4 Star HIGH FLYER (Verdant String) by Michelle Diener is a wonderfully written Sci-Fi/Fantasy/ Romance that is fast paced and packed with action. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down till I finished. This is my first book by this author but definitely not my last. I didn’t realize until I started reading that this is the fourth book in the series but each can be read as standalones. Im definitely going to check out the others. Hana and Iver , she’s not looking for a relationship and seemed a bit standoffish at first and he feels like he got his position by default. The one person he wants acts like she has no interest. But does she really? What happens when position puts them on the run? Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book and can’t wait to read more from this Author.
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https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-09-25 07:37:152020-09-25 07:37:15HIGH FLYER (Verdant String) by Michelle Diener – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
High Flyer by Michelle Diener is the fourth book in the Verdant String series but can be read as a stand alone! I was not aware this was the fourth book until i picked it up, but it was still great nonetheless! I have never been a big fan of sci-fi adventures but i absolutely gobbled this one up in one sitting! Michelle Diener weaves a fast paced tale with all sorts of emotional rollar coasters with everything from betrayal, to adventure, all just all around drama! I certainly loved this book, and I will definitely go back to read the first three and i recommend you do too! I can not wait to see more from this author!
This is a fast paced science fiction story. I was not familiar with Michelle Diener. Her imagery painted a beautiful picture in my mind’s eye. The story is full of action and adventure. The characters are engaging and full of zeal. There is not a dull moment with constant moving between scenes that is happening. The content is sci-fi, action, adventure, fantasy, and romance. Hana flys the head-of-planet around and is a challenge that she loves. Iver does not think that he did not gain the role of head-of-planet. He is up to the challenge of making the tech work with the magnetic fields on Faldien. Iver has his eyes wet on Hana but does Hana feel the same way? There is trouble coming for Iver. Will the trouble be too great for him? Will Hana help him with the danger? Can she keep running with Iver to keep them safe? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to Hana and Iver.
This is the 4th book in the Verdent String series but the books don’t need to be read in order. This is the first book i have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It is a science fiction story with a romance as well.
Hana is a very talented pilot. When it comes to flying there is no one who can do it better.
What should have been a straight forward journey with Iver the Head of the Planet all changes when they are attacked.
Finally coming to the conclusion that Iver has been betrayed by someone very close to him the pair set out to find out the reason why. Along the way their connection grows. Both parties were feeling attracted but neither made a move for fear of ruining their working relationship. Now they only have each other can they allow something to bloom or will it distract them too much?
Now they both have to fight to survive against an enermy that was once their friend.
It is a story that keeps you wanting more. And to see the characters win over all the adverserys in front of them
What a fast paced read! I knew from the first chapter I was going to really enjoy this book. A bit sci fi, a bit fantasy, a bit of romance – just a very cool mix of themes and so action packed I was done before I realized I’d even really started. I didn’t know when I picked this up that it was part of a series but I reads great on its own. I look forward to going back to read the rest of the series to explore this world in greater detail. A great book and one I will gladly recommend.
High Flyer (Verdant String Series #4) by Michelle Diener
The first book I’ve read by the author. This is part of the Verdant String Series, but can be read as a stand alone. If I could give it more stars I would. Diener did an amazing job.
Hana, a pilot, doesn’t want to give in to her boss, but then they’re taken down. Hana, being the flyer she is, manages to avoid being hit. The quote I chose for Hana is: “Let’s see how overgrown it is on the outside and whether we can get a runner out at all.”
Iver, head-of-planet and Hana’s boss, finally gets the girl, but it doesn’t come easy. Iver finds that he’s being hunted down because people are worried about something he plans on building. The quote I chose for Iver is: “I can’t get taken. I won’t be used as a tool for them to get off planet with that shielding device.”
High Flyer (Verdant String) by Michelle Diener is an action packed and fast paced futuristic Sci Fi adventure story that is also a romance. It is an interesting and intriguing plot and Michelle is good at character and world building. There are a lot of players but Michelle has done a great job with weaving them all together. I am not a huge Sci Fi fan but Michelle has given us something that is full of danger and intrigue and brilliantly thrilling that you hang on to her every word.
This is an action packed adventure from start to finish, situated on the planet Faldine in the Verdant String, a planet which is notorious for being a nightmare for those who rely on technology, as it has magnetic fields over most of the surface. These fields vary in strength from mild, which makes the technology unreliable and patchy, all the way to dead zones which render this technology completely redundant.
Iver is the head of the planet and embraces the difficulty of making technology work on this unforgiving planet. Hana loves her job as Iver Sugotti’s pilot, it tests her skills every time she flies and gives her the adrenaline rush she craves. The only thing both want, but can’t have, is each other.
The story begins with Hana and Iver Sugotti starting a journey from his home to Touka City, as Hana gets Iver’s plane ready to pick him up, she is also planning her own solo trek into the mountains near Tuoka. When she picks Iver up, she realises that his assistant Lancaster is not coming with him and that he has a look on his face that is out of the norm. Iver confirms that it will just be the two of them when he gets comfortable in the cockpit with Hana, this is also out of the norm and Hana isn’t wholly comfortable with the situation.
The flight begins as usual with Hana and Iver exchanging small talk and observing the scenery when things start to go wrong, Hana picks up that they have been targeted by someone and that danger is on the horizon for them both. She warns Iver and begins the evasive maneuvers that she needs to execute successfully in order for them both to stay alive. As usual, Hana is calm and collected as she evades the danger, but is unable to avoid the dead zone which she has to fly through to do this, leading to them having to abort the flight and land as safely as she can with nothing working on the plane. She manages to do this, but as they leave the plane so that Iver can call for help, their plane is destroyed.
What Iver doesn’t know about Hana is that she is not just a pilot, she has some extra abilities which could mean the difference between life and death for the pair of them.
Is Hana going to be able to keep these abilities from Iver, or will her secrets come out as they fight for their lives?
Will they be able to work together and will something develop which they both want, but are scared to accept, or will they be torn apart?
The only way to find out is to join them in their fight and become drawn in as their story develops and it will definitely suck you in!
High Flyer (Verdant String) by Michelle Diener is an exciting and fast paced sci-fi novel that will completely capture your attention from start to finish. This is a unique and action packed book that was even better than I had expected it to be. This is the first book that I have ready by this author and it completely surpassed the expectations I had from reading the description. I straight away knew I wanted to see how the story of Hana and Iver developed and what direction this book would take. The overall story I found to be really exciting. This is a genre that I think has definitely been saturated so to find a book like this – that stands out so much – is rare and definitely so great to find. I was hooked by the story and really couldn’t wait to find out what was going on. This is an amazing book and I cannot wait to see what else this author has to offer.
High Flyer is the fourth book in the Verdant String series by Michelle Diener. I didn’t realise at the time I grabbed a copy of this book that it was book four in a series. But thankfully it can be read as a standalone, with each book in the series focusing on a different set of characters. I really loved this book- and now I am quite curious about the previous three books and whether there are any overlapping details- so I will definitely be going back and reading them as well. This is a brilliant sci-fi romance, with some masterful world-building, great action, danger, betrayal, adventure, hidden agendas, drama, intrigue, and intensity- all choreographed into a fantastic, fast-paced thrill ride. Hana Farwell is a seasoned pilot- a war veteran who is now assigned to fly the head-of-planet around. She takes her responsibility seriously and thrives on the challenge that would be daunting to most others. But, Hana harbours a secret that she’s been carrying ever since the war- so what happens when her secret is revealed? Iver Sugotti is the head-of-planet on the world of Faldine, a planet with such strong magnetic fields that it makes using technology extremely difficult. But Iver doesn’t let that keep him from doing his job. Iver feels a connection to Hana, but she has made no secret to the fact that she wants to keep things purely professional between them. When a betrayal places them both in danger- they realise that they make a pretty great team- and soon feelings develop. But with relentless enemies out to get them- will they ever get a chance at a future together? Superb!
I enjoyed this science fiction story. It is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. They made the story feel real and easy to read. I had no issues connecting with them. This is an engaging story that kept me turning pages to the end. It is full of action and has a lot going on throughout. The author has written it in a way that it was easy to keep up with and understand. The heroine Hana is such a great character. She is kind of stand offish at first but her character really opens up throughout the story. It was great watching her grow. Her and Iver has known each other for awhile, I enjoyed watching their relationship grow. Their chemistry is great. I highly recommend this book. It made a great afternoon read!
High Flyer (Verdant String) By Michelle Diener 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book High Flyer (Verdant String) by Michelle Diener. It is a wonderful science fiction novel that I found hard to put down once I started it. The story has action, danger, and romance. I loved the characters of Hana and Iver. Hana is a strong, intelligent, and independent woman. She loves her work and is always up for a challenge. She is not looking for a relationship. Iver feels that he has his position by default. The one thing that he wants in his life is Hana. Does Hana have an attraction to Iver too? What will happen when they are placed in a situation where they must keep on the run to survive? Read this book to find out. This is a story that takes off from the beginning and doesn’t stop until the final page. There is never a dull moment. Hana and Iver find themselves on the run. I grew to care about what happens to Hana and Iver with each chapter that I read. They are characters that I could root for their success against those who have a selfish agenda. The author does an amazing job of making both the storyline and the characters come to life. I felt like I was right there with them. Don’t miss out on a story that is exciting and entertaining to read. I highly recommend it.
Flying the head-of-planet around isn’t a job for the faint of heart. Especially not on Faldine, the planet in the Verdant String whose magnetic fields actively fight against technology, bringing down the ships of the unwary or the incompetent.
Hana thrives on the challenge, though. Thrives on everything about her job. It keeps her from thinking too much about what happened to her during the war, and what she is becoming. A relationship with the head-of-planet himself, though, is more than she wants to deal with.
Iver Sugotti feels like he fell into the role of head-of-planet by default. He knows he’s good at the job, and he’s enjoying the challenge of making tech work on a planet that eats tech for breakfast, but the one thing he really wants–Hana–seems out of his reach.
His pilot has made it clear she’s not interested, and he can only respect the boundaries she’s set. But when someone wants him dead, he and Hana are plunged into an all-out race for their lives. Iver discovers those closest to him have betrayed him, but also, that his pilot is not as disinterested as she seems.
As they try to outwit their enemies, they discover they are far better together than they are apart, and that Hana really is at her best when she’s flying high.
Michelle Diener is the bestselling, award-winning author of historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction. Her Class 5 science fiction romance series has won multiple awards, and her novel SKY RAIDERS won the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Futuristic Romance. Michelle was born in London and currently lives in Australia with her husband and children.
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