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Synopsis
The Dread Empire of the Shaa is no more, following the death of the last oppressor. But freedom remains elusive for the myriad sentient races enslaved for ten centuries, as an even greater terror arises. The Naxids -- a powerful insectoid species themselves subjugated until the recent Shaa demise -- plan to fill the vacuum with their own bloody domination, and have already won a shattering victory with superior force and unimaginable cruelty. But two heroes survived the carnage at Magaria: Lord Gareth Martinez and the fiery, mysterious gun pilot Lady Caroline Sula, whose courageous exploits are becoming legend in the new history of galactic civil war. Yet their cunning, skill, and bravery may be no match for the overwhelming enemy descending upon the loyalist stronghold of Zanshaa, as the horrific battle looms that will determine the structure of the universe -- and who shall live to inhabit it -- for millennia to come.
Is The Sundering appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This military space opera features large-scale warfare, battle violence, and the aftermath of genocide. The focus is on strategic military action and heroism against an oppressive insectoid empire.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include slavery, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic space battles, military heroes, and galaxy-spanning conflicts will be drawn to this action-packed conclusion.