Parcel Emperium Series Book 1 eBook Austin Quinn
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Leo is your average, confused teenager, and he's lost in a world he doesn't understand. There’s only one problem... Earth isn't the world he's lost in. After waking in an icy prison, he’s kidnapped and thrown into the strange, timeless city of Parcel.
He quickly finds himself with a new master who just happens to be borderline psychotic. She works hard to bring honor and recognition to her family’s ludus, and some of Parcel’s most fierce gladiators can be found training under her roof. She demands complete obedience from her servants, and her eccentric nature yields only to her insatiable desire for anything, or anyone, who defies the norm. When she sees a frail young boy with abnormally blue eyes being sold in the market, she cannot resist.
As the years start to pass, Leo slowly learns how to blend in... but everything changes when he almost dies in his master's gravity bay. Not even the strongest fighters, ones who train at the highest levels, could've survived his accident...but somehow he did.
Now he must face a whole new set of dangers, and only time will tell if he's strong enough to survive.
Parcel Emperium Series Book 1 eBook Austin Quinn
Parcel is the debut novel of Austin Quinn, and it is a strong showing of force from the young author. Our modern teenage protagonist Leo wakes from an icy prison with amnesia, only to find himself in yet another prison—this one being a Romanesque city surrounded by an enormous and impassible Wall.The city of Parcel is a throwback to ancient Rome, complete with coliseum games and an autocratic ruler. The favored gladiatorial matches now dominate the Bygone Coliseum, and the wealthiest houses train slaves and convicts to become the strongest fighters. Leo is a stranger in this land, and he is auctioned off as a scrawny slave to one of the more powerful houses, that of the lady Domina. When he survives a freak accident in the house’s gravity bay, one which should have pulverized him, Leo is submitted to the brutal training and deadly lifestyle of a coliseum gladiator, with an ultimate goal of regaining his memory and dealing justice to those who took him from his home.
The first chapter starts off by drowning Leo—and the reader—in a torrent of confusion. It is not enough to start off with a story in a strange world—we’re being born into it with a sense of bewilderment, given only a single memory to hold onto while we wonder at the protagonist’s origins. It takes a while for the story to establish itself; the first few chapters gave some details that are alluded to later on, but the actual meat of the plot didn’t start until a good while into the book. The author takes this opportunity to give a good feel for the world, solidly setting the scene and providing a clear image of the social dynamics of Parcel.
I found Leo to be instantly likeable, with a sarcastic personality and kind disposition compensating for the lack of character background. We can’t judge him from his past actions, friends, or family, yet we can form a pretty good idea of the kind of person he is early on in the story. The larger-than-life Ethos is a fantastic friend for the modest Leo, and Nera Domina makes for a harsh yet quirky mistress—“mistress” being apt in every sense of the word. The relationships that develop are organic, though the romantic potential between some characters feel underdeveloped—this will probably (read: hopefully) be expanded upon and resolved through the rest of the Emperium series.
The other reviews are correct in calling this story a page-turner. There are so many unique ideas, creatures, and people in Parcel that half of the fun is in discovering something new about this ancient Roman town.
The citizens of Parcel don’t speak with overly-formal and stilted prose, and the reason for it is very simple: it isn’t set in ancient Rome. There are contractions and contemporary phrases used throughout, yet these are not anachronistic flaws. It is another element of the plot, and it also means that readers won’t be tripping over dialogue and descriptions as they stumble through the story. Think of it as ancient Rome with modern tech and speech.
One thing that is certain is that this is not a complete story in and of itself; Parcel is just the first in a series, and it lays a lot of groundwork without providing much conflict resolution. There are a lot of introductions to characters and concepts, but then the story ends kind of abruptly. Also, in comparison with the rest of the book and how powerful Leo ultimately becomes, I thought the last few pages were very weak. It feels like a less-than-organic growth to the story, and I don’t think Leo reacts naturally to how his world is going to change in the rest of the series. I am fearful that Leo will become a puppet for artificially advancing the plot (making irrational decisions or easily accepting unacceptable changes), but for now he is still in control, and the rest of the book was fantastic.
In the Kindle version, there seemed to be some issues with justification and alignment shifts. There are a few typographical errors I noticed, whether through improper word choice or a slip-up in spelling—medial instead of menial, effect instead of affect, broadsided instead of blindsided, etc. Understandable mistakes and thankfully few in number, but they were noticeable when they occurred. These can be addressed by a quick edit.
The reading level is pretty basic, so it should be an enjoyable read for almost all ages. There is definitely a skew toward a younger audience, mostly because Leo is only 17 years old by the end of the book, but the writing is still engaging and the characters are complex enough that it doesn’t feel like the book is being dumbed down for the reader.
I enjoyed reading it, and I think the author has some very inventive ideas that hopefully will proliferate throughout the series. While I wasn’t a fan of the ending, Parcel is still a very intriguing city and the series has a lot of potential. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.
5/5 stars.
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Parcel Emperium Series Book 1 eBook Austin Quinn Reviews
Parcel was an extremely enjoyable read that both displayed realism and brought you to a vibrant fantasy realm. I did not put this book down and before I knew it, I was at the end wanting more. The visuals given in this book are so fantastic you can see can be brought to the world without even knowing. It has a great combination of reality with the science fiction to be compared with the greats. Recommended for everyone.
Really great concept a futuristic world full of gladiator-style fighting and new physics. I definitely wanted to find out more about Leo and his past. I enjoyed the gravity training and the fight scenes. I think if the author focuses on creating powerful stakes for Leo (possibly tied to his past and what he lost), as well as much more detail about this fantastic world of the future, this series could really go places.
This story starts off intriguing and keeps you reading to find out what is going on! There are so many surprising twists that you have to keep reading to find out what happens next. Leo is such a kind hearted, funny character, you feel protective of him through the whole story. This Author has such an amazing imagination! I can't wait to read the next book to find out where Leo came from and what the real truth is!
Cant wait for the next book! The beginning two chapters took a bit to open up to what was happening and what I was reading. I quickly become enthralled in the world of Parcel and could not put it down. Austin Quinn tells a great story and has you hanging on to every word! Check it out!
Wonderful story with parallels to ancient Rome. Well told story.
Meet Leo, a young teenage boy who awakens to find himself in a strange place with no recollections of who he is or where he came from. He is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the city of Parcel. Leo is consumed with curiosity about his past. Why does he dream of fishing & white sandy beaches? This new author grabs the reader's attention and leaves you wanting more! I can not wait for the next book in the series. I truly expect to read more great books from this author in the future!
I really liked this book. I enjoyed the way the author mixed ancient Rome with science fiction technology. Good character development. Appropriate for Jr. High and up. Nothing explicit. Has something for everyone, the arena, romance, and friend ship. Good foundation was set for future books. I give it 4stars.
Parcel is the debut novel of Austin Quinn, and it is a strong showing of force from the young author. Our modern teenage protagonist Leo wakes from an icy prison with amnesia, only to find himself in yet another prison—this one being a Romanesque city surrounded by an enormous and impassible Wall.
The city of Parcel is a throwback to ancient Rome, complete with coliseum games and an autocratic ruler. The favored gladiatorial matches now dominate the Bygone Coliseum, and the wealthiest houses train slaves and convicts to become the strongest fighters. Leo is a stranger in this land, and he is auctioned off as a scrawny slave to one of the more powerful houses, that of the lady Domina. When he survives a freak accident in the house’s gravity bay, one which should have pulverized him, Leo is submitted to the brutal training and deadly lifestyle of a coliseum gladiator, with an ultimate goal of regaining his memory and dealing justice to those who took him from his home.
The first chapter starts off by drowning Leo—and the reader—in a torrent of confusion. It is not enough to start off with a story in a strange world—we’re being born into it with a sense of bewilderment, given only a single memory to hold onto while we wonder at the protagonist’s origins. It takes a while for the story to establish itself; the first few chapters gave some details that are alluded to later on, but the actual meat of the plot didn’t start until a good while into the book. The author takes this opportunity to give a good feel for the world, solidly setting the scene and providing a clear image of the social dynamics of Parcel.
I found Leo to be instantly likeable, with a sarcastic personality and kind disposition compensating for the lack of character background. We can’t judge him from his past actions, friends, or family, yet we can form a pretty good idea of the kind of person he is early on in the story. The larger-than-life Ethos is a fantastic friend for the modest Leo, and Nera Domina makes for a harsh yet quirky mistress—“mistress” being apt in every sense of the word. The relationships that develop are organic, though the romantic potential between some characters feel underdeveloped—this will probably (read hopefully) be expanded upon and resolved through the rest of the Emperium series.
The other reviews are correct in calling this story a page-turner. There are so many unique ideas, creatures, and people in Parcel that half of the fun is in discovering something new about this ancient Roman town.
The citizens of Parcel don’t speak with overly-formal and stilted prose, and the reason for it is very simple it isn’t set in ancient Rome. There are contractions and contemporary phrases used throughout, yet these are not anachronistic flaws. It is another element of the plot, and it also means that readers won’t be tripping over dialogue and descriptions as they stumble through the story. Think of it as ancient Rome with modern tech and speech.
One thing that is certain is that this is not a complete story in and of itself; Parcel is just the first in a series, and it lays a lot of groundwork without providing much conflict resolution. There are a lot of introductions to characters and concepts, but then the story ends kind of abruptly. Also, in comparison with the rest of the book and how powerful Leo ultimately becomes, I thought the last few pages were very weak. It feels like a less-than-organic growth to the story, and I don’t think Leo reacts naturally to how his world is going to change in the rest of the series. I am fearful that Leo will become a puppet for artificially advancing the plot (making irrational decisions or easily accepting unacceptable changes), but for now he is still in control, and the rest of the book was fantastic.
In the version, there seemed to be some issues with justification and alignment shifts. There are a few typographical errors I noticed, whether through improper word choice or a slip-up in spelling—medial instead of menial, effect instead of affect, broadsided instead of blindsided, etc. Understandable mistakes and thankfully few in number, but they were noticeable when they occurred. These can be addressed by a quick edit.
The reading level is pretty basic, so it should be an enjoyable read for almost all ages. There is definitely a skew toward a younger audience, mostly because Leo is only 17 years old by the end of the book, but the writing is still engaging and the characters are complex enough that it doesn’t feel like the book is being dumbed down for the reader.
I enjoyed reading it, and I think the author has some very inventive ideas that hopefully will proliferate throughout the series. While I wasn’t a fan of the ending, Parcel is still a very intriguing city and the series has a lot of potential. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.
5/5 stars.
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