RaveTor.comSequels can be hard to pull off ... Luckily, The Consuming Fire does so beautifully with some excellent character introductions, universe expansion, and some great villainy ... I hope you love it. I sure did.
John Scalzi
RaveTorIt’s got a fascinating premise, interesting characters, and brings the same charm and approachable narrative for fans new to SF that all of Scalzi’s books offer. It’s a great starting point for new, potential fans as well as great read for older fans familiar with his style and wanting their next fix ... it’s not without its darkness and loss—but it never feels pessimistic ... Overall, The Collapsing Empire is a fun book filled with drama, intrigue, and quippy characters it’s easy to root for (and against—the book has a great set of antagonists). It’s a promising start to a new series, and I highly expect that it will leave readers clamoring for the next volume as soon as they reach the last page.