Review: The Son of the Prophets by Bryan Wilson

Blurb:

"Those of white and those of flame will clash, and the universe will begin to shake."

Colton's mission is straightforward: go home to Earth, wield the power of the stars for all to see, and seek the prophet his planet was named after.

But nothing has come easy since he left his world.

Traitors lurk in the shadows, causing chaos across the stars. War has begun, and with newfound responsibilities arising, those around Colton realize they will have to carry some of the burden if there's to be any hope of defeating the Army of Flame.

Ace and Morris set out on their own course, hunting a rogue admiral down at Willick's side. Meanwhile, Violet Doku travels with her fellow soldiers of Vintara Company, sailing to the mysterious Forsaken Barrier, where the fight they have trained for lies in wait.

Colton knows he will have to be quick with his tasks if he hopes to fulfill the prophecies and save mankind. But when age-old mysteries are answered, and past conflicts reemerge, he starts to question whether he can even save himself.

The Son of the Prophets is the thrilling second installment of the genre-bending science fantasy series Power of the Stars.

Review:

The Forsaken Planet was a book that sucked me in and left me desiring for more about Colton and his group of friends. Luckily for me, the sequel had already been written which allowed me to jump right into it. Everything is dialed up from the first novel, going full force into the fight for the galaxy against the Heart of the Flame. I was happy to see that the training and the discovery of how to use the Solara power are now put into practice in the most brutal of ways. The author makes the reader understand how dark the galaxy has truly become with the onset of this major conflict. The space battles are epic and interesting to read, with different ideas than what is typically thought of with military space battles. I really like this idea of a civil war between the planets as it makes it very relatable for a reader. It was very interesting to see the group split, getting more viewpoints than what was introduced to us in the first novel.

The strength of the novel is different from the first one. The connection to the fabulous characters is still there and is definitely a strength. But the world building muscles are flexed in this one, showing a depth to the universe and ideas that will leave a reader drooling with what can be accomplished with it. The lore of the Prophets is something that is very intriguing, showing definite relations to our real world that will make a reader wonder or hope that this can be something real. How cool it would be if we all discovered we had access to a power like Solara?! There are more locations that are shown off, especially with the view point of Ace. This character had some of my favorite moments, especially with the fight scenes he is involved with. I will still argue that it is hard to choose a favorite, with me wanting to know what was going to happen with all of them. I found myself to really connect with Ace and I was glad that we are able to experience some of the story through his eyes. The addition of more Points of View is refreshing, but does not take away from the story at all. Bryan Wilson has a talent for excellent pacing, making it seem effortless and a reader fully engaged with the story that is being intricately woven in the stars above us.

Once again, the scope of this sci-fi series is jaw dropping with overall awesomeness leading it to be one that will be on the tongues of many to shout about it. This sequel continues perfectly with what was set up in the debut, leading the reader to become more fully engrossed in this beautiful story. I know that I will be eagerly awaiting for each entry in this series, knowing that I will be in for one heck of a ride. I highly encourage all fans of sci-fi to read this one but will also add that those who are just looking for a high stakes story with plenty of action will find it within these pages as well. Bryan Wilson seems poised for greatness, just waiting for his own prophecy of one of the best sci-fi authors to have been discovered. The love and care for this intricate story is apparent in all aspects and it only adds more layers to the series. It really is one that will be heralded for years to come. Let the Solara burst through your TBR shield, and force this series into your next to be read list!

Thank you for taking the time to read my review. As always, happy reading and Stay Great!!