Salvage by R. J. Theodore

My enthusiasm continues for this new series. This is the second book of the trilogy and….I enjoyed it too.   The setting is a planet, Peridot, that has suffered some sort of cataclysmic event that has sundered the planet into diverse cultures.   The interaction between sections is primarily a craft that appears to be the marriage between a traditional ocean-going vessel and a hot air balloon.   The alien Yu’Nyun and the homegrown Veritors undercutting each other while pretending support is one of the underpinnings for this book.

 The conflict between the various gods and the simula that is the embodiment of the planet itself leads to further conflict.   Tempest a rebel organization with its own goals adds to the complexity of the plot. Once again though, the plot centers on a crew of misfitting individuals.   Captain Talis, Tisker, Dug, and Sophia are provided depth and color and all have a major role in the tale.  The relationship of captain to crew changes as the story progresses. 

Captain Talis privately exhibits misgivings about her leadership while facing the world with bravado.   Theodore gives the characters flaws and personalities.   I admire the style and thoroughness of her work.

This is an adventure as well as a world-changing experience.

I highly recommend it.

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