Ricky's Reviews > Cello's Gate

I found this indie SFF novel on the shelf at the Sherwood Bookstore in the outermost suburbs of Portland, and while the author’s website indicated that it wouldn’t necessarily be in bookstores unless specifically ordered, I guess the people of Sherwood must’ve made that order. The book was also in stock at the Multnomah County Library in Portland, allowing me to get a copy in short order and read it almost as quickly. It’s a serviceably rollicking adventure, equal parts Firefly, One Piece, and Guardians of the Galaxy, with a touch of Matthew Reilly in the DNA as well to make it readable in one sitting despite its nearly 600 page length. I’ll have to keep an eye out for the sequel, though since this is indie, it may not necessarily stick to any annual timetable…