Review: always more than one side to the story...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2013
TracingTheStars.com was provided a free copy for review.This is the final piece in the Biomass Revolution / Tisaia Chronicles for me. I have previously read and reviewed the main book, The Biomass Revolution (4 stars - [...] ) and the other prequel Squad 19 (4 stars - [...]There is always more than one side to the story in any conflict. N.S. Smith does something most other authors don't - he not only shows you all the sides, he doesn't ask you or force you to choose a side. Some readers will root for the TDU and boo-hiss at the Royal Knight squadrons as violent oppressors. Others will see the justification behind the Royal Night's actions and label the TDU as vigilantly terrorists. Others will side with the citizens of Rohania who are just trying to survive while often getting caught in the cross fire between the TDU and the Royal knights.If any of the above sound familiar - it's because those same perspectives have real world examples. N.S. Smith does an excellent job of drawing parallels that make you question how you view things without getting on a soap box. Who is really right or wrong in war? It often comes down to which side of the fence you find yourself stuck on when it starts.A Royal Knight follows the story of Captain McNeill, a rare veteran Royal Knight who has seen more than his fair share of battle, which his scars and implants attest to. He also has some real reasons for labeling the TDU fighters as terrorists. This was a very interesting look into the world of the Royal Knights and served as an excellent companion to the series.