In Solaris Seething (Solaris Saga book 1), written by Janet McNulty, Rynah and a troop of unlikely heroes selected from across time and space, must save the galaxy from the greedy Klanor.
A legend of long ago tells of six crystals which together create a weapon capable of great power—power, that in the wrong hands, could lead to the destruction of life as it exists today. While familiar with the legends, Rynah had always believed them to be little more than children’s bedtime stories—that is, until a crystal is stolen from her workplace, and the stability of her home planet is consequently destroyed. With new understanding Rynah knows what she must do-- what, it seems, she was destined to do-- she must find the crystals and keep them safe
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The storyline is captivating, falling squarely into the genre of science fiction and yet telling an original story. Action scenes, in particular, are well done. They are fast-paced and engaging, and it is easy to imagine these moments on screen as characters leap, turn, and respond to the trembling ground or the advance of an attacker.
Vivid details, in general, abound in this book. The story takes the reader to many new settings, each unique and brightly colored, from frozen winterlands to great towering jungle forests. Lands have both positive and negative aspects. Settings are alive. Life in these lands has texture, hue, and personality. Once again, it is easy to imagine these settings on screen or in pictures.
The primary issue I had with the book involved the believability of its characters. While the characters range in age from 16 to 40, they speak and behave as one would expect of those 10 to 20. The main character--a recently engaged adult who is advanced enough in her career to be entrusted with emergency keys and codes-- is prone to impulsivity and fits of temper typical of a 13 or 14-year-old. The 16-year-old, while a frequent victim of bullying, shows a meekness more appropriate for a 10-12-year-old. For me, these inconsistencies proved a continual distraction from the