CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS by Sara Creasy

Scarabaeus #2
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Date published: March 2011
ISBN: 9780061934742
Fantasy/SciFi Adventure
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Tammy
Obtained via: publisher


The second and last book in Sara Creasy’s Scarabaeus two-part series, CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS, is fantasy, romance and adventure brought to life.

CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS picks up right where SONG OF SCARABAEUS left off. Edie Sha’nim and her bodyguard, Finn, are trying to reach the fringe worlds where they hope to hide from the tyranny of the Crib empire. Unfortunately for them, Edie’s unusually strong cypherteck ability to evolve the ecology of evolving planets makes her way too valuable to the Crib to lose and they are recaptured and with Finn’s life in the balance, forced to cooperate. When Edie discovers the Crib is breeding new cyphertecks, children, she is determined to free the children. But she also discovers that researchers have found evidence of an evolving intelligence on Scarabaeus, the first world she tried to save and just managed to escape with her life in the first book. Becoming free of the Crib for Edie, Finn and the cypherteck children will require real sacrifice and a surprising act of rebellion.

CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS is every bit as fast paced and fantasy-filled as the first book in this two-part series, SONG OF SCARABAEUS. Once again, the world building was in-depth and a fascinating mix of science fiction, romance and adventure with somewhat of an Avatar feel to it. Edie and Finn have grown closer since the first book and their relationship is becoming more complex and romantic. Edie is faced with many difficult decisions. Finn is much more caring in this book while remaining just as strong, capable and sexy as he was in the first book. There are plenty of surprises in this story and some very emotional moments. The chain of events that occurs when the planet of Scarabaeus reenters the storyline was really an interesting and unexpected twist.

Sara Creasy’s CHILDREN OF SCARABAEUS is mystical, magical and a fresh spin on romantic fantasy/sci fi that fans of so many genres are sure to enjoy. This reader is very excited to see where Ms. Creasy’s creative imagination will take readers next.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

SONG OF SCARABAEUS by Sara Creasy

Publisher: Eos/HarperCollins Publishers
Date published: April 2010
ISBN: 978-0-06193-473-5
Mass Market Paperback
Romantic Science Fiction
Reviewed by Tammy
Obtained via: publisher


Sara Creasy’s standout debut novel, SONG OF SCARABAEUS, is non-stop action, incredibly imaginative world building and convincing scientific speculation with just a hint of romance that is sure to please sci-fi lovers everywhere.

Edie has been trained since childhood by her government to be a master programmer of advanced terraforming technology. Her valuable skills find her kidnapped and forced to work for mercenaries looking to sell the terraforming technology to outlawed Fringe worlds. Also reluctantly along for the ride, former freedom fighter Finn, finds himself forced to find a way to keep Edie alive or die trying. When the mercenaries target Scarabaeus, they find the planet that Edie thought she saved from terraforming completely out of control. It will take both Edie’s and Finn’s talents to come back alive and free.

Debut novelist Sara Creasy has hit the ball out of the park with SONG OF SCARABAEUS, a fast-paced and chilling sci-fi romance set against an eerie alien landscape. Her characters, both major and minor, are all well developed and multidimensional. The world building is spectacular and the scientific speculation frighteningly convincing. The many plot twists keep readers riveted to the story, wondering how Edie and Finn will ever manage to survive and gain their freedom while they must overcome a planet gone wrong and evil forces bent on their destruction.

Something of an Avatar meets Star Trek meets television series 24, SONG OF SCARABAEUS has it all. This reader can’t wait to see what the talented Ms. Creasy comes up with next. This author is a must-read for romantic sci-fi fans everywhere.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW.