The Last Steward: Galaxy in Flames, Book 1

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 314 ratings

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Last update: 07-05-2024


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Natalie @ ABookLoversLife
5.0 out of 5 stars Richly imagined world!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
I loved this book so much!! If you want to be taken on a thrilling journey through the cosmos then this book is for you. This book has it all, intense action, intricate world-building and entertaining and captivating characters, Axel and his crew of misfits and Jax and her crew are my favourites.
The pacing is relentless, propelling the story forward with each turn of the page. From heart-stopping space battles to tense encounters with alien foes, the story is packed with adrenaline-fueled excitement that kept me on the edge of my seat.
One of the highlights of the story is its richly imagined universe. Smith has crafted a sprawling galactic landscape filled with diverse planets, alien species, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
Nicholas Sansbury Smith has once again proven himself to be a master storyteller and I cannot wait for book 2!!
I rather liked the dual narration! Both narrators deliver stellar performances and their varied and wide ranged voices create a simply amazing auditory experience.
Mr.Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Steward (Galaxy In Flames Book 1)
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
I have just finished the 1st book in a new series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith (Nick). The series is called, "Galaxy In Flames." If you are reading this, you are probably already familiar with the “Hell Divers” series, certainly one of the top Sci-Fi Space genre of books ever written. I've read them all except except for HD-12, which I pre-ordered several months ago.
If you don’t care about attention to detail with a variety of characters, interesting backstories and mucho action, then don't read this book. Just grab an old copy of Reader Digest the next time you are in the doctor's office. However, if you have been jonesing for ‘Hell Divers 12’, then “Galaxy In Flames” is your fix. I am amazed at the wonderful writers I have met over the past few years, Nick Sansbury, is without a doubt one of the best.
This first book, The Last Steward, is excellent. Like his other books, the characters - some a bit weird - are always well developed, in a literary way. OK some are missing body parts, and social skills, but let's face it, they aren't coming over to meet your mom! I digress. This first book is the foundation for an entire adventure that is as exciting and unpredictable as any sci-fi movie or television series you’ve ever seen. If that isn’t enough of a reason, the AudioBooks is also available. The wonderful Mark Boyett and Khristine Hvam allows you to continue to enjoy the story when reading isn’t possible (or appropriate). I’ve already bought “Galaxy In Flames Book 2,” because I just want more! - Mr.Bill
Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars well written
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
Great read. Just the right amount of world building. Great characters. I highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced and fun
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
Great book and a fast read. Interesting and fresh story line with some great characters. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
AReader
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing new series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Wow, I wasn't expecting to enjoy this story so much. Brave, strong characters and epic combat with heart, mixed perfectly with an interesting cast of secondary characters that include alien races that makes for some humorous banter. Overall, this new series has a bit of everything and the world building is superb. The audio is 14 hours long and both narrators do a great job of bringing all these characters to life. I highly recommend this story, it's unique in a highly saturated market.

This review is submitted on kindle version, and I’ve been enjoying the audio as well, but I’m not quite finished.
Mary Ziegler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
This book was read over the span of a couple days and I could hardly put it down. Great characters, plot and descriptions. I can't wait for book 2 to see how the "Lion" confronts the evil Wrath and searches for his lost mother.
Andrew Pollack
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, weird mix of levels - game like
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
I gave this a 4 because it's great within its genre. That may be a little higher than my first impression but I decided that's because its a little outside what I usually enjoy and not the fault of the author.

The book feels like it could be an anime or video game in a lot of respects. There are an unlikely cast of different races that resemble dogs, cats, or birds a little too humorously for a topic that's otherwise gritty and marshal. Fire-blades and spaceships that just go anywhere without explanation also really add to the game/anime feel. It left me a little off balance, but again, that's just the nature of the genre.

Plot wise, there are three seemingly unrelated threads that really don't come together until the end of this first book. You could look at this entire book as backstory to what comes next.

The writing is smooth and makes for an enjoyable read, as you'd expect from Nick Smith.
The Colonel
5.0 out of 5 stars Action, Adventure, and Aliens: Who Could Ask for Anything More?
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
“The Last Steward” is a gripping account of three divergent protagonists whose separate stories are inextricably linked.
All the characters are well-developed. Axel is a “salvage” spaceship captain who is troubled by yet uncertain of his lineage and struggling financially to keep his ship and crew intact. Rangnar is an old hard-bitten smuggler and bounty hunter with Five Death Rules who is looking for the “big” payoff so he and his crew can retire in safety and comfort. As an old guy on the north side of 75, I could relate to “his aging, chronically injured body.” Jax is a formidable female member of the elite Eagle infantry who can overcome extreme adversity. Loyalty to their crew members and comrades is a common trait among them.
I was pleasantly surprised that the former war droid that Axel refitted was named Spartacus which was my nickname when I taught high school history following 30 years as an Army field artilleryman. One of my favorite quotes in the book is by Spartacus: “A gladiator does not fear death. They embrace it through strength and honor.”
The story-line is action-packed with enough plot twists to keep the reader fully engaged. I am leaning forward in the foxhole in anticipation of the next in the series.

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