The Guns Above

Title:

The Guns Above

A Signal Airship Novel

Author:

Bennis, Robyn

Subject:

Fantasy

Fiction

Science Fiction

Description:

Robyn Bennis's THE GUNS ABOVE is an adventurous military fantasy debut about a nation's first female airship captain.They say it's not the fall that kills you. For Josette Dupre, the Corps' first female airship captain, it might just be a bullet in the back. On top of patrolling the front lines, she must also contend with a crew who doubts her expertise, a new airship that is an untested deathtrap, and the foppish aristocrat Lord Bernat, a gambler and shameless flirt with the military know-how of a thimble. Bernat's own secret assignment is to catalog her every moment of weakness and indecision. So when the enemy makes an unprecedented move that could turn the tide of the war, can Josette deal with Bernat, rally her crew, and survive long enough to prove herself?"Full of sass and terrific characters. Great storytelling. Loved it." —Patricia BriggsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Publisher:

Tor Publishing Group

Tor Books

Date:

2017/05/02

Digital Format:

EPUB

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Language:

English

ISBN:

9780765388773

Summary

Robyn Bennis's THE GUNS ABOVE is an adventurous military fantasy debut about a nation's first female airship captain.

They say it's not the fall that kills you.

For Josette Dupre, the Corps' first female airship captain, it might just be a bullet in the back.

On top of patrolling the front lines, she must also contend with a crew who doubts her expertise, a new airship that is an untested deathtrap, and the foppish aristocrat Lord Bernat, a gambler and shameless flirt with the military know-how of a thimble. Bernat's own secret assignment is to catalog her every moment of weakness and indecision.

So when the enemy makes an unprecedented move that could turn the tide of the war, can Josette deal with Bernat, rally her crew, and survive long enough to prove herself?

"Full of sass and terrific characters. Great storytelling. Loved it." --Patricia Briggs

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author Notes

ROBYN BENNIS works in biotech but dreams of airships. She lives in Mountain View, CA, within sight of the historic Hangar One at Moffett Federal Airfield. The Guns Above is her debut novel.

Reviews (2)

Booklist Review

Josette Dupre takes everyone by surprise when she takes command of the Garnian airship after her captain died, turning the tide of battle. Lauded by journalists for leading a stunning victory against the Vin, Josette has been reluctantly rewarded with command of a new ship, the Mistral. Tagging along for the ride is the general's foppish and destitute nephew, Lord Bernat (Bernie to his friends), who is assigned to document evidence of Josette's incompetence. Through aerial tests, near disasters (including dinner with Josette's mother), blatant sexism every time they land, and unexpected airship battles, Bernie and Josette develop a mutual respect. They work through an assortment of obstacles to reach the final battle against the invading Vin. Hidden in with the character exploration are snippets of the world history and the science behind airships, with each disaster filling in details on how many ways an airship can be destroyed. Bennis has crafted an exciting new world that will attract steampunk fans of all ages and leave them hoping for more.--Moritz, Frances Copyright 2017 Booklist

Library Journal Review

DEBUT Josette Dupre thought it was bad that she crashed the airship she had taken control of during battle. It became worse: she was lauded as a hero and handed the Corps's newest command, the chasseur Mistral. Saddled with a "revolutionary new design," aka an untested death machine, and a crew who find it hard to believe a woman is capable of being in charge, Josette really does not need an ensign to monitor her. The young, powdered, and perfumed Lord Bernat, who had been commissioned by his family into the military, now must scrutinize Josette's every action for deficiency. Bernat and Josette verbally spar and cross swords, but the reality of war steps in when the enemy makes a move that threatens the Mistral and the rest of the Corps. VERDICT This military steampunky fantasy debut, filled with quick action, witty dialog, and appealing characters, will bring joy to fans of Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series.-KC © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.