Death and violence do not exist in Axiom. There is no strife, no war, no suffering. There is no hunger, no sadness, and no pain. Axiom is a place of perfection. But, at what cost?In Axiom, mankind has willingly submitted itself to one man–the Lord Protector–who controls the destiny of every human being. Emotions have become outlawed. Relationships are forbidden. Any sign of the Disease is … treated with hostility. Under the eternal guidance of the Lord Protector, mankind no longer knows what it means to be human.But, stirring within the hearts and minds of a few individuals is a reality which cannot be ignored. It is this reality which will cause the spark of rebellion to be born. For Sebastian, he is spurred to step away from the laws and regulations he has trusted and introduce to Axiom the freedom of emotions. For Damien, he is forced to fight a cause he does not believe in and confront his inner demons. For Myra, she must face her greatest fears and wander into the darkness in order to save a life.Looming above them, though, is the power and might of the Lord Protector. Each character must face their own limitations in order to restore to humanity what has been forfeited. But, can they make a difference against a man who has seen thousands of years?Or will they be destroyed?
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Being a homeschooling mother, I am always on the lookout for outstanding books for our family to read and to recommend on the blog. So I felt Axiom fit these requirements as a dystopian Science fiction story. As I began reading this book, the first thing that stood out to me arose from the lack of emotion. Axiom requires its residents to show no emotion. Also, the residents exist only as a number rather than a name from a young age.
The concept of no relationships being allowed horrified me. The Lord Protector controls everything and everyone, which I struggled to find acceptable.
As I continued reading, I noticed a transition from strictly numbers being used to identify individuals to names being used instead. Emotions, relationships and more root themselves in some residents of Axiom. To find out how the story turns out, check out this book for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
In the past, I have largely read historical fiction. As my children have grown, however, they tend to enjoy things with more excitement and a futuristic bent, so I have been reading more speculative and science fiction books in order to find novels they may enjoy as well.
I eagerly picked this book up–the premise sounded fascinating, and I was not disappointed in the storyline. The world-building was well-done and the advanced technology seemed plausible and frightening at the same time.
The writing is sound, and the author uses some vivid phrases that spark energy in the prose and make the reader think. The characters are relatable, which sounds strange when many of them begin as emotionless beings, but it is fascinating to think of man’s “advancement” leading to a society where such things are possible.
However, this book needs an editor to go through it. There are many instances of typos, missing words, and grammatical errors, which is sad because it really pulled me outside of the story world which had amazing potential.
This is a fascinating book I would have enjoyed if it had been given a thorough edit. In its current form, however, I hesitate to recommend it. I will be willing to give this author another chance because his imagination is incredible and with a little polish his work would be a sure winner.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit but was under no obligation to post positive remarks. The opinions expressed are both honest and my own.
Axiom is my first introduction to the talents of Kristofor Hellmeister. It is from a genre that I do not normally go to. That being said, it was refreshing to read something new to me and unique. It had a lot of action, adventure, and journey within the pages. There was a lot going on but was easy to follow. The characters were entertaining and fun. I thought is was overall a good story. I am so happy that I went outside my usual comfort zone and find a new to me author.
I am giving Axiom three and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy Dystopian Fiction and / or Science Fiction. I would, also, recommend it for readers who are wanting to read something little different. I will be looking forward to more by Kristofer Hellmeister in the future.
I received Axiom from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
This is a science fiction title. It is probably my least favourite genre though I do find a few books in it that stands out to me and beg to stay on my shelves. I have not read or heard of this author before so I was interested to see what his writing style is.
The writing style of the book is good. I found myself drawn into the book. There are a lot of questions that I still have within the book though. They’re not ones that need to be answered so much as ones that I want to find answers to because I’m curious!
I enjoyed the characters and found that most were well thought out and really made you think about them and what they might be going through and feeling throughout the book. I enjoyed the society and how it did have good intentions but then really was not the utopian society that everyone thought it was.
While not my favorite book it was one that I did enjoy reading. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys science fiction.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
This was hard for me to get into. I had trouble following the characters and what was going on at times. I do appreciate the author’s imagination in making a world that was suppose to be utter peace and all needs met. What disturbed me was the control that was over the people in this world. I would never want to live in a place where my thoughts, movements and emotions were being controlled. I think back on history where there were leaders who strived for that perfect world.
Using numbers to identify people made me think of people in prison. They lose their identity and become known as a random number. I tried to keep up with the characters but I had to keep rereading paragraphs in order to understand the story. I do have to say that the author gave me lots to ponder about and stretched my mind to accept a world that was very active with surprises. People were treated like slaves and if they became ill, nothing was done to help them. What if this place existed? How would we react to some of the conditions in this future world?
The book is rather long and at times was a slow read. If it had been shortened and certain things left out, the book would have kept my attention more. I always want to be fair in my reviews. I think the author did a good job of giving readers who like this genre a story that explores the what if’s. The ending leaves me with questions that I hope the author will answer in another book.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.