Tuesday, April 3, 2012

A to Z - CassaFirE

Seems appropriate, since Alex Cavanaugh is one of A to Z hosts, to review his new book CassaFirE for "C".

Book Description:
The Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron’s days of piloting Cosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to his fallen mentor and friend - to probe space on an exploration vessel. Shuttle work is dull, but it’s a free and solitary existence. The senior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather. The detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distant planet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, they can unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren’s civilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount as their new allies are suspicious of the Cassan’s technology and strange mental abilities. To complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powers themselves; the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, a woman whose skills rival Byron’s unique abilities. Forced to train her mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds his patience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist, and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was his privacy…


What did we think?

I read this book aloud to hubby, as I did Alex's first book CassaStaR, which we both very much enjoyed. It was fun as I'd be reading it aloud when hubby would laugh out loud, or the first comment from his mouth when he woke up was a question about the story.

We wondered how the tale would work out because the main character Byron is a very private man, living in a controlled way that keeps him distant from most meaningful connections with other people. Even from the first book I've wondered what happened to him in his youth that make it so difficult for him to trust people with his private thoughts--because the Cassan people are telepathic.

I love the way Alex wrote Athee, the young, energetic, and not-to-be-held-back Tgren woman whom Byron discovers is also telepathic. Her vibrant personality just showed through the dialogue and descriptions. It was a delight to see Byron falling for her even as he fought it.

We really enjoyed this book.

Have you read it yet? What'd you think? If not, have you read anything good lately?

20 comments:

  1. An excellent C word and a good book to read, well I am half way through at present having read CassaStar.

    Yvonne.

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  2. I love good books. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  3. I loved both Cassa books! Alex is an awesome writer.

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  4. This is one I'm recommending to my husband. He's still reading the fifth book for Game of Thrones, but once he does I'm going to make sure this is next because I think he'll really like it.

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  5. Haven't read it yet,but I thoroughly enjoyed the first one.

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  6. Donna, thank you! So glad you enjoyed the second book. Guess I need to get busy on CassaStorm...

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  7. I haven't read them yet, but I keep hearing so much about them that I think I better give them a try! Thanks for the review.

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  8. Great review, always something better about reading them aloud too.

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  9. Great choice for "C!" CassaFire is definitely on my list! Julie

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  10. Perfect entry for today's letter! Great review for a great book.

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  11. no, I can't say I have...but I guess it's something I need to add to the long list of books I want to read...nice to meet you!

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  12. Waiting on my Kindle as we speak. If only I had more time!

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  13. I'm looking forward to reading Alex's books when I'm on the road and have lots of reading time. They sound like great adventures.

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  14. I've heard SO many good things about this. Added it to my TBR list :)

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  15. I have this on my TBR list so I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I love this review and can't wait to read this myself. I did read Across the Universe by Beth Revis and enjoyed it. A Million Suns, the sequel, is out and I hope to grab a copy of it soon.

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  16. I've got these on my TBR list. I want to get to them next. I'm excited to read them. I hear so many good things. :)

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  17. I haven't read Alex's books yet, but I REALLY want to!

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