Hi lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Michelle
Diener and her new book, “Sky Raiders”!
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Sky Raiders
by Michelle Diener
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GENRE: Science Fiction Romance
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BLURB:
When the people of Barit first saw the silver glint of sky
craft, they felt awe. Then awe turned to fear. And they found a name for the
mysterious newcomers. Sky raiders.
Garek's
one year of duty as a guard walking the walls of Garamundo was extended to two
when the sky raiders appeared. Two long years away from home and his lover,
Taya. When he finally returns, the town is empty. While Garek was protecting
Garamundo, the sky raiders were taking their victims from his hometown.
Taya
can't bear looking into the night sky. All she can see is Barit, her home
planet. Impossibly, the sky raiders have brought her and their other victims to
Shadow, the planet that shadows her own, and looking up makes her aware of
everything she's lost. Garek is out there somewhere. She knows he'll look, but
he'll never find her.
She
and the other captives have to find a way to escape. Without the food and
clothes the sky raiders bring them from their raids on Barit, they'll starve on
the almost barren wastes of Shadow. And when they've given the sky raiders
enough of what they want, that's exactly what the sky raiders will leave them
to do.
What
Taya doesn't realize is she'll have some help with her plan. Because Garek
isn't giving up on finding her. And he's even more resourceful than she could
ever have imagined.
Nothing is going to keep him from Taya. Not even space itself.
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EXCERPT ONE:
He'd
asked her to wait for him, and then he'd disappeared for two years.
As
he reached the top of the pass and started down the steep path to the valley below,
Garek wondered just how angry Taya would be.
That
she would be angry enough to have taken someone else sat like week-old loaf in
his stomach, heavy and sickening.
He'd
had no choice, had come as soon as he could . . . he tried to shake off the chill
that touched him, despite the bright day. He'd take her anger, her fury--he'd
take it all if it meant he didn't find her with someone else.
He
forced himself to pay attention as the path became steeper still, and frowned
at how badly maintained the way had become, as if no one had repaired the
damage a winter in the mountains could do to a narrow track. The spring thaw
had come and gone, replaced by a golden summer, and the snow had retreated to
the tops of the mountains.
Kas
should have done something about the erosion by now, even though this path was
a shortcut few besides the villagers knew of, cutting across the Crag and
shaving hours off the journey through the foothills.
The
familiar landscape tugged at something inside him. He hadn't thought himself
sentimental, and though he'd missed Taya with an ache that hurt worse than a
knife to flesh, he hadn't thought the sight of the rolling hills and high peaks
would affect him. The crowds and enclosing stone walls of Garamundo had been
something to bear stoically, but he was surprised how easy it was to breathe
here, and it wasn't just because the air was sweet with the scent of summer
grass.
When
he'd left two years ago, the only thing he'd regretted was leaving Taya behind
him, and he'd come back only to fetch her.
Fetch
her and run, as fast as possible.
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REVIEW:
When
a simple living planet with minimal technologies, Barit, is invaded by evil
aliens known as Sky Raiders, Taya’s world is not only turned upside down – it’s
completely taken away from her. The Sky
Raiders abduct the people of Barit – including Taya, and force them into
slavery and manual labor work on their planet Shadow. Taya’s lover, Garek, happened to be away at
the time as he was on duty working as a guard protecting Garamundo. He had no idea that Taya and the townspeople
were taken until he finally returns home.
Garek sets out to find Taya and the people of Barit. However, they are beginning to get restless
and start constructing a plan of escape.
Taya knows Garek is out there looking for her, but she’s sure he won’t
be able to find her. Time is running out
and food is running low – with the captives setting their plans in motion will
Garek find Taya in time or will the people of Barit take on the Sky Raiders
themselves?
I
really liked the main characters – Garek and Taya. They were enjoyable and genuine. Garek is a strong, protective, resourceful,
and determined soldier who won’t let anything compromise his success of finding
Taya. Taya is sweet, smart, brave, and
compassionate. She recently discovers a
special talent she possesses and is starting to stand up for herself and fight
back against the Sky Raiders.
I
found this book to be mostly moderately paced, with just a few slower scenes
thrown in throughout. The writing flowed
and was easy to follow and understand.
Michelle did a great job with the worldbuilding and really provided so
much detail in her writing that it was easy to picture.
I
really liked the storyline – especially the romantic lovestory component. It’s amazing what kind of bravery and courage
people can possess when they’re fighting for someone they truly love. It was very romantic to see to what lengths
Garek would go to find Taya. Also, the level
of hope and faith that Garek and Taya had for each other and their belief of
being reunited.
I
think this book has a lot to offer readers.
There’s a bit of something for everyone.
This book is about love, romance, hope, faith, courage, bravery,
determination, compassion, strength, slavery, science fiction, aliens, space,
mystery, suspense – and so much more!
This book is book one in a three-book trilogy. So add this book to your TBR List so you’ll be ready when book two is released!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
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AUTHOR BIO:
Michelle Diener is
the author of the bestselling, award-winning Class 5 series. She writes
historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy and loves creating new worlds
for her and her readers to escape to. She lives in Australia with her husband and
two children.
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Michelle ~ It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting me, Ally, and I'm so glad you enjoyed Sky Raiders!
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ReplyDeleteGood morning James! No, we are in storm season right now - almost even turned the heater on yesterday LOL! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway :) - And stay cool out there! :)
DeleteThanks for the excerpt and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed the tour. The book sounds great.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the most overrated book that you have ever read? Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
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