Rubicon
by J.S. Dewes is the first book in a new series. Set in a science fiction world
where resurrection is possible. Humanity is in a losing war against an alien
race of machines that are keeping humanity on a small set of worlds near a
dying star that will die sometime in the future. Sergeant Adriene Valero, the
main character, has been resurrected 96 times. Each time you die you come back
a little different. So much death has taken a heavy toll on her mental health.
She
agrees to have an advanced AI chip implanted into her brain by a Major West who
claims that he is on track to end the war. If she has this done, in exchange he
will help her find a way to finally die. She is suicidal and done with life.
Obviously things are not going to be that simple.
This
is action packed adventure with lots of adult themes, exploration of trauma,
some sex, and plenty of violence. This
book is working through trauma and reconnecting with others. I am very
interested in seeing where this series goes from here based on the ending.
My
reading copy came from the Audelia Road Branch of the Dallas Public Library System.
Scott
A. Tipple ©2023
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