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July 1, 2015 · 38 Comments

Exile Guy Erma and the Son of the Empire

Book Reviews· Middle Grade Books· Young Adult Books

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Exile

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Guy Erma and the Son of Empire is a new three-part action adventure, set a long time ago on a planet far far away.

” Someone somewhere had decided Sas Darona plague could be used as a weapon.”

“They called them poison pills, and in some cases the glass eco-systems containing six venomous flies were displayed as part of contemporary interior decor. Strange!” Karl Valvanchi mused, “When you consider the insects are practically unstoppable and breed exponentially into great clouds of death. These plague weapons went beyond deadly. They were planet-killers.”

13-year-old Teodor has found a way to escape from kidnap, how long before he is safely home?

13-year-old Guy Erma has run away from everything he has even known and no longer knows what the future holds.

Their adventure has forged an unexpected friendship, but do they really trust each other? Dare they share their darkest, deepest secrets??

The paths of Teodor Freyne and Guy Erma have now become one, their fate becomes that of the Empire they were born to when they discover a hidden terror.

My Review

Exile is the final installment of Guy Erma and the Son of the Empire, yet it is only the beginning of what lies ahead for Teodor.  In Exile, Teodor finally escapes from being held as a kidnap victim and returns to his mother.

A lot happens in this final part of the book, but I can’t give anything away without giving a lot of spoilers! I will say that not everything is as it seems in this story. You never know who to trust or who is telling the truth.

The characters in the entire story are well-developed, and there is quite a bit of world building. I like how this is broken down into three parts as it makes it easier for a younger teen to absorb. The descriptive language that the author uses makes you feel as if you are in the story. Sci/fi isn’t usually a genre I will just pick up and read, but I am glad I gave this one a try.  If you are a fan of Star Wars and stories that involve different planets and federations with ruling families, you will enjoy Guy Erma and the Son of the Empire.

Be sure to read my reviews of Kidnap and Hunter if you missed them!

About Author Sally Ann Melia

Sally Ann Melia

The author was born in Wallasey, England, in 1964, and moved to the South of France when she was eleven. She spent her teenage years living in the cosmopolitan city state of Monaco and became immersed in its many languages and cultures. An English girl in a French school, for three hours each week she would sit at the back of the class as her colleagues learnt English. To pass the time, she wrote stories. This led to a lifetime of writing novels, scripts, stories and articles. In her working life, Sally writes marketing communications and manages large international websites. In 2010, Sally joined the Hogs Back Writers, a club located on the outskirts of Guildford, and she set about turning an old manuscript into this novel: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire. Sally currently lives in Farnham, and she is married with two children.

Connect with Sally:  Website  ~  Facebook  ~  Twitter  ~  Pinterest

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Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:53 am

    This sounds like a great series. I don’t usually read scifi, but I love a good young adult book. I’ll have to look into this one.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      I don’t either, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much it kept me entertained.

      Reply
  2. Jeannette says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I loves series because I find myself so invested in the characters that I don’t want to just read one book! This series looks like one that I need to add to my summer reading list!

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Me too! When your son get a little older, he would probably enjoy it too.

      Reply
  3. lisa says

    July 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book. I’m not much of a sci fi book fan, but I could try this one!

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      It is very cool! I don’t normally read this type of book, but I was impressed.

      Reply
  4. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    July 7, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    I like to keep track of YA titles as I love to give them as gifts to those special young people in my life, as a former Special Ed teacher I feel like I must gift young people in my life, books, books and more books and instill in them a love of reading!

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      My dad taught special ed until he retired! Books are the best gifts we can give!

      Reply
  5. Alli says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    At first glance, I didn’t think I would be interested since I don’t usually read sci-fi, but the review really sparked my interest. I absolutely love a book series since I always hate to see a good book come to an end.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      That is exactly how I felt when I was first contacted to read this, but I am glad I did. The characters are so interesting.

      Reply
  6. Liz Mays says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    This sounds like a really exciting adventure! I know I’m already curious as to who can be trusted in this race to save the world.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      It really is a great book!

      Reply
  7. Sandy KS says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    My teens would love this series. At I know my teen son would. You wrote a great review.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 7, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you! Sometimes they run the first book free, so keep an eye out!

      Reply
  8. Paula Schuck says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:13 am

    This sounds like a story my sister in law would love. I will definitely share this post with her and see what she thinks.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Great, thanks!

      Reply
  9. Ourfamilyworld says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:29 am

    Sounds like a great book. I’m not sure if my nieces have heard about this series, but this is something that they would love to read.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 11:42 am

      If they like sci/fi they’ll love it!

      Reply
  10. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    July 8, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Sounds like a very interesting story to read. I will have to be sure to read this one.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 11:39 am

      It is!

      Reply
  11. Jamela Porter says

    July 8, 2015 at 10:49 am

    My daughter loves sci-fi books. I will have to tell her about this series.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 11:39 am

      That is awesome!

      Reply
  12. Uplifting Families says

    July 8, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful book. I need to find a new book to read. I’ll have to check this one out. It sounds like the type of book that I enjoy.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Awesome! Enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. Chubskulit Rose says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Not my kind of reading material but I think my son or my daughter would like this.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Yes, if they like reading, this will keep their interest!

      Reply
  14. Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    This sounds like it would be an exciting series to read! I’ll definitely check it out, thanks!

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Great!

      Reply
  15. Chrystal | YUM eating says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I’m a big fan of young adult books. Although I don’t generally reach for the science fiction/fantasy stuff, this one actually sounds like a really good read.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      I love YA too! Some of the sci/fi peaks my interest if it is more on the fantasy side.

      Reply
  16. Shannon Gurnee says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    I wish I had more time to read. If I did, I would definitely check out this book.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      I hope you get some time to relax!

      Reply
  17. desirae young says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Thanks for the honest review! I am not a book reader but I bet my in-laws would love this!

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      If they like sci/fi, for sure!

      Reply
  18. Ann Bacciaglia says

    July 8, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I love finding a series i can dive into. This sounds like a great story. I look forward to reading it.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Great! Enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. Camesha | Mama Motivator says

    July 9, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Sounds like an interesting series! I need to check it out and take a break from all of these business books! lol

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    • Christy Maurer says

      July 9, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      For sure! Business books are boring lol!

      Reply

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