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A New Dawn #2
Tundra 37
Gemme is a hi-tech matchmaker who pairs the next generation of Lifers aboard the Expedition, a deep space transport vessel destined for Paradise 18. When the identity of her lifemate pops up on her screen, she’s shocked that he’s the achingly gorgeous and highly sought after Lieutenant Miles Brentwood—a man oblivious to her existence. Believing everyone will think she contrived the match, she erases it from the computer’s memory.
Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever.
With the Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever.
With the Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
288 pages, Nook
First published February 1, 2012
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Aubrie Dionne
38 books569 followersAubrie grew up watching the original Star Wars movies over and over again until she could recite and reenact every single scene in her backyard. She also loved The Goonies, Star Trek the Next Generation-favorite character was Data by far-, and Indiana Jones. But, her all time favorite movie was The Last Unicorn. She still wonders why the unicorn decided to change back to a unicorn in the end.
Aubrie wrote in her junior high yearbook that she wanted to be "A concert flutist" when she grew up. When she made that happen, she decided one career was not enough and embarked as a fantasy, sci fi author. Two careers seems to keep her busy. For now.
Now for the professional bio:
Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise Reclaimed, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity.
Aubrie wrote in her junior high yearbook that she wanted to be "A concert flutist" when she grew up. When she made that happen, she decided one career was not enough and embarked as a fantasy, sci fi author. Two careers seems to keep her busy. For now.
Now for the professional bio:
Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise Reclaimed, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity.
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January 23, 2012
Loved it! I loved the vivid imagery, I loved the various stories of the different characters lives, I loved the Seer’s memories of Old Earth, I enjoyed the dreams of alternate times and places that the lifers on board the Expedition experienced, and I liked the fact that I didn’t get lost in scientific technical jargon that can sometimes weigh down sci fi books. Over all Tundra 37 is a highly enjoyable book filled with memories of a time past, a spacecraft full of people struggling to survive on a frigid ice rock, and some intense sitting on the edge of your seat action.
Gemme is the Expedition’s Matchmaker. She verifies that the computer makes appropriate pairing choices for the Lifer’s whose future generation will one day inhabit Paradise 18. The day her name finally appears on the screen at her work station should have been a momentous occasion. It turns out she will never see Paradise 18. The ship has flown through a comet field and will be crash landing on an icy planet instead. Now her new job leads her out on the surface of Tundra 37 and part of the exploration team assigned with finding the greatly needed alternate energy source.
Miles, one of the Expeditions Lieutenants is tasked with the job of finding an alternate energy source so that the survivors of the crashed Expedition may live to see the future that their ancestors wanted for them. He soon discovers that much more is expected from him and this expedition into the frozen world of Tundra 37. It seems that some have put the interests of themselves before that of the Lifer’s that are in dire need of the mineral he has been sent to retrieve. Now he has to face the decision of doing what is best for the entirety of the ship or following the orders he has been given.
Mestasis and Abysme are the Seer’s (powerful telepathic like people who control the Expedition.) I enjoyed what they brought to the book. Readers get to experience their lives before they came to be the driving force of the Expedition. I also enjoyed seeing how the responsibility affected them, how they evolved and changed. I liked seeing their before and after characters. It was an interesting perspective to read.
There is so much more going on than matches made and crashes on barren planets. Fate, destiny, and the misplaced desires of others have their hands in everything it seems. Selfish wants changes so many factors with the lives of the Lifer’s. I enjoyed the fated destiny element within this book along with the mystery of the orb and the beacon.
I am looking forward to the third book in the series A Hero Rising. It is a prequel to the series and takes readers through the fall of Old Earth. Through the memories of the Seer’s of Tundra 37 the readers are introduced to James. James is the hero in book three. He is a man of extreme valor and he puts the well-being of the less fortunate above his own interests. I am also very curious about what happens to Earth.
Gemme is the Expedition’s Matchmaker. She verifies that the computer makes appropriate pairing choices for the Lifer’s whose future generation will one day inhabit Paradise 18. The day her name finally appears on the screen at her work station should have been a momentous occasion. It turns out she will never see Paradise 18. The ship has flown through a comet field and will be crash landing on an icy planet instead. Now her new job leads her out on the surface of Tundra 37 and part of the exploration team assigned with finding the greatly needed alternate energy source.
Miles, one of the Expeditions Lieutenants is tasked with the job of finding an alternate energy source so that the survivors of the crashed Expedition may live to see the future that their ancestors wanted for them. He soon discovers that much more is expected from him and this expedition into the frozen world of Tundra 37. It seems that some have put the interests of themselves before that of the Lifer’s that are in dire need of the mineral he has been sent to retrieve. Now he has to face the decision of doing what is best for the entirety of the ship or following the orders he has been given.
Mestasis and Abysme are the Seer’s (powerful telepathic like people who control the Expedition.) I enjoyed what they brought to the book. Readers get to experience their lives before they came to be the driving force of the Expedition. I also enjoyed seeing how the responsibility affected them, how they evolved and changed. I liked seeing their before and after characters. It was an interesting perspective to read.
There is so much more going on than matches made and crashes on barren planets. Fate, destiny, and the misplaced desires of others have their hands in everything it seems. Selfish wants changes so many factors with the lives of the Lifer’s. I enjoyed the fated destiny element within this book along with the mystery of the orb and the beacon.
I am looking forward to the third book in the series A Hero Rising. It is a prequel to the series and takes readers through the fall of Old Earth. Through the memories of the Seer’s of Tundra 37 the readers are introduced to James. James is the hero in book three. He is a man of extreme valor and he puts the well-being of the less fortunate above his own interests. I am also very curious about what happens to Earth.
March 16, 2012
It was simply an astoundingly melancholic and an unlikely emotional experience for me to read Tundra 37. So, to say that Tundra 37 is an unpredictable read would be an understatement. I didn't expect the book to tug at my heartstrings. The book really made me appreciate the life on Earth more than anything else. All the loss and the madness that then ensues longing and deprivation is enough to make anyone lose their minds.
The story of Tundra 37 is not limited to the protagonists alone. The twin sisters aboard the Expedition, known as Seers, play an important role in the story as well. This is where the unpredictability kicks in. Without giving much away, the way the memories connected with the orb blew me away. The flashbacks to Old Earth painted a very vivid picture which made reading those scenes very engrossing.
Gemme, with her job as a Matchmaker, is a determined women and a true Lifer which is why she gives preference to predestination over choice and organization over chaos. But life certainly has entirely something else in store for her starting from her pairing with Brentwood, one of the Lieutenants on board the Expedition. Then she lands a job as an explorer from a matchmaker, talk about a makeover!
Brentwood, on the other hand, has his whole life laid out for him and has never expected more than that. So when something beyond their control happens, altering their course and the foundation of their mission, Brentwood is left to be the leader of his people.
But the question remains, is it enough to go through with what destiny seems to have chosen for them and not merely computers? From then on, Tundra 37 plunges into the heart of the ice on the planet making it a fast-paced book with never a dull moment in between. The life of the Seers still has me reeling in unbelief. I would highly recommend this book to lovers of science fiction and to everyone else simply because the book has a lot of elements of humanity and the value of human life.
The story of Tundra 37 is not limited to the protagonists alone. The twin sisters aboard the Expedition, known as Seers, play an important role in the story as well. This is where the unpredictability kicks in. Without giving much away, the way the memories connected with the orb blew me away. The flashbacks to Old Earth painted a very vivid picture which made reading those scenes very engrossing.
Gemme, with her job as a Matchmaker, is a determined women and a true Lifer which is why she gives preference to predestination over choice and organization over chaos. But life certainly has entirely something else in store for her starting from her pairing with Brentwood, one of the Lieutenants on board the Expedition. Then she lands a job as an explorer from a matchmaker, talk about a makeover!
Brentwood, on the other hand, has his whole life laid out for him and has never expected more than that. So when something beyond their control happens, altering their course and the foundation of their mission, Brentwood is left to be the leader of his people.
But the question remains, is it enough to go through with what destiny seems to have chosen for them and not merely computers? From then on, Tundra 37 plunges into the heart of the ice on the planet making it a fast-paced book with never a dull moment in between. The life of the Seers still has me reeling in unbelief. I would highly recommend this book to lovers of science fiction and to everyone else simply because the book has a lot of elements of humanity and the value of human life.
October 28, 2012
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The storyline:
I loved that Tundra 37 wasn’t based on the romance, I love that the actual plotline was based on the survival of the lifers aboard The Expedition. It made this book very addicting to read. I really enjoyed it.
Gemme is the matchmaker aboard The Expedition. She accepts or denies the matches that the computer pairs life mates, she makes sure they are far apart in the family tree and that their genetics would be good together. Another part of her job is to search for a special gene, a gene that is kept a secret, only the matchmakers are to know of this job.
One morning as she’s working she discovers the computer has finally matched her to her life mate; Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. The one and only man that the seers trust communicating with, the man that many woman wish to be matched to. Gemme panics and decline’s the match thinking that everyone will assume that she hacked the system and chose her life mate herself.
Soon after a shocking event happens that changes the lives of everyone aboard The Expedition. Their ship is caught in the middle of a meteor shower and is pummelled to the point that if it were to continue flying towards their destination planet Paradise 18 then they would never survive. So the seer’s that control the ship through their minds divert the ship to land on the nearest hospitable planet; Tundra 37.
On Tundra 37 Gemme is assigned a new job to the team that will explore the planet for the fuel that will keep their ship running for them to live on, while they build their new lives on the planet. The team just so happens to be lead by Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. Tundra 37 holds many mysteries. And Gemme starts to discover the answers to the questions she never thought to ask.
The Romance:
The romance wasn’t the forefront of this book which was great, but it did have a bigger stage rather than just being on the side. It mixed well with the plot and I liked that it wasn’t driving the plot yet it was still a huge part. I usually get bored when the romance is the only plot line but I’m glad to say that this story has a lot more going on.
In saying that though the romance definitely had my own stomach in butterflies, the whole book I was on the edge of my seat just waiting for it to explode. In my opinion that is exactly what romance should be in a book!
Points of Views:
There were four different point of views in this book, as first I thought that this was a lot of people to get your head around, but the way that Dionne integrated each character actually made it work really well.
I thoroughly enjoyed each character’s point of view and even though they weren’t all in the same situation when we flicked to another person I never felt like I was being wrenched out of the story and placed into another one. I liked how every character was related to the main storyline in some way, they weren’t off having their own little adventure.
Overall, this book was very entertaining. The four different points of views worked in this book, they were integrated well and I found I was interested in all of the characters. I was on the edge of my seat flicking through the pages as fast as I could just waiting to see what happened next.
Tundra 37 is an enjoyable and exciting romantic science fiction that pulls you in to the world of the characters and has you sitting on the edge of your seat the whole way.
The storyline:
I loved that Tundra 37 wasn’t based on the romance, I love that the actual plotline was based on the survival of the lifers aboard The Expedition. It made this book very addicting to read. I really enjoyed it.
Gemme is the matchmaker aboard The Expedition. She accepts or denies the matches that the computer pairs life mates, she makes sure they are far apart in the family tree and that their genetics would be good together. Another part of her job is to search for a special gene, a gene that is kept a secret, only the matchmakers are to know of this job.
One morning as she’s working she discovers the computer has finally matched her to her life mate; Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. The one and only man that the seers trust communicating with, the man that many woman wish to be matched to. Gemme panics and decline’s the match thinking that everyone will assume that she hacked the system and chose her life mate herself.
Soon after a shocking event happens that changes the lives of everyone aboard The Expedition. Their ship is caught in the middle of a meteor shower and is pummelled to the point that if it were to continue flying towards their destination planet Paradise 18 then they would never survive. So the seer’s that control the ship through their minds divert the ship to land on the nearest hospitable planet; Tundra 37.
On Tundra 37 Gemme is assigned a new job to the team that will explore the planet for the fuel that will keep their ship running for them to live on, while they build their new lives on the planet. The team just so happens to be lead by Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. Tundra 37 holds many mysteries. And Gemme starts to discover the answers to the questions she never thought to ask.
The Romance:
The romance wasn’t the forefront of this book which was great, but it did have a bigger stage rather than just being on the side. It mixed well with the plot and I liked that it wasn’t driving the plot yet it was still a huge part. I usually get bored when the romance is the only plot line but I’m glad to say that this story has a lot more going on.
In saying that though the romance definitely had my own stomach in butterflies, the whole book I was on the edge of my seat just waiting for it to explode. In my opinion that is exactly what romance should be in a book!
Points of Views:
There were four different point of views in this book, as first I thought that this was a lot of people to get your head around, but the way that Dionne integrated each character actually made it work really well.
I thoroughly enjoyed each character’s point of view and even though they weren’t all in the same situation when we flicked to another person I never felt like I was being wrenched out of the story and placed into another one. I liked how every character was related to the main storyline in some way, they weren’t off having their own little adventure.
Overall, this book was very entertaining. The four different points of views worked in this book, they were integrated well and I found I was interested in all of the characters. I was on the edge of my seat flicking through the pages as fast as I could just waiting to see what happened next.
Tundra 37 is an enjoyable and exciting romantic science fiction that pulls you in to the world of the characters and has you sitting on the edge of your seat the whole way.
February 28, 2012
Tundra 37 is a wonderful addition to the New Dawn series continuing to tell the story about a ship full of specially chosen individuals making their way to a new world after the Earth dies out. This particular expedition is full of intriguing characters, fast-paced action, scientific mysteries, and a bit of romance. With flashbacks from the past to the present and told from differing viewpoints the reader becomes quickly enmeshed in the story and as the struggle for life plays out your heartbeat races to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
The world building that Ms. Dionne has done in this book makes for an intriguing part of the story. Seeing how desperate the situation on Earth has become with its pollution, starvation, and political crises the need to go elsewhere is plainly obvious. The desperation people feel and the high hopes they have for the expedition are easily understandable and once the journey starts going wrong you can't help but feel their fear. Each character we're introduced to is unique with their own memorable backstories and qualities. From the psychic twins who have been physically connected to the ship for hundreds of years to the smart yet shy matchmaker to the young girl whose disability marks her as unimportant yet who has the ability to save everyone, I found myself fully invested in their lives and on the edge of my seat waiting to see what befell them next.
Gemme is insecure but oh so likable. She's the matchmaker for her people, and using a computer she makes other couples happy, but when it comes to her own chosen match she doesn't think she's worthy enough. Miles Brentwood is one of the elite and considered quite the catch. He's honorable, handsome, and heroic. The computer says they should be together but once their world is turned upside down it's up to fate to bring them together. The sparks start flying between them the moment they see each other as the ship is falling down around them. Neither has felt such a connection before and as the story progresses you realize just how deep their connection goes. The love and attraction between them is blatantly obvious but it's never shown outright. There's a bit of kissing but nothing more. So those looking for hot and heavy action will be disappointed. But those who want a deeply emotional love played out before them will find Gemme and Miles' relationship extremely satisfying.
There's a lot of scientific talk in this story that can get a bit overwhelming at times but it's nicely dispersed among some exciting action sequences. The political and socioeconomic views are easy to relate to and very timely. As a disabled person myself, the issues that are raised around disabilities were fascinating.
From start to finish I found myself fully invested in the story and these character's lives. The action was fast-paced and moved along to a satisfying conclusion. This book can definitely be read on its own but with such an intriguing concept as the New Dawn series presents why wouldn't you want to read the other books in this series.
The world building that Ms. Dionne has done in this book makes for an intriguing part of the story. Seeing how desperate the situation on Earth has become with its pollution, starvation, and political crises the need to go elsewhere is plainly obvious. The desperation people feel and the high hopes they have for the expedition are easily understandable and once the journey starts going wrong you can't help but feel their fear. Each character we're introduced to is unique with their own memorable backstories and qualities. From the psychic twins who have been physically connected to the ship for hundreds of years to the smart yet shy matchmaker to the young girl whose disability marks her as unimportant yet who has the ability to save everyone, I found myself fully invested in their lives and on the edge of my seat waiting to see what befell them next.
Gemme is insecure but oh so likable. She's the matchmaker for her people, and using a computer she makes other couples happy, but when it comes to her own chosen match she doesn't think she's worthy enough. Miles Brentwood is one of the elite and considered quite the catch. He's honorable, handsome, and heroic. The computer says they should be together but once their world is turned upside down it's up to fate to bring them together. The sparks start flying between them the moment they see each other as the ship is falling down around them. Neither has felt such a connection before and as the story progresses you realize just how deep their connection goes. The love and attraction between them is blatantly obvious but it's never shown outright. There's a bit of kissing but nothing more. So those looking for hot and heavy action will be disappointed. But those who want a deeply emotional love played out before them will find Gemme and Miles' relationship extremely satisfying.
There's a lot of scientific talk in this story that can get a bit overwhelming at times but it's nicely dispersed among some exciting action sequences. The political and socioeconomic views are easy to relate to and very timely. As a disabled person myself, the issues that are raised around disabilities were fascinating.
From start to finish I found myself fully invested in the story and these character's lives. The action was fast-paced and moved along to a satisfying conclusion. This book can definitely be read on its own but with such an intriguing concept as the New Dawn series presents why wouldn't you want to read the other books in this series.
June 19, 2012
In this installment, we get a lot more intrigue and romance though it is not lacking for adventure either. This second book in the series though third chronologically tells the story of a different colony ship that finds itself battered in a meteor shower and is forced to abandon its goal and settle for the only habitable planet nearby that happens to be going through an Ice age. As with the two books I read before from this series, I was absolutely caught up in the world and story that Aubrie Dionne created.
Gemme is the ship's matchmaker. It is her job to double check the computer's read of a compatible couple's DNA and aptitudes then assign the match. She is a gal who loves analysis so she's perfect for the job and lives for her work until one morning she is astounded to discover that an old enemy as far back as childhood days wishes to bribe her into matching her up with the captivating Lt. Miles Brentwood. Gemme withstands the bribe and secretly yearns for Miles in her own right. But much to her surprise, she discovers in the next batch of match-ups that the computer has paired her with Miles. Gemme is terrified that someone will think she rigged it so she deletes the match of her dreams.
There is no time to think about it any further because all of the sudden things start going terribly wrong and the adventure of Gemme's lifetime begins. Her ship is bombarded by asteroids and Miles rescues her. The damage is too much so the ship alters course to a hostile environment planet. The ship requires vital energy resources that lie some distance to the south of their landing point and wouldn't you know it, Gemme ends up on Miles' exploration team. Then again, so does her rival. And if that weren't enough, there is intrigue and conspiracy that goes back generations in regard to a hidden powerful foreign object on the ship.
Can the exploration team survive to bring back what is needed to save everyone? Will Gemme get her chance with Miles?
This plot had multiple angles just like the last book and there is no small amount of delving back into the past through flashbacks. It was interesting getting the perspective of the two cyber-human pilots and their history and the young girl with disabilities who was discounted because of them so it was almost like three stories together with the Miles and Gemme romance and adventure. I have to say that while I enjoyed this book that I liked the first book and the prequel better. Gemme had some gumption, but she didn't shine as bright as heroine like Aries. Then Miles, while heroic, wasn't as exciting as Striker or James.
Now the intrigue and mystery in this one was more pronounced and I loved the build up to the discovery of the truth and how it tied in with the life and death survival stuff too. As I said before, the Sci-Fi world building was awesome.
Definitely a good strong installment in the series and I can heartily recommend it to all the Sci-Fi Romance fans who like their romance light and their adventure heart-thumping.
Gemme is the ship's matchmaker. It is her job to double check the computer's read of a compatible couple's DNA and aptitudes then assign the match. She is a gal who loves analysis so she's perfect for the job and lives for her work until one morning she is astounded to discover that an old enemy as far back as childhood days wishes to bribe her into matching her up with the captivating Lt. Miles Brentwood. Gemme withstands the bribe and secretly yearns for Miles in her own right. But much to her surprise, she discovers in the next batch of match-ups that the computer has paired her with Miles. Gemme is terrified that someone will think she rigged it so she deletes the match of her dreams.
There is no time to think about it any further because all of the sudden things start going terribly wrong and the adventure of Gemme's lifetime begins. Her ship is bombarded by asteroids and Miles rescues her. The damage is too much so the ship alters course to a hostile environment planet. The ship requires vital energy resources that lie some distance to the south of their landing point and wouldn't you know it, Gemme ends up on Miles' exploration team. Then again, so does her rival. And if that weren't enough, there is intrigue and conspiracy that goes back generations in regard to a hidden powerful foreign object on the ship.
Can the exploration team survive to bring back what is needed to save everyone? Will Gemme get her chance with Miles?
This plot had multiple angles just like the last book and there is no small amount of delving back into the past through flashbacks. It was interesting getting the perspective of the two cyber-human pilots and their history and the young girl with disabilities who was discounted because of them so it was almost like three stories together with the Miles and Gemme romance and adventure. I have to say that while I enjoyed this book that I liked the first book and the prequel better. Gemme had some gumption, but she didn't shine as bright as heroine like Aries. Then Miles, while heroic, wasn't as exciting as Striker or James.
Now the intrigue and mystery in this one was more pronounced and I loved the build up to the discovery of the truth and how it tied in with the life and death survival stuff too. As I said before, the Sci-Fi world building was awesome.
Definitely a good strong installment in the series and I can heartily recommend it to all the Sci-Fi Romance fans who like their romance light and their adventure heart-thumping.
February 27, 2012
4 1/2 stars
Judging by the cover and reviews, I thought I was in for a steamy Sci-fi Romance ride. Well, that's not exactly true. This book is more like a Sci-fi thriller/adventure with romantic elements. I was very surprised on how well constructed and interesting this story turned out to be. No truly steamy parts, but definitely a very good read nonetheless.
Earth is a distant generational memory for a group of colonists traveling to their new home, Paradise 18. That is until an incident causes them to crash land on the closest habitable planet of Tundra 37. The mystery of this strange frozen world and the half human pilots, known as the Seers, suddenly starts to unravel.
The book takes the precarious perspective of various people aboard the ship. One a disabled but very sharp girl, that doesn't really fit in the new world the colonists are working to build. Another is the perspective of one of the Seers, a once human girl who is now more machine and controls the ship, along side her twin sister. Through her flashbacks, we get a bit of a glimpse back to the Old Earth and the causation of the devastation that catapulted these survivors into space in the first place. We also get to see the story from Gemme and Miles perspective, which held the majority of the romance in this book.
I thought the romance was spot on, but a bit tame. More YAish than I first expected, but it was still good. The best part of the book was the main story. Well constructed and damn interesting, I thought every perspective and scene was well placed and edited. It all seemed to fit well together. However, I do have to comment that there seemed to be quite a few mistakes or typos throughout, but not enough to be truly distracting.
*******
Gemme is a hi-tech matchmaker who pairs the next generation of Lifers aboard the Expedition, a deep space transport vessel destined for Paradise 18. When the identity of her lifemate pops up on her screen, she's shocked that he's the achingly gorgeous and highly sought after Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, a man oblivious to her existence.
Believing everyone will think she contrived the match, she erases it from the computer's memory. Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever. With the Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
In summary, If you are looking for a good Sci-Fi story with a bit of romance, then this book might be for you. As a self-proclaimed UF lover, I really did enjoy this book. If you are looking for steamy romance, then I would suggest a book called Demon Possession. This book is labeled as book #2 in a series, but it reads like a standalone and I didn't miss anything from reading this book on its own.
Note: Safe for 15+
Judging by the cover and reviews, I thought I was in for a steamy Sci-fi Romance ride. Well, that's not exactly true. This book is more like a Sci-fi thriller/adventure with romantic elements. I was very surprised on how well constructed and interesting this story turned out to be. No truly steamy parts, but definitely a very good read nonetheless.
Earth is a distant generational memory for a group of colonists traveling to their new home, Paradise 18. That is until an incident causes them to crash land on the closest habitable planet of Tundra 37. The mystery of this strange frozen world and the half human pilots, known as the Seers, suddenly starts to unravel.
The book takes the precarious perspective of various people aboard the ship. One a disabled but very sharp girl, that doesn't really fit in the new world the colonists are working to build. Another is the perspective of one of the Seers, a once human girl who is now more machine and controls the ship, along side her twin sister. Through her flashbacks, we get a bit of a glimpse back to the Old Earth and the causation of the devastation that catapulted these survivors into space in the first place. We also get to see the story from Gemme and Miles perspective, which held the majority of the romance in this book.
I thought the romance was spot on, but a bit tame. More YAish than I first expected, but it was still good. The best part of the book was the main story. Well constructed and damn interesting, I thought every perspective and scene was well placed and edited. It all seemed to fit well together. However, I do have to comment that there seemed to be quite a few mistakes or typos throughout, but not enough to be truly distracting.
*******
Gemme is a hi-tech matchmaker who pairs the next generation of Lifers aboard the Expedition, a deep space transport vessel destined for Paradise 18. When the identity of her lifemate pops up on her screen, she's shocked that he's the achingly gorgeous and highly sought after Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, a man oblivious to her existence.
Believing everyone will think she contrived the match, she erases it from the computer's memory. Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever. With the Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
In summary, If you are looking for a good Sci-Fi story with a bit of romance, then this book might be for you. As a self-proclaimed UF lover, I really did enjoy this book. If you are looking for steamy romance, then I would suggest a book called Demon Possession. This book is labeled as book #2 in a series, but it reads like a standalone and I didn't miss anything from reading this book on its own.
Note: Safe for 15+
February 17, 2012
I want you for always…days, years, eternities. - Franz Schubert
Gemme Reiner works as a matchmaker on the transport vessel Expedition but the pairing system and all her files are completely destroyed when the ship gets pummeled by comets. abandoning its original destination, the Expedition is forced to land on an icy planet instead. together with two other Lifers, Gemme is re-assigned to Alpha Blue, an exploratory team headed by Lieutenant Miles Brentwood.
i have been looking forward to author Aubrie Dionne's next book in her A New Dawn series after i read and reviewed Paradise 21 last year. when i got the chance to read Tundra 37, i was giddy with excitement. once again, i was transported to Ms. Dionne's world of deep space and planetary explorations, colonists and alien life forms.
to those who have read and enjoyed Paradise 21 like i did, Tundra 37 is a mix of the familiar and the new. reading this book felt like coming home. not only was i meeting old friends, but i was also introduced to new ones as well.
the author spinned her magic once more in weaving a tale filled with adventure, action, danger, intrigue and romance. my expectations were met and i was not disappointed in the least.
just like the first book in the series, i highly recommend this second one. if you want to read sci-fi but are afraid to try, get copies of Paradise 21 and Tundra 37. brace yourselves because i guarantee you the ride of your life!
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of Tundra 37 from the author herself. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Gemme Reiner works as a matchmaker on the transport vessel Expedition but the pairing system and all her files are completely destroyed when the ship gets pummeled by comets. abandoning its original destination, the Expedition is forced to land on an icy planet instead. together with two other Lifers, Gemme is re-assigned to Alpha Blue, an exploratory team headed by Lieutenant Miles Brentwood.
i have been looking forward to author Aubrie Dionne's next book in her A New Dawn series after i read and reviewed Paradise 21 last year. when i got the chance to read Tundra 37, i was giddy with excitement. once again, i was transported to Ms. Dionne's world of deep space and planetary explorations, colonists and alien life forms.
to those who have read and enjoyed Paradise 21 like i did, Tundra 37 is a mix of the familiar and the new. reading this book felt like coming home. not only was i meeting old friends, but i was also introduced to new ones as well.
the author spinned her magic once more in weaving a tale filled with adventure, action, danger, intrigue and romance. my expectations were met and i was not disappointed in the least.
just like the first book in the series, i highly recommend this second one. if you want to read sci-fi but are afraid to try, get copies of Paradise 21 and Tundra 37. brace yourselves because i guarantee you the ride of your life!
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of Tundra 37 from the author herself. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
February 24, 2012
Aboard the Expedition, the Lifers carry on with their every day tasks as the deep space vessel speeds along to a new paradise. The regular calm order is destroyed when the ship is damaged by a comet. Unable to complete the mission, they land on Tundra 37 with the hope of settling on the frozen planet.
Gemme is the ship's Match-maker. Her life is quiet and full of numbers. When her name pops up on the screen along with the gorgeous Lieutenant Miles Brentwood's, she panics and deletes it. Yet it seems fate won't be denied. Gemme is assigned to be on Miles' team to search Tundra 37 for a fuel source the ship desperately needs. Out in the numbing cold, they face monsters, a greedy teammate, and each other.
This story is wonderfully deep and complex. Talking about Gemme and Miles' romance alone won't do it justice. Their romance is sweet and amazing. It flowed naturally with the story and tugged on my heartstrings. I cheered on Gemme against her rival and uttered dreamy sighs with Miles' tender thoughts. I adored Gemme's character. She's different from the usual warrior-like sci-fi heroine, but she's strong in her own way.
The secondary plots pulled me in just as much. I will forever have the image of the ancient Seers - the pilots of the Expedition - strung up in the ship burned into my mind. The little details Aubrie gives us are fascinating and horrifying at the same time. The glimpses of their memories of an Earth falling apart had me on the edge of my seat. (I can't wait to read A Hero Rising next!) My heart ached for them, but I loved how I couldn't figure out what they'd do next. They had their secrets just like various Lifers on the ship. Secrets passed from one generation to the next which could either save or destroy them.
Gemme is the ship's Match-maker. Her life is quiet and full of numbers. When her name pops up on the screen along with the gorgeous Lieutenant Miles Brentwood's, she panics and deletes it. Yet it seems fate won't be denied. Gemme is assigned to be on Miles' team to search Tundra 37 for a fuel source the ship desperately needs. Out in the numbing cold, they face monsters, a greedy teammate, and each other.
This story is wonderfully deep and complex. Talking about Gemme and Miles' romance alone won't do it justice. Their romance is sweet and amazing. It flowed naturally with the story and tugged on my heartstrings. I cheered on Gemme against her rival and uttered dreamy sighs with Miles' tender thoughts. I adored Gemme's character. She's different from the usual warrior-like sci-fi heroine, but she's strong in her own way.
The secondary plots pulled me in just as much. I will forever have the image of the ancient Seers - the pilots of the Expedition - strung up in the ship burned into my mind. The little details Aubrie gives us are fascinating and horrifying at the same time. The glimpses of their memories of an Earth falling apart had me on the edge of my seat. (I can't wait to read A Hero Rising next!) My heart ached for them, but I loved how I couldn't figure out what they'd do next. They had their secrets just like various Lifers on the ship. Secrets passed from one generation to the next which could either save or destroy them.
March 22, 2012
Tundra 37, by Aubrie Dionne, is the second in her New Dawnscience-fiction series. Intriguingly, this is the sort of series that really doesn’t need to be read in order, with connected histories but entirely different futures. Colonists in the previous novel searched for Paradise 21, but colonists on Expedition have a whole new destiny.
When meteors hit, the colony ship seems doomed, leaking air and rocked by explosions while its stores of power run low. Meanwhile citizens race down broken corridors, crew rescue survivors, and the mysterious Seers, now little more than extensions of the ship’s primary systems, give their all to save.
It’s interesting to wonder what kind of community mankind might develop to survive the centuries-long journeys from star to star. Aubrie Dionne offers Lifers a computer-pairing system, matching genes that will keep the communal gene-pool healthy and the colony filled with life. In Paradise 21, the protagonist fled from her genetic match. In Tundra 37, a delightfully and genuinely mathematical Genne simply knows she’s not worthy. When the matching computer’s destroyed, together with all plans for the future, the logical Genne has to wonder if she’s wasted her life. But fate, a curious orb, and true love might lend a hand.
There’s a nice balance of action, speculative fiction and romance in this story, plus an intriguing mystery and a well-rounded background in the future history of mankind. Tundra 37 is the sort of book that gives far more than it promises, invites questions of science and destiny, and creates characters who seem as real as any in the world around us. Even the Seers prove human in the end.
Disclosure: I received a free ecopy of this novel to review for the author’s Enchanted Book promotions tour
When meteors hit, the colony ship seems doomed, leaking air and rocked by explosions while its stores of power run low. Meanwhile citizens race down broken corridors, crew rescue survivors, and the mysterious Seers, now little more than extensions of the ship’s primary systems, give their all to save.
It’s interesting to wonder what kind of community mankind might develop to survive the centuries-long journeys from star to star. Aubrie Dionne offers Lifers a computer-pairing system, matching genes that will keep the communal gene-pool healthy and the colony filled with life. In Paradise 21, the protagonist fled from her genetic match. In Tundra 37, a delightfully and genuinely mathematical Genne simply knows she’s not worthy. When the matching computer’s destroyed, together with all plans for the future, the logical Genne has to wonder if she’s wasted her life. But fate, a curious orb, and true love might lend a hand.
There’s a nice balance of action, speculative fiction and romance in this story, plus an intriguing mystery and a well-rounded background in the future history of mankind. Tundra 37 is the sort of book that gives far more than it promises, invites questions of science and destiny, and creates characters who seem as real as any in the world around us. Even the Seers prove human in the end.
Disclosure: I received a free ecopy of this novel to review for the author’s Enchanted Book promotions tour
June 30, 2013
My Take: Let's go in order here. At first, the novel was a bit confusing. You get thrown right into the story and sufficed to say, I had no clue what was happening. That didn't last too long though. I was glad to know what was happening. One thing that I loved about this book was that you get right into the action. You don't have to sit around and wait for something to happen. It doesn't get boring because things keep happening, granted, some things come out of left field but it's easy to keep up. Actually, overall, the novel is a pretty easy read. It helps that it keeps you interested.
There are a few strange things that happen, I won't ruin it. Trust me, none of it is bad or even too far fetched. It was scary enough to believe that this was actually a possibility for Earth was scary, then again, The Hunger Games scared me in the same way.
I also liked the destiny aspect that was added into the story. No spoilers, this is tough! Okay, well when you read it, because you should, you'll understand. I'm proud to say that I figured the end out a good while before I made it there but I still felt the need to read it until the end.
Final Thoughts: I loved the action and how plot twists and turns kept coming at me. I liked how there was a bit of talk of destiny in the story. I enjoyed that it was in the future, that there were new 'terms' used for objects and jobs, and that all of these new things and changes were explained so that the reader could clearly understand. Plus, who doesn't love a unique name every now and again. You should read it, just saying.
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There are a few strange things that happen, I won't ruin it. Trust me, none of it is bad or even too far fetched. It was scary enough to believe that this was actually a possibility for Earth was scary, then again, The Hunger Games scared me in the same way.
I also liked the destiny aspect that was added into the story. No spoilers, this is tough! Okay, well when you read it, because you should, you'll understand. I'm proud to say that I figured the end out a good while before I made it there but I still felt the need to read it until the end.
Final Thoughts: I loved the action and how plot twists and turns kept coming at me. I liked how there was a bit of talk of destiny in the story. I enjoyed that it was in the future, that there were new 'terms' used for objects and jobs, and that all of these new things and changes were explained so that the reader could clearly understand. Plus, who doesn't love a unique name every now and again. You should read it, just saying.
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October 8, 2012
I started reading this book 2 days ago and was hooked right away... I didn't want to put it down. It's a sci-fi with a romance ... but it's much more than that. The author weaves the stories of many of the Lifers and others into the book.
The primary story line is the relationship between Gemme, the Expedition's matchmaker, and Miles, a lieutenant. Gemme was not looking for a match for herself when the matching computer paired her with Miles, a highly-sought-after handsome bachelor on the ship. Minutes later, the Expedition entered a meteor shower and the matching computer along with some of the ship was destroyed. The ship had been headed to Paradise 18 but has to crash land on Tundra 37.
In addition to the romance, the reader will also learn of Vira, who cannot walk. She lost her hovercraft (a futuristic wheelchair) in the meteor shower. However, she has abilities that, if she's brave enough to try, will be crucial to the survival of the Lifers.
The reader will be torn by the stories of the Seers, who are the lifeblood of the ship and of James, who wasn't able to join the Lifers, and more... The heartbreaking last days of Planet Earth are told ...
The author does an awesome job in bring to life thru the pages all of their lifestories of heartbreak, heroism and survival.
I enjoyed this story very much and am looking forward to the next installment. I have read these in order, but, for those who may wonder, it is not necessary. The prior story (which was also very good) does not need to be read before this one.
The primary story line is the relationship between Gemme, the Expedition's matchmaker, and Miles, a lieutenant. Gemme was not looking for a match for herself when the matching computer paired her with Miles, a highly-sought-after handsome bachelor on the ship. Minutes later, the Expedition entered a meteor shower and the matching computer along with some of the ship was destroyed. The ship had been headed to Paradise 18 but has to crash land on Tundra 37.
In addition to the romance, the reader will also learn of Vira, who cannot walk. She lost her hovercraft (a futuristic wheelchair) in the meteor shower. However, she has abilities that, if she's brave enough to try, will be crucial to the survival of the Lifers.
The reader will be torn by the stories of the Seers, who are the lifeblood of the ship and of James, who wasn't able to join the Lifers, and more... The heartbreaking last days of Planet Earth are told ...
The author does an awesome job in bring to life thru the pages all of their lifestories of heartbreak, heroism and survival.
I enjoyed this story very much and am looking forward to the next installment. I have read these in order, but, for those who may wonder, it is not necessary. The prior story (which was also very good) does not need to be read before this one.
February 4, 2012
A spectacular science fiction romance novel, Aubrie Dionne’s TUNDRA 37 excites and sizzles despite the chill of deep space and an ice-covered planet.
Gemme’s perfectly ordered world is about to be shattered. As a matchmaker aboard the Expedition, she has life all figured out, but then she’s paired with the handsome Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. Every lady wants him, especially her enemy Luna Legacy. In a haste decision, she deletes her own pairing and finds her world breaking apart in a shower of comets. When their spaceship crashes on the ice planet Tundra 37, Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by none other than Brentwood. As Gemme struggles with her attraction to him, she must find a way to survive within the chaos of her new life.
TUNDRA 37 ensnares the reader and explodes upon the page in a fast-paced space adventure filled with romance, mystery, and fantastical creatures. Gemme is an unlikely heroine, but she captures the reader’s heart, and I couldn’t help but cheer for her and Brentwood. Dionne’s beautiful way with words can pour tenderness with a single glance, and yet strike the reader with the dangers and horrors of this new planet. The scenes between the past and present read seamlessly and draw the reader further into the characters’ motives. The romance is sweet, and the science fiction is out of this universe.
TUNDRA 37 may very well be Aubrie Dionne’s best novel to date!
Gemme’s perfectly ordered world is about to be shattered. As a matchmaker aboard the Expedition, she has life all figured out, but then she’s paired with the handsome Lieutenant Miles Brentwood. Every lady wants him, especially her enemy Luna Legacy. In a haste decision, she deletes her own pairing and finds her world breaking apart in a shower of comets. When their spaceship crashes on the ice planet Tundra 37, Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by none other than Brentwood. As Gemme struggles with her attraction to him, she must find a way to survive within the chaos of her new life.
TUNDRA 37 ensnares the reader and explodes upon the page in a fast-paced space adventure filled with romance, mystery, and fantastical creatures. Gemme is an unlikely heroine, but she captures the reader’s heart, and I couldn’t help but cheer for her and Brentwood. Dionne’s beautiful way with words can pour tenderness with a single glance, and yet strike the reader with the dangers and horrors of this new planet. The scenes between the past and present read seamlessly and draw the reader further into the characters’ motives. The romance is sweet, and the science fiction is out of this universe.
TUNDRA 37 may very well be Aubrie Dionne’s best novel to date!
March 2, 2012
Gemme Reiner’s world is made up mostly of numbers. It’s her job to analyze data aboard the Expedition, specifically data related to human pairings. And she’s fine with that. They don’t call her the Matchmaker without reason. Her matches have nothing to do with love, and everything to do with the survival of the species.
Lieutenant Miles Brentwood is charged with ensuring things run smoothly on the Expedition, and overseeing the health and safety of its human inhabitants. To him, humans aren’t just numbers and statistics; they’re real people with lives and loves of their own.
Their world gets turned upside down and inside out when the best laid plans of their forefathers go awry. A field of comets not only forces a change in strategy, but reveals hidden agendas that ensure the end of everyone’s peaceful life on board the ship.
Let me be one of the first to say Ms. Dionne has outdone herself with this story. While some of the plot lines might seem familiar, let me assure you they are not. Carefully crafted twists and surprises have made this story an action packed thrill ride from beginning to end. It has one of the most interesting sub plots I’ve read in a very long time. If you are a fan of sci-fi romance, you’ve got to read this book.
I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Paradise 21. This story is even better. If you are looking for your next favorite author, try Aubrie Dionne, and read Tundra 37. You won’t be disappointed.
Lieutenant Miles Brentwood is charged with ensuring things run smoothly on the Expedition, and overseeing the health and safety of its human inhabitants. To him, humans aren’t just numbers and statistics; they’re real people with lives and loves of their own.
Their world gets turned upside down and inside out when the best laid plans of their forefathers go awry. A field of comets not only forces a change in strategy, but reveals hidden agendas that ensure the end of everyone’s peaceful life on board the ship.
Let me be one of the first to say Ms. Dionne has outdone herself with this story. While some of the plot lines might seem familiar, let me assure you they are not. Carefully crafted twists and surprises have made this story an action packed thrill ride from beginning to end. It has one of the most interesting sub plots I’ve read in a very long time. If you are a fan of sci-fi romance, you’ve got to read this book.
I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Paradise 21. This story is even better. If you are looking for your next favorite author, try Aubrie Dionne, and read Tundra 37. You won’t be disappointed.
January 17, 2012
Old Earth is dying. It’s only a matter of time before the planet runs out of resources. Realizing the inevitable, Thadious Legacy pulls a ship and crew together so humankind might have a chance of surviving. The Expedition took off from Old Earth hundreds of years ago. In addition to thousands of genetically-picked people, Mr. Legacy tapped twin sisters who are Seers to run the ship. After sustaining significant damage from a meteor shower, the Expedition crash-lands on Tundra 37, a frozen planet.
Against this backdrop, Gemme, matchmaker for her generation and Miles discover one another. Gemme and Miles are thrown together as part of an away team to find hyperthilium, an element needed to power the ship. There’s also a mysterious orb in the control room with the Seers. Tundra 37 contains a beacon similar to the orb in that it lets people live in their memories. Long-standing hatred between the Seers threatens an already fragile survival situation.
Strengths of this book are Gemme who is a sympathetic protag and the relationship between her and Miles. An issue I would have liked clarified is where the orb/beacon came from in the first place. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Ms. Dionne has completed several books in the Space Opera genre. She does a very good job describing spaceships and space travel.
Against this backdrop, Gemme, matchmaker for her generation and Miles discover one another. Gemme and Miles are thrown together as part of an away team to find hyperthilium, an element needed to power the ship. There’s also a mysterious orb in the control room with the Seers. Tundra 37 contains a beacon similar to the orb in that it lets people live in their memories. Long-standing hatred between the Seers threatens an already fragile survival situation.
Strengths of this book are Gemme who is a sympathetic protag and the relationship between her and Miles. An issue I would have liked clarified is where the orb/beacon came from in the first place. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Ms. Dionne has completed several books in the Space Opera genre. She does a very good job describing spaceships and space travel.
January 26, 2012
Imagine the civilization of earth collapsing with food shortages, gang violence escalating, people living in less than perfect conditions and the threat of nuclear war hanging over your head. Now imagine you and a select three thousand are on a spaceship heading for Paradise 18 three hundred years into the future. You won’t see it but future generations will be able to colonize this planet. You were born on the spaceship and your job is that of a Matchmaker, numbers and analyzing but one day something goes wrong and the ship crashes on an icy planet. Your worldview is shattered and so is your job. You hold a secret in your heart, one that will either save your fellow citizens or destroy them. Which will it be?
Ms. Dionne has written a romantic science fiction story that not only tugs at your heart but gives die hard science fiction fans the thrill of being in space aboard a spaceship bound for an unknown planet. Her characters are well-formed, and the writing is pure visual magic. The main character, Gemme, the Matchmaker is sweet and tough and her voice is unique. All of the characters are unique and I found myself wanting to know more about each one. This is the second book in the New Dawn series and even if you haven’t read the first book, Paradise 21, you can read this one as a stand-alone. I highly recommend Tundra 37 as a great read! Five stars all the way!
Ms. Dionne has written a romantic science fiction story that not only tugs at your heart but gives die hard science fiction fans the thrill of being in space aboard a spaceship bound for an unknown planet. Her characters are well-formed, and the writing is pure visual magic. The main character, Gemme, the Matchmaker is sweet and tough and her voice is unique. All of the characters are unique and I found myself wanting to know more about each one. This is the second book in the New Dawn series and even if you haven’t read the first book, Paradise 21, you can read this one as a stand-alone. I highly recommend Tundra 37 as a great read! Five stars all the way!
March 7, 2012
Wow! This book was a rush. It took a slightly different path than Paradise 21. The ship, Expedition, is being run by twins who have telepathic powers. They have been controlling the ship since it's take off from Old Earth. We actually get to follow the story of the twins, through the eyes of Mestasis. I loved reading about what Old Earth was like before it was abandoned.
I loved reading about Gemme and Miles. She starts out as this shy girl but through the book she shows that she has so much strength. She is brave and smart. Miles is caring, and concerned for all the people on the Expedition. He is brave and completes his duties, regardless of his own safety. They are both great characters.
The planet, Tundra 37, sounds amazing. It may be a frozen wasteland but I am just picturing all of that white! The animals on this planet sounded very interesting. I loved the descriptions, and that alien mammoth sounds horrible.
Aubrie Dionne has amazing talent. Both Paradise 21 and Tundra 37 drew me right in and kept me wanting more. I love books like that. I am looking forward to what she comes up with next!
I loved reading about Gemme and Miles. She starts out as this shy girl but through the book she shows that she has so much strength. She is brave and smart. Miles is caring, and concerned for all the people on the Expedition. He is brave and completes his duties, regardless of his own safety. They are both great characters.
The planet, Tundra 37, sounds amazing. It may be a frozen wasteland but I am just picturing all of that white! The animals on this planet sounded very interesting. I loved the descriptions, and that alien mammoth sounds horrible.
Aubrie Dionne has amazing talent. Both Paradise 21 and Tundra 37 drew me right in and kept me wanting more. I love books like that. I am looking forward to what she comes up with next!
July 3, 2022
I kind of disliked it, I think? The writing was so difficult for me - aside from missing words and punctuation, it hops back and forth and around between 3 POVs and memories. We've got the MCs, then the Seers, then the kid, then the memories of them all. I liked the plot and the characters, though I wish the memories had been snippets instead of full on chapters. I got tired of them pretty quickly, even though there is plenty of interesting information in there. Nice twist at the end helped bump this up, but the MC constantly fretting about her romantic feelings when, you know... all of humanity is depending on her to not fuck everything up, it was a trying read. I took a LOT of breaks from it and it still felt like a 500 page read.
I think the author is worth giving another shot. The ideas are great, the execution is lacking. I think I will try a second story in this series because it doesn't look like they're all closely connected.
I think the author is worth giving another shot. The ideas are great, the execution is lacking. I think I will try a second story in this series because it doesn't look like they're all closely connected.
January 7, 2021
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Received From: Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley
The Blurb:
Gemme is a hi-tech matchmaker who pairs the next generation of Lifers aboard The Expedition, a deep space transport vessel destined for Paradise 18. When the identity of her lifemate pops up on her screen, she’s shocked that he’s the achingly gorgeous and highly sought after Lieutenant Miles Brentwood—a man oblivious to her existence. Believing everyone will think she contrived the match, she erases it from the computer’s memory.
Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever.
With The Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
My Take:
I had the opportunity to read this novel thank to NetGalley. I very much enjoyed it, but while there were parts I did like, there were also parts I didn't. However, the author has intrigued me enough that not only do I want to read the first book in this series, but I also can't wait to read book three in the series.
Aubrie Dionne does a great job with her world-building, creating a science fiction novel that is easily believable is hard work and I found myself really feeling as though this place could exist. Taking place far in the future (and I mean far as in the 2700's) the population of the human species has lived aboard a space shuttle of sorts (think Xenon, Girl of the 21st Century) for centuries as they leave behind the destruction of Earth and attempt to make their way to a new planet Paradise 18. And while most of the people on this very large ship The Expedition won't live to see this planet because of the fact that it takes centuries to get there, they set off in hope of a better future for their offsprings offspring. On the way to Paradise 18, The Expedition is hit by a comet shower and the ship is forced to land on the first available planet capable of occupying life, unfortunately, said planet is currently experiencing an ice age, but with no choice they land and now a team must gather together in search of the proper supplies in this unknown world to keep the ship and it's inhabitant alive so that they can start building a future on this planet. Tundra 37.
Enter Gemme, she was The Expedition's matchmaker, attempting to pair mates together to create the best offspring possible, until she finds her own name matched to the one man she thought she'd only ever be able to dream about being matched to. Afraid that the entire ship will think that she altered the computer system so that she was paired with the ships most eligible bachelor, she deletes the matching and not minutes later, her entire computer system is destroyed in the shower. Without a job, she is placed on a research and exploration team to hunt down minerals that are needed to keep everyone alive on the crashed ship. On his trip she is paired with none other than Lieutenant Brentwood, the very person who she was to be paired with according to the matchmaking system.
Lieutenant Brentwood has never met Gemme before the comet shower but he instantly knows that she is the person he is meant to be with at all costs. However, Gemme's arch rival wants Miles Brentwood for himself and she's also one of the four members of the exploration team. Drama ensues.
What did I like about this story? A lot of things really. The world building was great, and I particularly liked that the story had several different story lines in it concerning other members of the ship and their own personal journey during the crash and subsequent landing. The pacing was great, though at times I did find the constant back and forth of story lines was annoying as I kept wanting Gemme and Miles to have more screen time so to speak, but regardless, the story had me turning the pages.
What problems did I have? I feel that due to the other story lines, the romance between Miles and Gemme was more a secondary plot, than the main focus of the story and also I feel that said romance was a little rushed. I know and love stories of destined lovers, but these two didn't know each other, there was more romance between them when they were recalling their past lives and dreams and I feel the I Love You's came too fast for the development of the relationship. Also, I tend to like my stories on the steamier side, though this is more a personal preference and didn't reflect negatively on the story overall, I just would have preferred to see more than a few kisses etc. and would have liked the sexual tension to be amped up more.
The story end with enough closure that I feel it worked, but it left enough open regarding the future of this group of people to invite the next book in the series so I can't wait for it to come out so I can see what happens.
Even though this is book 2 in the series, the story stood on it own perfectly well and I had no issues following it. I very much enjoyed the story despite my feeling of the romance storyline taking a backseat to the others stories within.
My Rating: 3.5/5 Lattes (*Note: this lower rating is not entirely based on the story itself but rather the fact that this is a romance review site and that the story, while sold as a romance between Gemme and Miles, wasn't enough of a romance in my opinion. If I base my rating on the story being strictly a science fiction with romantic elements then I would likely give this story 4/5 lattes instead.)
Received From: Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley
The Blurb:
Gemme is a hi-tech matchmaker who pairs the next generation of Lifers aboard The Expedition, a deep space transport vessel destined for Paradise 18. When the identity of her lifemate pops up on her screen, she’s shocked that he’s the achingly gorgeous and highly sought after Lieutenant Miles Brentwood—a man oblivious to her existence. Believing everyone will think she contrived the match, she erases it from the computer’s memory.
Just as comets pummel the ship and destroy the pairing system forever.
With The Expedition disabled, the colonists must crash land on the barren ice world of Tundra 37 where Gemme is reassigned to an exploratory mission, led by Lieutenant Brentwood. Only in the frozen tundra does she understand the shape of his heart and why the computer has entwined their destinies.
My Take:
I had the opportunity to read this novel thank to NetGalley. I very much enjoyed it, but while there were parts I did like, there were also parts I didn't. However, the author has intrigued me enough that not only do I want to read the first book in this series, but I also can't wait to read book three in the series.
Aubrie Dionne does a great job with her world-building, creating a science fiction novel that is easily believable is hard work and I found myself really feeling as though this place could exist. Taking place far in the future (and I mean far as in the 2700's) the population of the human species has lived aboard a space shuttle of sorts (think Xenon, Girl of the 21st Century) for centuries as they leave behind the destruction of Earth and attempt to make their way to a new planet Paradise 18. And while most of the people on this very large ship The Expedition won't live to see this planet because of the fact that it takes centuries to get there, they set off in hope of a better future for their offsprings offspring. On the way to Paradise 18, The Expedition is hit by a comet shower and the ship is forced to land on the first available planet capable of occupying life, unfortunately, said planet is currently experiencing an ice age, but with no choice they land and now a team must gather together in search of the proper supplies in this unknown world to keep the ship and it's inhabitant alive so that they can start building a future on this planet. Tundra 37.
Enter Gemme, she was The Expedition's matchmaker, attempting to pair mates together to create the best offspring possible, until she finds her own name matched to the one man she thought she'd only ever be able to dream about being matched to. Afraid that the entire ship will think that she altered the computer system so that she was paired with the ships most eligible bachelor, she deletes the matching and not minutes later, her entire computer system is destroyed in the shower. Without a job, she is placed on a research and exploration team to hunt down minerals that are needed to keep everyone alive on the crashed ship. On his trip she is paired with none other than Lieutenant Brentwood, the very person who she was to be paired with according to the matchmaking system.
Lieutenant Brentwood has never met Gemme before the comet shower but he instantly knows that she is the person he is meant to be with at all costs. However, Gemme's arch rival wants Miles Brentwood for himself and she's also one of the four members of the exploration team. Drama ensues.
What did I like about this story? A lot of things really. The world building was great, and I particularly liked that the story had several different story lines in it concerning other members of the ship and their own personal journey during the crash and subsequent landing. The pacing was great, though at times I did find the constant back and forth of story lines was annoying as I kept wanting Gemme and Miles to have more screen time so to speak, but regardless, the story had me turning the pages.
What problems did I have? I feel that due to the other story lines, the romance between Miles and Gemme was more a secondary plot, than the main focus of the story and also I feel that said romance was a little rushed. I know and love stories of destined lovers, but these two didn't know each other, there was more romance between them when they were recalling their past lives and dreams and I feel the I Love You's came too fast for the development of the relationship. Also, I tend to like my stories on the steamier side, though this is more a personal preference and didn't reflect negatively on the story overall, I just would have preferred to see more than a few kisses etc. and would have liked the sexual tension to be amped up more.
The story end with enough closure that I feel it worked, but it left enough open regarding the future of this group of people to invite the next book in the series so I can't wait for it to come out so I can see what happens.
Even though this is book 2 in the series, the story stood on it own perfectly well and I had no issues following it. I very much enjoyed the story despite my feeling of the romance storyline taking a backseat to the others stories within.
My Rating: 3.5/5 Lattes (*Note: this lower rating is not entirely based on the story itself but rather the fact that this is a romance review site and that the story, while sold as a romance between Gemme and Miles, wasn't enough of a romance in my opinion. If I base my rating on the story being strictly a science fiction with romantic elements then I would likely give this story 4/5 lattes instead.)
October 20, 2012
I loved the first book in this series, Paradise 21, and was thrilled to discover that this book was even better. There was so much depth to the storyline, it kept me turning pages all day. I didn't know how the author would tie it all together in the end, but I had faith that she would. Brilliant story.
March 12, 2012
I thought the book was better than paradise 21. If you like easy to read and well thought out books you will love this one! It is easy to put down and pick up where you left off and still understand what you are reading and what is going on.
October 1, 2012
This was really good. the world building was unique and whole and the story was great. Loved the ideas presented:)
October 31, 2012
This dual review was originally posted at Book Lovers Inc.
Has: I have mixed feelings with this series, I adore the world-building and the premise of a future where humans are forced to flee the Earth due war, famine and disease. And to survive people travel in generational star ships to find new planets to colonise and to restart civilisation. Tundra 37 is the 2nd book of the series and follows the ship, the Expedition which is forced to crash land in a frozen planet after an accident.
Gemme, the heroine is a tech who match-makes pairings on the ship and to ensure that they are compatible genetically and psychologically. However she is shocked to see that she is paired with Miles Brentwood who is being groomed to take over the leader on The Expedition. She is afraid to be partnered with him because he is popular and very desirable and because of her position as the person who matches up couples. But the ship crash lands, and the remaining survivors have to find a way to safeguard the ship and to find new supplies to ensure their survival.
I have to say, I loved the main plot for the mission to survive and the search for supplies, but the romance subplot, wasn’t that strong and the weakest part of the story for me. I felt, that Gemme’s actions especially with her position as a matchmaking tech and to dismiss the original results of her pairing with Miles wasn’t that strong an obstacle for them. I also disliked the character of Luna who I felt was one dimensional and despite the ship’s edict of ensuring human matches have to be genetically compatible was very focused on pairing with Miles despite the fact he was reluctant to be in her company. This aspect of the plot was forced and very weak and detracted from the main story of the ship’s mission and survival
Marlene: The New Dawn series seems to have more of a “space opera” feel to it than truly science fiction romance. The plot that drives all of the stories is the human diaspora plot--humankind’s need to distribute itself among the stars because we have totally frakked up planet Earth. This is a well-used and well-loved trope in science fiction, and the author has done some neat things with the generational ships and the base human drives that managed the people who initially populated them.
The romance subplots have taken a “back seat” in the stories (that has a tendency to be true in space opera in general).
Gemme’s job was to check over the computer’s genetic matches to make sure that the computer hadn’t missed any nuances that a human would catch. With such a relatively small gene pool, this cross-checking was required. Computers don’t do nuance terribly well. Gemme didn’t “make” matches, but she could prevent them if she saw something the computers didn’t. Of course, that gave her an enormous amount of very subtle power.
Miles has the overt power, but he doesn’t see it as power. He sees it as taking care of the crew. This is what makes him a good leader. And that’s why he’s been made a leader. What gets lost in the romance is why Gemme and Miles are attracted to each other at the beginning. Not why the computer matched them, that could just be genetics, but why they get lost in each other. Insta-connection, OMG.
And don’t get me started on Luna. She was so one-dimensional that she was flat. Except her boobs, which seem to have been positively ginormous. A factor which otherwise adds to her one-dimensionality. So to speak. Luna exists in the plot simply to be self-serving, to point out how self-sacrificing Miles and Gemme are. Luna in Tundra 37 is the equivalent of Astor Barliss in Paradise 21. She’s the bully.
Has:Yep! I totally agree although I did find Astor’s character more developed and fleshed out. But I found that the fact they were on a dangerous mission, and outside on an alien world, it was verging on ridiculousness about the romantic sub-plot. I wished there was some real build-up especially for the tension and for the feelings between Miles and Gemme because there was no explanation on how and why they should feel like this and I hate insta-love trope, it never really works for me as a trope and it never makes me believe in the romance.
I did like the subplot, involving the Twin navigators, Mestasis and Abysme who were melded to the pilot computer of the ship, introduced an interesting dynamic and I found their relationship much more interesting. It also had more depth, especially with the introduction of alien artifact on Tundra 37 which draws the ship’s attention like a moth to a flame and is the cause of the crash. Although I do wished there was more background on why this artifact was buried there and if there were any links to aliens in the first book in some way because it was a bit random.
Marlene: I’m so with you, Has, when it comes to insta-love. The only insta-anything that feels real is insta-lust. That one, I think can be pretty darn instantaneous. Anything that requires emotions takes a bit of time. And at least a few conversations!
Something about Tundra 37’s emotional chords that struck me was that all the depth comes from the backstory, and mostly occurs in flashback. Whatever happened between Luna and Gemme that made Gemme kowtow to that witch happened when they were kids. It’s supposed to make the reader understand, but we don’t get enough. Gemme’s and Miles insta-connection is fueled by past lives, which they relive through the alien tech. The Twins’ shared experience, and the sadness of Mestasis’ lost love back on Earth, are experienced in their dead memories through the artifact.
The emotional present gets shorted. And you’re right again about the past of the artifact. Where did it come from and does it have any bearing on anything else whatsoever?
Has: I thought it was interesting about the flashbacks adding the depth and it did help with the buildup and contrast that with the insta-love it just highlighted the lack of development of the romance especially. I also wanted to know about the future of the survivors, because it ended abruptly, although there was hope they would be able to survive despite not them reaching their goal planet. The fact they end up on a desolate cold world was sad, and it also felt the story just got going for me. I hope we do get to revisit them and to see if there is more to come for this crew and if there is more developments with the alien artifact and its origins.
Marlene: I wonder how all the survivors turn out. The point of a diaspora story is usually to spread the survivors as far apart as possible so that there are as many chances of human survival as possible. Being a science fiction reader, I can think of a bunch of ways that we could legitimately check back on the surviving groups. I wonder if the author will pick one.
The alien artifact is interesting because it showed past lives, not just memories. How did it know? Were they true? It opens up a world (no pun intended ) of story-telling possibilities. Who were those aliens? Will they be back?
The ending, with that rousing speech, reminded me a lot of the rebooted Battlestar Galactica, and some of Adama’s speeches. But then, the Seers hooked into the ship reminded me a lot of Helva from Anne McCaffrey’s The Ship Who Sang. Science fiction recycles a LOT of tropes.
Verdict:
Has: Tundra 37 had a fantastic premise but the romantic subplot, for me was the weakest element of the story. However the flashbacks involving Mestasis own tragic romance who is the featured hero in the prequel, A HERO RISING, had depth and was much more engrossing, and heart-wrenching and I was drawn to her character and that of her sister which really made the book and story alive for me. Although I wished the ending didn’t end abruptly, the world-building and the story threads which link and tie in with the other books in the series, is engaging and keeps me interested in the story. I just wished the romance subplot was developed and didn’t fall into trope pitfalls.
I give Tundra 37 3 stars.
Marlene: I also thought that the premise behind Tundra 37 was terrific. The human diaspora story is excellent, and the survival adventure part of the story was well-done. But the romantic elements felt slightly underdone. The romance between Mestasis and James, centuries ago, held more passion than the current living love between Miles and Gemme. Flashbacks are a great story-telling device, but they shouldn’t bear the entire burden of holding up the romance. The ending was upbeat and in a pretty good place, hope and inspiration for the future, before the hard work begins. But that particular ending is a common science fiction trope.
I give Tundra 37 3 stars for too many trips to troperville.
Has: I have mixed feelings with this series, I adore the world-building and the premise of a future where humans are forced to flee the Earth due war, famine and disease. And to survive people travel in generational star ships to find new planets to colonise and to restart civilisation. Tundra 37 is the 2nd book of the series and follows the ship, the Expedition which is forced to crash land in a frozen planet after an accident.
Gemme, the heroine is a tech who match-makes pairings on the ship and to ensure that they are compatible genetically and psychologically. However she is shocked to see that she is paired with Miles Brentwood who is being groomed to take over the leader on The Expedition. She is afraid to be partnered with him because he is popular and very desirable and because of her position as the person who matches up couples. But the ship crash lands, and the remaining survivors have to find a way to safeguard the ship and to find new supplies to ensure their survival.
I have to say, I loved the main plot for the mission to survive and the search for supplies, but the romance subplot, wasn’t that strong and the weakest part of the story for me. I felt, that Gemme’s actions especially with her position as a matchmaking tech and to dismiss the original results of her pairing with Miles wasn’t that strong an obstacle for them. I also disliked the character of Luna who I felt was one dimensional and despite the ship’s edict of ensuring human matches have to be genetically compatible was very focused on pairing with Miles despite the fact he was reluctant to be in her company. This aspect of the plot was forced and very weak and detracted from the main story of the ship’s mission and survival
Marlene: The New Dawn series seems to have more of a “space opera” feel to it than truly science fiction romance. The plot that drives all of the stories is the human diaspora plot--humankind’s need to distribute itself among the stars because we have totally frakked up planet Earth. This is a well-used and well-loved trope in science fiction, and the author has done some neat things with the generational ships and the base human drives that managed the people who initially populated them.
The romance subplots have taken a “back seat” in the stories (that has a tendency to be true in space opera in general).
Gemme’s job was to check over the computer’s genetic matches to make sure that the computer hadn’t missed any nuances that a human would catch. With such a relatively small gene pool, this cross-checking was required. Computers don’t do nuance terribly well. Gemme didn’t “make” matches, but she could prevent them if she saw something the computers didn’t. Of course, that gave her an enormous amount of very subtle power.
Miles has the overt power, but he doesn’t see it as power. He sees it as taking care of the crew. This is what makes him a good leader. And that’s why he’s been made a leader. What gets lost in the romance is why Gemme and Miles are attracted to each other at the beginning. Not why the computer matched them, that could just be genetics, but why they get lost in each other. Insta-connection, OMG.
And don’t get me started on Luna. She was so one-dimensional that she was flat. Except her boobs, which seem to have been positively ginormous. A factor which otherwise adds to her one-dimensionality. So to speak. Luna exists in the plot simply to be self-serving, to point out how self-sacrificing Miles and Gemme are. Luna in Tundra 37 is the equivalent of Astor Barliss in Paradise 21. She’s the bully.
Has:Yep! I totally agree although I did find Astor’s character more developed and fleshed out. But I found that the fact they were on a dangerous mission, and outside on an alien world, it was verging on ridiculousness about the romantic sub-plot. I wished there was some real build-up especially for the tension and for the feelings between Miles and Gemme because there was no explanation on how and why they should feel like this and I hate insta-love trope, it never really works for me as a trope and it never makes me believe in the romance.
I did like the subplot, involving the Twin navigators, Mestasis and Abysme who were melded to the pilot computer of the ship, introduced an interesting dynamic and I found their relationship much more interesting. It also had more depth, especially with the introduction of alien artifact on Tundra 37 which draws the ship’s attention like a moth to a flame and is the cause of the crash. Although I do wished there was more background on why this artifact was buried there and if there were any links to aliens in the first book in some way because it was a bit random.
Marlene: I’m so with you, Has, when it comes to insta-love. The only insta-anything that feels real is insta-lust. That one, I think can be pretty darn instantaneous. Anything that requires emotions takes a bit of time. And at least a few conversations!
Something about Tundra 37’s emotional chords that struck me was that all the depth comes from the backstory, and mostly occurs in flashback. Whatever happened between Luna and Gemme that made Gemme kowtow to that witch happened when they were kids. It’s supposed to make the reader understand, but we don’t get enough. Gemme’s and Miles insta-connection is fueled by past lives, which they relive through the alien tech. The Twins’ shared experience, and the sadness of Mestasis’ lost love back on Earth, are experienced in their dead memories through the artifact.
The emotional present gets shorted. And you’re right again about the past of the artifact. Where did it come from and does it have any bearing on anything else whatsoever?
Has: I thought it was interesting about the flashbacks adding the depth and it did help with the buildup and contrast that with the insta-love it just highlighted the lack of development of the romance especially. I also wanted to know about the future of the survivors, because it ended abruptly, although there was hope they would be able to survive despite not them reaching their goal planet. The fact they end up on a desolate cold world was sad, and it also felt the story just got going for me. I hope we do get to revisit them and to see if there is more to come for this crew and if there is more developments with the alien artifact and its origins.
Marlene: I wonder how all the survivors turn out. The point of a diaspora story is usually to spread the survivors as far apart as possible so that there are as many chances of human survival as possible. Being a science fiction reader, I can think of a bunch of ways that we could legitimately check back on the surviving groups. I wonder if the author will pick one.
The alien artifact is interesting because it showed past lives, not just memories. How did it know? Were they true? It opens up a world (no pun intended ) of story-telling possibilities. Who were those aliens? Will they be back?
The ending, with that rousing speech, reminded me a lot of the rebooted Battlestar Galactica, and some of Adama’s speeches. But then, the Seers hooked into the ship reminded me a lot of Helva from Anne McCaffrey’s The Ship Who Sang. Science fiction recycles a LOT of tropes.
Verdict:
Has: Tundra 37 had a fantastic premise but the romantic subplot, for me was the weakest element of the story. However the flashbacks involving Mestasis own tragic romance who is the featured hero in the prequel, A HERO RISING, had depth and was much more engrossing, and heart-wrenching and I was drawn to her character and that of her sister which really made the book and story alive for me. Although I wished the ending didn’t end abruptly, the world-building and the story threads which link and tie in with the other books in the series, is engaging and keeps me interested in the story. I just wished the romance subplot was developed and didn’t fall into trope pitfalls.
I give Tundra 37 3 stars.
Marlene: I also thought that the premise behind Tundra 37 was terrific. The human diaspora story is excellent, and the survival adventure part of the story was well-done. But the romantic elements felt slightly underdone. The romance between Mestasis and James, centuries ago, held more passion than the current living love between Miles and Gemme. Flashbacks are a great story-telling device, but they shouldn’t bear the entire burden of holding up the romance. The ending was upbeat and in a pretty good place, hope and inspiration for the future, before the hard work begins. But that particular ending is a common science fiction trope.
I give Tundra 37 3 stars for too many trips to troperville.
June 23, 2017
This was a pleasant surprise - well written, with a plot that went beyond romance only. There were couple of clumsy moments but overall that is definitely an author I will check out in future. A bit of a Cinderella story, only with frozen planet, mysterious orbs, mammoths, tentacled monsters and road trip of sorts. And a very sad and horrible parallel story about two telepathic sisters .
December 31, 2018
Amazing, awesome story! I couldn't put it down! It stayed in my mind even when I wasn't reading! Super good. Deduct half a star for typos in the last portion.
February 15, 2012
Gemme is the matchmaker on the ship Expedition and is used to following rules and doing as she's told. She's not one to rock the boat. So when she see her name pop up on the matchmaking list and it has her life mate as the up and coming Lieutenant Mile Brentwood, so thinks it wrong and deletes the match. Soon after, the ship is hit by comets and forced to crash land on the frozen planet Tundra 37. Gemme is picked to be part of the exploration crew that must leave the ship to find the vital element needed to run the ship's engines. Terrified, Gemme learns she's got a courage she never knew she had and the ability to contribute to those in her community as something more than a matchmaker.
Miles Brentwood has an ear with the Seer's, the centuries old twins who run the ship. After the accident with the comets, he begins to suspect more is going on than he is being told, but he doesn't immediately question his orders. He takes his team of four out on their mission. Soon Miles is given a secondary mission to complete, one that must be done is secret from 2 of the other team members. To find a genetic anomaly and bring it back. He begins to question what they are doing on this secret second mission while he fights an unexplainable attraction to Gemme. But soon he begins to realize that something is up with what they are sent to retrieve and it may not be for the good of the ship or their community.
Together, Miles and Gemme have to learn that sometimes it is good to question the establishment and do what you feel is ultimately right, not just for yourself but for the good of everyone.
The second book in the Sci-Fi series, A New Dawn, was a little on the out there scale for me. The storyline with Gemme and Miles and their crews journey to complete both mission was excellent. I found myself wanting more and more of the foursome on the page because I enjoyed them so much.
Where the book took a weird turn for me was with the Seer's and the orb. The present and past flip flopping and how that storyline related to where we were today (or not) just did not capture my interest. I hate to say it, I would speed read through those section just to get onto something more interesting. I just felt we could have gotten away with a little less of how the twins got to where they are now.
As with Paradise 21, there isn't a hot romance between Miles and Gemme. Instead the story focuses on the characters trying to save themselves and the rest of the ship's crew along with solving the mystery of the orb and why the Seer's want it. Most of the story was very engaging and kept my interest...with the exception of the Seer part.
Miles Brentwood has an ear with the Seer's, the centuries old twins who run the ship. After the accident with the comets, he begins to suspect more is going on than he is being told, but he doesn't immediately question his orders. He takes his team of four out on their mission. Soon Miles is given a secondary mission to complete, one that must be done is secret from 2 of the other team members. To find a genetic anomaly and bring it back. He begins to question what they are doing on this secret second mission while he fights an unexplainable attraction to Gemme. But soon he begins to realize that something is up with what they are sent to retrieve and it may not be for the good of the ship or their community.
Together, Miles and Gemme have to learn that sometimes it is good to question the establishment and do what you feel is ultimately right, not just for yourself but for the good of everyone.
The second book in the Sci-Fi series, A New Dawn, was a little on the out there scale for me. The storyline with Gemme and Miles and their crews journey to complete both mission was excellent. I found myself wanting more and more of the foursome on the page because I enjoyed them so much.
Where the book took a weird turn for me was with the Seer's and the orb. The present and past flip flopping and how that storyline related to where we were today (or not) just did not capture my interest. I hate to say it, I would speed read through those section just to get onto something more interesting. I just felt we could have gotten away with a little less of how the twins got to where they are now.
As with Paradise 21, there isn't a hot romance between Miles and Gemme. Instead the story focuses on the characters trying to save themselves and the rest of the ship's crew along with solving the mystery of the orb and why the Seer's want it. Most of the story was very engaging and kept my interest...with the exception of the Seer part.
April 8, 2012
Secondo libro della saga di sci-fi romance che mi è capitato di leggere per caso e tutto sommato non era male, a patto che non ci si aspetti la grande storia d'amore.
Gemma vive sull'astronave spaziale che 300 anni prima è partita dalla terra del 2470 ormai ridotta al lumicino per salvare alcuni umani; questi ultimi sono portatori di "geni eccezionali" e devono arrivare su Paradiso 18, un pianeta talmente lontano che il viaggio sarebbe stato lungo almeno mezzo millennio. Il suo lavoro è quello di matchmaker, incrocia cioè i geni di uomini e donne dell'astronave in modo da avere la migliore progenie possibile.
Miles invece è un tenente bello e coraggioso, e quando Gemma vede apparire sul suo computer che è il suo compagno predestinato si spaventa e cancella la loro coppia, proprio dieci minuti prima che una tempesta di meteoriti danneggi gravemente l'astronave e li costringa ad un atterraggio di fortuna su un pianeta glaciale, Tundra 37 appunto.
La storia d'amore tra i due protagonisti non è voluta nientemeno che dal destino, viaggiando alla ricerca di un posto dove costruire la colonia, scopriranno grazie ad un artefatto alieno infatti, che già avevano passato parecchie vite assieme e che sarebbero stati assieme anche in questa, arpie permettendo. Infatti Luna, altro pezzo grosso dell'astronave aveva già cercato di circuire Miles e portarlo via a Gemma, che non si riteneva alla sua altezza.
Nel frattempo in una serie di flashback veniamo a scoprire la storia delle due gemelle preveggenti e telepati che avevano costruito l'astronave e la guidavano grazie ai loro poteri e di Vira, bambina prodigio che potrebbe salvarli tutti.
Il problema di questo libro sono le aspettative con cui mi ci sono avvicinata, mi aspettavo la storia d'amore con il contorno di fantascienza e mi sono ritrovata con la storia di fantascienza e un accenno di storia d'amore, ma proprio un accenno. Capisco che se ci metti in mezzo il destino non ti devi dilungare in sguardi, baci e abbracci, ma magari dichiari proprio che stai scrivendo un libro di fantascienza e invece di uscire per la Harlequin pubblichi con la Editrice Nord che mi sembra più onesto. Comunque il libro non è brutto, le visioni catastrofiche di una terra del futuro sembrano prese da un Blade Runner all'ennesima potenza condito con l'esercito delle 12 scimmie.
La copertina è invece completamente fuorviante e assurdi sono i nomi dei pianeti, ma per favore mancava soltando Garbatella 36 e avevamo fatto poker!
Si ringraziano Netgalley ed Entangled Publishng per la preview.
Voto:
Gemma vive sull'astronave spaziale che 300 anni prima è partita dalla terra del 2470 ormai ridotta al lumicino per salvare alcuni umani; questi ultimi sono portatori di "geni eccezionali" e devono arrivare su Paradiso 18, un pianeta talmente lontano che il viaggio sarebbe stato lungo almeno mezzo millennio. Il suo lavoro è quello di matchmaker, incrocia cioè i geni di uomini e donne dell'astronave in modo da avere la migliore progenie possibile.
Miles invece è un tenente bello e coraggioso, e quando Gemma vede apparire sul suo computer che è il suo compagno predestinato si spaventa e cancella la loro coppia, proprio dieci minuti prima che una tempesta di meteoriti danneggi gravemente l'astronave e li costringa ad un atterraggio di fortuna su un pianeta glaciale, Tundra 37 appunto.
La storia d'amore tra i due protagonisti non è voluta nientemeno che dal destino, viaggiando alla ricerca di un posto dove costruire la colonia, scopriranno grazie ad un artefatto alieno infatti, che già avevano passato parecchie vite assieme e che sarebbero stati assieme anche in questa, arpie permettendo. Infatti Luna, altro pezzo grosso dell'astronave aveva già cercato di circuire Miles e portarlo via a Gemma, che non si riteneva alla sua altezza.
Nel frattempo in una serie di flashback veniamo a scoprire la storia delle due gemelle preveggenti e telepati che avevano costruito l'astronave e la guidavano grazie ai loro poteri e di Vira, bambina prodigio che potrebbe salvarli tutti.
Il problema di questo libro sono le aspettative con cui mi ci sono avvicinata, mi aspettavo la storia d'amore con il contorno di fantascienza e mi sono ritrovata con la storia di fantascienza e un accenno di storia d'amore, ma proprio un accenno. Capisco che se ci metti in mezzo il destino non ti devi dilungare in sguardi, baci e abbracci, ma magari dichiari proprio che stai scrivendo un libro di fantascienza e invece di uscire per la Harlequin pubblichi con la Editrice Nord che mi sembra più onesto. Comunque il libro non è brutto, le visioni catastrofiche di una terra del futuro sembrano prese da un Blade Runner all'ennesima potenza condito con l'esercito delle 12 scimmie.
La copertina è invece completamente fuorviante e assurdi sono i nomi dei pianeti, ma per favore mancava soltando Garbatella 36 e avevamo fatto poker!
Si ringraziano Netgalley ed Entangled Publishng per la preview.
Voto:
April 25, 2012
Today's review is on Tundra 37 by Aubrie Dionne
Deciding to branch out of my comfort zone a bit I agreed to read Tundra 37. What I found was science fiction romance that could melt even the coldest of hearts. Fluctuating between chapters of the past and the present day, the reader can't help but to fall in love with the characters.
We have all had thoughts of the world ending as we know it. In Tundra 37 it actually does. There is hope however. Scientific advancements have allowed for space travel aboard the Expedition. It's only hitch is that it will take twin sisters with amazing abilities to make it happen. They will have to become a part of the ship itself.
The people responsible for the ship and its expedition want the human race to continue. This means that they are accepting only the best candidates to live on the ship. These include those higher up in the "class" system and those with the best genes.
Three hundred years after the ship has left Earth, Gemme is sitting in her office going over the computers matches when she is interrupted by Luna. Use to getting exactly what she wants, she offers Gemme an chance to see the Seers in exchange for making sure that she is matched with Lieutenant Brentwood. Just before the ship is thrown into a meteor shower though, Gemme's own name appears on the matching screen along with Brentwood's.
Having to land on an ice covered planet, Brentwood, along with a small team are sent out to find a new fuel source. But there is something else out there that one of the Seers wants, but it could do more damage than good though.
Can the four members of team Alpha Blue find the alternate fuel source before time runs out for the rest of the colonists on the ship?
Well written, Tundra 37 was a surprisingly good book. (Though there were some editing mistakes.) I look forward to reading the next installment in the series.
3.5 of 5 stars
Available at Amazon
Deciding to branch out of my comfort zone a bit I agreed to read Tundra 37. What I found was science fiction romance that could melt even the coldest of hearts. Fluctuating between chapters of the past and the present day, the reader can't help but to fall in love with the characters.
We have all had thoughts of the world ending as we know it. In Tundra 37 it actually does. There is hope however. Scientific advancements have allowed for space travel aboard the Expedition. It's only hitch is that it will take twin sisters with amazing abilities to make it happen. They will have to become a part of the ship itself.
The people responsible for the ship and its expedition want the human race to continue. This means that they are accepting only the best candidates to live on the ship. These include those higher up in the "class" system and those with the best genes.
Three hundred years after the ship has left Earth, Gemme is sitting in her office going over the computers matches when she is interrupted by Luna. Use to getting exactly what she wants, she offers Gemme an chance to see the Seers in exchange for making sure that she is matched with Lieutenant Brentwood. Just before the ship is thrown into a meteor shower though, Gemme's own name appears on the matching screen along with Brentwood's.
Having to land on an ice covered planet, Brentwood, along with a small team are sent out to find a new fuel source. But there is something else out there that one of the Seers wants, but it could do more damage than good though.
Can the four members of team Alpha Blue find the alternate fuel source before time runs out for the rest of the colonists on the ship?
Well written, Tundra 37 was a surprisingly good book. (Though there were some editing mistakes.) I look forward to reading the next installment in the series.
3.5 of 5 stars
Available at Amazon
February 24, 2012
Take one sentient spaceship traveling the stars, add a fated couple, a crash landing on a forbidding planet, stir in sabotage and a race to save the human colony, and what do you get? Tundra 37, a sci-fi thriller of a romance that has a lot of promise but stumbles over itself in the execution.
The story is told mostly from the point of view of Gemme, a genetic analyst and matchmaker. She is one of many humans aboard a ship headed for a hospitable planet after the earth has been rendered uninhabitable. However, the narration also switches at times to Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, a leader of the human spaceship population, and Mestasis, one of a set of twins whose special talents enable them to be directly wired into the ship’s mainframe. These Seers are in charge of directing the spaceship to it to its destination. While each viewpoint has its own merits (especially Mestasis’ flashbacks), there were points when the ‘voices’ of all three characters were distractingly similar.
As mentioned previously, the romance was a major weak link in the book. While the premise worked, the follow-through failed. The characters’ thoughts about each other were distinctly shallow, the nominal ‘obstruction’ to the characters’ happiness was a paper-thin construct, and though the resolution tied things nicely in a bow, it left this reader without a feeling of engaged emotion, much less fulfillment.
In sum, Tundra 37 built a world with a fantastically complex history and set-up, and then failed to deliver when it came to characters.
Recommended for: those who enjoy crash-landing and recovery stories, and stalwart fans of space travel and sci-fi romance.
The story is told mostly from the point of view of Gemme, a genetic analyst and matchmaker. She is one of many humans aboard a ship headed for a hospitable planet after the earth has been rendered uninhabitable. However, the narration also switches at times to Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, a leader of the human spaceship population, and Mestasis, one of a set of twins whose special talents enable them to be directly wired into the ship’s mainframe. These Seers are in charge of directing the spaceship to it to its destination. While each viewpoint has its own merits (especially Mestasis’ flashbacks), there were points when the ‘voices’ of all three characters were distractingly similar.
As mentioned previously, the romance was a major weak link in the book. While the premise worked, the follow-through failed. The characters’ thoughts about each other were distinctly shallow, the nominal ‘obstruction’ to the characters’ happiness was a paper-thin construct, and though the resolution tied things nicely in a bow, it left this reader without a feeling of engaged emotion, much less fulfillment.
In sum, Tundra 37 built a world with a fantastically complex history and set-up, and then failed to deliver when it came to characters.
Recommended for: those who enjoy crash-landing and recovery stories, and stalwart fans of space travel and sci-fi romance.
March 7, 2014
With Book 1 of the New Dawn series, we were introduced to a main character running away from a computer-generated life-mate match because she didn't like the guy. With this book, Aubrie Dionne tackles a different angle, with a main character who does like the guy she's paired up with. It is refreshing to see an author take on these different perspectives rather than writing book 2 as a recycled version of book 1.
Gemme is a matchmaker who pairs up life-mates for a living. Only, when the computer suggests pairing her up with the handsome, strong, courageous (Is there anything NOT to like?) Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, she feels unworthy and declines the match. Then, the generation starship makes an emergency landing on an ice planet to keep from crashing. Meanwhile, a biologist named Luna will do just about anything to end up with Lieutenant Brentwood and the sentient beings controlling the ship may not have the crew's best interests in mind. Will Gemme and Miles unravel the mystery surrounding Tundra 37 before it's too late?
Excellent book and series. I can't wait to read the other books - Haven 6 and A Hero Rising (I'm so glad James Wilfred gets his own story - such an interesting character!).
Gemme is a matchmaker who pairs up life-mates for a living. Only, when the computer suggests pairing her up with the handsome, strong, courageous (Is there anything NOT to like?) Lieutenant Miles Brentwood, she feels unworthy and declines the match. Then, the generation starship makes an emergency landing on an ice planet to keep from crashing. Meanwhile, a biologist named Luna will do just about anything to end up with Lieutenant Brentwood and the sentient beings controlling the ship may not have the crew's best interests in mind. Will Gemme and Miles unravel the mystery surrounding Tundra 37 before it's too late?
Excellent book and series. I can't wait to read the other books - Haven 6 and A Hero Rising (I'm so glad James Wilfred gets his own story - such an interesting character!).
March 5, 2012
Tundra 37 by Aubire Dionne is a futuristic story that involves a spaceship taking colonists to a new planet when the Earth is no longer habitable. It is the second book in the ‘A New Dawn’ series. As the story starts, this ship- the Expedition, runs into a comet shower and is so damaged that the idea of traveling all the way to Paradise 18 (the original destination for the mission) is no longer even possible. Seeing no other way of keeping the colonists alive, the two pilots (known as the Seers) who have been physically connected to the controls of the ship for an inhumanly long time, crash land the vessel on the frozen planet known as Tundra 37.
Just at the edge of everything, we often catch glimpses of the strange alien orb. It seems to have the power to influence the courses of action taken by the Seers. It may seem trivial that it can change the way that the colonists are dreaming, but before long Vera can sense it as what would only seem to be an evil presence. Was it only by chance that the ship was near enough Tundra 37 when it ran into trouble? With what on the planet does the orb maintain a barely detectable contact?
Just at the edge of everything, we often catch glimpses of the strange alien orb. It seems to have the power to influence the courses of action taken by the Seers. It may seem trivial that it can change the way that the colonists are dreaming, but before long Vera can sense it as what would only seem to be an evil presence. Was it only by chance that the ship was near enough Tundra 37 when it ran into trouble? With what on the planet does the orb maintain a barely detectable contact?
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