Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that often emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in outer space, usually involving conflict between opponents possessing advanced abilities, weapons, and other technology. The term has no relation to music but is instead a play on the term “soap opera”.
Firefly, a television series created by Joss Whedon, is a terrific Space Opera. (Jayne Cobb is my favorite character.)
Jayne Cobb
My series, Daughters of Persephone, is my homage to the subgenre. Book Two, Return, is free all week on Amazon. Here’s your link- Daughters of Persephone, Book Two, Return.
The Lady Ennat, has been sent by her mother to Resistance Commander, Karna Aram for protection. She is a Blood decoy. Her role is to protect her sister Aja, the Thousand Year Empress. She must draw the bulk of the Coalition forces away from the Resistance fighters. From the beginning she’s known she may not live to see tomorrow, yet despite her misgivings she finds herself drawn to Commander Aram.
Karna Aram wanted the woman from the moment she set foot on his supply depot, but nobody touches a Princess of the Blood. He resists his bone deep desire until Ennat challenges him to pick up a sword and spar with her. All bets are off. Karna has a different kind of sword play in mind.
When the Ennat and her sister, Aja, are reunited, they know the Coalition is coming after them. They must risk all to save their devoted fighters and the men they love.
I loved your Persephone series.
Also thanks for the definition of Space Opera. I didn’t realize that.
Thanks, Sandra!