Book review: The GCP, The Last Resurrection

⭐4/5

I took a break from reading Sci-Fi stories to dwell on the superhero genre for a couple of months. I'm not ready to leave superheroes behind, but I'm craving a comeback to science fiction. To quench this craving, The GCP: The First Resurrection by Frantz Charles was the perfect option.

Outside lay my freedom, where I could run without being found. There was a certain peace to it. In the dark, you could get lost and no one could find you, no responsibilities, no feelings getting hurt, no worrying about others, and most important— not being let down.

Many are called. Few are chosen.
In a not-so-distant future, planet Earth's been attacked by a set of gods, with the mighty goddess Vera at the helm. As a dire battle for the future of the Universe ensues, three teenagers become instrumental in defending humanity. Angela Lopez, a seemingly normal 17-year-old orphan residing in Florida, fights depression as she discovers her superpowers. Cade and Colvin Walker are half-brothers and members of the God's Chosen People army (GCP). As they race against the raise of Vera, the Walker brothers face conflicting alliances and the heavy burden of leading the war for Heaven and the Universe. Sparks fly as the clash between competing universes begins and the stakes for survival keep raising. Can the GCP ensure there will be a future for these universes?

The GCP: The First Resurrection was a fast-paced, action-packed, and original read that combines Sci-Fi concepts and superpowers with a dash of fantasy. Author Frantz Charles did an excellent job of using worldbuilding as a tool to advance the plot. He delivers plot details like pieces to a puzzle as the story moves along and leaves it up to the readers to put together all the pieces of the cosmic war that looms tragically over the heroes. It took me a second to get acquainted with the pace and style of the book, but once I did, I appreciated Frantz's crafty ways to avoid info-dumping or exposition like many authors of the genre do.

The science-fiction elements in this book were a breath of fresh air. I loved how Frantz combined science and technology with the mythos of the deities in the book. His use of these elements makes this book perfect for fans of the video game saga of Assasin's Creed and the anime series Evangelion.

This speculative book has an ample, diverse cast of complex protagonists that I also appreciated. For me, Angela Lopez stole the show.

Angela's story deals with difficult themes of abandonment and mental health. As a young 17-year-old, Angela discovers her place in a complicated battle for the universe that started a long time before she was born. It's the cosmic event that has been tormenting her family for generations and the tragedy that took her mother from her. I appreciated this character's journey the most because it reminded me of the importance of finding a purpose and your place in the world.