Synopsis:
The Ciudastellan Empire spans nearly every corner of the Esparco Galaxy…and desires more.
On planet Ciudastella, many are born with extraordinary, even cataclysmic abilities. The most coveted are those passed down through generations, transferred down family lines, carrying the strength and prestige of the previous wielders.
As a Sioder—one born without or unable to inherit abilities—Touya Esyle is little more than an afterthought of society, living in the shadow of her legendary sister, the empire’s greatest fallen commander. When she’s summoned to Guerralaxia, the galaxy’s elite military academy, graduating at the top of her class becomes her only chance of survival.
Dozens of solar systems away, a team of upperclassmen cadets are attacked by a mysterious force with never-before-seen powers. Their apparent target? Renowned instructor Captain Gallark Orsos, who has his own dangerous agenda that he intends to see through. Before he can execute his goal, Gallark is tasked with keeping Touya and a noble, with a powerful military family history, alive—the first three-person team in the school’s history.
Now, Touya and Gallark are stranded far from home. Caught between an empire, secrets, and enemies they can’t yet see, they’re running out of time to decide what kind of warriors they’re willing to become—and who they’re willing to fight for.
Review:
If a book promises to be epic, someone must be very confident. After spending the last three days reading it, I can gladly confirm that it delivered on everything that was promised. What I wasn’t expecting was for it to feel exactly that: EPIC.
If you’re like me and were initially very confused by the huge cast of characters, I can promise you that it becomes easier to understand who everyone is and how everything is connected. You just need to be patient, and if your brain needs a short break, take one. It certainly helped me get ready to absorb more and more of what was coming.
This book comes with a whole universe of planets, places to go, places to be, and people to meet. This aspect comes across extremely well, and I have to applaud the author for allowing me to fully immerse myself in the world presented on these pages. It offers so much potential through its different climates, histories, political environments, cultures, and overall storytelling possibilities.
Adding to this is a political climate that feels like a pressure cooker. Being different means being treated differently, like you’re something lesser, and we all know how that tends to end. The story explores what happens when people are no longer willing to accept that status quo and the lengths a government is willing to go to in order to prevent society from rebelling.
The characters are introduced incredibly well, and learning about all of their connections bit by bit is handled so effectively that I felt an instant connection to them, some a little more than others.
I had high hopes for this book and can gladly confirm that it succeeded in making this a great read. With it being on the longer side, there are a few sections where the pacing doesn’t feel completely balanced. Other than that, it gave me everything I wanted and more. If you’re looking for your next sci-fi/fantasy highlight, put this one on your list. You won’t regret it.
🌙 Recension: Guerralaxia by R.T. Eves
📚 Genre: Space Fantasy (Fantasy with Soft Sci-Fi blended)
📅 Release Date: November 13, 2026
📗 available as ebook
📱 Read as: Kindle
💸 I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 772
⭐️ 5/5
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