Review by Ember_09 -- Evolution's Edge
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Review by Ember_09 -- Evolution's Edge
[Following is a volunteer review of "Evolution's Edge" by J.K. Pascall , Aaron E. Davis.]
J.K. Pascall and Aaron E. Davis’ Evolution’s Edge is a sci-fi novel in which the rest of the universe is called the Void. Entities inhabiting such a place take the human form with the help of the Void’s energy and frequency. Such entities also form and belong to several clans with various abilities and rank according to their different frequencies. One of these clans is the Intenebu clan whose clan leader is Cheveyo. Cheveyo is a powerful, formidable leader, and he views human beings living on Earth as far inferior, especially in handling their emotions, unlike him and the rest of the clans in the Void. One day, he becomes aware and disturbed by an unusually strong frequency coming from such a planet. It continues to agitate him until a much more intrusive frequency coming from a baby, dawned on him. He decides to summon his son, Etu, through his second-in-command, Enola. Etu obeys his father’s demand and travels to earth. Etu executes several tactics to murder the baby, but he fails every time. He watches the baby develop and becomes attached to it, who later on is named Kevaughn. Kevaughn realizes that he can sense Etu at such a young age and eventually these two become friends. Etu no longer desires to accomplish his father’s demand, so he offers a proposition to his father in exchange for Kevaughn’s life and freedom. Cheveyo, although he agrees to the deal at first, ends up tricking his son, instigating both of them to battle. Cheveyo kills his son; he tries to kill Kevaughn too, but he fails and becomes absorbed by Kevaughn’s body. Going back to earth, Kevaughn realizes that Cheveyo is now part of his consciousness. Cheveyo remains imprisoned in Kevaughn’s body for several years until Kevaughn’s life is taken away by an angel or the Guardian because he is an anomaly for having Cheveyo inside him. Kevaughn’s soul travels in a place filled with golden light also known as the “Astral Plane”. Kevaughn is taken care of by a monk who eventually asks him to choose between moving to the unknown or going back to earth. Cheveyo is also asked the same and decides to go back to earth to fulfill the mission of his former host, Kevaughn. Consequently, his consciousness dwells inside the body of a male teenager. Cheveyo and the Guardian meet again and decide to be allies after encountering a group of another clan from the Void called the Praetorium. Cheveyo and the Guardian find and stay somewhere else to formulate strategies for their next attack against a powerful witch, Archmagis from the Void, and other Intenebu warriors under a different clan leader named Lord Ammon. The novel concludes with Cheveyo, along with his ally, the Guardian, preparing to battle against the Intenebu warriors, except they are surprised to encounter something else.
The novel deserves to be read because of the interesting progression of both the plot and its characters. The combination of science fiction and fantasy can be experienced in this novel as it introduces both the realistic and idealistic parts of imagination. The number of errors is relatively few which makes the flow seems consistent. Some chapters may seem irrelevant to the core of the novel but they, later on, make sense as the rest of the chapters unfold. A sequel, if there is any, is worth reading as this novel may leave you equally intrigued and satisfied, as I did.
As for the improvement areas, some minor grammatical and spelling errors are present which may affect one’s overall reading experience. Personally, I have struggled to figure out the reason behind the novel’s title. After finishing the novel, I was still somewhat dumbfounded and uneasy because I am still clueless why it is called, “Evolution’s Edge”. To others, this may seem less significant to be considered a negative aspect, but I believe that the title of a novel weighs more than its cover, which is why I find it important to leave hints enlightening the title to make it, or at least, make it seem meaningful. Perhaps, it becomes apparent in its sequel, if it is given the chance to continue.
Given my reflection on this piece, I’m rating it 3 out of 4 stars. It can potentially become more engaging if it is given enough time and consideration. One may learn a few classic themes such as humility, courage, and self-discovery. It is an easy read with subtle but substantial content deserving enough to delve into.
I certainly recommend this novel to both fans of sci-fi and fantasy in one piece. It is filled with unexpected outcomes that will leave you asking about the why and how’s in some chapters. I highly recommend it to young adults and adults who are interested in personal growth. Some possible lessons may not be deliberately conveyed, which is why it is important to read with the intention of learning beyond the lines. Lastly, I believe it deserves to be read and have a sequel because it has reminded me of the importance of open-mindedness for not everything is what it seems.
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Evolution's Edge
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J.K. Pascall and Aaron E. Davis’ Evolution’s Edge is a sci-fi novel in which the rest of the universe is called the Void. Entities inhabiting such a place take the human form with the help of the Void’s energy and frequency. Such entities also form and belong to several clans with various abilities and rank according to their different frequencies. One of these clans is the Intenebu clan whose clan leader is Cheveyo. Cheveyo is a powerful, formidable leader, and he views human beings living on Earth as far inferior, especially in handling their emotions, unlike him and the rest of the clans in the Void. One day, he becomes aware and disturbed by an unusually strong frequency coming from such a planet. It continues to agitate him until a much more intrusive frequency coming from a baby, dawned on him. He decides to summon his son, Etu, through his second-in-command, Enola. Etu obeys his father’s demand and travels to earth. Etu executes several tactics to murder the baby, but he fails every time. He watches the baby develop and becomes attached to it, who later on is named Kevaughn. Kevaughn realizes that he can sense Etu at such a young age and eventually these two become friends. Etu no longer desires to accomplish his father’s demand, so he offers a proposition to his father in exchange for Kevaughn’s life and freedom. Cheveyo, although he agrees to the deal at first, ends up tricking his son, instigating both of them to battle. Cheveyo kills his son; he tries to kill Kevaughn too, but he fails and becomes absorbed by Kevaughn’s body. Going back to earth, Kevaughn realizes that Cheveyo is now part of his consciousness. Cheveyo remains imprisoned in Kevaughn’s body for several years until Kevaughn’s life is taken away by an angel or the Guardian because he is an anomaly for having Cheveyo inside him. Kevaughn’s soul travels in a place filled with golden light also known as the “Astral Plane”. Kevaughn is taken care of by a monk who eventually asks him to choose between moving to the unknown or going back to earth. Cheveyo is also asked the same and decides to go back to earth to fulfill the mission of his former host, Kevaughn. Consequently, his consciousness dwells inside the body of a male teenager. Cheveyo and the Guardian meet again and decide to be allies after encountering a group of another clan from the Void called the Praetorium. Cheveyo and the Guardian find and stay somewhere else to formulate strategies for their next attack against a powerful witch, Archmagis from the Void, and other Intenebu warriors under a different clan leader named Lord Ammon. The novel concludes with Cheveyo, along with his ally, the Guardian, preparing to battle against the Intenebu warriors, except they are surprised to encounter something else.
The novel deserves to be read because of the interesting progression of both the plot and its characters. The combination of science fiction and fantasy can be experienced in this novel as it introduces both the realistic and idealistic parts of imagination. The number of errors is relatively few which makes the flow seems consistent. Some chapters may seem irrelevant to the core of the novel but they, later on, make sense as the rest of the chapters unfold. A sequel, if there is any, is worth reading as this novel may leave you equally intrigued and satisfied, as I did.
As for the improvement areas, some minor grammatical and spelling errors are present which may affect one’s overall reading experience. Personally, I have struggled to figure out the reason behind the novel’s title. After finishing the novel, I was still somewhat dumbfounded and uneasy because I am still clueless why it is called, “Evolution’s Edge”. To others, this may seem less significant to be considered a negative aspect, but I believe that the title of a novel weighs more than its cover, which is why I find it important to leave hints enlightening the title to make it, or at least, make it seem meaningful. Perhaps, it becomes apparent in its sequel, if it is given the chance to continue.
Given my reflection on this piece, I’m rating it 3 out of 4 stars. It can potentially become more engaging if it is given enough time and consideration. One may learn a few classic themes such as humility, courage, and self-discovery. It is an easy read with subtle but substantial content deserving enough to delve into.
I certainly recommend this novel to both fans of sci-fi and fantasy in one piece. It is filled with unexpected outcomes that will leave you asking about the why and how’s in some chapters. I highly recommend it to young adults and adults who are interested in personal growth. Some possible lessons may not be deliberately conveyed, which is why it is important to read with the intention of learning beyond the lines. Lastly, I believe it deserves to be read and have a sequel because it has reminded me of the importance of open-mindedness for not everything is what it seems.
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Evolution's Edge
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