Who wouldn't want to be the chosen incarnation of a planetary hero? Certainly the hero of the tale is sufficiently mature to reflect on the changes this would bring to himself and those around him. This is a fun read that is well-structured and and delivered with good characterisation and world-building. The story is cohesive and offers good action sequences. Not all survive, but then with a battle that spans planets you wouldn't expect them to. There is a clear distinction between good and bad and so the story lacks the level of complexity that would have been provided if there was uncertainty and betrayal. Similarly there are no extensive periods of tension. That said, the story is sufficiently complex with a diversity of characters and plot that it is successful without such techniques. There were no noticeable logical inconsistencies and the writing style is readily approachable.

The story has a resolution that is sufficiently rounded that the author could stop there. Nevertheless there are a number of loose ends which clearly indicate that there may be a sequel. This would be welcomed as the author spins a good yarn that is likely to be popular not only with a younger age group but also with adults.