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Blue Dust #2
Destiny
Following on from the epic first novel, Blue Dust: Forbidden, Katy Krump's Blue Dust: Destiny continues the saga of Qea, a fugitive renegade whose mission it is to free the oppressed children of the Qarntaz Octad. This wonderful book explores even more of Qea's back story and has some startling revelations about her personal life as well as exploring even more of the fantastical Blue Dust Universe.
As Adam and Qea get separated, Qea is forced into befriending some of the fearsome otherworldly tribes that inhabit The Octad. Together with a mysterious hooded boy, they face a new, rising evil, finding themselves imprisoned in the imposing "Citadel", a place made almost entirely of glass, which brainwashes the captive children to carry out the will of the sinister Primax.
As Adam and Qea get separated, Qea is forced into befriending some of the fearsome otherworldly tribes that inhabit The Octad. Together with a mysterious hooded boy, they face a new, rising evil, finding themselves imprisoned in the imposing "Citadel", a place made almost entirely of glass, which brainwashes the captive children to carry out the will of the sinister Primax.
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First published September 29, 2013
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Katy Krump
5 books26 followersI was an English and Music teacher before almost losing my sense of humour (and mind) and after a number of children’s musicals I wrote were published, decided I needed to devote myself to writing. I became a full-time television scriptwriter for children, working on the award winning children’s programme Kideo, entered a nationwide scriptwriting competition and was selected to be on the writing team of Generations, a popular South African soap. I also worked as an advertising copywriter, wrote radio ads and jingles, industry specific educational textbooks and readers for illiterate and semi-literate adults, corporate video scripts, CD-ROM programmes for the Independent Electoral Commission before the first democratic elections in South Africa...anything to keep the wolf from the door.
I’m constantly writing, books and TV scripts. In 2000 I embarked on a new journey, crossing the galaxy to settle on a new planet or as some like to call it 'Immigration', and am now a proud possessor of a maroon Intergalactic Wayfarer Permit and have come to love the aliens I mix with daily.
I’m constantly writing, books and TV scripts. In 2000 I embarked on a new journey, crossing the galaxy to settle on a new planet or as some like to call it 'Immigration', and am now a proud possessor of a maroon Intergalactic Wayfarer Permit and have come to love the aliens I mix with daily.
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March 3, 2015
Second books are always eagerly anticipated, as they reintroduce you to characters you fell in love with from their first outing. When I first heard of this Sci-Fi sequel, I was itching to get my hands on it, as Blue Dust: Forbidden was so original and so well written, I just knew that Blue Dust: Destiny would blow me away. After finally finishing it, I was unprepared at how fantastic this book was going to be.
In the first book, we follow Qea's plight as she must come to terms of what running from a powerful warlord means. She falls for Adam, a boy from Earth, who doesn't know what he's let himself in for, but is dragged along into space, encountering everything that Qea has tried to escape from. But through determination, Qea and Adam help the 'forbidden' children, where Qea learns of her destiny; the path the spiritual 'Troiqa' has set out for her. In Destiny, we follow Qea's quest to rescue more of the forbidden children, destroying the Detention Hubs along the way. But this book isn't just about defeating Inquisitors, grimy spectre-like beings that suck the souls of children. This is about Qea's journey from just a naive leader of a small army into a mature phenomenon that will undoubtedly test her more than she ever imagined. She must infiltrate the 'Citadel' - a glass prison and battle an evil she never thought possible.
This is one action packed book - a book that captures your attention from page one, shaking it to its core and doesn't let go even as you flip the last page. From battles with Inquisitors, to chasing an invisible army hell-bent on stealing children, to sabotaging the inner-workings of the dogmatic regime found in the glass Citadel; Qea has her work cut out for her.
I found Qea a delight to read and follow. She's a young woman who grows throughout the course of the book; learning severe lessons along the way. She must learn to trust others, think before rushing into fights, as well as coming to terms with the truth about her early life. She's naturally inquisitive; a trait I found mesmerising, as it gives the author ample opportunity to flex her creative mind and introduce us to other-worldly things. I found this maturing journey of Qea rather realistic, showing how smart this book really is. This is not just Qea's path in terms of destiny, it's the bridge of transforming from naive teenager to mature young woman.
But Qea learns the hard way that she not infallible, and so this gives way to a host of absolutely brilliant side characters. Adam is missing for a good chunk of Destiny, but this works fine as the other characters we come across all have their own nuances that are simply adorable. Zaq is the leader of an all boy tribe, and his moral compass is charming, whereas the female leader of the Mae-Zons matches his willingness to protect with her own witty allure. I loved how Katy Krump has re-invented the Amazons of myth. The whole case of characters here actually only enhance the story twice-fold, and I couldn't help but wish to myself that non of them die later on in the book - I don't think I would have coped!
Yet this is a book where characters will die, will shed blood and tears, never afraid of pulling punches and testing the reader's resolve. There are moments here that are a little gruesome, but that's not a bad thing, it's brilliant! It needs to be, and it's a testament to the author's ability. She doesn't patronise her readers with fluffy endings, happily ever after moments, as in the Octad at least, life is hard, where enemies will come at you from all angles, forcing you to survive by any means necessary.
I think with science fiction nowadays, it pays to be original, especially when it is really easy to 'copy' ideas that already exist within the Sci-Fi world, and Blue Dust: Destiny only expands on its uniqueness found from its first in the series. Katy Krump certainly has a clever and exceptional mind. I particularly found the entire glass-making element very interesting, yet completely plausible. And I think that is what works - it may be fantasy, yet you could so easily believe what it is you are reading.
Blue Dust: Destiny is a must read for anyone who is looking for a lose-yourself-in-a-fantastic-story read; one that is impressively well-written, has a brilliant structure and a cast of characters that you really feel for. Katy Krump's writing style is astoundingly intense, detailed, yet easily accessible for the Young Adult market. The science fiction teenage tilt is so original, there just isn't anything else like it out there. I fell in love with the whole book, as it not only expands upon Blue Dust: Forbidden, but also excels it in every conceivable way. The action is so unbelievably real and addictive, I often found goosebumps sizzling up my arms, only for me to ignore the time and my body screaming for my bed, to carry on reading until my eyes stung. Now all I have to do is wait until the final book comes out!
In the first book, we follow Qea's plight as she must come to terms of what running from a powerful warlord means. She falls for Adam, a boy from Earth, who doesn't know what he's let himself in for, but is dragged along into space, encountering everything that Qea has tried to escape from. But through determination, Qea and Adam help the 'forbidden' children, where Qea learns of her destiny; the path the spiritual 'Troiqa' has set out for her. In Destiny, we follow Qea's quest to rescue more of the forbidden children, destroying the Detention Hubs along the way. But this book isn't just about defeating Inquisitors, grimy spectre-like beings that suck the souls of children. This is about Qea's journey from just a naive leader of a small army into a mature phenomenon that will undoubtedly test her more than she ever imagined. She must infiltrate the 'Citadel' - a glass prison and battle an evil she never thought possible.
This is one action packed book - a book that captures your attention from page one, shaking it to its core and doesn't let go even as you flip the last page. From battles with Inquisitors, to chasing an invisible army hell-bent on stealing children, to sabotaging the inner-workings of the dogmatic regime found in the glass Citadel; Qea has her work cut out for her.
I found Qea a delight to read and follow. She's a young woman who grows throughout the course of the book; learning severe lessons along the way. She must learn to trust others, think before rushing into fights, as well as coming to terms with the truth about her early life. She's naturally inquisitive; a trait I found mesmerising, as it gives the author ample opportunity to flex her creative mind and introduce us to other-worldly things. I found this maturing journey of Qea rather realistic, showing how smart this book really is. This is not just Qea's path in terms of destiny, it's the bridge of transforming from naive teenager to mature young woman.
But Qea learns the hard way that she not infallible, and so this gives way to a host of absolutely brilliant side characters. Adam is missing for a good chunk of Destiny, but this works fine as the other characters we come across all have their own nuances that are simply adorable. Zaq is the leader of an all boy tribe, and his moral compass is charming, whereas the female leader of the Mae-Zons matches his willingness to protect with her own witty allure. I loved how Katy Krump has re-invented the Amazons of myth. The whole case of characters here actually only enhance the story twice-fold, and I couldn't help but wish to myself that non of them die later on in the book - I don't think I would have coped!
Yet this is a book where characters will die, will shed blood and tears, never afraid of pulling punches and testing the reader's resolve. There are moments here that are a little gruesome, but that's not a bad thing, it's brilliant! It needs to be, and it's a testament to the author's ability. She doesn't patronise her readers with fluffy endings, happily ever after moments, as in the Octad at least, life is hard, where enemies will come at you from all angles, forcing you to survive by any means necessary.
I think with science fiction nowadays, it pays to be original, especially when it is really easy to 'copy' ideas that already exist within the Sci-Fi world, and Blue Dust: Destiny only expands on its uniqueness found from its first in the series. Katy Krump certainly has a clever and exceptional mind. I particularly found the entire glass-making element very interesting, yet completely plausible. And I think that is what works - it may be fantasy, yet you could so easily believe what it is you are reading.
Blue Dust: Destiny is a must read for anyone who is looking for a lose-yourself-in-a-fantastic-story read; one that is impressively well-written, has a brilliant structure and a cast of characters that you really feel for. Katy Krump's writing style is astoundingly intense, detailed, yet easily accessible for the Young Adult market. The science fiction teenage tilt is so original, there just isn't anything else like it out there. I fell in love with the whole book, as it not only expands upon Blue Dust: Forbidden, but also excels it in every conceivable way. The action is so unbelievably real and addictive, I often found goosebumps sizzling up my arms, only for me to ignore the time and my body screaming for my bed, to carry on reading until my eyes stung. Now all I have to do is wait until the final book comes out!
October 17, 2013
Review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
I received a copy from the author for an honest review
Katy Krump's Blue Dust: Destiny is the sequel to Blue Dust: Forbidden, which was one of the best sci-fi books I had the pleasure of reading last year. Krump doesn't disappoint as she seamlessly brings us back to her fictional world, where danger is everywhere and where one's destiny is of the utmost importance. In this sequel, we're further introduced to various characters from the first book, and shown the true power of the divine beings helping Qea, the protagonist, on her quest.
Krump's second novel showcases the power of loyalty, promises non-stop action, witty dialogue, and a unique world. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, then you're going to love this continuation.
The idea of God in a different universe is a lot more apparent in this one and while I normally chide books for focussing so much on a God-like being, I understand that without Qea's belief she wouldn't be on this journey. But the idea of a divine being assisting Qea isn't just about God itself, but about faith and how innocence (in this case, the children) can be the most powerful source in the world.
Krump shows off her masterful skill at creating a whole different world than ours and manages to further draw her readers in. She delves even deeper into the universe she has created, allowing us to explore different worlds than the ones we discovered in the first book. Through Qea's eyes, we become more than observers, but members of her world. Instead of skimming over the planets, we learn nearly everything about specific planets and how they affect Qea's universe.
While the action was definitely awesome and the unfolding mystery surrounding the disappearing children deeply intriguing, I found the dialogue to be a little contrite. Rather than children speaking, the dialogue felt like it was coming from overly intelligent adults. But then, I know that I should keep in mind that this is a completely different universe with different languages and different English dialects. Even so, the effect was slightly jarring, since I'm used to more colloquial dialogue in young adult fiction.
Even with the whole dialogue issue, I found this sequel to be a fun read. I will forever be a bigger fan of the first book because Qea's growth was impressive and the romance touching, but this sequel was still surprisingly fun. Though the beginning was a little slower, I couldn't put it down once the action picked up. I wanted to know what was going to happen to Qea and her army, and I wanted to know just what the heck was going on with the disappearing children.
Also, we get to learn a lot more about Qea and that was kind of cool. There's some intriguing surprises that will definitely prove to be interesting in the next installment. The twist at the end of the novel will take the readers by surprise, but *hint hint* make sure to take note of what your reading, since Krump inserts clues and foreshadowing, but also be wary of red herrings, since she has proven to be a master of those as well.
I recommend this series to readers who love high fantasy. If you like well-crafted worlds, action, and tough characters, then check this series out!
I received a copy from the author for an honest review
Katy Krump's Blue Dust: Destiny is the sequel to Blue Dust: Forbidden, which was one of the best sci-fi books I had the pleasure of reading last year. Krump doesn't disappoint as she seamlessly brings us back to her fictional world, where danger is everywhere and where one's destiny is of the utmost importance. In this sequel, we're further introduced to various characters from the first book, and shown the true power of the divine beings helping Qea, the protagonist, on her quest.
Krump's second novel showcases the power of loyalty, promises non-stop action, witty dialogue, and a unique world. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, then you're going to love this continuation.
The idea of God in a different universe is a lot more apparent in this one and while I normally chide books for focussing so much on a God-like being, I understand that without Qea's belief she wouldn't be on this journey. But the idea of a divine being assisting Qea isn't just about God itself, but about faith and how innocence (in this case, the children) can be the most powerful source in the world.
Krump shows off her masterful skill at creating a whole different world than ours and manages to further draw her readers in. She delves even deeper into the universe she has created, allowing us to explore different worlds than the ones we discovered in the first book. Through Qea's eyes, we become more than observers, but members of her world. Instead of skimming over the planets, we learn nearly everything about specific planets and how they affect Qea's universe.
While the action was definitely awesome and the unfolding mystery surrounding the disappearing children deeply intriguing, I found the dialogue to be a little contrite. Rather than children speaking, the dialogue felt like it was coming from overly intelligent adults. But then, I know that I should keep in mind that this is a completely different universe with different languages and different English dialects. Even so, the effect was slightly jarring, since I'm used to more colloquial dialogue in young adult fiction.
Even with the whole dialogue issue, I found this sequel to be a fun read. I will forever be a bigger fan of the first book because Qea's growth was impressive and the romance touching, but this sequel was still surprisingly fun. Though the beginning was a little slower, I couldn't put it down once the action picked up. I wanted to know what was going to happen to Qea and her army, and I wanted to know just what the heck was going on with the disappearing children.
Also, we get to learn a lot more about Qea and that was kind of cool. There's some intriguing surprises that will definitely prove to be interesting in the next installment. The twist at the end of the novel will take the readers by surprise, but *hint hint* make sure to take note of what your reading, since Krump inserts clues and foreshadowing, but also be wary of red herrings, since she has proven to be a master of those as well.
I recommend this series to readers who love high fantasy. If you like well-crafted worlds, action, and tough characters, then check this series out!
November 4, 2013
Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series, I wasn't sure what to expect with the sequel.
Katy Krump has, however, surpassed herself - I couldn't put it down! All the separate threads of the story have been drawn together with great skill, to make a tightly written and cohesive structure. Characters have been fleshed out and developed further in the continuing storyline, which flows seamlessly from where the first book left off. The excitement never lets up for a minute as the story continues and the author's description of the colours and creatures of the alien world paints a picture which the reader cannot help but be drawn into.
Qea remains single-minded in pursuing her mission at all costs, whilst her arch enemy Ximbala follows her relentlessly. Added to his menaces are Mistress Elektra and the terrifying Primax, along with other threats. Qea gathers new allies to help her in her quest, one of the most noteworthy is Axileya of the Mae-Zon, an admirable fresh addition to the cast list. Further revelations shed light on the story of Qea's early life and she meets a significant figure from her past, in the form of the Hooded Boy. These characters all contribute to an exciting chase across the Blue Dust universe, leaving the reader breathless with anticipation of the next episode in this excellent series. Bring it on!
Katy Krump has, however, surpassed herself - I couldn't put it down! All the separate threads of the story have been drawn together with great skill, to make a tightly written and cohesive structure. Characters have been fleshed out and developed further in the continuing storyline, which flows seamlessly from where the first book left off. The excitement never lets up for a minute as the story continues and the author's description of the colours and creatures of the alien world paints a picture which the reader cannot help but be drawn into.
Qea remains single-minded in pursuing her mission at all costs, whilst her arch enemy Ximbala follows her relentlessly. Added to his menaces are Mistress Elektra and the terrifying Primax, along with other threats. Qea gathers new allies to help her in her quest, one of the most noteworthy is Axileya of the Mae-Zon, an admirable fresh addition to the cast list. Further revelations shed light on the story of Qea's early life and she meets a significant figure from her past, in the form of the Hooded Boy. These characters all contribute to an exciting chase across the Blue Dust universe, leaving the reader breathless with anticipation of the next episode in this excellent series. Bring it on!
September 9, 2014
This book took me a while to read and that is my fault because I kept having other commitments interfere with my focus, but I also wasn't desperate to get back to this book either, which is weird since I really enjoy science fiction. It just didn't hook me and keep me wanting to read. While the first book in this series really built character personalities and relationships, this book largely glazed over those aspects focusing on moving from one action sequence to the next. It felt a bit like watching an action movie that is just one explosion after another.
There were a lot of times where people's reactions to others just didn't feel real. In a civilization where just about anyone can be out to get you or a spy for the Committee, I would expect a whole lot more suspicion than I saw, although some of that can be explained away by growing notoriety. It wasn't a bad book, but it just didn't hit for me. I would still recommend it to people that enjoyed the first book in the series, and I will be looking for the next book that I suspect will be making an appearance based on the ending.
There were a lot of times where people's reactions to others just didn't feel real. In a civilization where just about anyone can be out to get you or a spy for the Committee, I would expect a whole lot more suspicion than I saw, although some of that can be explained away by growing notoriety. It wasn't a bad book, but it just didn't hit for me. I would still recommend it to people that enjoyed the first book in the series, and I will be looking for the next book that I suspect will be making an appearance based on the ending.
December 4, 2013
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.
Firstly I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this book.
Well, this sequel is much better than the first book but I faced the same problem with this book that is I couldn’t connect with the plot. The world building is good no doubt but it didn’t felt real.
The characters have fully developed in this book and we get to see the past life of Qea which really interested me and kept me hooked in. There are new dangers in Blue Dust Universe and Qea has to battle with that to free the oppressed children.
The concept execution was much better than book 1 and I truly enjoyed Qea’s journey. Over all a good book with awesome action scenes and a mysterious adventure that will surely keep you interested and excited. Enjoy reading!!!
Firstly I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this book.
Well, this sequel is much better than the first book but I faced the same problem with this book that is I couldn’t connect with the plot. The world building is good no doubt but it didn’t felt real.
The characters have fully developed in this book and we get to see the past life of Qea which really interested me and kept me hooked in. There are new dangers in Blue Dust Universe and Qea has to battle with that to free the oppressed children.
The concept execution was much better than book 1 and I truly enjoyed Qea’s journey. Over all a good book with awesome action scenes and a mysterious adventure that will surely keep you interested and excited. Enjoy reading!!!
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