5 Reasons to Read Invasion
- Realistic Siblings
I have a younger brother, and as we were growing up, we didn’t always get along. We went through phases where we would antagonize one another and phases where we would support one another. Even as adults, we disagree on certain things. This is normal with any sibling relationship, and C.E. portrays her main characters/siblings, Derek and Shelly, like this. They go through the up’s and down’s of a normal sibling rivalry, I mean relationship.
- Mysterious Myds
I can’t say too much about these aliens or I will give away plot spoilers, but I will say that having a little-known enemy is very intimidating. Especially one with super advanced technology that is hell-bent on destroying everything and everyone! *shudders* That’s what makes the Myds a great and terrible antagonist in the book.
- Tragic Backstories
I’m a sucker for a tragic backstory. Seriously, most of my favorite characters have terrible backgrounds and have gone through so much that you can’t help but feel bad for them! Maybe it’s because I’m a very empathetic/sympathetic person? Well, C.E. knows how to hit me with the feels with one of her emotionally damaged characters (and she promises more are to come with the series!). So, if you’re like me, and don’t mind a bit of a tearjerker, then you’ll enjoy Invasion.
- Playful Banter
As a lifelong fan of C.E. Stone’s work, I’ve always enjoyed her punny dialogue, especially with Fyromaniac with her first generation. Well, his dialogue is nothing compared to Derek’s! Think of one of your most sarcastic friends, put a jolt of charisma and confidence in him, and you’ve got Derek, the team leader of the Starganauts. This boy knows how to throw some zingers. He had me laughing more than I’ve ever laughed in her book, and I think you will too!
- Epic Space Battles
There are two space battles that always stick out to me. One is the first scene in Star Trek (2009) where Captain Kirk’s father dies. The maw of the ship consuming an Enterprise like vessel—it still gives me chills! The second is in Star Wars: the Last Jedi when Amilyn Holdo sacrifices her ship. The way the ship went through the other one and destroyed it…even if you don’t like that movie, you have to admit that was epic! Those scenes are exactly what I think of when I read Invasion! It’s like being immersed in one of those battles, but in a book!
3 Reasons Not to Read Invasion
- Quotable Dialogue
C.E. doesn’t necessarily strive for 100% realistic dialogue. Instead, she desires to have dialogue and writing sound like they could be straight from a superhero movie. Think of “That’s my secret Captain. I’m always angry.” or “You get hurt, hurt ’em back. You get killed … walk it off.” from Marvel’s Avengers. These lines of dialogue aren’t realistic, but they’re quotable. Her witty puns and playful banter (see earlier point) doesn’t necessarily work in the “real world,” but it works for a scifi-superhero-esque world where the good guys win and the bad guys lose. If you’re more interested in reading a book where “gritty realism” is mainstream, this isn’t it.
- Strong Christian Messages
More and more Christian fiction is toning down its content, trying to reach a lost world through good morals instead of Christian messages. Well, C.E. Stone doesn’t water down her faith in her stories. Instead, she has characters who do (or do not) attend church, pray, and read their Bibles. When they go through tough times, they talk about God and his role in it. Faith isn’t delegated to a single line, like “she went to church.” So, if you’re looking for lighter Christian messages, this book isn’t for you.
- World building
Similar to epic fantasy, C.E. Stone has unique aliens, planets, and peoples. This means that she describes their culture, their customs, and their political structure as it is relevant to the story. There’s plenty of action in this story, but if you aren’t willing to read about the climate of a planet and how it affects the battle, then this book isn’t for you.
Invasion is a compelling science fiction novel about super-powered human beings who have to save the galaxy from mysterious invaders. It’s a book that may not be for everyone, but is definitely for those who want clean, Christian science-fantasy to enjoy!
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