The title of this book is extremely accurate.
In a lot of ways, this story reads like a poor fanfic crossover between the far better written Dune and, yes, Ender's Game.
And the few women this story are just background noise. Then there's the conspiracy between the Priesthood (here treated like the big, bad, boogeyman) and the Tararian Selective Service (TSS) … I found the whole scheme silly. Generations of Bene Gesserit are rolling theirs eyes in my head right now You see, Kate's birth was timed to coincide with Cris's, as they're both High Born members who were meant to marry for family alliances and business mergers and because of the breeding scheme between the TSS and the Priesthood. The romance between Cris and Kate is so contrived both writing-wise and plotwise that I was rolling my eyes the whole time. We get a very, very brief glance at the training the agents of the TSS do before the story jumps three years into the future and skips over how Cris's abilities and responsibilities grow and develop (the romance was way more important than the character's development ). Really thin on plot, this story spent more time on unimportant relationship stuff than actual character or plot development. Architects of Destiny is the first installment in the Cadicle series, a new space opera epic with elements of "Dune" and "Ender's Game." A fast-paced space adventure with intrigue, coming-of-age and romance, this short prequel is a prelude to the defining events in Tararia's history in the ensuing years. Except, Cris' path was designed, and he's right where the Priesthood wants him. It's his dream opportunity to be among people like himself, free from the Priesthood and political objectives. When Cris unexpectedly receives an invitation to join the Tararian Selective Service (TSS), the only organization to offer an official telekinesis training program, a new future awaits. Determined to be true to himself and explore the potential of his abilities, Cris leaves Tararia to begin a new life touring the stars. But, as heir to the most influential Dynasty on Tararia, only a stifled life of business and politics awaits him within the confines of his family's estate. Cris Sietinen was born with rare telekinetic gifts-abilities he refuses to ignore, regardless of the governing Priesthood's decrees.
Out of sight beyond Earth, the Taran empire spans the galaxy from its seat of power on Tararia.
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