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He’s ready to complete his training. But first, he has to defeat an invading army, or die trying...As fourteen-year-old Maels Raptori prepares to enter the toughest warden academy in the League of Cells, sudden societal collapse threatens one of the Skein’s three anchor-worlds and the billions of lives beneath it. He’s shaken, but as the lone survivor of a species-ending plague, he confidently draws on his skills to navigate the unexpected turmoil—and fails miserably.Then a murderous, technologically superior enemy crashes upon Earth. Captured and enslaved, Maels despairs as all he’s known is destroyed and his friends butchered. His total failure burns through him like the enemy leader’s venom, injected with her bite.Now, crippled by the poison seeping through his veins and beset by a growing temptation to accept his fate, Maels must defeat his tormentors and return to Earth in time to save himself and humanity from complete annihilation.
This book starts with an original premise, and that is the main character isn't a human. in fact, humans really kind of have a background role in this. It starts as a coming of age story with Meals, as the last of his species, trying to become a warden, which seems like a space sheriff. But it's more than that, twists and turns that will keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen and look forward to book two.This was the first book I've heard narrated by Calla
This book is crafted around an intriguing universe of which Earth is relegated to a minor and soon-to-be victim role. Not to worry though - the protagonist is here to save the day! Well, he sure wants to anyway! Maels is gifted with many strengths in battle but a puzzling internal conflict as well. A cascade of attacks on him, his friends, and Earth leave him weak and isolated, but vowing revenge. The world-building, character descriptions and non-stop action are all well done. You will not be a
FascinatingImagine worlds far away that have watched earth and determined they could enslave and use humans for multiple purposes. And then know, there are Wardens to protect. What happens when the wardens are being eliminated? Can destroying the portals save the rest of the humans. Find out.

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