Fortuna (The Apprentice, #4; The Twelve Systems Chronicles, #4) in Some Like It Hot!

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Mar 20, 2017 Karinloos rated it it was amazing

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My love for this series is becoming an obsession. 5 stars is just not enough. The author has created the most magnificent world and characters with each book getting more fascinating.

This is the 4th book in the Twelve Systems Chronicles and Lillian is halfway through her bond. The intrigues of the previous books that threatened her life have been mostly resolved, however in this book she is faced with an ugly and deadly intrigue which has its roots in her past.

Lucius is becoming more and more co My love for this series is becoming an obsession. 5 stars is just not enough. The author has created the most magnificent world and characters with each book getting more fascinating.

This is the 4th book in the Twelve Systems Chronicles and Lillian is halfway through her bond. The intrigues of the previous books that threatened her life have been mostly resolved, however in this book she is faced with an ugly and deadly intrigue which has its roots in her past.

Lucius is becoming more and more concerned that the strains of the last 2 years are starting to break his apprentice, however due to the strict governing rules in this world and the stipulations of her bond, he cannot openly lighten her tasks or even financially assist. The Bright Star summit on Fortuna ( a planet in the 4th system) is a perfect opportunity for him to relax some her duties and allow her some rest without endangering the strictures of her bond.

This book however is not all about the visit to Fortuna, but this is the first time the science fiction element of the series come to the forefront with interstellar transport etc.

We also meet the Prelate Apollo in this book, who is the spiritual leader of the Adelaide shrines, the devotion that Lillian follows. He was her mentor when she was younger and is a powerful ally, who albeit clumsily nearly causes major problems for Lillian. We also get some more insight into Lillian' past and that of the Lady Helena (her mother).

The romance portion in this book is starting to tentatively take shape. It is becoming clear to the reader that Lillian is in love with her Monsignor. It is also clear that Monsignor feels way more for Lillian than he cares to admit or acknowledge. It would appear that both points are clear to the Lady Estella ( Lucius's wife) and makes me wonder if she had a hand in bringing Lucius and Lillian together. I also wonder if she will survive long enough to see Lillian's bond complete.

All in all, I cant wait to get the next book in this series.
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