The story begins with a battle where characters use military tactics based on some form of numerology or astrology may seem very strange to science fiction readers. Lee’s style of writing for this series can easily confuse readers at the beginning of this book. The book takes place in the Fortress of Scattered Needles and the space around it. Accompanying her is the traitorous general Shuos Jedao, who becomes her shadow for the mission. The Hexarchate bestows the rank of brevet general to Captain Kel Cheris so that she can command the fleet to retake a fortress. The Hexarchate orders Captain Kel Cheris to retake the Fortress of Scattered Needles from a rebellious faction. It’s easy to become confused or frustrated at not knowing exactly what’s going on.įantasy readers may be more comfortable with this writing style, but casual readers may find the world-building vocabulary too confusing to continue. The terminology in this series can be confusing for those who aren’t used to books that introduce a lot of characters or terms at once. Use of numerology or mathematics as weapons isn’t clearly described and presented to audience as facts.Some readers may find the use of so many new terms without explanation confusing, forcing them to use context clues to understand ideas.Reader feels as though he’s dropped into an established universe to perceive this one story that takes place.Some interesting science fiction concepts.Active story universe that makes you want to learn more.A unique approach to military science fiction that includes mathematics, numerology and astrology as magical elements.

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