This is a fast moving space opera with well developed characters.

Plenty of action with a little romance thrown in as well.

I have plenty of other stories from this author and have never been let down.

A very well written story of exile and trying to make it reality for 4 million people that were deemed rebellious in one way or another. Who would have thought newly found planet would be livable but at the same time so challenging.
I put off reading this book way too long, it was very well done.
I enjoy Sci-fi books but don't read nearly enough of them and then sometimes get intimidated by the idea of reading them.
I would highly recommend this story to any science fiction and space adventure fans

Had trouble with the world building at the beginning and felt like it took a while to get my bearings on the world. However, with that said I’m a sucker for a good space opera and to throw in a mother/son rebellion.. I mean I’m in. Really enjoyed this and can’t wait to read more

Wonderful read. I really enjoyed the full cast of characters and intriguing story. Stewart does a great job creating a unique story that still has all the themes most science fiction has but with plenty of twists and turns.

too shallow to my taste. I just didn't believe in this story of Mother-tyrant and son-rebel. It could have been much more interesting

This book is a great read for a lovers of the sci-fi , this will hold you reading till the end of the book and then to wait for the next story as their survival depends on it.

In the book Exile, author Glynn Stewart takes us into the future where the universe is struggling under dictatorship/communism style of government. But there is a group that wants to rebel but are thwarted. They are then sent into exile with everyone that the empire had in prison for any crime. Finding a new planet and forming a free, democratic government is simple compared to the coming threat and war to keep their new planet.
This was a good solid book with good character development. I would recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tyranny and rebellion, exile and new worlds, space battles / space opera and first contact, new spins on technology and AI: all things I like to see in a story.

Time, place and situation affect perception. Whether it was one of the aforementioned, the style of this book did not click for me at the time I read it

Exile Space Opera by Glynn Stewart, a new series that draws you in and makes you think. The rebellion is about to succeed and the tyrant overthrown and then things go south...

Admiral Gallant has his hands full. After a failed rebellion against his Mother and her system, he ends up exiled to the far end of the galaxy with no way home. He, and several million other exiles, must start over and rebuild their society.

Amelie Lestroud, Famous actress, leader of the rebellion and fellow exile turned president must help him rebuild their new home, Exilium. A perfect planet for the exiles. A little too perfect.

The exiles soon find they are not alone in their new neighborhood and the neighbors are not so friendly.

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to all sci-fi fans.

Exile by Glynn Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Don't be fooled when you start this book. I felt like I was dropped into the middle of a series and I had not read the first book. Turns out that was just world building and back story. What seemed like a continuation of a previous book in a series was the start of a new series. This is very good space opera. Rebels and troublemaker are sent across the universe to form a new colony. There is no return and in true space opera fashion what seems to be too good to be true may be. There are some very interesting characters and a well though out plot. I want to know what happens to the two leaders of the rebellion now that one danger is past.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

I have read several Glynn Stewart books now and all have a running theme of not being overly technical combined with an emphasis of good people trying to do the right thing in a shifting culture. He avoids a lot of the 'evil villain' cliches; mostly it's about people with conflicting priorities and desires all working within their own constraints. With Exile, we have a book in three somewhat disparate parts: espionage/rebellion, politics/new world exploration, and then first contact/space battles at the end. The three don't really work well together despite being a natural progression for the characters in the story; I think readers will be a bit divided as a result since we have three different types of sci fi presented.

Story: Isaac Gallant, son of the Iron Dictator, has chosen a different path than his mother - he is leading a secret rebellion against her. Amelie Lestrand is a famous actress - and the leader of the rebellion. Both are captured as the rebellion is compromised and collapses. When the Iron Dictator decides she can't bear to see her own son killed, she instead rounds up all the Confederation's dissidents and prisoners and sends them on a one-way trip through a worm hole to a new planet that might be habitable. There, Amelie and Isaac will have to build a new civilization for their one million refugees - on a planet suspiciously perfect for human needs. But out in the far end of the galaxy, they may not be alone.

The book has two primary leads: Isaac and Amelie. Isaac bears the weight of his mother's dictatorship (she led the military coup that overthrew the Confederacy government and put her in power) and wants to distance himself from any signs of desiring power (and becoming the "iron brat"). Amelie, meanwhile, wants the goals of the rebellion maintained and works with Isaac and what's left of the military to keep the new government from becoming corrupt. There are a few POVs from side characters that, to be honest, were not needed to further the story and felt superfluous.

As noted, the book came down to three parts. The Confederation rounding up all the rebellion just as the rebellion was working on a big maneuver to remove Isaac's mother from power comprised the first 20% or so of the book. We have Isaac captured on a failed military ambush in space and Lestrand seized during a high speed chase when she realized she was compromised and tried to get away. Finally, there are some interesting scenes of Isaac's mother confronting him in prison and telling him of his new fate.

The second portion is all politics, setting up the government, surviving the transition to the new world, and what they find there. There are some interesting maneuverings by criminals, considerations on how to build warp drives and protect the few military vessels in space, and exploration of the new world. Most of this is Lestrand taking control of the government and trying to ensure she does not become a dictator as well. This is a large chunk of the book.

Finally, (and this isn't a spoiler since it is in the description/synopsis), there is a first contact scenario. The aliens aren't all that interesting but there is a moral dilemma that Isaac faces: as someone of African descent, he continually asks the question if what they are doing on the new world is the same as what the European colonists did to Africa.

In all, the writing moves well and though the subjects aren't the most interesting (e.g., figuring out how to get warp drives on the ship from spare parts or descriptions of the new world by the people exploring it), they feel like a good representation of what the exiles would have to face/deal with/discuss. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Great read, Exile - a tale of rebellion against a dictatorial ruler who exiles the entire rebellion including her own son and one of the planets most famous actresses to a planet lightyears away. The exiled group are then tasked with setting up a new home including a government and task force for security. Likeable characters and a fast paced story to keep you reading.

Oh I loved it. It is so good.
So this is the story of an exiled colony attempting to rebuild a society, not quite from scratch but not without their fair share of problems.

It is a classic sci-fi space opera style story. There is spaceships, conflict, development.
Put simply, this is a really enjoyable story that contains a little bit for everyone.

I sincerely hope there is a sequel in development because I want to find out what happens next to this group of characters.
Would happily recommend to friends.

Gripping and fast paced this Science Fiction thriller doesn't slow for a second. The author draws upon other science fiction works, especially references to David Weber's Honorverse, to quickly build the type of world the story takes place in so that the narrative can develop at a breakneck pace. The characters are numerous but focusing the story on two central players, one civilian the other military, helps keep the story tight and the reader involved. The moment the I finished the book I wanted more, I couldn't recommend this book more.

"Exile" eBook was published in 2018 (July) and was written by Glynn Stewart (https://www.glynnstewart.com). Mr. Stewart has published 27 novels.

I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence and Mature Language. The story is set in the far future. The primary character is Vice Admiral Isaac Gallant.

Gallant is the heir to the leadership of the Confederacy of Humanity. Heir because his mother, the First Admiral, has taken over the Confederacy and rules it with an iron fist. Fed up with what his mother represents, Gallant gets involved with a rebellious group intending to overthrow the First Admiral.

The plot is discovered before any real action can be taken. Normally those even thinking of rebellion would be executed. However, since her son is involved, the First Admiral decides that exile is a just punishment. But this is not a simple exile, but a one-way trip to the other end of the Galaxy. Not only are the rebels sent, but four million including criminals, and anyone thought to speak against the First Admiral, are rounded up and included.

Their destination is a planet that a quick survey has identified as habitable. Now they must build a new civilization. They have various troubles, mostly due to the mix of people included. The real challenge comes when the new colony is confronted with the aliens that terraformed the planet. Will they find a way to survive?

I thoroughly enjoyed the 9 hours I spent reading this 381 page science fiction thriller. I thought that the idea of people being exiled was an unusual basis for a plot. I also liked the characters that appear in the story. I look forward to future novels in this series. Given the storyline, I think that the cover art is well chosen. I give this novel a 5 out of 5.

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I really liked the sound of this book but unfortunately I found it just to be about terraforming a new planet and setting up a new government. There was some action but there is just too much technical jargon for me.

There’s Isaac - dictators son and leader of alliance rebellion against the confederacy...mainly female leaders, doctors etc and a Movie star is the head of the rebellion. There are wormholes,, reference to building a better world ( isn’t that Weyland-Yutani’s slogan from Aliens).. A ship called peregrine as in falcon and a mention of planet Hoth.

Paragraphs like this:

‘A Cobra had a smart nanopaint surface that mirrored the light hitting the other side of the craft. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot, but unless you were looking for odd blurs in the sky, most people didn’t expect the sky to shoot at them. With the nanotech surface, the ship’s radar-absorbent low-profile design and carefully balancing the shuttle’s several lift surfaces and thrust systems, it was all but invisible. Kelline remembered how to do all of that while Cai Johnson watched over her shoulder in awe. ‘

Just put me off, regrettably I didn’t enjoy this book at all.

NOTE: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my honest opinion of the book.

Glynn Stewart has written a science fiction novel that has almost everything - space battles, a decent plot, indepth characters, strange new species, politicking, rebellion, civilization building, adventuring and new worlds.

The writing style is direct and makes the reader feel they are in the midst of the adventure. The main characters have depth, though a few of the more minor characters could have done with more personality. Even the aliens have their own fully-fleshed personality and oddities. I also haven't enjoyed a space battle this much in ages. The pacing was just right - fast but not rushed or too bogged down - especially for short book like this. I have no idea if the author is planning sequels or not, but this novel can be read as a standalone. This novel would also make a great movie or TV series. This story makes for a fun and exciting read, with tense, nail-biting moments.

Loved this book really easy to get into. Lots of action and interesting plot one of my favourite reads of year so far.

The story is ok, but the writing style is a bit pedestrian. I prefer a bit of humour. I found the book to be very bland. Not Mr Stewart's best effort. I preferred his Starships Mage series.