Review of Rise of the 13
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rise of the 13" by R. L. Thackston.]
Rise of the 13 by R. L. Thackston is a story that is set in the post-apocalyptic world, and the reason I picked this book is that this is one of the genres I really like. This is the first book in the saga or series, and overall, there were certain concepts that made the plotline interesting.
An asteroid called Apophis has struck Earth and has caused massive destruction. This attack was anticipated by the dedicated teams, but the impact was far more than their prediction. Yes, there was destruction, but beyond that, this apocalypse left behind shards. Shards are basically some pieces that carry within them otherworldly energies, and when these shards bond with humans, they transform them into powerful beings. I really liked this concept a lot, and this is also the main base of the story that moves the plot forward. The shards bond with 13 different people and give them immense power, making them warriors. That’s where the title of the book comes from!
From this set of warriors, I would like to focus on Freedom Stone, a captain of the Global Defense Force, and Citrine, an audacious leader of the rebel forces. Together, they set out to confront the threats released by the malevolent entity called the Heart of Apophis that seeks to dominate the shards and all who wield them. I loved the fact that each shard granted power, but it also carried the risk of complete corruption. I believe this made every decision feel heavy and meaningful.
The addition of Dragon-Cycles was also pretty cool. At the beginning of almost every chapter, Thackston has included a high-definition picture, many of which feature these Dragon-Cycles along with one of the 13 members or warriors. This addition made it easy to imagine what the Dragon-Cycles would look like. These Dragon-Cycles were also integrated with the warriors' identities, which I thought was a good concept.
The characters were equally stunning as well. For example, Freedom Stone was a strong, morally complex lead. Citrine, who also stood out for her fearlessness and mysterious purpose, was wonderful. The fact that the author dedicated the character to his wife was really sweet. Even other characters like Malakar, Erebus, Onyx, and Iris were nice additions.
The book did not feel dragging at any point, and every battle or even a simple conversation moved the plot forward and deepened the mystery. The way it blended genres was nice, in my opinion, and suited my taste. Therefore, with no negative comments to make and considering all the points mentioned earlier, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The editing of this book is excellent. I would recommend this book to fans of post-apocalyptic stories like myself, and also, if you are into books like 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir or the famous 'Dune,' then you would surely enjoy this book.
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Rise of the 13
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Rise of the 13 by R. L. Thackston is a story that is set in the post-apocalyptic world, and the reason I picked this book is that this is one of the genres I really like. This is the first book in the saga or series, and overall, there were certain concepts that made the plotline interesting.
An asteroid called Apophis has struck Earth and has caused massive destruction. This attack was anticipated by the dedicated teams, but the impact was far more than their prediction. Yes, there was destruction, but beyond that, this apocalypse left behind shards. Shards are basically some pieces that carry within them otherworldly energies, and when these shards bond with humans, they transform them into powerful beings. I really liked this concept a lot, and this is also the main base of the story that moves the plot forward. The shards bond with 13 different people and give them immense power, making them warriors. That’s where the title of the book comes from!
From this set of warriors, I would like to focus on Freedom Stone, a captain of the Global Defense Force, and Citrine, an audacious leader of the rebel forces. Together, they set out to confront the threats released by the malevolent entity called the Heart of Apophis that seeks to dominate the shards and all who wield them. I loved the fact that each shard granted power, but it also carried the risk of complete corruption. I believe this made every decision feel heavy and meaningful.
The addition of Dragon-Cycles was also pretty cool. At the beginning of almost every chapter, Thackston has included a high-definition picture, many of which feature these Dragon-Cycles along with one of the 13 members or warriors. This addition made it easy to imagine what the Dragon-Cycles would look like. These Dragon-Cycles were also integrated with the warriors' identities, which I thought was a good concept.
The characters were equally stunning as well. For example, Freedom Stone was a strong, morally complex lead. Citrine, who also stood out for her fearlessness and mysterious purpose, was wonderful. The fact that the author dedicated the character to his wife was really sweet. Even other characters like Malakar, Erebus, Onyx, and Iris were nice additions.
The book did not feel dragging at any point, and every battle or even a simple conversation moved the plot forward and deepened the mystery. The way it blended genres was nice, in my opinion, and suited my taste. Therefore, with no negative comments to make and considering all the points mentioned earlier, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The editing of this book is excellent. I would recommend this book to fans of post-apocalyptic stories like myself, and also, if you are into books like 'An Ember in the Ashes' by Sabaa Tahir or the famous 'Dune,' then you would surely enjoy this book.
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Rise of the 13
View: on Bookshelves |
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