“Jaxyl Warrior Princess” by Ruth C. Mitchell is a creative sci-fi adventure with a strong female lead. The book is divided into five parts: “Book I: Queen Ali and the Cup of Light,” “Book II: The Warrior Princess,” “Book III: The Talvoc,” “Book IV: The Folotar,” and “Book V: The Bala’ Lood.” The book starts with the story of Queen Aella Anemone ("Ali") of planet Merth, a mystical world, who struggles after the death of her father, King Poma, and the loss of her destined mate, Fontar. The people of Merth follow the guidance of the powerful Matong, a divine orb. Ali’s mother, Queen Aadya, raised the status of women and reshaped Merthian society. As Ali adjusts to her new reign, she faces political challenges, including the Omi tribe’s construction of a bridge without permission, which tests her leadership. Amidst this turmoil, Ali forms a relationship with Ahshen Owanu, a mysterious engineer from another world. After an intimate encounter with him, the queen faces turmoil and goes to Matong for guidance but discovers that Ahshen is the “Cup of Light” for her, and she will bear a child with him.
She immediately marries him and gives birth to their daughter, Jaxyl Alexis, who has extraordinary powers and receives instructions from Matong from a very young age. Ali initially worries for her daughter but eventually understands that Jaxyl is born for a greater cause. The later parts of the book follow Jaxyl’s journey as she embarks on a mission to help defeat powerful enemies called the Escobar Giants. Along the way, Jaxyl faces many challenges, including unexpected romance, betrayal, and a surprising pregnancy that seems part of a bigger, divine plan. The book's world-building is imaginative, with different species, planets, and advanced technology creating a unique universe. Jaxyl is a fierce warrior, but she also shows a softer side, especially as she deals with her pregnancy and the birth of her child, Yez. The story mixes action, emotional struggles, and the discovery of new friendships and alliances.
I liked the well-crafted storyline, which vividly brought the scenario to life. There was nothing I didn’t like in this book. It was professionally edited with zero errors. Therefore, I’ll rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to fans of space battles, mystical elements, and character-driven stories.
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This second volume of the Karda Saga in five sections contains the parallel stories of Queen Aella Anemone, called Ali, and her daughter, Jaxyl, Warrior Princess. A fast-paced feminist romance/adventure, Jaxyl, Warrior Princess, is filled with riveting love scenes, strange languages and triumphant battles in the Great Immense and provides a captivating and engrossing read. This is a triumphant return to Merth.
