Review: Amazing futuristic romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2010
The Phoenix Rebellion book 1~ Revolution, begins with an introduction to the Areth, and alien race which claims to be the true beginning of the human race. Friend or foe? It does not take long to learn that this Areth race, who look exactly like humans but are stronger and live much longer than their counterparts, are up to no good while making a pretence of serving the people of earth.Mrs. Delaney creates a government in this future world of hers that is detailed and easily accepted by readers of our time.The romance between CJ Montgomery and Nick Tanner is one that readers will immediately relate to, and become as emotionally involved with the outcome as the characters themselves.A romance which ended abruptly eight years prior to the start of this story, and ended badly, picks up with Nick not trusting the woman he once loved more than life itself.But CJ has a mission. She knows something that will change Nick's life, and regardless of her regrets and the pain it causes her to see the man she never stopped loving reject her, she presses on until he lets her have her say.Together, along with the help of an underground organization called Phoenix, an elaborate, risky, plan is set to rescue Michael, the adult son Nick thought had died at birth.Having lived through unbelievable cruelty, at the hands of his Areth mother, Michael is a fine man, worthy of the love, patience and care which Nick and CJ provide him as he acclimates to his new family, home, and life without fear or pain.The cast of secondary characters give this book depth, feeling, and the readers know that as the series continues, they will be swept away by their stories every bit as much as they are with Nick and CJ's.The Phoenix Rebellion Book One: Revolution is a thrilling futuristic romantic adventure that readers will not want to put down. The plot is tight, the characters three dimensional, moving the story along at a fast and exciting clip. Gail R. Delaney has a way with words which is smooth and powerful, telling her story in a way that puts the readers right there in the story, cheering for the good guys, and worrying about what the bad guys will do next!Mrs. Delaney's futuristic world is flawless, entertaining, and I would not be surprised if this four book series becomes a movie someday.