While I have come across many amazing sci-fi stories in my life, I’m always hesitant to pick one up as my true love belongs to the worlds of fantasy literature. But what if a book combines elements of science fiction with those of fantasy, and adds an amazing enemies-to-lovers romance to it? I’m sold. And that’s what The Last Lumenian just did!

The story kicks off right away, filling the pages with action, and introducing the readers into a world that is filled with politics, rebels, gods, secrets, and magic. In the middle of it, we find Lilla – a sassy, adventurous, strong and determined protagonist who tries to unveil the secrets, and fight for the good. What starts out as a need to rebel against her father, and help oppressed refugees, quickly becomes more complicated when Lilla discovers her magic – and the potential war that is quickly nearing her home world.

While I enjoyed the fast pace of this story, I do have to admit it took me some time to get acquainted with this complex worldbuilding as the Seven Galaxies are not something you can immediately explore and understand. This was where the glossary was very helpful and handy for me to find the orientation I needed in the beginning. (Honestly, glossarys are a thing that should be included everywhere! I loved that S.G. Blaise did it!) As the story progressed, I found myself eager to find out more of the gods, the Lumenians, and the role Lilla must play in order to save her home world. (If you know me, you know I'm a sucker if it comes to anything related to the power of gods and this one just fit perfectly the worldbuilding of the story!)

As much as I enjoyed the lush worldbuilding, and the quick pace of this story, my favorite aspect was … you might have guessed it … the romance! I’m weak if it comes to the hate-to-love trope, and although I thought I was first rooting for the very handsome pilot at Lilla’s side, I couldn’t help myself but falling for the imposing and sassy General. Reading the banter between these two made me grin like an idiot more times than I want to admit. (Though, the little masochist I am, I would have loved to be tortured more if the romance has progressed a little bit slower!)

If you’re looking for a sci-fi book combined with elements of fantasy, a sassy romance, epic magic and gods, and a strong protagonist, I can recommend you to pick up The Last Lumenian, and enjoy the ride!

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of the book!