Review: A Captivating Sci-Fi Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
I have to say that right from the start "The Star and the Stellae" caught my attention with its unique plot and the imaginative writing style. C.A. Nole does a wonderful job of weaving a story that is engaging, vivid, authentic, fantastical and completely compelling from the very first page to the last. The story centers around a woman named Diana who lives on a floating city in space that has dark and dangerous secrets held within its shadow. As Diana's relationship with Vesta deteriorates and the civil upheaval of an oppressive society grows to a head, Diana is put to the test as things begin to be put in motion that leave Diana faced with choices and outcomes that could very well free them all or lead to destruction.The well-written science fiction novel is fantastically imaginative with a sharp and lush writing style that sucks you in and kept me reading with an eagerness I haven't had with a novel in quite a while. It's fast-paced, multi-layered, authentic, filled with strong dialogue that propels the plot along and features a cast of characters that spark with personality and purpose. The author has a talent for storytelling that really stands out, making this a promising debut novel that certainly left an impression.