Review: The Romara Confrontation (Colonial Explorer Corps #5) by Julia Huni

Title: The Romara Confrontation

Series: Colonial Explorer Corps #5

Previous books in this series: The Earth Concurrence (#1) | The Grissom Contention (#2) | The Saha Declination (#3) | The Darenti Paradox (#4)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: April 24th 2025

Published by: IPH Media

Source: eARC from author for review

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Synopsis: Two civilizations. One planet. No second chances.

Lieutenant Serenity “Siti” Kassis has trained her whole life for first contact missions, but nothing prepares her for this—arriving at a promising new world only to find it already inhabited by an advanced, spacefaring civilization. As acting commander, it’s her call whether to push forward or back away. One wrong move could spark a conflict neither side can afford.

On Lunesco, Quinn Templeton is expecting a quiet lunch with an old friend when the planetary defense system flags an unidentified ship in orbit. Since the revolution, she’s learned to negotiate, but first contact with an unknown species? That’s a whole new challenge.

Siti and Quinn could navigate mistrust, politics, and the weight of history to build something neither of their people expected—a future together. But they have to meet first. And something--or someone--is trying to keep them apart.

The Romara Confrontation is book 5 in the Colonial Explorer Corps, and follows Siti, Joss, and Derek Lee as they meet the heroes of the Krimson Empire. If you haven't read either series, I recommend you start with book 1 of the CEC series. If you're short on time, you can jump in at book 4. This book can be read without reading Krimson Empire first. (But I hope you'll read it, too!)

My rating: ★★★★★

I have been looking forward to reading this book since the author talked about writing a crossover between the Colonial Explorer Corps series and the Krimson Empire series. And it met all the expectations I had for this book. It was so good!

Review: A Sprinkle of Krimson (Tales of a Former Space Janitor #4.5, Krimson Empire #4.5) by Julia Huni

Title: A Sprinkle of Krimson

Series: Tales of a Former Space Janitor #4.5 | Krimson Empire #4.5

Previous books in the Space Janitor series: The Vacuum of Space (#1) | The Dust of Kaku (#2) | The Trouble with Tinsel (#2.5) | Glitter in the Stars (#3) | Sweeping S'Ride (#4)

Previous books in the Tales of a Former Space Janitor series: The Rings of Grissom (#1) | Planetary Spin Cycle (#2) | Waxing the Moon of Lewei (#3) | Christmas Cookie Crumbs (#3.5) | Changing the Speed of Light Bulbs (#4)

Previous books in the Krimson Empire series: Krimson Run (#1) | Krimson Spark (#2) | Krimson Surge (#3) | Krimson Flare (#4)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: December 2023

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Kickstarter reward

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Synopsis: When Scott Calvin shows up on SK2, you know it's Christmas time. This year, he needs Triana and O'Neill's help, although as usual, he doesn't know exactly what he needs help with. When the Reinsdyr takes them to an interdicted system, our heroes meet new friends from the Krimson Empire.

*Author's note: If you haven't read any Space Janitor stories, this one might not make a lot of sense to you. I recommend starting with The Trouble with Tinsel if you're short on time, or The Vacuum of Space. Links to both of those books can be found in the back of this story.*

My rating: ★★★★★

Ah! A Space Janitor/Krimson Empire crossover novella?!

Review: Krimson Flicker (Krimson Empire #0.4) by Julia Huni

Title: Krimson Flicker

Series: Krimson Empire #0.4

Books in this series: Krimson Run (#1) | Krimson Spark (#2) | Krimson Surge (#3) | Krimson Flare (#4)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: September 2023

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Kickstarter reward

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Synopsis: Tony meets Quinn prequel short story.

My rating: ★★★★☆

Quinn and Tony had been friends for several years by the time we caught up to them in the first book of the Krimson Empire series, Krimson Run. I was always so curious about how they first met so I was very excited when the author gave us this prequel novella!

Review: Krimson Flare (Krimson Empire #4) by Julia Huni

Title: Krimson Flare

Series: Krimson Empire #4

Previous books in this series: The Trophany (#0.5) | Krimson Run (#1) | Krimson Spark (#2) | Krimson Surge (#3) | Sashelle's Quest (#3.5)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: December 2023 (originally published July 2020)

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Backed on Kickstarter

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Synopsis: The last piece falls into place. Will it open the door to freedom or failure?

When they crushed the Russosken, Quinn and Tony knew the Federation would come gunning for them. But they can’t hide—too many depend on them.

While Tony searches for a missing Krimson agent, Quinn must fight off pirates and rescue an old friend. Francine and her siblings struggle to salvage the remains of their new inheritance. When the Marconi family arrives looking for assistance, will they have the resources to respond?

As the Federation lines up their pawns for battle, Quinn and her team move their own pieces into place. With the help of a fresh-faced academy cadet, a famous newscaster, and, of course, Sashelle, can they bring liberty to the Federation? The final battle will test everyone to their limits and only the strong will survive.

My rating: ★★★★☆

The last book in the series.

Review: Sashelle's Quest (Krimson Empire #3.5) by Julia Huni

Title: Sashelle's Quest

Series: Krimson Empire #3.5

Previous books in this series: Krimson Run (#1) | Krimson Spark (#2) | Krimson Surge (#3)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: September 2023

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Kickstarter reward

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Synopsis: Can one small kitten turn the tables on an invading horde of marauders?

*Originally published in the Hellcats Anthology.*

My rating: ★★★★☆

I love Sassy so I was very much looking forward to reading this novella! Excuse me, Sashelle. She hates being called Sassy. Lol.

Review: Krimson Surge (Krimson Empire #3) by Julia Huni

Title: Krimson Surge

Series: Krimson Empire #3

Previous books in this series: The Trophany (#0.5) | Krimson Run (#1) | Krimson Spark (#2)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: November 2023 (originally published May 2020)

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Backed on Kickstarter

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Synopsis: They won the battle, but victory comes with a price.

After the triumph at Lunesco, Tony spreads plans for the rebellion throughout the Federation, while Quinn helps distribute resources and weapons. But when a mysterious data card connects her to an old enemy, she must gather friends to protect her children then venture out on her own to find answers.

Avoiding Federation officers and bounty hunters is difficult, but staying one step ahead of the Russosken—the Federation’s hired thugs—requires assistance from dubious allies. Quinn helps devise a plan to loosen the death grip on the Federation’s outlying planets. But if she takes down the Russosken, what rise from the ashes?

Freedom comes at a price. The final bill might be more than Quinn is willing to pay.

My rating: ★★★★☆

One revolution down, a couple hundred more to go.

Review: Krimson Spark (Krimson Empire #2) by Julia Huni

Title: Krimson Spark

Series: Krimson Empire #2

Previous books in this series: The Trophany (#0.5) | Krimson Run (#1)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: November 2023 (originally published April 2020)

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Backed on Kickstarter

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Synopsis: She ran, but she couldn’t hide.

When Quinn escaped the Federation, she took her kids into hiding. But a message from Tony brings her back to the stars. She owes him—and his family. And they’ve called in the favor.

Quinn agrees to risk her life to help Tony, as long as the family keeps her kids safe. She must follow the breadcrumbs to find him and hope she doesn’t leave behind a trail for the Feds.

Because the Federation doesn’t forget when a death row inmate escapes. And they never forgive.

My rating: ★★★★☆

Another fun sci-fi read from Julia Huni.

Review: Krimson Run (Krimson Empire #1) by Julia Huni

Title: Krimson Run

Series: Krimson Empire #1

Prequel novella: The Trophany

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: October 2023 (originally published March 2020)

Published by: IPH Media

Source: Backed on Kickstarter

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Synopsis: The Federation made three mistakes:

Leaving Quinn to die
Framing Quinn for treason
Taking Quinn's kids

She could get over the first two.

With her friend Tony, a man of surprising connections and mysterious family, Quinn rescues herself and the other "inconvenient" spouses left to die on the abandoned asteroid outpost. When Quinn launches her campaign to retrieve her kids, the Federation will realize taking children from their mother is the biggest mistake of all. Because Quinn will do whatever it takes to get them back—even start a revolution.

My rating: ★★★★☆

It’s been three weeks since the event of The Trophany (the prequel novella) went down, and now Quinn has been convicted of aiding and abetting a Krimson Spy and is currently waiting in jail to be executed.

Review: The Trophany (Krimson Empire #0.5) by Julia Huni

Title: The Trophany

Series: Krimson Empire #0.5

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: July 2023

Published by: Julia Huni

Source: Kickstarter reward

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Synopsis: When gaggle of military spouses gets abandoned on a defunct asteroid base, can Quinn Templeton rescue herself and the others before the Krimson Empire attacks?

This story was first published in The Expanding Universe 5.

My rating: ★★★★☆

Quinn and a bunch of other military spouses are suddenly left stranded on an asteroid base just as they find out that the Krimson Empire is set to attack.