Discovery: An Unbearable Choice

Gaia's Majesty #.5

by Roger B. Burt

Gaia Speaks
You used to adore me. You took my bounty gratefully and before my loving sight developed your skills as will a child in the sight of mother. You worshipped me and my fruitfulness. I tested you with adversity which made you strong. But in time you selfishly saw Earth’s bounty as your due. You now have a choice between stewardship or devastation.

About Gaia’s Majesty: Discovery
Our earth mother, Gaia, was intrigued by clever creatures developing on her Earth. She believed they held promise but also danger for themselves and her planet.

Wisely Gaia reserved a gifted population of women dedicated to earth’s stewardship to safeguard the future of humankind. They remained in cities in the sea called Tethys. They would be a genetic pool if she needed to restart the species. The ones in the sea were called Progenitors and had lower fishlike bodies when in the sea but could morph to totally human form on land. Some members, called Primals, lived on the land and among them were a defense force, predominantly women, called the Andromeda. From these people were born the myths of mermaids and amazons. Together they are called Tethyans.

Opposed to the Tethyans are the Overlords. While Tethyans devote themselves to the stewardship of humankind and the earth, the Overlords are devoted only to profit and power.

Gaia’s Majesty: Discovery begins the trilogy which explores if Gaia’s preparations will succeed. Is this story a myth, or like so many myths, does it reside on the cusp of reality?

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology, Environment

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Roger B. Burt is a clinical psychologist. Over his career he has come to believe that mythology holds profound truths about humankind and is intrigued by the widespread myths about mermaids. Now he believes the rise of the empowerment of women is essential to our future and we have come to transformation or failure as a species. He has woven a story of mermaids with the challenge regarding the fate of humankind.

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

A feminist fantasy where mermaids, valkyries, and the Earth Goddess save the world from greed and nihilism.

[Claudia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly, I just couldn't keep any interest in the second book of the series. Too much back story. Too much explanation. Too much mysticism and predestination for Chantia and Beck. Woman power and mermaids. It was sadly, a trudge to get it finished as I kept hoping that it would get better.

It was a great idea but the story seems to be becoming a battle/commentary between so-called environmentally consciousness and protection personified by the female Tethyans and utilization of all earthly resources no matter the societal and environmental costs controlled by the Overlords.

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[Wendy Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mythological read. Excellent. The protectors of the earth struggle against the Overlords who can be brutal. Each has to find her own way with the subtle direction of Gaia, Mother Earth. This is a gifted population of mermaids/mermen who can live on earth or in the sea. I couldn't stop reading this book. I had to find out what happens!

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

[J Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world is in crisis and the war begins.

This is the second book in the trilogy and continues the story of Avery, who has reclaimed her birth name of Chantia, and Beck as they find their place in the world of the Tethyans.

The Andromeda warriors, Brigid, Luisa, and Nicole have new roles in disrupting the schemes of the Overlords who seek to rule the world. The Earth goddess Gaia uses prophecy and intuition to influence the hidden societies of Tethys, Primals and Progenitors as they struggle to protect the Earth and Humanity.

New characters are introduced as world-wide conflicts erupt that threaten to bring down governments and economies.

Robert Burt has did a great job World building in this second book. I like the vivid text he uses to develop the underwater city environments. To really appreciate the storyline and know how everyone and everything fits together I recommend reading the first book before this one.

[Cynthia A · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was a little slow in getting to the point. The idea of Overlords, Gaia, Primals etc was well thought out but the abundance of excess words made it hard to keep my attention. I will admit I would like to read the second book just to see if it is better. I want to see the if Gaia can achieve her plan through Chantia and the rest of her people.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

[P Diotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it easier to get immersed in the story in book two. There are many events unfolding simultaneously, but they are tied in rather well and don't feel forced. I really enjoyed discovering more about the underwater cities and their inhabitants and am eager to find out exactly what role the new characters will play in the next novel.

[Johnna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gaia is Mother Earth. Power and greed has taken over the world (sound familiar?). A group of women have been chosen to protect the earth and the future of all mankind. Def applies to our current environmental issues we are facing. This was book 2 of a trilogy. Very interesting take on Mother Earth and caring for her. I received this book for free and have given a voluntary review.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another spectacular story with Avery. I’ve loved it from the first book. I’m just lost in the plot and never want to leave.

[Kasey]

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book as a giveaway recipient. I am excited to read it and will update my thoughts on this book soon!

[Misty Hutchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book kept me interested lots of good information in it.

[Kourtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this from a goodreads giveaway and I loved it definitely recommend