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"Fighting Gravity" definitely reflects an original vision; this is not a science fiction book that will inspire you to think, "Oh, yeah, this is just like...." Of course, there are some elements I've seen before, but the combination is certainly unique and imaginative.

Set in a dystopian future in which extremely advanced technology fails to prevent the existence of large-scale poverty or an extremely rigid class system, "Fighting" nonetheless offers some hope, both through a new, young (fifteenish) emperor and through the main character, Jacob Dawes, who as a child is recognized for his potential despite his low class origins and ends up receiving an elite scientific education. Several years later he meets the emperor, who is his age and shares his interest in science. their relationship sets Jacob on a completely unexpected path, one which could change society for the better or destroy Jacob--or maybe even both.

The twists and turns of Jacob's life are unfailingly interesting, and Jacob himself, despite a seemingly improbable life, is a believable character whom a reader will probably like strongly at some points and want to slap at others, but will probably always want to root for.

The book, as you might have guessed, has its share of social commentary, but it also forces a reader to consider the nature of friendship and of love. Its diverse subject matter suggests it would appeal to a wide range of readers.


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Fighting Gravity eBook Leah Petersen Reviews

Such a combination of genres, I'm not even sure where to start!

How about science fiction? Fighting Gravity is, in my opinion, much less sci than fi. Very little of the standard tech of scifi is present, and the same with interstellar travel and other worlds, except almost in passing (such as an unscheduled stop at a nebula to sightsee). Don't get me wrong, this is by no means a complaint, but as a lifelong scifi fan I do look for that 'definition' of traditional scifi (to paraphrase, if the science is taken out of the story it would collapse). Fighting Gravity has scifi elements, but is not necessarily scifi. The story could have easily taken place in Elizabethan England with horse-drawn carriages without missing a beat.

Which brings me to fantasy. Again several elements of fantasy, even high fantasy, are contained within Fighting Gravity. You have emperors and empires, children taken away from their homes for bigger and better things, other worlds and time frames, and so on. But again, no elves, no magic spells, no flying carpets.

Romance? Now we're getting closer. Fighting Gravity is at its heart a romance between a royal and a commoner; a privileged one surrounded by wealth, opulence, and advisers, in love with an 'unclass' nobody. Now we've got the elements forbidden, hidden love with the empire in the balance. But that's still not Fighting Gravity as a whole.

So what is the story? To paraphrase James Carville, "it's about the characters, stupid." From page one, I was captivated by Jacob Dawes' story and couldn't stop turning the pages. I'm normally a reader looking for things blowing up and bullets flying, but the story was that good I didn't miss them. Some have called the early parts of the story a little slow going, and I can see that, but it's such a great look at a character developing, becoming who he is later in the story, that one doesn't need cliffhangers and fire-breathing dragons.

Jacob Dawes is fascinating. I absolutely loved watching him grow up and mature, fall in love, get in trouble (no spoilers here) by continually running his unclass mouth in front of the privileged, and seeing his emotions run the full gamut. And the emperor is no less fascinating, as are the secondary characters (like Kirti, his childhood sweetheart he leaves behind).

The writing style is truly flawless and was a joy to read. I'm a HUGE stickler for the mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure) and Fighting Gravity was one of the best I've seen from any author. The writing style itself made me continue on reading well into the night, and the inter-character dialogue was spot on.

Oh wait, did I forget something? Right...the emperor's name is Peter. Yes, Jacob and Peter fall in love. In today's day and age, this is such a hot button topic for many, but Leah Petersen has written such an incredible story around a gay romance that it's immaterial. It could be Jacob and Petunia, or Jane and Peter - didn't matter. It's a testament to Petersen's writing style and her story that a controversial subject is secondary and accepted as just part of the overall plot.

Very well done. Ms. Petersen, I'm looking forward to the next one. Especially because you hinted at some very intriguing possibilities at the end of this one.
I bought this book soon after it came out, as Leah Petersen and I had discussed writing on twitter for a while. So when she released Fighting Gravity, I picked it up for . At the time I wasn’t much of a reader, and so the book sat unread for a while—until I started reading more on the electronic device. In a way, I’m glad I waited, so I could read the whole series back-to-back!

Fighting Gravity is told in first person from the point of view of Jacob Dawes, a young genius physicist. Jacob is a fantastic character, and even though he makes so many “wonderful” (read awful, terrible) choices, those same things make him feel incredibly real on the page. It is his ability to fail so spectacularly and in such a way that, as readers, we understand that make him so incredible.

Not to jump into the plot too much, but in the first chapter Jacob is picked up to go to the ICC—a school for genius children so they can invent new things for the empire. It is always to the ICC that Jacob seems to turn to, and though Petersen does not allow much time on the page for this schooling to happen, we know enough to see this place as a part of Jacob. It is through his connection with the school that he meets the emperor, and starts a romance that captures our hearts.

Petersen has an excellent touch for voice and a fantastic sense of character. In this book, and throughout the series, each character is seen again and again, popping up, much like they do in our own lives. Her use of language and details is well-planned and immediately gives us the information we need to know. Her descriptions are well-placed and just sparse enough to create a little craving which she satisfies bit by bit.

Fighting Gravity is a fast-paced story. I read through it in two days, and only because I had obligations to attend to, otherwise I certainly would have finished it sooner. The text is very readable. There are no huge historical descriptions to decipher through or long passages about why things are they way they are. Petersen knows this world, but she doesn’t shove it down your throat—she offers a trail to follow and slowly unfolds the beautiful world she’s imagined.

Download or pick up a copy of Fighting Gravity. You won’t be disappointed!
"Fighting Gravity" definitely reflects an original vision; this is not a science fiction book that will inspire you to think, "Oh, yeah, this is just like...." Of course, there are some elements I've seen before, but the combination is certainly unique and imaginative.

Set in a dystopian future in which extremely advanced technology fails to prevent the existence of large-scale poverty or an extremely rigid class system, "Fighting" nonetheless offers some hope, both through a new, young (fifteenish) emperor and through the main character, Jacob Dawes, who as a child is recognized for his potential despite his low class origins and ends up receiving an elite scientific education. Several years later he meets the emperor, who is his age and shares his interest in science. their relationship sets Jacob on a completely unexpected path, one which could change society for the better or destroy Jacob--or maybe even both.

The twists and turns of Jacob's life are unfailingly interesting, and Jacob himself, despite a seemingly improbable life, is a believable character whom a reader will probably like strongly at some points and want to slap at others, but will probably always want to root for.

The book, as you might have guessed, has its share of social commentary, but it also forces a reader to consider the nature of friendship and of love. Its diverse subject matter suggests it would appeal to a wide range of readers.