Brace yourself, Michael D. Brooks is back with his latest book – Beyond the Great Beyond. He has absolutely hit his stride with this book and intends to fully smack you in the face (not literally) with a TON of drama! This is the final book in his Destined Series (previous books here), and this author delivers a story that will keep you page-turning to the end. Prepare for all the emotions as you read this book. It’s a heavy hitter.
All of your favorite characters are back in Beyond the Great Beyond. A brief moment of peace is about to be ripped apart as the GSE prepares for its next big attack. The Alliance has finally gotten some information that will beneficial to the war, but they’re not going to have the time to act on it as they had hoped. The Alliance thought that they’d have more time to come up with a plan of attack, but fate says “no.” It’s now or never. Sink or swim. Fight…or die.
Beyond the Great Beyond is an insane page-turner of a novel. As you read this book you will get the strong sense that the author has fully hit their stride with this series. You will see in the way that the story flows and all the drama that gets thrown at you.
You’ll be especially thrilled to be reunited with your favorite characters – Leahcim, Markka (don’t call her Queen or your Majesty), Vee, T’oann, Cora, and many more. While Vee and her crew have gone their separate ways from the planet that Leahcim and Markka now call home, they will play a big part in what is still to come. You will be introduced to some new characters as well, and you’ll see how they connect to some of the more familiar faces.
Author Michael D. Brooks will toss you back into the past as the characters relive epic moments that they almost didn’t survive. You’ll get yanked back to the present like being pulled through a wormhole to face the dangers that await them in the here and now. With each leap into the memories of one of the characters, you’ll develop a deeper admiration and respect for what each of them has been through and survived. Some close calls will have you on the edge of your seat, biting your nails, and on the verge of toppling into a fit of nervousness. Yes, this book is THAT gripping.
Just when you start to settle in for a bit to relax and breathe, the author is going to say “Nope, buckle up buttercup! Cuz here we go!” But, just think of it like this – they are in space. There is a war going on, and for whatever the reason – the GSE? They have decided that now is the time to act – to attack and to strive to subjugate the universe to their will.
Prepare for twists and surprises! There are tons! Of course, there must be some to keep the book and series fresh, but the author goes above and beyond. It’s fantastic. Some of the storyline twists that the author throws in here will leave you with your jaw on the floor. You’re going to be like – what?! Believe me, they will help explain a few things about particular aspects of the series as well. The even better news? You won’t have to wait forever to get these surprises!
If you’re thinking that the drama will be kept isolated to the battlefield – you’re going to be so wrong. What would the fun be in that? It’s always better when the drama comes from multiple situations – even the ones where you SHOULD be safe and able to relax. Yes, our friends get themselves into a teensy bit of trouble and while the punishment is meant to be mild, it brings on something that threatens to be devastating.
The uniqueness of this author’s imagination in the creation of his characters is absolutely fantastic. You get characters who are feline in appearance, bird-like in appearance, and even insect-like in appearance. The author does not disappoint in the descriptions either. You are going to get the right amount of detail and celebrate when the characters’ descriptions line up perfectly with what you are imagining. You’re absolutely going to eat this book up.
The only real gripe that could be voiced about this book would be the transitions. As you read, you’ll frequently get overly excited about the storyline and eager to dive ahead. A gentle recommendation would be to slow down from time to time. There are transitions in the story, that if you aren’t paying close attention it will throw you off. You’ll be like “wait I was just over here with these characters. What happened?” What happened is a barely noticeable identification of transition. You probably missed it. It’s okay. You didn’t miss a pivotal moment in the story. Once you know exactly what to look for then you won’t miss any more of the transition points. There are some identifying elements when there is an active conversation, but when there isn’t it requires closer attention.
As this book is the final one of the series, there are epic questions – will there be an epic battle? Will the characters get a “happily ever after?” One of those questions can be answered easily enough. Yes, there will be a battle that will decide the fate of the universe. Now, the second question? Well, where would the fun be in giving you the easy answer? LOL! There is much to look forward to with the ending, and you’ll just have to read to find out what it is. Know this though – the ending? It is absolutely worth it.
Whether you have read the series from the beginning to this point, or are simply curious as to whether you should pick these books up – you’re not going to be disappointed with this author’s storytelling. With each book, the author has improved their story and made it one that you will be sad to depart from with the turn of the final page. Michael D. Brooks has woven a sci-fi novel series that, for his readers, won’t be soon forgotten.
Pros:
– Engaging storyline
– Page-turner
– Twists and surprises
– Satisfying ending
– Fantastically developed characters
Cons:
– Transition points are easily overlooked.
Lesson of the book: The enemy will not wait for you to be prepared. So come ready and fight like hell.
Cover Score: 8.5/10
Overall Book score: 9.0/10
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