Review of Rogue Stardance

[Chinaza Nnabuenyi]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rogue Stardance" by M. Garnet.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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At eleven, Dee's father was “declared deceased in ways that remained unexplained on his papers." He had gone on one of his regular monthly trips but never returned. All his estate funds were gone, leaving Dee a hopeless orphan with no one to cater to her. But a distant relative showed up when she was transferred to a children's work home. Uncle Bart came and took Dee away to his freighter spaceship, the Stardance.

Many years later, Dee is saddled with owning the Stardance. As the captain, she is obliged to keep the crew, which has now become her family. But will she be able to fulfill this obligation when the Stardance falls prey to an alien crew? It's an alien crew that comprises a cyborg and his team. What could these strangers possibly want from the old Stardance?

Rogue Stardance by M. Garnet is a cross-genre fictional novel. The science fiction plot blends well with the once pathetic story of Captain Dee. The Stardance, even as an old freighter ship, represented many blissful memories to its crew. It represented a cargo ship to some, while to others, like Dee, it represented home. It represented a home where she found her desired family, including an AI robot. The character Dee, and all the wonders wrapped up in her, were inspiring. Her decisive, calculative, brave, and sometimes weird attitude, was attractive. Flying through space required a high IQ, which was not missing in the storyline. There was an excellent decipherability of spaceships and their engines, enlightening the readers about some space features that might not have been formerly known.

Dee's curiosity in finding out about Quon, the cyborg, was silly yet funny. This slight diversity created a form of variety in the storyline. Capturing the Stardance by this strange crew and the journey birthed from these intruders instigated my curiosity to discover the adventure in the story. Quon's difference never ceased to amaze Dee. She couldn't tell how much human or metal he was. It was a pretty awkward and humourous relationship between the two leaders. I liked this part of the book.

The adventure, thrill, and risks, like shutting down an AI that had suddenly gone to war in a weapon satellite, were all enthralling. I enjoyed every bit of the story. The book was also well edited, as there were just a few errors. Hence, I rate this book four out of four stars. The literary skill employed in this writing showcases the author's mastery in creating this sci-fi. I do not find any content of this book negative. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy science fiction, especially one filled with adventure and mysteries.

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[Amy Luman]

I have been fascinated by AI technology ever since I was old enough to know what it was. I’m really glad that Dee found a family that wanted her even though it wasn’t the traditional kind.

[NetMassimo]

This is a novel with several classic science fiction elements with the addition of a greater depth in the protagonists. Thank you for your great review!