Title: The Last Lord of Eden (Ascent of Eden Book 2)
Author: G.S. Kenney
Genre: Science Fiction Romance, Dystopian Romance
Book Blurb:
To save his planet, he’ll go to Death and beyond.
Prepare for a science-fiction adventure filled with political intrigue, heroism, embattled planets, and love strained almost to the breaking point.
The world of Eden is in crisis. Politicians throughout the galaxy demand the psychic-power producing drug that grows only on Eden. And the demand is skyrocketing.
Adopted son of Eden’s previous warlord, peace-loving Kell has inherited dominion over the planet and is determined to keep it free. When he discovers that his adoptive uncle, King Paul of Thar-in-Kestra, and a powerful drug lord have teamed up to seize Eden’s coveted harvest, Kell will stop at nothing to prevent them—even if it means he must become a death-wielding champion.
As one by one, Kell’s cousins fall under his influence, the king of Thar-in-Kestra becomes more determined than ever that Kell must die.
To protect Zara, the woman he loves, from the danger surrounding him, Kell distances himself from her. But when his efforts are not enough to save his beloved planet, and the threats continue to escalate, Zara will do anything to bridge that distance.
Read The Last Lord of Eden to see if Kell and Zara can succeed in time.
My Review:
An entertaining fantasy with fantastic worldbuilding for fans of Ann Aguirre or Robert Heinlein.
Kell is the star of this sequel. He’s on a quest to give his home planet of Eden freedom and protection from being taken over by warlords seeking to control the production of a powerful, popular drug called andreatin made from Andrea’s Daisy. A plant that can only be grown on Eden. Kell also craves the acceptance of his adopted family—especially his uncle King Paul who is a difficult one to win over. With the constant attempts on his life, Kell keeps a distance from his lover Zara to protect her, but only succeeds in pushing her away, making them both miserable and forcing him to change.
The secondary cast of characters in this book is vast and distinctive, and they all play a vital role in the elaborate plotting, filled with obstacles for Kell to overcome. The biggest thing standing in Kell’s way is the tense political struggle for control of the andreatin supply which has a ripple effect on the entire story, giving it a realistic feel to similar real-life occurrences. Kell finds himself used as a pawn, forced to mingle with Death in a fight for his survival and the lives of his friends, while trying to bring about a peaceful existence for all.
The combination of the intricate plotting and the wonderful characters make for a fabulous book. I highly recommend this series for fans of science fiction with a dash of romance.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Author G. S. Kenney writes romantic speculative fiction novels. Her first science-fiction romance novel Freeing Eden, published by Soul Mate Publishing, was a 2018 RWA Golden Heart® finalist. The Last Lord of Eden and A Warrior of Eden, also in the Ascent of Eden series, are now also available.
G. S. Kenney started reading early, and never stopped. In kindergarten, drawn in by a book with a picture of three witches at a cauldron, she learned to read by starting with Shakespeare's Macbeth and is in awe of her mother's patience. Now she writes stories of her own (and still loves Shakespeare). Interested in many fields, she studied the “Great Books” at St. John’s College, architecture at Harvard, and financial planning at Boston University. She has also conducted post-doctoral research in psychology at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina, and developed software systems in use all over the world.
In addition to writing, G. S. Kenney is an avid photographer and world traveler, along with her husband, the love of her life. When not "on the road," they reside in Marin County, California, where a dream of having a lemon tree of their very own has somehow morphed into an entire citrus orchard. They have two children, a grand-dog, and two grand-cats. And a wonderful, tiny grandson, their newborn first.
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Reviewed by: Michelle