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For a ticket to Earth, seventeen-year-old Anna-Maria “Ann” Solano is willing to jettison her birth planet, best friend, and the boy who loves her. Especially since all she’s required to do is escort Dace Keeling, a young naturalist, through the wilderness of the partially terraformed planet Eco. Ann‘s determination to escape the limitations of her small, frontier colony never falters, until Dace’s expeditions uncover three secrets. One offers riches, one shatters Ann’s perceptions of herself, and one reveals that the humans stranded on Eco are not its only inhabitants.
Ann’s willing to sacrifice friendship and love for a new life on Earth. But when an entire species is placed in jeopardy by her actions, she must make a choice – fulfill the dream that’s always sustained her, or save the planet she’s never considered home.
Ann’s willing to sacrifice friendship and love for a new life on Earth. But when an entire species is placed in jeopardy by her actions, she must make a choice – fulfill the dream that’s always sustained her, or save the planet she’s never considered home.
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First published March 8, 2016
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February 7, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
You can see my full thoughts on March 7th on Books and Ladders as part of the blog tour hosted by Chapter by Chapter.
Actual Rating: 3.5* but rounded up for GR
This was an honest-to-goodness science fiction novel and I loved it for that. There is lots of science, but not too much that it is difficult to understand. A lot of what we learn is already things we have at least a bit of basic knowledge of if you paid even minimal attention in science class. And that was great because I hate when things get too technical. I also really liked that it was diverse because especially in a colony like this, there is bound to be a lot of people with diverse backgrounds. I thought the inclusion of Emie wanting to help the cybers was nice but a little over the top and cheesy at times.
But the pacing was a bit off: at times it felt like things were moving too slowly and then other times it was as though a week had passed when it was really a day. It was difficult to get the concept of time in this one, tbh. As well, I was REALLY hoping that even though there were two eligible dudes that there would not be a love triangle, but alas there was. And like I'm okay with that but it just felt a bit forced as though BECAUSE there are two eligible dudes that means there must be a love triangle. Like no thanks.
Otherwise I really liked the plot and am looking forward to continuing with this series. I think it will be a good one from start to finish as it has interesting characters, situations, and I really like Raiden. So there's also that.
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You can see my full thoughts on March 7th on Books and Ladders as part of the blog tour hosted by Chapter by Chapter.
Actual Rating: 3.5* but rounded up for GR
This was an honest-to-goodness science fiction novel and I loved it for that. There is lots of science, but not too much that it is difficult to understand. A lot of what we learn is already things we have at least a bit of basic knowledge of if you paid even minimal attention in science class. And that was great because I hate when things get too technical. I also really liked that it was diverse because especially in a colony like this, there is bound to be a lot of people with diverse backgrounds. I thought the inclusion of Emie wanting to help the cybers was nice but a little over the top and cheesy at times.
But the pacing was a bit off: at times it felt like things were moving too slowly and then other times it was as though a week had passed when it was really a day. It was difficult to get the concept of time in this one, tbh. As well, I was REALLY hoping that even though there were two eligible dudes that there would not be a love triangle, but alas there was. And like I'm okay with that but it just felt a bit forced as though BECAUSE there are two eligible dudes that means there must be a love triangle. Like no thanks.
Otherwise I really liked the plot and am looking forward to continuing with this series. I think it will be a good one from start to finish as it has interesting characters, situations, and I really like Raiden. So there's also that.
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May 16, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Facsimile grabbed me right from the start with a fast paced plot and memorable characters. Ann's emotional journey was real and full of interpersonal exploration with family, friends, and a slight touch of romance. Also, the parallels to today's troubling times were sadly still relevant: despite the futuristic advancement in tech and space exploration, racism still survives - just in different forms.
Overall, an entertaining sci-fi adventure!
Facsimile grabbed me right from the start with a fast paced plot and memorable characters. Ann's emotional journey was real and full of interpersonal exploration with family, friends, and a slight touch of romance. Also, the parallels to today's troubling times were sadly still relevant: despite the futuristic advancement in tech and space exploration, racism still survives - just in different forms.
Overall, an entertaining sci-fi adventure!
March 17, 2016
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I received this book for free from Chapter by Chapter in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Let’s see if I can write this without misspelling ‘facsimile’ for the billionth time…
Facsimile is narrated by 17-year-old Ann, a second-generation born Eco resident, and takes place over the space of a week or two. Ann is desperate to get to Earth, where she thinks her family will be happy and have more opportunities than on Eco, the planet her grandparents were abandoned on with other terraformers. When a spacecraft lands on Eco with an opportunity to escape, Ann grabs it. In exchange for space on the craft, she must escort Dace, the captain’s nephew and naturalist, around the area to study the native fauna and flora. The people of Eco think they’re alone on the planet, besides some insects and lizards, but Dace thinks there might be more to the planet than the locals believe. With one revelation after the next, Ann must challenge her image of herself and her planet… all the while dealing with argumentative parents and a boy everyone assumes she’s destined to marry.
I liked this book. I really did. I’ll admit, it didn’t exactly grab me from the first page, but once it got going, I wanted to keep reading and reading and reading. Facsimile has a good balance of science: just enough to make things intriguing but not enough to freak you out with technicalities. My inner zoology geek was soooo happy with the level of scientific detail, especially the gadgets that Dace had to study the local creatures.
The end. Guys, the end. Things wrapped up so nicely, until Weavil threw in one word. I’ve added the second book, Derivation to my TBR and am waiting impatiently. Give give give.
Ann frustrated me at times, as she was pretty stubborn. BUUUT you know what? She was a lot like me. I can be a stubborn pain in the bum sometimes, too. She was also took charge very naturally, and I admired that she figured out what she wanted and went for it, rather than dancing around with uncertainty and looking for other people to tell her what to do. When she wasn’t sure about something, she admitted it openly, or she said she wasn’t going to decide yet because… why should she?
I know a certain someone who is going to be upset with me for saying this, but I actually like both Dace and Raid. Dace got my nerd crushing going from the start, while Raid annoyed me at the beginning but then developed that strong and protective element that I tend to love in my book boyfriends. I think I’m Team Raid…most of the time.
“Kisses are fun. But I’m not looking for something more right now. You should know that better than anyone, Raid.” I press a kiss into his palm and drop his hand. “And when I am, it’ll be me that decides, not any boy. You got that?”
Which leads me on to one of two big wins for this book: positive feminist messages. Unlike in other books, where 17-year-olds are looking for their happily ever afters and soulmates, Facsimile showed teenagers as teenagers. Ann and Emie (her bestie) did not slut-shame each other or force each other to choose a guy. They had each other’s backs and wanted the best for each other. Plus, they stood up for and loved themselves! WOO! And let’s not forget that Emie is apprenticing to be the local IT girl. High five to all my techie ladies!!!
“Why should I care if some guy likes it better another way? This is me, and I think I’m pretty awesome all on my own.”
The other win is Diversity! Ann’s paternal grandparents were originally from South America, and she speaks Spanish with them and her father. Raid was of Mongolian descent, while Dace was born in Mumbai to an Indian mother and an absent caucasian father. And everyone was beautiful! YAY! Happy dance time.
The only thing that upset me was Ann’s mom’s little escapade, but that added to the plot. It made me uncomfortable simply because it hit a bit close to home, except with the roles reversed. I think the way Ann reacted was actually quite realistic, looking back at my own reactions. I would say…give her six months and then she can have a breakdown. Weavil, if you want to talk to me about it, I can give you a lot of dirt. Haha.
Overall, Facsimile was an engaging YA sci-fi with a hint of realistic romance, and I recommend it to anyone looking for diverse characters and positive messages about women and sexuality.
July 14, 2016
I'm not entirely impressed with Facsimile. I guess I was looking for more of a hardcore sci-fi, which this really isn't. A positive is that it features quite a diverse cast of characters. Our protagonist, Ann, is biracial - Hispanic with ancestral roots in Peru. Our male lead is Dace, a biracial Indian and an aspiring scientist looking to explore Eco's vegetation and life-forms. Her best friend Emie is a black girl with a passion for rights for cybers and other people and aliens subject to Earth's purity laws, and Ann's other love interest is Raid, is a Chinese boy. It's a love triangle which I didn't really enjoy, and there is some kind-of cheating going on there.
There were some uncomfortable/discriminatory quotes in regard to cybers and those who weren't "one-hundred-percenters". Such as (there are spoilers ahead):
I enjoyed the exploration of Eco, but there was something that I was quite dubious about.
Overall, not a book I would recommend.
There were some uncomfortable/discriminatory quotes in regard to cybers and those who weren't "one-hundred-percenters". Such as (there are spoilers ahead):
"there are quite a few colonists who'd kill you to keep something like that quiet. We're proud to be human, you know. It's one of our only sources of pride." This was in response to Dace finding out they might not be 100% human. It sounds kind of...I don't know, prejudice? Considering alien folk seem to be commonplace (though disbarred from living on Earth because of the purity laws).
"His unnaturally blue eyes betray his status as a cyber, a human whose body's been substantially enhanced with implants or prosthetic. I'm always startled by his kind. Their otherness sets something fluttering in my stomach." The narrative didn't disagree with these sort of thoughts. As the novel progresses she does, slowly, change her mind and take up the cause Emie was passionate about from the start, but only because
I enjoyed the exploration of Eco, but there was something that I was quite dubious about.
Overall, not a book I would recommend.
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March 20, 2016I don't know what it is about books lately with me... Maybe there are just so many and I'm just not being patient right now. I have to like the characters or at least one character to get into a book. With FACSIMILE I just didn't like anyone. Maybe Dace, but his role hasn't been real big yet and it doesn't feel like his character is strong enough at this point to carry the story for me. All of the swearing, crudeness, suggestive content, cheating, innuendo, drama (I don't like drama) etc. didn't help. Plus characters who lie and have poor intentions. Just not an enjoyable story for me. The sci-fi aspect is actually interesting. So that and Dace are the only things I've liked about the story. At 40% through they weren't enough for me to spend more of my hours finishing, which is disappointing as I was hoping I'd really like this one. DNF.
March 10, 2016
Review to come.
May 4, 2017
I was trapped in the passenger seat on a long road trip, so I ended up reading Facsimile in about six hours. Facsimile has a slow beginning. The premise was interesting, but it was difficult to connect with the characters. There was this odd love triangle, but it didn’t seem to work for me. I had just finished reading the Generations series by Scott Sigler, and I was hoping that Facsimile would be similar. There are a lot of parallels – children left to cope on their own; No adults around to guide the youth who just want to get off the planet; a strong female protagonist.
I think that the narrative was a bit long. There were some interesting social justice components, but they seemed forced. I think if I had to sum up my quibbles with Facsimile, it would be “forced.” The story just didn’t seem to flow smoothly. Don’t get me wrong, I’d still read a sequel, because the overall story was interesting. In the end, I’d award Facsimile 3.5 stars.
I think that the narrative was a bit long. There were some interesting social justice components, but they seemed forced. I think if I had to sum up my quibbles with Facsimile, it would be “forced.” The story just didn’t seem to flow smoothly. Don’t get me wrong, I’d still read a sequel, because the overall story was interesting. In the end, I’d award Facsimile 3.5 stars.
June 25, 2016
Science fiction has always been one of my top two favorite genres, and now that I almost exclusively read YA, I absolutely love YA sci-fi. Ms. Weavil’s sophomore effort is an excellent addition to the genre, and it was a 4-star read for me, which means I think it’s great!
I have to first mention the cover – I loved it from the minute I saw it, but having read the book I now appreciate it even more. It’s a *perfect* representation of Eco, the dusty planet on which the story takes place. It can be hard to find a sci-fi cover that is different from the norm, but this one definitely is, and I just love it. It’s great when a cover matches or suits the story inside so well.
As for the story, I think Ms. Weavil did an excellent job of describing why these people exist on this terraformed planet, Eco, and not on Earth. The science behind it was very sound – how they exist when the planet doesn’t support vegetation (hydroponics for crops and climate-controlled domes for animals), how they keep from becoming an inbred population (very, very strict rules and careful planning about when and to whom children will be born), etc. I appreciate any author taking the time to give some explanation for those questions that naturally arise in a reader’s mind as they learn about the new world the author has created. Without explanations, we cannot suspend disbelief and immerse ourselves in the story, and Ms. Weavil did an A+ job!
I also really liked the characters, particularly Ann, her best friend, and the boy who loves her and who everyone assumes she will marry. I liked that Ann was strong-willed and independent, yet her family is very important to her, dysfunctional as it is. I think Ms. Weavil challenged us to think outside typical norms and maybe give the characters some slack when they do things that might be distasteful to us; I’m thinking especially of Ann’s mother and how she rebels against the strictures of her marriage, a marriage that she didn’t especially want in the first place. Similarly, I was a little frustrated with Ann regarding the love triangle, but the more I thought about it the more I understood where she was coming from. I mean, if you’ve only known less than 10 people your age for your whole life, and you know there’s not going to be anyone new magically appear, when someone your age does unexpectedly pop up, you’d naturally want to explore that person. And even if Dace had never shown up, it’s clear that Ann is chafing against the inevitability of her marriage to Raid, which I did understand the more I thought about it. After all, who wants to just settle??
Although the romance aspect wasn’t my favorite, I did really enjoy the discovery that Dace and Ann make and thinking through the implications of it for the people of Eco. I admit that I was fascinated by the idea of the Cybers, and I could’ve read a whole book just around that issue! I have no idea if there is a sequel planned, but if there is, I hope that we will learn more about the Cybers and their struggles. I thought that was a fascinating aspect to the story.
Overall, if you like YA sci-fi, or are willing to give it a try, I definitely recommend this book from Vicki Weavil. Her writing style is engaging and accessible, and she engages with issues that we are currently grappling with in our society today (eg, what does it mean to be “human”?). I loved this book and highly recommend it! Thanks to Ms. Weavil and Month9Books for allowing me to read an early copy, and to Chapter by Chapter for having me as part of the blog tour!
I have to first mention the cover – I loved it from the minute I saw it, but having read the book I now appreciate it even more. It’s a *perfect* representation of Eco, the dusty planet on which the story takes place. It can be hard to find a sci-fi cover that is different from the norm, but this one definitely is, and I just love it. It’s great when a cover matches or suits the story inside so well.
As for the story, I think Ms. Weavil did an excellent job of describing why these people exist on this terraformed planet, Eco, and not on Earth. The science behind it was very sound – how they exist when the planet doesn’t support vegetation (hydroponics for crops and climate-controlled domes for animals), how they keep from becoming an inbred population (very, very strict rules and careful planning about when and to whom children will be born), etc. I appreciate any author taking the time to give some explanation for those questions that naturally arise in a reader’s mind as they learn about the new world the author has created. Without explanations, we cannot suspend disbelief and immerse ourselves in the story, and Ms. Weavil did an A+ job!
I also really liked the characters, particularly Ann, her best friend, and the boy who loves her and who everyone assumes she will marry. I liked that Ann was strong-willed and independent, yet her family is very important to her, dysfunctional as it is. I think Ms. Weavil challenged us to think outside typical norms and maybe give the characters some slack when they do things that might be distasteful to us; I’m thinking especially of Ann’s mother and how she rebels against the strictures of her marriage, a marriage that she didn’t especially want in the first place. Similarly, I was a little frustrated with Ann regarding the love triangle, but the more I thought about it the more I understood where she was coming from. I mean, if you’ve only known less than 10 people your age for your whole life, and you know there’s not going to be anyone new magically appear, when someone your age does unexpectedly pop up, you’d naturally want to explore that person. And even if Dace had never shown up, it’s clear that Ann is chafing against the inevitability of her marriage to Raid, which I did understand the more I thought about it. After all, who wants to just settle??
Although the romance aspect wasn’t my favorite, I did really enjoy the discovery that Dace and Ann make and thinking through the implications of it for the people of Eco. I admit that I was fascinated by the idea of the Cybers, and I could’ve read a whole book just around that issue! I have no idea if there is a sequel planned, but if there is, I hope that we will learn more about the Cybers and their struggles. I thought that was a fascinating aspect to the story.
Overall, if you like YA sci-fi, or are willing to give it a try, I definitely recommend this book from Vicki Weavil. Her writing style is engaging and accessible, and she engages with issues that we are currently grappling with in our society today (eg, what does it mean to be “human”?). I loved this book and highly recommend it! Thanks to Ms. Weavil and Month9Books for allowing me to read an early copy, and to Chapter by Chapter for having me as part of the blog tour!
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September 19, 2016DNF at page 122.
There were a lot of good things happening in this story: intriguing premise, great setting, diverse characters, etc. Unfortunately, there were too many things that didn't work for me to keep reading: odd pacing, unnatural dialogue, and the dreaded love triangle. I think many people will enjoy this book though, so give it a try.
There were a lot of good things happening in this story: intriguing premise, great setting, diverse characters, etc. Unfortunately, there were too many things that didn't work for me to keep reading: odd pacing, unnatural dialogue, and the dreaded love triangle. I think many people will enjoy this book though, so give it a try.
April 17, 2016
Dang, I really wish GR would include half stars, because this really is a solid 3.5 stars, but I'm not *quite* willing to round up to 4.
Fun YA story set on another planet - the humans have only been on the planet for about a generation and a half (the narrator's grandparents were part of the initial team). Like a lot of teenagers, Ann just wants to get away from her home town, er, planet, and go on to bigger and better things - in her case, this is Earth. But when a ship lands on Eco to resupply and repair, Ann meets the insatiably curious and smart Dace, who she agrees to show around the planet so that he can learn more about the native species - which are few.
And this is where I just can't quite round up to 4 stars. How is it that these people have been living on this planet for like 40 some odd years and NOT ONE PERSON has decided to explore the planet in any meaningful way? One accident cannot possibly mean that all exploration was just abandoned. It takes Dace about 15 minutes on planet to find something MAJOR. I have a problem suspending THIS MUCH disbelief, and I'm pretty dang generous with my disbelief suspension.
Anyway! It was a fun story that moved along at a good clip. I am a HUGE fan of first contact stories and SF stories on other planets, so this was right in my wheelhouse. Will I continue with the series? If I can get the books through my library, it is very likely I would.
Oh yeah, and thanks to LibraryThing Early Reviewers program and Month9Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. :)
Fun YA story set on another planet - the humans have only been on the planet for about a generation and a half (the narrator's grandparents were part of the initial team). Like a lot of teenagers, Ann just wants to get away from her home town, er, planet, and go on to bigger and better things - in her case, this is Earth. But when a ship lands on Eco to resupply and repair, Ann meets the insatiably curious and smart Dace, who she agrees to show around the planet so that he can learn more about the native species - which are few.
And this is where I just can't quite round up to 4 stars. How is it that these people have been living on this planet for like 40 some odd years and NOT ONE PERSON has decided to explore the planet in any meaningful way? One accident cannot possibly mean that all exploration was just abandoned. It takes Dace about 15 minutes on planet to find something MAJOR. I have a problem suspending THIS MUCH disbelief, and I'm pretty dang generous with my disbelief suspension.
Anyway! It was a fun story that moved along at a good clip. I am a HUGE fan of first contact stories and SF stories on other planets, so this was right in my wheelhouse. Will I continue with the series? If I can get the books through my library, it is very likely I would.
Oh yeah, and thanks to LibraryThing Early Reviewers program and Month9Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. :)
March 11, 2016
As far as science fiction goes, this was overall a good read! Science fiction isn’t usually my first go to but when reading this for an honest review I kept an open mind and was pleasantly surprised. Science was never my forte, so it was nice that the author kept it basic enough that even I didn’t have to wiki the hell out of things! Nothing makes me lose my interest more than a book that requires more googling in order to continue reading it.
The pace of the book for the most part was well done, although the beginning seemed to start slow. Timeframes seemed a bit off, almost like the day shouldn’t read that long. Then I realized, wait a minute…I’ve had days that felt like they were weeks. So it was fairly accurate! *lol*
I’ve grown a liking for Emie. She is enthusiastic and stands by her bestie. And I love how she is all for cyber rights! The diversity of the whole cyber issue really brought it home and made this fiction seem almost realistic.
My one critic for the book is that I could have done without the love triangle. It seems as though this is the theme for most YA reads. I’m okay with another eligible male character coming into play but I don’t see why the triangle has to happen. It gets rather frustrating.
I’m interested to see where Weavil will take us with this series and I’m glad I was able to have the opportunity to read and review.
The pace of the book for the most part was well done, although the beginning seemed to start slow. Timeframes seemed a bit off, almost like the day shouldn’t read that long. Then I realized, wait a minute…I’ve had days that felt like they were weeks. So it was fairly accurate! *lol*
I’ve grown a liking for Emie. She is enthusiastic and stands by her bestie. And I love how she is all for cyber rights! The diversity of the whole cyber issue really brought it home and made this fiction seem almost realistic.
My one critic for the book is that I could have done without the love triangle. It seems as though this is the theme for most YA reads. I’m okay with another eligible male character coming into play but I don’t see why the triangle has to happen. It gets rather frustrating.
I’m interested to see where Weavil will take us with this series and I’m glad I was able to have the opportunity to read and review.
April 28, 2016
For a ticket to Earth, seventeen-year-old Anna-Maria “Ann” Solano is willing to jettison her birth planet, best friend, and the boy who loves her. Especially since all she’s required to do is escort Dace Keeling, a young naturalist, through the wilderness of the partially terraformed planet Eco. Ann‘s determination to escape the limitations of her small, frontier colony never falters, until Dace’s expeditions uncover three secrets. One offers riches, one shatters Ann’s perceptions of herself, and one reveals that the humans stranded on Eco are not its only inhabitants.
Ann’s willing to sacrifice friendship and love for a new life on Earth. But when an entire species is placed in jeopardy by her actions, she must make a choice – fulfill the dream that’s always sustained her, or save the planet she’s never considered home.
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not even sure where to begin other than by saying I love this book! The characters are very well developed, the action was very well paced, there was enough danger to make it interesting but not so much that it put me off the book, and the story line just sucked me right in.
And now I will try to patiently wait for the sequel....because I must know who THEM are!
Ann’s willing to sacrifice friendship and love for a new life on Earth. But when an entire species is placed in jeopardy by her actions, she must make a choice – fulfill the dream that’s always sustained her, or save the planet she’s never considered home.
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not even sure where to begin other than by saying I love this book! The characters are very well developed, the action was very well paced, there was enough danger to make it interesting but not so much that it put me off the book, and the story line just sucked me right in.
And now I will try to patiently wait for the sequel....because I must know who THEM are!
April 12, 2016
This is true science fiction. The author builds this world with vivid detail, where you feel as you could step into it at any given moment. The story flows well and the writing makes it all come together perfectly.
We're given background as to why they are on Eco throughout the book but not to the point where it gets boring or you feel like it will take away, it just adds more to the story. Then the newcomers also were a good addition to make a good twist to the "boring" same routine the colony is use to.
My question is; when can I see a book 2? Need answers to THEM. haha
I received a copy(through Librarything) in exchange for an honest review.
We're given background as to why they are on Eco throughout the book but not to the point where it gets boring or you feel like it will take away, it just adds more to the story. Then the newcomers also were a good addition to make a good twist to the "boring" same routine the colony is use to.
My question is; when can I see a book 2? Need answers to THEM. haha
I received a copy(through Librarything) in exchange for an honest review.
December 12, 2016
Writing was juvenile. And Ann's character got on my doggoned nerves. So childish, with hoe tendencies. Anyway, the book had potential and could've been great had it not been for the characters and writing. This book is more for somebody in middle school just getting into young adult books. I've definitely read better. Won't be following up on the next book(s).
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June 25, 2016I'm halfway through this, and it's getting even better as the chapters pass.
I wasn't that interested in the first couple of pages, but I'm glad I stuck around because this is a good terraforming sci-fi. Strong characters, very diverse backgrounds, and decent amount of science that isn't confusing or too weird.
I wasn't that interested in the first couple of pages, but I'm glad I stuck around because this is a good terraforming sci-fi. Strong characters, very diverse backgrounds, and decent amount of science that isn't confusing or too weird.
August 7, 2016
I choose this book mostly because it seemed like it had a sci-fi dystopian setting, and it did. While this book had incredible characters and an exciting story plot, there were too many profanities for my taste (A few on close to every page is a little too much for me).
August 6, 2016
Terrible read, mostly due to the protagonist and the VERY unnecessary and badly written love triangle. Very disappointed in this book.
April 24, 2016
Even if you're not a fan of science fiction I think you'll like this story. It's fun, imaginative with twists and turns you don't expect.
December 8, 2016
2.5 stars
May 28, 2017
Story of a girl whose grandparents were teraformers stranded on the world they were trying to teraform when the company they worked for went bankrupt. The girl thinks she would do anything to get off this world, but discovers there are things that matter more than her wants.
ugh
July 20, 2017DNF - PG 28
Why? (Direct quote from the book.)
I break off a piece of the chocolate and pop it in my mouth.
Without warning, Raid leans in and kisses me. "Mmmm, tasty," he says as he pulls away.
"Gross, Raid." I wipe my mouth with the heel of my hand.
"Really?" He steps back, his face a blank mask. "Way to kill the mood, Ann."
"Like sticking your tongue in my mouth when I'm not expecting it?"
"Some girls would like that." Raid tugs up his pants, which have slipped down his narrow hips.
"You need a belt. Or smaller pants." I say, shoving the rest of the chocolate into my mouth. I know I'm being cruel, and I don't care. I can't have Raiden Lin seducing [1] me into staying on Eco. Not when I'm so close to leaving.
Raid stares at me for a moment before shaking his head. "What a baby." He turns to Emie and Kam. "Isn't she a baby?" [2]
"Now, Raid," says Emile. [3]
"Yes," says Kam.
"So why don't you run along, little girl? Back to your mommy and daddy." Raid's black eyes flash. "I'm sure they can show you how to behave like a grown-up. Oh wait, maybe not."
Real prince, isn't he?
This is toxic crap, plain and simple, and all because a girl doesn't want to give this boy the right to kiss her whenever he wants. He's not even her boyfriend which would at least explain away how he thought he could just suddenly kiss her, even if it would have done nothing to explain the attitude. What's even better, this comes from one of her two love interests, probably the main side in the love triangle. (I did skip ahead enough to discover that because, up until this point, I was actually quite enjoying the book. But this is rape culture and that should no longer be acceptable in books.)
And I wouldn't be at all surprised if this is the boy she gets at the end, because girls in YA have a habit of choosing the creepiest, crappiest, most rape-tastic boy they can.
(Oh, I'm sorry, I was supposed to be swooning over how hot he was - but, hey, you know what? I think consent is hot.)
[1]What the hell about that was seductive?
[2]Because the girl doesn't want you to kiss her right now, she automatically has to be a baby. And you are so secure in yourself that you immediately have to seek reassurance from friends.
[3]Lovely defense of your best friend.
Why? (Direct quote from the book.)
I break off a piece of the chocolate and pop it in my mouth.
Without warning, Raid leans in and kisses me. "Mmmm, tasty," he says as he pulls away.
"Gross, Raid." I wipe my mouth with the heel of my hand.
"Really?" He steps back, his face a blank mask. "Way to kill the mood, Ann."
"Like sticking your tongue in my mouth when I'm not expecting it?"
"Some girls would like that." Raid tugs up his pants, which have slipped down his narrow hips.
"You need a belt. Or smaller pants." I say, shoving the rest of the chocolate into my mouth. I know I'm being cruel, and I don't care. I can't have Raiden Lin seducing [1] me into staying on Eco. Not when I'm so close to leaving.
Raid stares at me for a moment before shaking his head. "What a baby." He turns to Emie and Kam. "Isn't she a baby?" [2]
"Now, Raid," says Emile. [3]
"Yes," says Kam.
"So why don't you run along, little girl? Back to your mommy and daddy." Raid's black eyes flash. "I'm sure they can show you how to behave like a grown-up. Oh wait, maybe not."
Real prince, isn't he?
This is toxic crap, plain and simple, and all because a girl doesn't want to give this boy the right to kiss her whenever he wants. He's not even her boyfriend which would at least explain away how he thought he could just suddenly kiss her, even if it would have done nothing to explain the attitude. What's even better, this comes from one of her two love interests, probably the main side in the love triangle. (I did skip ahead enough to discover that because, up until this point, I was actually quite enjoying the book. But this is rape culture and that should no longer be acceptable in books.)
And I wouldn't be at all surprised if this is the boy she gets at the end, because girls in YA have a habit of choosing the creepiest, crappiest, most rape-tastic boy they can.
(Oh, I'm sorry, I was supposed to be swooning over how hot he was - but, hey, you know what? I think consent is hot.)
[1]What the hell about that was seductive?
[2]Because the girl doesn't want you to kiss her right now, she automatically has to be a baby. And you are so secure in yourself that you immediately have to seek reassurance from friends.
[3]Lovely defense of your best friend.
October 25, 2017
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