At The Threshold of The Universe
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at the threshold of the universe
by T.A. Bruno
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Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Song of Kamaria trilogy and my review of At The Threshold of The Universe. Stay till the end and enter for a chance to win the entire trilogy. Signed!
At the Threshold of the Universe by T.A. Bruno
Series: The Song of Kamaria #3
Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy
Intended Age Group: General
Pages: 496
Published: May 31, 2022
Publisher: Feathersong, LLC (Self Published)
Blurb
The epic conclusion to the Song of Kamaria trilogy.
ALL SONGS END.
War ravages Kamaria as an old enemy resurfaces from the depths of the ocean. Offering no support in the coming battles, the Auk’nai isolate themselves in their tightly guarded Nest. Outgunned and outmatched, humanity once again trembles on the edge of obliteration.
The Castus family is torn apart. Denton fights on the front lines, hoping to free Cade from a nightmarish foe. Meanwhile, Eliana and Nella set out on a path that will change everything they understand about the Sirens. The Song will end, but who will remain to hear its final verse?
Intergalactic Planetary • Star Man • You Got a Friend in Me
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Shown on page: Body horror, Violence, Gore
Alluded to: Cannibalism, Child harm, Murder
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My Review
The Song of Kamaria trilogy has been an absolute feast and joyride. I rarely find myself so invested in the characters and the world they inhabit that I am this eager to see how everything will be wrapped up. At The Threshold of The Universe, the third and final book outdid any and all the expectations I had somehow conceived in my mind. T.A. Bruno opted to write this novel strategically to connect all the dots from the trilogy and exit with a major bang. It manages to merge the central ideas and plotlines while delivering a fast-paced thrill ride that just doesn’t let up. It makes me want to read the whole story all over because many sections of the book had me think of things I remember from the other books and wonder if could have picked up on any hints before this novel. It ignited an immediate desire to revisit the previous stories just to recheck if I missed any hints.
All of the books in the trilogy have a very character-focused and family-oriented center to them. It is something that stood out to me from the beginning and I fell for the Castus family and their generational stories immediately. They are the kind of people you can hang out with in good times or call on in an emergency, even if you haven’t heard from them in ages, they will be there for you and each other. How you write of such amazing family ties and deliver outstanding sci-fi content, with harrowing scenes and an amazing story arc, still blows my mind. T.A. Bruno’s recipe for success, I believe, is the time he invested in the characters he created and giving each one of them enough time on the floor and making them important in some way, indispensable if you will.
At The Threshold of the Universe is a fast thrill ride and picks up where Denton and Eliana are looking for their missing children Nella and Castus. What we know so far is that the Auk’nai are still guarding the Daunoren egg after the brutal slaying in the last book. Nhymn, Sympha and Karx of the Voyalten become very important in this third novel and aid the humans in overcoming important Undirel figures. Initially, I was very concerned over the involvement and the connection these Voyalten had made with Nella and Castus, but in the great spin of things, they ended up being the least to worry about. The history that unfolds about the Undriel is perfectly plotted and wonderully twisted….AND, there is a villain in the story which makes everything better! Just like in the first book, I loved this turn of events. There are some really crazy and inventive things happening in this novel that blew my mind. T.A. Bruno advanced the technology and intrigue to a whole other level and I cannot share more or I’d spoil a really big component. Let’s just say, merge everybody, merge!
“She continued, “Tell me what sounds worse. Missing your son even though it kills you inside, or not missing him with a smile on your face?”
As usual, the entire Castus team will roll up their sleeves, split up, and do what needs to be done. There is some major havoc going on that threatens humanity and every Castus family member is fighting at a different point. Nella, a character I loved from the beginning because she has special needs, is just amazing in her role here…though you might need to get out your tissues, because her storyline has some tragic moments in them. Castus however takes the cake. He is just slammed with misfortune and has to endure immensely. What is happening to him floored me…and yet, I think every young boy dreams of stories like this in space. With a great spotlight on him in this book, I’m almost at an equal liking for his character as for that of his father Denton, for whom my heart fell in book one.
“I can tell you exactly what kind of anger fills these marines. I can write long papers about how pissed off every survivor feels, every daughter who lost her parents, every wife who lost their lover, every parent who lost their child. I’ve punched enough metal walls in my days to know what it feels like to want to inhale black holes and exhale supernovas. I know what apocalypse feels like inside your heart and how there will never be enough nukes to entirely destroy what makes you so fucking mad.”
In the entire trilogy, there is a blend of slower passages with fast-paced action. This last book however is explosive. The intrigue, politics, and action are mind-boggling and don’t let up much. Sci-fi lovers will enjoy this harrowing race to take down the enemy… and what can I say about the ending?! It ebbs perfectly into the EVERYTHING for me. Very well done!
As with the story, a great deal of investment went into the entire package of the trilogy. There are maps, adorned chapter headings and amazing art throughout. The bookbinding and covers are simply superb. There is nothing that wasn’t well planned or poorly executed about the trilogy. As you can imagine, I loved the setting with the different ecosystems, fauna, and creatures. The play of different species with human interaction was wonderfully imagined and interspersed throughout. Every faction had its own set of governing laws, from the splendor to the imperfect. These different systems were well fleshed out and combined in different ways to keep the character on their toes.
I would enjoy this trilogy as a Netflix show or something like that. It has great supernatural elements in it as well as an amazing cast to root for. I cannot praise it enough. So, if you are a fan of sci-fi shows that are currently playing on HBO or Netflix, then you want to get your hands on this trilogy. I don’t mind if you thank me later. You are welcome ;)
Loved this book and trilogy!
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to T.A. Bruno for sending me the entire trilogy signed with swag! Thank you so much! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and it has been a joy getting to know you online.
I received a copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
All opinions are my own.
Thank you!
(And yes, I did haul all the books to the Space and Rocket Center to take pictures of them in a worthy setting!)
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