Across Astral Realms (Book #1 in the Astral Alliance Series)

This story takes place in space and weaves an intriguing narrative around the main character, Megan, who is branded a pirate. She fights for survival and strives to do what is right, especially after learning about child trafficking and making it her mission to free the enslaved children. Although still a child herself, Megan was raised by her parents—both branded as pirates—and taught a sense of moral right and wrong, even if they didn’t always practice it. She dedicates herself to living by the principle that all life is sacred. This principle becomes her moral struggle as she fights oppression, rescues enslaved children, and faces numerous life-and-death situations in which she must defend herself and others. I’m reminded of the Bible quote where God says, “Vengeance is mine,” which suggests that we should not seek revenge, but leave justice to a higher power. Megan shows mercy several times, and we witness a sense of divine justice unfold.

The main negative aspect of the book for me was the number of innocent deaths. While some characters try to rationalize these losses, Megan, guided by her moral compass, does not. She recognizes the innocent lives lost and mourns them.

Overall, this was a very engaging book, filled with excitement right from the start. It was dynamic and kept me guessing about what would happen next. I greatly appreciated the moral aspects of the story—doing what’s right and fighting against unjust oppression. Megan proves herself to be courageous, self-sacrificial, and a strong leader. This was a great read, and I would recommend it to fans of science fiction, moral dilemmas, and stories about justice.