What do you think?
Rate this book
Tales of Tolari Space #3
The Fall
As bitter enemies scheme against each other with the fate of Tolar in the balance, Laura Howard, made a powerful empath by the Jorann's gift, loses everything—again. Now she must recover and find her place, and herself, while fighting against the ghosts of her past and the expectations of everyone around her.
Loss after tragic loss shakes the Paran to his very soul. With his allies vying for control of the planet and his own province caught in the middle, he must risk his life as well as that of the woman he loves to take the one action he never thought he would: fight for the leadership of the ruling caste.
Loss after tragic loss shakes the Paran to his very soul. With his allies vying for control of the planet and his own province caught in the middle, he must risk his life as well as that of the woman he loves to take the one action he never thought he would: fight for the leadership of the ruling caste.
426 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
March 30, 2017
I had such high expectaion for this book, but I must admit that I'm very disappointed... :(
Laura here has regressed from a 60-something grandmother to a 15 years old TSTL adolescent!
I'm sooo sorry because I loved the previous books in the series...
Laura here has regressed from a 60-something grandmother to a 15 years old TSTL adolescent!
I'm sooo sorry because I loved the previous books in the series...
January 20, 2019
Villains are overconfident.
Another dramatic, heartfelt, and entertaining book of Tolari Space. The cast of secondary characters grows along with the intrigue and complexity of the political landscape.
The shocking ending unnerved me.
Does evil call to evil?
Madness to madness?
Tales of Tolari Space are the very best of non erotica solarpunk romance.
January 11, 2023
While the Monral plots to seize control and open Tolar to human trade - with the major advantages going to him, Laura Howard is adjusting to life on an alien planet. She has found love with the Paran and rediscovered her abilities as an artist, but she misses her family back in human space.
Then she has an accident and loses her memories of all the time she's spent on Tolar and forgotten her bond with the Paran. While dealing with her memory loss, she revisits all her insecurities including that her father convinced her that she wasn't smart enough to suit him. She becomes convinced that no one could love her as she was. That everyone wanted her to be someone else before she could be worthy of love.
She is also dealing with a very strong empathy that almost overwhelms her senses. However, she is getting an assist in dealing with her problems from the Jorann, who is the ancient mother of all the Tolari.
Her struggles are happening at the same time that the Monral is using more and more dirty tricks in his quest to gain control of the planet. One of his plots has taken him so far beyond what is acceptable that his bond mate Sharana has left him and has even traveled to the Jorann to ask that the bonding be removed.
This story moved the emphasis from the romances to the political arena and deals with a culture very reluctantly opening itself up to a galaxy that it had previously abandoned.
Then she has an accident and loses her memories of all the time she's spent on Tolar and forgotten her bond with the Paran. While dealing with her memory loss, she revisits all her insecurities including that her father convinced her that she wasn't smart enough to suit him. She becomes convinced that no one could love her as she was. That everyone wanted her to be someone else before she could be worthy of love.
She is also dealing with a very strong empathy that almost overwhelms her senses. However, she is getting an assist in dealing with her problems from the Jorann, who is the ancient mother of all the Tolari.
Her struggles are happening at the same time that the Monral is using more and more dirty tricks in his quest to gain control of the planet. One of his plots has taken him so far beyond what is acceptable that his bond mate Sharana has left him and has even traveled to the Jorann to ask that the bonding be removed.
This story moved the emphasis from the romances to the political arena and deals with a culture very reluctantly opening itself up to a galaxy that it had previously abandoned.
January 10, 2023
Yep! The author has definitely tightened up her plots and added awesome conflict to an already engaging and delightful sci-fi romance series! If it weren’t for the weird amnesia (HATE that trope) situation that took up a chunk in the middle and completely ruined Laura’s character for a bit, this would have been an enthusiastic five star read for me!
June 10, 2015
Book 3 in a series about the Tolari planet and human women who find themselves deeply enmeshed in their culture, “The Fall” is science fiction romance with a hefty dose of space opera.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
September 16, 2018
There is just something incredibly satisfying about reading a story set in a brand new world and that world being so well written and thought out. The world of Tolar has a people with so much depth, religion, cultural customs and caste regulations - even the politics is as vast as the iced craggy mountain tops and as beautifully written as the tropic gardens of the equator.
The first book in this series follows Marion, an ordinary school teacher with a love of languages as she is employed by the planet's leader. As she learns about the planet and its people, she grows in ways she'd never imagined. The love story here isn't instant, in fact it takes years for the blossoming relationship to finally develop.
The second book follows on with the political upheaval of the first and introduces more women who are impacted by the people of Tolar. We are introduced to new characters, both human and residents of Tolar.
The third book follows Laura as she overcomes a horrible accident and has to relearn who everyone is and what those people mean to her all over again.
I enjoyed this series. The politics drove the story for much of the third book and this frustrated me a little, but it was still a lovely sci-fi read.
The first book in this series follows Marion, an ordinary school teacher with a love of languages as she is employed by the planet's leader. As she learns about the planet and its people, she grows in ways she'd never imagined. The love story here isn't instant, in fact it takes years for the blossoming relationship to finally develop.
The second book follows on with the political upheaval of the first and introduces more women who are impacted by the people of Tolar. We are introduced to new characters, both human and residents of Tolar.
The third book follows Laura as she overcomes a horrible accident and has to relearn who everyone is and what those people mean to her all over again.
I enjoyed this series. The politics drove the story for much of the third book and this frustrated me a little, but it was still a lovely sci-fi read.
March 2, 2015
I do not even know where to start with this review. There is just so much happening in The Fall that my mind is spinning. The use of allegory really made an impression on me. Think of the title as you read, so many different ‘Falls’ entwined within this story. The writing is magical, as usual. The world building and character development are absolutely spellbinding. If you have not read the first two books in this series, The Marann and Daughters of Suralia, I would highly recommend it. The author won a Prism award for the first book which was so well deserved. Let me discuss the title within the context of this novel. The Fall means so many things to me, loss of honor due to inconceivable evil leading to loss of one character’s position within the ruling body of the planet. Loss of life, painfully and irrevocably cut short. One loss expected yet no less mourned and all causing ripple effects in different ways. Gifts, given and taken away both intrinsic and extrinsic to the story and the characters involved. The Paran and Laura, an actual Fall and all of the repercussions occurring from that accident. The Monralar and his beloved, ShaRana , such terrible pain and more untenable positions taken due to decisions made through jealousy and a false sense of purpose. The honor observed in a number of characters, Farric, the Brial and his son, ShaRana, and more, all playing a large part in the intricate plot weaving itself through this story. Farric showed such fortitude in his decisions. His true sense of honor helping him find a difficult but principled solution to an untenable situation. This book gives us such insight into the workings of the different ruling factions within Tolar. We learn more about bonding, sensitives, artisans and the Tolari people. The end of the book gives us a glimpse of the premise for the next novel. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. You will find yourself immersed into the world of the Tolari people and left wanting so much more. A good thing!
February 16, 2015
The Fall is the third book set in Tolari space by Christie Meierz.
This installment follows the relationship of Laura Howard and the Parran, characters featured in both The Marann and Daughters of Suralia. Meierz doesn't shy away from having her characters face difficult, sometimes heart-rending situations, and yet still gives readers a happy and deeply satisfying ending.
Meierz's newest novel yet again makes my favorites list, painting emotionally vivid characters within a complex and unique world. She continues her rich combination of romance and space-opera with poetic descriptions of an unfamiliar world and culture. Meierz also flawlessly weaves in tender and sweet moments between the characters. Her descriptions make her imagined world so tangible I found myself gasping at the social blunders and political machinations of the characters!
The Fall develops the space-opera aspects of found in Daughters of Suralia in a more extensive way. While The Fall could be read as a stand-alone book, the richness and complexity of the plot and world make this best read as part of the series.
Overall, another fascinating and complex portrait of life in Tolari space by Meierz. Five stars.
***Bonus: The end of the epilogue includes a brief teaser for the next book, Faren's War!
This installment follows the relationship of Laura Howard and the Parran, characters featured in both The Marann and Daughters of Suralia. Meierz doesn't shy away from having her characters face difficult, sometimes heart-rending situations, and yet still gives readers a happy and deeply satisfying ending.
Meierz's newest novel yet again makes my favorites list, painting emotionally vivid characters within a complex and unique world. She continues her rich combination of romance and space-opera with poetic descriptions of an unfamiliar world and culture. Meierz also flawlessly weaves in tender and sweet moments between the characters. Her descriptions make her imagined world so tangible I found myself gasping at the social blunders and political machinations of the characters!
The Fall develops the space-opera aspects of found in Daughters of Suralia in a more extensive way. While The Fall could be read as a stand-alone book, the richness and complexity of the plot and world make this best read as part of the series.
Overall, another fascinating and complex portrait of life in Tolari space by Meierz. Five stars.
***Bonus: The end of the epilogue includes a brief teaser for the next book, Faren's War!
February 14, 2015
The Fall by Christie Meierz is the third installment in a series of incredibly well thought out science-fiction novels. While these are written as “Space Opera” or “Sweet Science-fiction Romance,” there is definitely enough tech speak and grounding in traditional science-fiction to keep an avid sci-fi lover happy. Ms. Meierz uses the groundwork set in the first two volumes to give this story a firm framework which is filled in with skilled writing and emotionally-relatable characters which resonate with a modern audience. The political, personal, and intimate relationships show a spectrum of voices within the author's style giving the work dynamic, dramatic punch without going over the top. Although this story is encapsulated in this single volume, the stage is set at the end of the story for the beginning of the next book...one which I cannot wait to read. I highly recommend this series of books. The Fall is a triumph for Ms. Meierz and through reading we get to join the celebration!
February 4, 2015
I read the first book in the series and loved the relationships described as well as the overall story. The Fall is the third book in the series and focuses on a minor character introduced in the second book, The Daughters if Suralia. I enjoyed the story and the struggles the lead female experiences. I was drawn into the story and details of the social structure described in all three books while this book delves in more deeply into the political sphere. This provides an interesting backdrop to the other story lines within the book. The reader feels the frustration of the female lead while the male lead is more reserved (this is a common theme throughout the series). I do enjoy the story, the author's style and the development of the main players. The book ended with a cliffhanger that has me looking forward to the next installment.
I have re-read the other two books many many times and look forward to reading all three back-to-back to immerse myself into Tolari Space again
I have re-read the other two books many many times and look forward to reading all three back-to-back to immerse myself into Tolari Space again
Read
February 19, 2016I like this series. This book was had a good balance of personal relationships and political intrigue. The series should be read in sequence as each book relies upon the characters and plot twists from the earlier books.
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews