Gambler: The Coalition Rebellion: Ziem 2 (The Coalition Rebellion Novels Book 5)

by Justine Davis

Series:Lord of the Storm (5), Coalition Rebellion (5)

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On the mist-shrouded world of Ziem . . . Eirlys Davorin, daughter of the "first family" of Ziem, feels ravaged by both the invasion of her peaceful world by the vicious Coalition and by newly discovered secrets that change her perception of everything she knows. Brander Kalon uses his reputation as a scapegrace gambler to get close to the Coalition and aid the rebellion. Every risk he takes is fueled by the desire to buy the rebels enough time to cobble together a plan to end the invasion show more for good. He also finds himself facing the wrath of an independent young woman who feels betrayed by his deception, by her brother's secret life as leader of the rebellion, and by their determination to keep her safe and out of harm's way. Eirlys clings to her burgeoning anger at what has been done to her world, and what those she had once trusted have kept from her. Only when she is at last free to fight back and join the rebellion does she begin to realize the true enormity of the battle they all fa... show less

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jjmcgaffey 3,307 reviews

Nice. Another step towards a pure SF story (with a strong romantic subplot), rather than a romance with an SF setting. This is Brander and Eirlys' story (yes, I'm contradicting myself), with the next steps in the rebellion. Now that Drake has been revealed as the Raider, things get both harder and easier. And we learn a lot more about Paledan - both from what he says to various people, and from a few scenes with his own POV. He's almost as bad a fit with the Coalition as Shaylah, though he hasn't had the jolt she gets...yet. Another connection to the Triotian rebellion - this one even less likely than the last. It really kind of damages my suspension of disbelief - how would it have gotten to the planet? Why should it be found, just show more then? The "code" is either way too simple (no one in the Coalition keeps language records?) or basically impossible. Those impossibilities disposed of, I can see Brander being able to handle it, but it takes a hard swallow to manage the initial point.
As usual, the relationships are beautifully covered - the four siblings' separate reactions to the Spirit, Brander and Eirlys finally figuring out/admitting to each other their connection, various of the Sentinels being more fleshed out than previously. It's a great story, and I'm very much looking forward to the next. show less

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