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By Michael Berry
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Revenge fuels action-packed finale in sci-fi saga.
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What's the Story?
As THE NEMESIS opens, the galaxy believes Nemesis to be dead. Far from it. Even though her husband, Emperor Tyrus, murdered her in a live broadcast, she's back, seeking vengeance. By thought alone, Tyrus can control any piece of technology and destroy entire star systems with the flick of a finger, and he insists that the Empire treat him as a god. Nemesis has her own ideas about the best interests of the Empire, and she sets in motion a plot that will test the boundaries of friendship and of love.
Is It Any Good?
Quests for revenge have a way of backfiring, but this intricate sci-fi, space saga concludes with a spectacular array of surprises and reversals. With The Nemesis, author S.J. Kincaid devises an action-packed ending for this no-holds-barred adventure. Nemesis and Tyrus play a devious game of cat-and-mouse that will keep readers guessing until the final pages. Some may find the constant trickery to be a little exhausting by the end, but this is a fitting finish for an ambitious trilogy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Nemesis addresses the theme of revenge. Does vengeance solve problems?
How do people from different backgrounds learn to trust each other?
How has civilization used technology for military purposes?
Book Details
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- Genre : Science Fiction
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : August 18, 2020
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 13 - 17
- Number of pages : 320
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2022
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