Polaris Rising

Consortium Rebellion #1

English language

Published Feb. 10, 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers.

ISBN:
978-0-06-280240-8
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4 stars (2 reviews)

A space princess on the run and a notorious outlaw soldier become unlikely allies in this imaginative, sexy space opera adventure—the first in an exciting science fiction trilogy.

In the far distant future, the universe is officially ruled by the Royal Consortium, but the High Councillors, the heads of the three High Houses, wield the true power. As the fifth of six children, Ada von Hasenberg has no authority; her only value to her High House is as a pawn in a political marriage. When her father arranges for her to wed a noble from House Rockhurst, a man she neither wants nor loves, Ada seizes control of her own destiny. The spirited princess flees before the betrothal ceremony and disappears among the stars.

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reviewed Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (Consortium Rebellion, #1)

Sexy Space Romance

4 stars

This is an excellent female power fantasy. The main character is rich and tough and smart but also vulnerable enough to just barely not be perfect. Her love interest is similar except he's not rich. If you like steamy love scenes along with your space opera, this is perfect for you. I will, however, note that it could just as easily be a fantasy story with faster-than-light travel replaced by spell-driven teleportation and it would work equally as well. Including the element of "high courts" and stuff like that. That was a bit of a turnoff, but the action was driving enough that I could forgive it.

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Subjects

  • Fiction, science fiction, general