The Golden One (edition 1998)

Despite having Lucas’ name in a font larger than the author’s, this book was quite good. It must mean ol’ George Lucas (rot in hell for episodes 1-3, bi0tch!) had very little to do with the story.

I zipped through this book, and it constantly got better. Just when you were really getting tired of the wussy behavior of the main character, Ampris, she turns around and goes feral. I can’t wait to start on the second book!

I highly recommend this book, it’s great science fiction so far. I hope the two sequels prove to be as entertaining. ( )

I originally purchased this as an audio book to share with my husband, who doesn't like to read. The audio production was excellent, with a full cast. So why do I have the paperback? Simple, the publisher issued volumes 1 and 2 in audio, but never released volume 3! I have a few colorful words to say about that, but will stick the reviewing the novel. The story was so good I had to buy the paperbacks to get the conclusion. This is a wonderful space opera. All the races/peoples in the trilogy are "aliens" - no humans to be found. A repitilian race has enslaved many other species of sentient beings. But, a messiah is coming to lead them in a revolution against their oppressers. And she will be raised as a companion to the princess herself. Friends will become enemies, and an empire hangs in the balance. Highly recommended. ( )