Heavenbreaker

Heavenbreaker, Book 1

De: Sara Wolf

Narrado por: Ashley Bryce

Bravery isn't what you do. It's what you endure.

The duke of the powerful House Hauteclare is the first to die. With my dagger in his back.

He didn't see it coming. Didn't anticipate the bastard daughter who was supposed to die with her mother—on his order. He should have left us with the rest of the Station's starving, commoner rubbish.

Now there's nothing left. Just icy-white rage and a need to make House Hauteclare pay. Every damn one of them. Even if it means riding Heavenbreaker—one of the few enormous machines left over from the War—and jousting against the fiercest nobles in the system.

Each win means another one of my enemies dies. And here, in the cold terror of space, the machine and I move as one, intent on destroying each adversary—even if it's someone I care about. Even if it's someone I'm falling for.

Only I'm not alone. Not anymore. Because there's something in the machine with me. Something horrifying. Something...more. And it won't be stopped.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 Sara Wolf (P)2024 Tantor

Best book I've read this year

I absolutely loved this book! It was such a ride seeing how everything was playing out with different pov's and learning the truth about the steeds, and so much more. I can't wait for the next book.

the theme

really liked the originality of the medieval mingled with Sci fi. I can't wait for it to become a movie or series!

A strong beginning to a great story.

there were a few things that I didn't like throughout this book, call it personal opinion. However all the greatest parts of the book overshadowed everything else. I wasn't ready for the inevitable although it's a story so the end is always around the corner. I can't wait for the next entry and what it will bring. I definitely recommend this to fans mechs in all forms.

i didn’t understand the book!

The book had great potential and a great idea! I just didn’t understand the book. I loved the main character! The fight scenes were very drawn out.

Finally something different

It starts with a bang and ends with a twist. A long the way you will laugh. You will cry. You will be knowing at the bit as I am for the next book!!

very Cerebral

great story and idea. it was slow moving at first, but picked up about half way.

Greatness in need of an Editor

This book is hard for me to recommend. It had so much potential but the writing and pacing issues limited my enjoyment. 2.5/5

Fresh and exciting

A unique story with interesting characters and a surprising plot. This is modern sci-fi at its best.

Other reviews are too harsh

Man I thought I was in a for a train wreck based on the audible reviews of this book. I'm glad I started the book despite the harsher reviews. The narrator was good although she did mispronounce some words there was nothing so jarring that I couldn't keep listening. Her characterizations and voice were great otherwise. Was the story good? Yeah! The exposition was kind of a slog (and is the main reason I bumped to 4 stars) but ultimately it made for a solid world-building foundation as the book continued. Did this story break the mold? Not really, but it's still perfectly enjoyable. I think the sequel will be what really determines how I feel about the series overall. I'd say if you enjoy Iron Widow or complex revenge plots this would be a good fit for you.

A bit slow but the world is great

I think others will enjoy this more than me. Its a bit slow and there's a lot that I didn't think was necessary. But otherwise the characters are great and the world that the author built is great.