Book 6, Arkadian Skies: Fallen Empire

The characters are immensely likeable. The story lines are interesting. This is a nicely woven tale. But even tho I am an extremely rare purchaser of romance novels it's the plot of Alisa and Leonidas that keeps me buying every next book!!

An action filled continuation of a great story, with some very hopeful additions to the crew and passengers. You definitely want to start at the series beginning to enjoy all the excitement and action. Well worth adding to anyone's library. Can't wait for the next book!!

I love Lindsay Buroker I love her books and especially her Fallen empire series . The humor the interaction with the characters is everything I love. I enjoy having the same characters go on many adventures. I love strong women and hunkie men plus a cast of quirky passengers and constant action keeps me wanting more. Keep them coming I'm hooked

"Arkadian Skies: Fallen Empire, Book 6," continues the enjoyable and eminently readable SciFi series. The author writes exceedingly well, making the pages (sorry, "loc's") fly by.

The intrepid, sarcastic, and flawed heroine, a former Alliance combat pilot, captains her "classic" space freighter, with its eclectic crew, as she listlessly searches for her kidnapped daughter, a Starseers artifact, and generally runs into and out of trouble. The main objective of the captain is to copulate passionately with a former Empire cyborg, who is a member of her crew. There is a problem, however: he is not fully "functional." The "mission creep" of getting him repaired, finding the Starseers' artifact, a myriad of other bright and shiny objects, seem to put the issue of finding her eight (8) year old kidnapped and missing daughter always out of reach. The heroine waxes poetically throughout this book, as the others, on her need for chocolate. Finding her daughter never rises to that level of need.

The eBook is well written, well paced, and well edited. It is not a true "stand alone," as reading the prior eBooks, is needed to fully understand the arc of the multiple plots and the storyline. This eBook also teeters on the razor's edge of being "too cute" and becoming a harlequin romance disguised as SciFi.

As with earlier eBooks in the series, the failure of having the main character have laser focus on getting her daughter safely back, prevents a higher rating.

The eBook is recommended and was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.

OK, it's official. Alisa has achieved the top position on my list of most unlikable female main characters (she doesn't rate heroine status) since I started reading self-pub books a while ago (and believe me, I've read a lot). This chick has got to be the most self-centered, self-serving female protagonist I've come across in a long time. Some have said this series is evocative of the EE series (which I loved). Well, maybe, but I can't even imagine Amaranthe, with all her ambitions, to be so wrapped up in sleeping with Sicarius that she couldn't stay focused on her goals, especially if one was to rescue her own child or a relative. So, here we are with Alisa in Book 6, still so concerned with orchestrating Leonidas' welfare and future that she would jeopardize her crew and ship (which she needs to find her child) to locate a surgeon capable of fixing his problem for her benefit. The dude hasn't had an emotional or physical relationship in years, yet the author wants us to be believe that as soon as he's "fixed", there will be insta-love between him and Alisa because, intellectually, he's devoted to her. Well, even the use of intellectual is stretching it, because Alisa is neither smart nor emotionally mature, so whatever. Maybe he likes them dumb. But, the real crime here is the development of Leonidas' character. Despite having served in the military as a top field grade officer and leading troops in combat, the author has completely emasculated him by allowing him to go along with Alisa's agenda who, BTW, has shown zero leadership qualities (apparently, she skipped the mandatory sexual harassment training while in uniform, too). I never thought I'd say this, but I've got more respect for Abelardus than I do for Leonidas at this point, especially after reading that cringe-worthy scene where he was *advanced* from security officer to loyal side pi...oops, I mean side kick. So, I'm giving this book 2 stars only because of the author's skill in telling a tale and producing a relatively error-free book. EE this series ain't, so I'm jumping ship.

Book #6, The Fallen Empire
Oh, I liked this one. :) it had a little bit of everything, drama, battles, romance and mystery. I like that she's found her dad and the fact, (I hope) that he may not be all bad. Guess we'll see. I hope he survives to be a part of Alisa and Jelena's lives.
One thing I didn't and don't like is when information is left out, whether it's intentional or accidental. Of course accidents happen, so, no biggy but that intentional stuff drives me crazy.
***STOP!! SPOILER ALERT!!!! And I'm talking about things like this one, where the group of Starseers collectively raised their home to safety but nothing said what happened then. Did they leave it just to hang out by the planet or did they bring it with them to Earth? And maybe, it was in the writings and I just missed it, but if not then perhaps that might be a minor editing piece. Otherwise, I'm on to book/episode #7. ;)
Age group: young adults+
Book cover: nice! I like the color. Glad she picked the volcano scene, allowing her to change-up from the dark space color. It still has that typical art of only two choices when it comes to the Nomad-- the front or rear view of the ship heading towards or away from the reader.
Series: This is a book, or she calls them episodes, because they're shorter in length than her usual series books. She said she planned for 8-10 episodes, but I'm hoping for 12-15. ;) She seems to be on a roll. ;) I think you could read these books as a single because she does try to do recalls or states history but inevitably, the reader will miss out. So I suggest reading from the beginning.

This was another fantastic adventure for Alisa and crew! I laud Ms. Buroker's inventiveness in creating crazy and problematic scenarios where it is difficult to extricate the characters. No sticky situation is ever the same in the entire series. Alisa is as ingenious as ever in thinking up ingenious schemes. Her daughter's whereabouts are still unknown and the Starseer, Durant who she suspected of kidnapping Jelena, was still unconscious. Her crew is ever-growing and are unfortunately, non-paying passengers. Alisa finally meets someone who is an essential part of her past. She encounters a treacherous relative and finds out more about her family history. Leonidas' treatment is always at the forefront of her mind and she plots to "rescue" Admiral Tiang and her daughter to maybe convince him to operate on her cyborg and make him normal again. This is the part where I cringe at Alisa. I am really not a fan of this side of her. Although she admits that she is selfish because she wants to have sexual relations with Leonidas, I have mixed feelings. I find it both disgraceful to be so blatant about it and at the same time, I laud her honesty. She is definitely not shy and goes for what she wants.

I love the side of her character where she is sensitive to the thoughts and needs of others. I find that she processes a lot in her head and rationalizes other people's actions. The story is told from Alisa's POV and we become acquainted with the other characters through her. Her constant bickering with grouchy Mica really amusing. The others seem to accept her inimitable brand of humour and the dialogue that happens becomes very entertaining to the reader. Had loads of chuckles whilst reading the book during my daily commute. Abelardus is mighty funny as well.

I honestly can't wait to see what happens in the next installment. I really enjoy Lindsay's books. I recommend anyone with a sense of adventure to read the series.

Like the five books that preceded it, Arkadian Skies is an action packed and fun read. Alisa and the crew of the Star Nomad are reminiscent of the old joke about not having to go looking for trouble, because it's always right there handy every time they look around.

Returning to Arkadius from Cleon Moon so that Dr. Dominguez can get his patient, the comatose Durant, kidnapper of Jelena, Alisa's eight year old daughter to a hospital with more sophisticated diagnostic equipment than is available in the ship's sickbay they find themselves once more the object of unwelcome attention from the Alliance military as well as several local police organizations.

Along the way, Alisa comes across an unexpected relative who might know the whereabouts of the missing Staff of Lore as well as a way to help revive Durant. They also have another encounter with Admiral Tiang, the former Empire Physician who has the expertise to reverse Leonidas's "problem" and have another opportunity to recruit him to help.

The one thing that is no closer to being resolved by the end of the book is the search for Jelena, the mission that began the adventure in the first place.

Having narrowly failed to find her daughter in the previous book, Alisa Marchenko and the oddball crew and passengers of the Nomad return to Arkadius to seek medical help for a new passenger who may be able to indicate the whereabouts of Alisa's daughter - if he can be roused from a coma.
As you might expect, things do not go to plan and there is the expected series of chases and fights and more encounters with rogue StarSeers. It is all pretty much the same as in the previous books with enough in the way of plot twists and new characters to keep things interesting.
I got this book as part of my Kindle unlimited subscription and I am not sure that I would be reading this far if I was paying for each volume individually but I guess that, having got this far, I will stick with the series and I am looking forward to the concluding two books.

In this sixth book of Lindsay Buroker's Fallen Skies SF series, many threads come together, new characters appear, and the action is nearly non-stop. Returning to Arkadia in search of her kidnapped daughter and in pursuit of rogue Starseers who have stolen a powerful and mystical object, Alisa finds roadblocks at every juncture. Complications abound as new players enter the picture and old ones find themselves at odds. New adversaries create havoc on this Alliance world, while the crew and passengers of the Sky Nomad continue to pursue their own interests. Alisa also learns something of her own past of which she was unaware. The pacing is fast, the story is compelling, and the writing -- as always -- is great. To get the most enjoyment from this book, it is best to have read the previous five -- but that's well worth your time if you like a well-developed SF universe, interesting characters, and a compelling plot.

I received an ARC of this novel, but this review is my own.

I read and enjoy everything Lindsay Buroker writes. I'm a fan. However, this series isn't my favorite, for two reasons: (1) If Captain Marchenko were a man, and not a woman, we'd clearly identify her behavior towards Leonidas as sexual harrassment--and rightly so. Her behavior towards him is more bodice-ripper-lusty-wench than starship captain, and (2) Her daughter has been kidnapped and, yes, she's trying to get her back, but not with the intense focus, planning and consistent sense of urgency I'd expect from a former military commander. That said, I want to know what happens and I'll definitely keep reading this series. I just hope Ms. Buroker will focus less on the lust and more on finding the kid in the next outing.

In Arkadian Skies, Alisa and her crew head into Arkadius, to find the Staff and - hopefully - Alisa's daughter, Jelena.

Of course, they manage to land in a whole load of trouble, upset a few more people along the way and end up in the very stronghold they wanted to find, where ...

... and that wouldn't be a fair review, because you'd miss out on all the action and hilarity along the way!

The usual great action sequences, the repartee between Alisa and Leonidas gets even more bawdy, and Abelardus is still messing with the Captain's head.

And what role will the chickens play in all this?

Space opera at its most operatic!

Cant' agree with other reviews more. Like all books written by Lindsay Buroker, this series is highly addictive.
The characters are well developed and the plot thickens with each page. The little band of crew and passengers is rapidly expanding. Each new addition has a secret agenda. Duty and conscious pushes Alissa further from her goal of finding her daughter. Her only "rock" is Leonides, conflicted as ever in his on way. Will Beck's sauces became a galaxy wide sensation? Will Mica find another job? What is Yumi growing in her cabin? There are so many questions yet unanswered. And...more Starseers? What the...?

Fallen Empire series by Lindsay Buroker is a dynamic read for any fan of Star Trek, FireFly or even old school Buck Rogers. This series is not only full of danger, snark and fun, but lots of great character relationships. I love how the passenger and crew interact with each other, especially since the characters cross so many different factions of the universe.
This latest installment has the crew of the Star Nomad, on the hunt for the Staff of Lore and dodging the Alliance military while also trying to find Jelena, the heroine's daughter while traveling in the vastness of space.

I absolutely love this series. The friendships that are developing and the action packed adventure as Alisa attempts to locate her daughter. Alisa's relationship with Leonidas is remarkable. The comaradrie of the crew she has managed to pull together for her space ship as they become a close knit almost family is refreshing. The twists and turns that keep challenging the group and the addition of finding the father she never knew. I can't wait for the next installment. I read this one in two days.

Lindsay's style of writing is exactly what I look for and very seldom find. The right amount of action to keep the story believable and exciting. Not overly complicated but enough I usually go back and read one or two books ahead of the new release to refresh the story line. Characters that are believable and you end up liking and rooting for some and dislike others. Conversations that are easy to feel because they read like a regular person is saying them. And the author does not waste pages describing theories or scenery or other details that end up having nothing to add or do with the story. Over all a truly enjoyable read. After reading the series make sure to sign up for Lindsay's updates on new releases.