything, and I mean everything, you would want in your sci-fi: adventure, epic battles, unpredictable complex plot lines, intriguingly different species, amazing world-building, unlikely friendship, humor, and memorable characters that you care about.The only nit I have with this book is the character names/races, some of which are hard to pronounce and keep separate - it slows down my reading speed quite a bit when I have to stop and think about which race is which. I highly recommend marking the sections in Forging Zero and Zero Recall where the races are described. And I referred back to the original prophecies in Forging Zero too quite a few times. At the end of the book, the author recommends re-reading a couple of chapters, which is definitely worth doing. And even though it's one in a series of books, you aren't left hanging at the end - one of my pet peeves. I just hope the other books in the series come out quickly - they are definitely on my must read list! the peace but a bit corrupt. They’ve discovered Earth and as usual took a draft of children between the age of five and twelve. Their food matures them physically early but not mentally, ending up with children in adult bodies.. Forging Zero (book from Parasite Publications which I bought electronically) introduces us to Joe Dobbs, age 16 who was captured after freeing a number of draftees including his brother. They’re all numbered except for him because he was expected to be culled. Their training planet has a heavier planet than Earth and lots of spores in the air that make it difficult to breath. Their commanders likes to eat recruits who don’t measure up and take others as slaves, and most of their training takes place in tunnels which bring out Joe’s claustrophobia. Add in an ancient prophecy that foresees the fall of Congress and aliens who can predict the future and who say that Joe Dobb is the individual to watch for. Zero Recall (which I also bought) takes place firty turns later. Zero has been a stellar warrior., but let go because he isn’t needed because it’s peace time. So he goes to Earth to locate his drug lord Brother only to get his brother captured and excuted. A new war against the Dhasha has prompted his recall even though he wants to dive into a bottle. Instead he is given a multi-species patrol with Jreet, a huge snake that can go invisible, a Huouyt who can take on other species forms, and a flying creature they call Flea. It turns out the war was created by the only free, extremely smart Geugi who is plotting to help the rest of his species locked up for over a million years. This one is full of surprises and plot twists. Both books are impossible to put down and highly recommended. I’ve been buying her ealier books which are just as much fun. review printed in the Philadelphia
What do You think about Zero Recall (2013)?
4.5/5So mind-twisting and fun! Review coming at some point...
—readerone
Fantastic book! I highly recommend this series!
—Aby
