Zodiac
Romina Russell
Grade Level: 7 and up
Series: Zodiac (Book 1)
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Razorbill; Reprint edition (November 10, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595147411
ISBN-13: 978-1595147417
Received by publisher for review
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Synopsis:
At the dawn of time, there were 13 Houses in the Zodiac Galaxy. Now only 12 remain….
Rhoma Grace is a 16-year-old student from House Cancer with an unusual way of reading the stars. While her classmates use measurements to make accurate astrological predictions, Rho can’t solve for ‘x’ to save her life—so instead, she looks up at the night sky and makes up stories.
When a violent blast strikes the moons of Cancer, sending its ocean planet off-kilter and killing thousands of citizens—including its beloved Guardian—Rho is more surprised than anyone when she is named the House’s new leader. But, a true Cancerian who loves her home fiercely and will protect her people no matter what, Rho accepts.
Then, when more Houses fall victim to freak weather catastrophes, Rho starts seeing a pattern in the stars. She suspects Ophiuchus—the exiled 13th Guardian of Zodiac legend—has returned to exact his revenge across the Galaxy. Now Rho—along with Hysan Dax, a young envoy from House Libra, and Mathias, her guide and a member of her Royal Guard—must travel through the Zodiac to warn the other Guardians.
But who will believe anything this young novice says? Whom can Rho trust in a universe defined by differences? And how can she convince twelve worlds to unite as one Zodiac?
Embark on a dazzling journey with ZODIAC, the first novel in an epic sci-fi-meets-high-fantasy series set in a galaxy inspired by the astrological signs.
Review:
I really loved reading this gripping adventure. Romina had done a great job at working sci-fi with fantasy by including the zodiacs and their constellations as the soul for the plot. Rho felt like a really strong character to me but even strong characters have their faults. I think the whole love triangle could have been not put in the story at all. Partly because I didn't see the chemistry between Rho and Mathias. I think there was more chemistry between her and Hysan.
That being said though, I felt that she gave in to Hysan a little too unbelievably. Sure, they like each other but from the way Rho was talking, she was a virgin. I just can't see how she would have given it up so easily. Yes, I did like how she became jealous after it in certain scenes but before hand, it felt way too fast even though the story has spread over a long span of time.
Even with all of things i did not like about it, I'm ready for Wandering Star. I'm so happy for Rho to find the one person she wanted. I'm also upset that she had to lose people and other things at the end of the book. This is for anyone who loves sci-fi, fantasy or even horoscopes. This story is very fast-paced and gripping as well as highly intense. Definitely pick it up because you'll wish you'd have done it sooner.
