Interesting premise and the writing is good, but failed to really hook me. It seems as if the "flow" of the book was just slightly off.

Despite all the fancy and surprising fantasy and sci-fi elements The White Light of Tomorrow at its core is a story about the relationship and love between and father and his daughter and that alone is what makes this an absolutely beautiful read and I highly recommend that you check it out as soon as possible,

I started it, but didn't finish. While the writing style was good, the story just sent my cup of tea, and I ended up not finishing.

There was something about the novel that threw me off and I can't put my finger on it. Self-published novels are hit or miss at the best of times and I couldn't connect with the novel the way I wanted to. However, I saw enough potential in it that I'm putting it on a reread list for another time.

DIidnt finish the book. I really didn't like it. Sorry.

Interesting combination of historical elements with futuristic fantasy/sci-fi.

When I first started reading this book, I really didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Frankly, it sounds like a mess - the Ottoman Empire and the Spanish Inquisition: but this time in space! But I am so glad I stuck with it. The writing is outstanding - the world really comes to life. And with so many threads to weave together, the way each strand of the storyline was handled was masterful.
A very satisfying read in the end, I'll be looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Thank you so much to netgalley for sending me a copy of the white light of tomorrow by D. Pierce Williams.

**Unpopular opinion**

Starting off i am not a fan of all the weird names.

The white light of tomorrow is a weird mix of science fiction and has religious aspects along with futuristic technology and ideas with some thriller vibes within, i felt very confused while reading.

I wasnt a huge fan of the characters and the writing (obviously because i couldnt tell what was going on) but i did enjoy the action. The action scenes were well done and I felt like I was there in the fights with in the action but other than that I was confused and didn't know what was going on. I didn't know who I was supposed to trust or believe I couldn't remember any of the characters names so that made everything more confusing.

What even is this book about??

I tried but just could not get into this book. Didn't read the entire thing. Sounded interesting but just wasn't

D. Pierce Williams has cleverly blended a neo-medieval world order with a futuristic galactic civilisation and a main plotline involving a cloning project gone awry. It could have been out-and-out Space Opera but for a close concentration on character, and the twisting byways of its plot. Kooky enough to arouse interest, and well-written enough to maintain the reader's attention. I await the next one in the series with interest.

Self published novels can be hit or miss.  The White Light of Tomorrow is definitely a hit.  It is very different from your standard science fiction fare.  On the one hand, you have a civilization capable of faster than light travel (on ancient preserved ships) and on the other hand, that same civilization considers technology anathema and follows the strict ruling of religion (much like in the dark ages - complete with crusading knights with armor and swords).  It is the mark of a good writer that D. Pierce Williams makes this seemingly implausible setup utterly believable.

Adrian of Tarsus is a knight traveling on board the Miranda along with his daughter Mariel.  Mariel suffers from severe migraines that have only grown worse over time.  He hopes to find a technological relic that will cure her, despite it being forbidden.  Nothing is ever straightforward.  In the attempt to retrieve what may be of help, Adrian draws the attention of the Inquisition, a deadly and powerful branch of the Church with its own agenda.

I was very impressed by the breadth of The White Light of Tomorrow.  D. Pierce Williams has done an excellent job creating a culture at war with itself over technology, taking clear inspiration from history.  Williams’s central characters are believable in nature, intent and course of action.  When you add in a complex plot with plenty of action, the result is a winner.  I’m definitely looking forward to what Williams releases next.

5 / 5

I received a copy of The White Light of Tomorrow from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

--Crittermom

This book was different from what I normally read. Far too much theological debates, and while the writing was good, I just wasn't invested heavily in the characters. I see promise for the author, however, and will likely continue reading this series of I get a hold of book two. Otherwise, I feel that this rates a solid three out of five stars. My thanks to the publisher for letting me get a copy of the book, and to the author for an interesting read.