Name: Aloe Han's review of The Last Emperox by JOHN. SCALZI
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JOHN. SCALZI

Can they escape the end of an empire? Entire star systems, and billions of people, are about to be stranded. The pathways that link the stars are collapsing faster than anyone expected, accelerating the fall of civilization. But though the evidence is insurmountable, many are in denial. And some even attempt to profit from the final days of this golden age. Emperox Grayland II has wrested control of the empire from her enemies. But even as she works to save her people, others seek power. And they will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne. Grayland and her depleted allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves and humanity - yet it still may not be enough. Will Grayland become the saviour of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown? The Last Emperox is the conclusion to John Scalzi's Interdependency series.

The Last Emperox

Stefanie Viens

John Scalzi

The Last Emperox is the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling Interdependency series, an epic space opera adventure from Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi. The collapse of The Flow, the interstellar pathway between the planets of the Interdependency, has accelerated. Entire star systems—and billions of people—are becoming cut off from the rest of human civilization. This collapse was foretold through scientific prediction . . . and yet, even as the evidence is obvious and insurmountable, many still try to rationalize, delay and profit from, these final days of one of the greatest empires humanity has ever known. Emperox Grayland II has finally wrested control of her empire from those who oppose her and who deny the reality of this collapse. But “control” is a slippery thing, and even as Grayland strives to save as many of her people form impoverished isolation, the forces opposing her rule will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne and power, by any means necessary. Grayland and her thinning list of allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves, and all of humanity. And yet it may not be enough. Will Grayland become the savior of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown? The Interdependency Series 1. The Collapsing Empire 2. The Consuming Fire 3. The Last Emperox

Aloe Han

turns out i can absolutely rip through audiobooks especially when theyre narrated by the sweet voice of wil wheaton

The Last Emperox is the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling Interdependency series, an epic space opera adventure from Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi. The collapse of The Flow, the interstellar pathway between the planets of the Interdependency, has accelerated. Entire star systems—and billions of people—are becoming cut off from the rest of human civilization. This collapse was foretold through scientific prediction . . . and yet, even as the evidence is obvious and insurmountable, many still try to rationalize, delay and profit from, these final days of one of the greatest empires humanity has ever known. Emperox Grayland II has finally wrested control of her empire from those who oppose her and who deny the reality of this collapse. But “control” is a slippery thing, and even as Grayland strives to save as many of her people form impoverished isolation, the forces opposing her rule will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne and power, by any means necessary. Grayland and her thinning list of allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves, and all of humanity. And yet it may not be enough. Will Grayland become the savior of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown? The Interdependency Series 1. The Collapsing Empire 2. The Consuming Fire 3. The Last Emperox At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Ryan LaFerney

** spoiler alert **
           Damn you Scalzi! You did it again. You wrote a book that managed to break my heart while being humorous and thrilling all at the same time. How dare you?

The desperate logistics of planning for the end reach their climax in the conclusion to a space opera trilogy that began with The Collapsing Empire (2017) and The Consuming Fire (2018) in The Last Emperox. Without giving too much away, Time is running out for Cardenia Wu-Patrick, aka Grayland II, emperox of the planet-spanning Interdependency. We follow Cardenia as she struggles with a plan to save the billions who will suffer and starve in the wake of the collapse of the Flow, the extradimensional network connecting the planets of her far-flung empire, while her nemesis, Lady Nadashe Nohamapetan, continues to scheme against her. Meanwhile our favorite foul mouth lady Kiva Lagos is also still getting herself entangled with the affairs of various houses. How does this play out for her you ask? Read the book to find out for yourself.

I will say, how things eventually play out for Cardenia is shocking. The Last Emperox is full of twists and turns that were certainly a surprise. The way the story resolves itself to give almost everyone in The Interdependency a chance to survive the eventual collapse of the Flow readers will certainly find painful yet engrossing. With the end, there is hope of a new beginning.

 The Last Emperox while being a bit bitter sweet—is fast-paced and fun, and will leave space opera fans thoroughly entertained. The book is tIerily timely as well, an exploration of how mercantile self-interest can drive some to view the death of millions as an acceptable loss (cough cough - reminds me of a certain current administration of country that should remain nameless - cough). Scalzi pulls off the perfect ending and conclusion to a beloved trilogy, with room left to still explore the universe of the Inter dependency. Kuddos!

For fans of: Game of Thrones, Space Opera, Iain Banks, Dune, Badass Women.

Henry Bearn

A good end to a great trilogy. I loved the characters, the female leads are all strong women, good and bad and a mix of both. Science was not a big part of this science fiction -- it was as much palace-intrigue and space opera as anything else. But is was a fun read that held my interest throughout  and the ending, though  fitting and not a cliff-hanger, did leave room for more books in the series.

Dani

** spoiler alert **
           This was a rollercoaster, and I loved it.
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"Bitch, you're in my spot" 🤣🤣🤣

Pam Sartain

The Last Emperox by John Scalzi is the last book in the Interdependency Trilogy, and I read the other 2 books so I could review the last one.

I've enjoyed everything I've read by Scalzi so far, and this wasn't an exception!  It's a well written sci-fi story.  It's fast paced, and you'll enjoy the ride!

The Last Emperox is one that I would recommend you read the other 2 books for first - they are:  The Collapsing Empire  and  The Consuming Fire .  Both of them are equally well written and you will be joining the characters in hoping they succeed.  

 The Last Emperox  was published on 16th April 2020, and is available on  Amazon  and  Waterstones .  I’ve found a link to where you can search for  local bookshops , including independent!

You can follow John Scalzi on his  website ,  Facebook and  Twitter.   

  I was given this book for free in return for an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley, and to  Pan MacMillan  (the publishers) for this book. 

You can have a look on my GoodReads to see what else I’ve read!

Ira Cummings

Enjoyable ride but a bit unsatisfying in resolution. 

Madeline Hulburt

Overall a great trilogy that is more for the characters than the world-ending premise. This book has the potential to be a five star series finisher, but the ending was disappointing. Overarching plot was not fully wrapped up and Grayland’s choices at the end were so annoying. Fun series but felt left hanging at the end.

Ben Nathan

A wonderful wrap up to a series I highly enjoyed. I chomped this one up fast and found the ending both satisfying and authentic. Highly suggest for those that was sci-fi empires with lots of sex and cussing in the best way

Paige Morgan

I had high expectations for the final book in Scalzi's Interdependency series, and this volume did not disappoint. Various plot threads that had been laid in place from the first volume all came to a head -- sometimes in unexpected ways. Kiva Lagos is an incredibly satisfying character to read: she has no hesitation about calling bullshit for what it is. Likewise, I always enjoy being able to watch Cardenia/Grayland II carefully figure things out. And never let it be said that Scalzi doesn't think carefully about how the technology that he inserts into his novels will play out. 

It seems like the trilogy is complete, but I would happily read more in this universe.

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