3.5
Gameboard of the Gods
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The truth is, when you banish the gods from the world, they eventually come back—with a vengeance.
In the near future, Justin March lives in exile from the Republic of United North America. After failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims, Justin is surprised when he is sent back with a peculiar assignment—to solve a string of ritualistic murders steeped in seemingly unexplainable phenomena.
Justin’s return comes with an even bigger shock: His new partner and bodyguard, Mae Koskinen, is a prætorian, one of the Republic’s technologically enhanced supersoldiers. Mae’s inexplicable beauty and aristocratic upbringing attract Justin’s curiosity and desire, but her true nature holds more danger than anyone realizes.
As their investigation unfolds, Justin and Mae find themselves in the crosshairs of mysterious enemies. Powers greater than they can imagine have started to assemble in the shadows, preparing to reclaim a world that has renounced religion and where humans are merely gamepieces on their board.
In the near future, Justin March lives in exile from the Republic of United North America. After failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims, Justin is surprised when he is sent back with a peculiar assignment—to solve a string of ritualistic murders steeped in seemingly unexplainable phenomena.
Justin’s return comes with an even bigger shock: His new partner and bodyguard, Mae Koskinen, is a prætorian, one of the Republic’s technologically enhanced supersoldiers. Mae’s inexplicable beauty and aristocratic upbringing attract Justin’s curiosity and desire, but her true nature holds more danger than anyone realizes.
As their investigation unfolds, Justin and Mae find themselves in the crosshairs of mysterious enemies. Powers greater than they can imagine have started to assemble in the shadows, preparing to reclaim a world that has renounced religion and where humans are merely gamepieces on their board.
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““We’re pieces on a gameboard, Dr. March, and some of us are more powerful than others. You. Me. Her. We’re the ones the gods want. We’re the ones they’re fighting over.” ~ Quote from Gameboard of the Gods, written by Richelle Mead
Generally, I have a hard time finding science fiction books that I really like (which kind of sucks since I love science!) but I loved Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead. As the first book in Mead’s Age of X series, Gameboard of the Gods has an interesting balance of science fiction and fantasy that had me hooked from the first chapter. I would not, however, recommend this book to young readers because it has a few questionable parts that are geared more toward adult audiences.
The story takes place in a futuristic world that has been torn apart by religion. New nations have formed where the old ones have fallen and new laws and rules govern daily lives. Dr. Justin March (an exiled, misogynistic investigator of religious groups) and Mae Koskinen (a deadly soldier with killer looks to match) make an interesting pair when thrown together to investigate a series of murders potentially linked to an out-of-control religious group. If they fail to solve this mystery before the next full moon, someone else may be murdered, but solving the case could destroy everything they've ever known.
What I loved about this novel is that it continued to be exciting even when there wasn’t any action going on. It kept me thinking and trying to figure out what was going to happen and who was to blame for the murders. As an added bonus, it was nice to see a strong female character that could still admit that she had issues and couldn’t handle some things on her own. It was a refreshing change from what I’m used to from other books.
I highly recommend this book! Especially if you are used to reading fantasy and are looking for a way to ease into science fiction or just want to “test the waters” a little bit.
For more reviews: http://just1morechapter.com/2014/08/gameboard_of_the_gods/”
About Richelle Mead
Richelle Mead is the author of the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series, the Bloodlines series, the Glittering Court series, and the Age of X series. Her love of fantasy and science fiction began at an early age when her father read her Greek mythology and her brothers made her watch Flash Gordon. She went on to study folklore and religion in college, and when not writing, Richelle spends her time drinking lots of coffee, watching reality TV, and shopping for dresses.
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