Durango is the chief of a band of rouge Regulators. Together with his motley crew davos they fight to protect a group of Martian miners from the evil, flesh eating Draeu led by an equally evil Queen.

This novel was entreatingly good (and fun) for so many reasons. For one thing, it is a sci-fi dystopian (I <3 dystopia) book. I liked the inventive world created by Gill. His world is interesting (heck, I mean it takes place on Mars after all), but he doesn’t let the world-building take over the story. Obviously, it is a major part of the story but he doesn’t drone on and on about specifics. I have always found these Mad Max type stories appealing because something as simple as water is a precious commodity, but getting an AI implant or rocketing into space is normal. Maybe it is the desperation I like, you know the struggle for survival with high tech equipment all around that can’t quench your thirst or your hunger.

My favorite character is Durango. Although young, he is an extremely intelligent leader with quick wit and a good sense of morals. I love the relationship he has with his AI, Mimi. Although she is only an AI she seems to be more (more human), and she truly cares and looks out for Durango.

Durango’s davos. They are truly endearing, in the way only a bunch of odd characters can be. His second in command is Vienne. She is fierce, an excellent marksman and warrior and totally loyal and devoted to Durango. She would lay down her life for him, not only because she is honored bound by the tenants but also because I think she loves him.  Fuse and Jenkins round out his crew and provide the much needed and funny comic relief.

I also enjoyed all the nods to some of my favorite bands and songs of the 90s and a much-quoted Monty Python movie. While I will keep mum on specifies I will say that each nod truly has meaning to the overall story. LOL – try to figure that out!

(FYI: listen to our podcast discussion here, for more info on Gills check out his blog.)

I give this book 4 STACKS!

See you in the STACKS,
Stacy – who is off to keep it copasetic… 

For more information on Black Hole Sun and David Macinnis Gill visit his blog, DavisMacinnisGill/I am Chickin Hear Me Roar!

**SPOLIERS abound and as always you can find us on iTunes**

1. Shannan and I got to talk/podcast/laugh with Kelley Vitollo from Kelley’s Korner. Seriously, she is a kindred spirit and one of our new BFFs. She shares our same passion for reading AND talking about books. We had a hard time hanging up the phone, we just kept talking ‘book.’

2. Since both Shannan’s husband and my husband were out of town we had a slumber party! It was filled with book talk, web stuff, kid stuff and lots and lots of laughs. From her sleeping on the couch to me in Ethan’s twin bed (our boys had my bed) and staying up till 2 a.m., I can’t think of a better way to have started my weekend. LOVE ya girl!

3. Valerie!  She’s wearing one of our t-shirts…she is an official STACKGirl now!

4. Ahhh, the joys of going to grandma’s house (I’m smiling just thinking about it). My kids love their Mimi. So much so that they ignore me completely, which means I get to read! You girls know how much I like to read, so this is one of my favorite places to be on the weekend…kicked back, feet up, book in hand with Mimi entertaining my darling little children.

 
5. While at Mimi’s I finished a very fun and entreatingly cool book, Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill. It’s dystopia (LOVE) with nods to Nirvana, Monty Python and Soundgarden. Hey, I am just happy I picked up on them… 

See you in the STACKS!
Stacy