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The Fixers of KarmaCorp #2
Grower's Omen
Sometimes the right choice feels like anything but. Tyra Lightbody lives steeped in family, community, and promises made long before she was born.
Her next mission will try to take all that away.
She’s being sent to an experimental-species biome to see why the locals are having bad dreams and throwing beakers at each other. What she discovers will test her loyalties, her courage, and her ability to make the very hardest of decisions in the very darkest of nights.
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Meet the Fixers of KarmaCorp. Their job is to work on behalf of greater good in the galaxy. Their challenge is to figure out what that means.
Grower’s Omen is the second book in the Fixers quartet, an offbeat science fiction series in which nothing explodes, nobody is at war, and life gets pretty interesting anyhow. The series starts with Destiny’s Song, and reading them in order is probably a good idea. :)
Her next mission will try to take all that away.
She’s being sent to an experimental-species biome to see why the locals are having bad dreams and throwing beakers at each other. What she discovers will test her loyalties, her courage, and her ability to make the very hardest of decisions in the very darkest of nights.
~ ~ ~
Meet the Fixers of KarmaCorp. Their job is to work on behalf of greater good in the galaxy. Their challenge is to figure out what that means.
Grower’s Omen is the second book in the Fixers quartet, an offbeat science fiction series in which nothing explodes, nobody is at war, and life gets pretty interesting anyhow. The series starts with Destiny’s Song, and reading them in order is probably a good idea. :)
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2016
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About the author
Audrey Faye
44 books323 followersHas previously authored books under the name of Debora Geary.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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March 20, 2019
Lovely, cozy, kind science fantasy. I thought this was much stronger than Book 1 in the series (Destiny's Song), but I can't be certain whether it would work to start reading the series here. (Maybe? I *think* it probably would, but I can't swear to it.)
September 4, 2017
strong, painful and beautifully written
The first book in this series was simply good -- I think it's limited because it's a little scattered in places and we aren't clearly shown the cost of the lead character's choices. We're told what that choice is and why it's hard for Kish to make, but I didn't feel any particular pain around it. It felt more like she was being asked to change her thinking, not make the kind of shift that could tear her life apart.
This second book is astounding. It's powerfully rooted in community and the love and strength of a good family, but it also goes to some very hard places and takes with it both the main character, Tee, and the reader. This book leaves scars -- the type of scars written when you come face to face with some terrible truth and an even harder decision, one that may cost you everything you value. The situation in the book is exactly that terrible for Tee, and yet the author offers these little moments of purpose, love and friendship to sustain Tee and reader both.
This book reminded me why I follow Audrey Faye on Amazon -- because she can write this well and I don't want to miss it.
The first book in this series was simply good -- I think it's limited because it's a little scattered in places and we aren't clearly shown the cost of the lead character's choices. We're told what that choice is and why it's hard for Kish to make, but I didn't feel any particular pain around it. It felt more like she was being asked to change her thinking, not make the kind of shift that could tear her life apart.
This second book is astounding. It's powerfully rooted in community and the love and strength of a good family, but it also goes to some very hard places and takes with it both the main character, Tee, and the reader. This book leaves scars -- the type of scars written when you come face to face with some terrible truth and an even harder decision, one that may cost you everything you value. The situation in the book is exactly that terrible for Tee, and yet the author offers these little moments of purpose, love and friendship to sustain Tee and reader both.
This book reminded me why I follow Audrey Faye on Amazon -- because she can write this well and I don't want to miss it.
September 17, 2021
Loved Tee's Story
Tyra, Tee, Lightbody, a Fixer for KarmaCorp, a Grower. Born and raised on Stardust Prime, her family has served KarmaCorp since the begining. Growing the foods everyone eats. The Lightbody clan is vast and has many adopted members, all are expected to come for Sunday dinner. Kish is her roommate and best friend. With Devan visiting she hasn't see much of her or her room.
Director Yesenia asks Tee to work with her daughter, Tatianna, a dancer. Yesenia is a Traveler, she has all 4 Fixer abilities. Wants Tee to assess her daughter for the Grower talent. Tatianna like most everyone else is adopted into the Lightbody family. Family is something Tatianna has never had.
Tee's next assignment is assessment and observation. Sent to Xirtais Minor, a planet full of scientists working in experimental farming. Some of the residents have been experiencing some strange dreams and behaviors and the medical director needs help figuring out the cause.
Tee finds one of the scientist is a rogue grower talent, the tree he has created, is sentient, and acting much like a typical teenager. The scientist has no roots in family or friends. He does not know how t teach his child those things. He is unwilling to learn. To save them both Tee has to take drastic measures, ones that go against everything her family has taught her. She is willing to make that sacrifice. She has asked a few friends from the facility to help.
Yesenia reaction to Tee's report is a surprise. Tee had to step outside all she believed and make a hard choice. Her family and friends were there for her
Great series, clean read, rate PG-13.
Tyra, Tee, Lightbody, a Fixer for KarmaCorp, a Grower. Born and raised on Stardust Prime, her family has served KarmaCorp since the begining. Growing the foods everyone eats. The Lightbody clan is vast and has many adopted members, all are expected to come for Sunday dinner. Kish is her roommate and best friend. With Devan visiting she hasn't see much of her or her room.
Director Yesenia asks Tee to work with her daughter, Tatianna, a dancer. Yesenia is a Traveler, she has all 4 Fixer abilities. Wants Tee to assess her daughter for the Grower talent. Tatianna like most everyone else is adopted into the Lightbody family. Family is something Tatianna has never had.
Tee's next assignment is assessment and observation. Sent to Xirtais Minor, a planet full of scientists working in experimental farming. Some of the residents have been experiencing some strange dreams and behaviors and the medical director needs help figuring out the cause.
Tee finds one of the scientist is a rogue grower talent, the tree he has created, is sentient, and acting much like a typical teenager. The scientist has no roots in family or friends. He does not know how t teach his child those things. He is unwilling to learn. To save them both Tee has to take drastic measures, ones that go against everything her family has taught her. She is willing to make that sacrifice. She has asked a few friends from the facility to help.
Yesenia reaction to Tee's report is a surprise. Tee had to step outside all she believed and make a hard choice. Her family and friends were there for her
Great series, clean read, rate PG-13.
March 3, 2018
Dang...where is that 6th star when I need it!
Don't read book 2 before book 1. You don't need the character background, but you do need the organization and mission background. This is an extraordinary book. Growers Omen has originality, and a refreshingly grown-up grouping of themes. Unlike book1, where you knew what was going to happen and enjoyed the ride, this one had elements of suspense. I greatly enjoyed this book. My only regret is that I paid half the price of some of the well reviewed dreck I've read recently.
Don't read book 2 before book 1. You don't need the character background, but you do need the organization and mission background. This is an extraordinary book. Growers Omen has originality, and a refreshingly grown-up grouping of themes. Unlike book1, where you knew what was going to happen and enjoyed the ride, this one had elements of suspense. I greatly enjoyed this book. My only regret is that I paid half the price of some of the well reviewed dreck I've read recently.
October 4, 2021
Fabulous
Audrey Faye has a fabulous way with words. This story made me want to try to garden! The way she describes Tee's work as a Grower working for Karmacorp was beautiful. The deep love & understanding of growing things, the need to help people & protect life. The really tough choices we all sometimes have to make, these are Tee's roll & it proves yo be the toughest of her life.
A beautiful, beautiful story
Audrey Faye has a fabulous way with words. This story made me want to try to garden! The way she describes Tee's work as a Grower working for Karmacorp was beautiful. The deep love & understanding of growing things, the need to help people & protect life. The really tough choices we all sometimes have to make, these are Tee's roll & it proves yo be the toughest of her life.
A beautiful, beautiful story
February 26, 2019
I am finding myself very impressed with this series. The writing is solid, and the characters are real (as much as possible in scifi/fantasy). Stories that revolve around a strong community really resonate with me, and that describes this book in spades. Above the story of family and nurturing is a tale of a woman in a bad spot forced to make a harsh decision for all the right reasons.
May 16, 2019
Story with interesting twist and turns
Audrey Gate's KarmaCorp series continues with Tyra's truly unique story which explores her Fixer powers as a Grower. I can honestly say I've never read anything like this. The story kept me spellbound, reading it in one continuous sitting. I've already downloaded the next book in the series Star Stories-Beginnings.
Audrey Gate's KarmaCorp series continues with Tyra's truly unique story which explores her Fixer powers as a Grower. I can honestly say I've never read anything like this. The story kept me spellbound, reading it in one continuous sitting. I've already downloaded the next book in the series Star Stories-Beginnings.
April 29, 2023
sequel focused on a different female MC
I didn’t like this book as much as the first, for two main reasons. This is a sci-fi story following another female MC, but her character growth seems to be unwanted and mostly in the wrong direction. Also, there’s no romance story or hint of it, but lots of references to sex. It was an unsatisfying story in the end.
I didn’t like this book as much as the first, for two main reasons. This is a sci-fi story following another female MC, but her character growth seems to be unwanted and mostly in the wrong direction. Also, there’s no romance story or hint of it, but lots of references to sex. It was an unsatisfying story in the end.
August 15, 2017
A true test of strength an endurance an survival awaits her
A fixer with the talent of a grower is sent to a distant quadrant to investigate bio-dome accidents . Including uncontrollable actions an harm to others .
A fixer with the talent of a grower is sent to a distant quadrant to investigate bio-dome accidents . Including uncontrollable actions an harm to others .
September 23, 2019
Have a tissue ready
I did not expect this book to be a tear jerker. It was written so well, the characters are amazing. I expected funny and irreverent because this was Tee`S BOOK. I WAS SO WRONG.
I did not expect this book to be a tear jerker. It was written so well, the characters are amazing. I expected funny and irreverent because this was Tee`S BOOK. I WAS SO WRONG.
May 15, 2020
Heart wrenching, but ...
...still positive in its resolution. I suppose no one promises us a rose garden. That is something we all need to remember. Things work out but maybe not in the way we always anticipate.
...still positive in its resolution. I suppose no one promises us a rose garden. That is something we all need to remember. Things work out but maybe not in the way we always anticipate.
May 25, 2017
Contradiction
Choices are new always cut and dried. This book made choices that the main character had to make cause the empathic side of me to cry.
Choices are new always cut and dried. This book made choices that the main character had to make cause the empathic side of me to cry.
February 2, 2019
Wow!!!😀
Writing this with years in my eyes... emotional and satisfying. What an excellent story!!! I'm looking forward to much more from this author that I have just discovered. ☺
Writing this with years in my eyes... emotional and satisfying. What an excellent story!!! I'm looking forward to much more from this author that I have just discovered. ☺
May 2, 2019
Very good book. I have enjoyed how this author has grown in depth from her other pseudonym.
July 17, 2019
Blasted through this entire series in a weekend! Couldn't put the books down. I may need to get these books to keep in my library, I enjoyed them that much!
February 1, 2021
Fascinating universe
Interesting characters, less predictable plot than the previous book, and excellent world building and system of almost magical human talents.
Interesting characters, less predictable plot than the previous book, and excellent world building and system of almost magical human talents.
March 30, 2022
Great work and characters.
March 20, 2016
“Human beings are wired to connect, to love, to be a part of something greater."
Imaginative and captivating are only a few of the glowing adjectives I could use to describe Grower’s Omen. The second in Audrey’s Fixers series, this book follows Tyra, a Fixer with a Grower Talent, as she heads out to investigate the odd psychological phenomena occurring on Xirtaxis Minor, a biome focused on developing experimental species. Before leaving, Tee is warned by several of the wise, older women in her life that they believe something is about to shake her to her core. Though armed with that warning and the knowledge that anything can happen on a Fixer mission, Tee is quite unprepared for the challenge she finds on Xirtaxis, for it is one that will upend her core beliefs and will threaten the one thing in which her soul finds balance and grounding: her connection to her home and family.
Another lovely addition to Audrey’s bibliography, Grower’s Omen was a wonderful read (not a surprise coming from this author!) Its message of family and community, couched in a quite unique tale of a tree and its human father, is one that our world, like Xirtaxis Minor, needs to hear. Like Audrey, I “know what it is to be planted in good should, and for that, [I am] considerably lucky.” I only wish more people would learn the importance of beginning with good soil and good community - two things that would cure a variety of ills in this world today.
Imaginative and captivating are only a few of the glowing adjectives I could use to describe Grower’s Omen. The second in Audrey’s Fixers series, this book follows Tyra, a Fixer with a Grower Talent, as she heads out to investigate the odd psychological phenomena occurring on Xirtaxis Minor, a biome focused on developing experimental species. Before leaving, Tee is warned by several of the wise, older women in her life that they believe something is about to shake her to her core. Though armed with that warning and the knowledge that anything can happen on a Fixer mission, Tee is quite unprepared for the challenge she finds on Xirtaxis, for it is one that will upend her core beliefs and will threaten the one thing in which her soul finds balance and grounding: her connection to her home and family.
Another lovely addition to Audrey’s bibliography, Grower’s Omen was a wonderful read (not a surprise coming from this author!) Its message of family and community, couched in a quite unique tale of a tree and its human father, is one that our world, like Xirtaxis Minor, needs to hear. Like Audrey, I “know what it is to be planted in good should, and for that, [I am] considerably lucky.” I only wish more people would learn the importance of beginning with good soil and good community - two things that would cure a variety of ills in this world today.
March 27, 2016
This is book 2 in the series but can easily be read stand alone. This book is filled to the brim with the magic of love, life, community, and the oft times heart breaking decisions we must make in order to to the most good. Even if at the time, the decision makes you feel like you're a monster. Tee finds herself forced to do the most good possible in the least amount of times in order to save lives. What and how she does it, is nothing short of inspired, impossible, and the only correct choice, even if it feels like the worst thing she could have done.
I adore this book, and if like me, you have read the first in the series, this just makes this so much richer a read! So worth reading, feeling, and walking with Tee as she tries to stayed rooted in dirt, while helping you find your own roots.
I adore this book, and if like me, you have read the first in the series, this just makes this so much richer a read! So worth reading, feeling, and walking with Tee as she tries to stayed rooted in dirt, while helping you find your own roots.
May 1, 2022
Ratings - completed series:
#1 Destiny's Song: ★★★★☆
#2 Grower's Omen (this book): ★★★★☆
#3 Star Stories: ★★★★☆
#4 Fortune's Dance: ★★★★☆
#5 Shaman's Curse: ★★★★☆
#6 Daughter's Need: ★★★★☆
#7 Star Stories - Epilogues: ★★★★☆
#1 Destiny's Song: ★★★★☆
#2 Grower's Omen (this book): ★★★★☆
#3 Star Stories: ★★★★☆
#4 Fortune's Dance: ★★★★☆
#5 Shaman's Curse: ★★★★☆
#6 Daughter's Need: ★★★★☆
#7 Star Stories - Epilogues: ★★★★☆
February 10, 2016
I loved this book. Another great one. It's about Tyra going off to help a colony with their community problem. Somehow people are going a bit batty and they're not sure if it's them or the plants they have been growing.
I really did like this book. HOWEVER... I did not like that it ended in a way I wanted it to. I mean, no romance interest? I want to see another book for Tyra and I want to see her end up with someone. I mean she seems like such a great loving girl who deserves to heal and have a great love in her life.
I sure hope that this will happen.
February 6, 2016
I rarely give a book 5 stars but this one deserves it. This universe of Fixers and KarmaCorp resonates with me - Tee's story especially. Tee is someone who has learned to be comfortable with two very opposite parts of herself, the scientist and the Grower. She puts both of those identities in direct conflict with each other to do the one thing that was an anathema to them both. Choices matter. Be warned! Anyone who reads this and doesn't need tissues may not be human. Truly worth it though. Every last, salty drop.
June 16, 2016
I am not quite sure what I was expecting when I started out, but it wasn't to be slapped up side the head by this remarkable story. All the actions were small, but the result was riveting. Her character drew me in completely as she struggled with heart-rending decisions. Despite the fact that I had reached the end of the story, I found myself still deeply immersed in the fact that there had not been a good choice, nevertheless one had to be made. Welcome to my world!! Thank you so much Audrey for such a simple, but profound story.
December 18, 2020
A bit slower to take off than the first book in the series, but once it did, I enjoyed it just as much. Especially the ethical dilemma Tyra faced, and her absolute dedication to staying on the right side of the equations, even if she did have to cross certain lines along the way.
After reading the first one, I was glad to see that there didn't seem to be any romantic interest for Tyra in this one. While I loved the story of Kish and Devan, I still appreciate that the focus is on the Fixers' jobs, rather than on getting them all paired up ;)
After reading the first one, I was glad to see that there didn't seem to be any romantic interest for Tyra in this one. While I loved the story of Kish and Devan, I still appreciate that the focus is on the Fixers' jobs, rather than on getting them all paired up ;)
September 9, 2016
Honestly, not quite as solidly written as the first book in the series
Much more metaphysical and less explanatory and harder to grasp...but perhaps that is because I am a musician and not a botanist. Very richly in the vein of some of the most classic of sci fi--well thought out, but somehow, more elusive to me than the previous novel. Which is odd, because I love Tyra's family more than anybody else and love the richness of FINALLY some POC in sci fi. Well worth it, and I think my Luke-warm feelings towards some of the plot points are merely my own personal bias.
Much more metaphysical and less explanatory and harder to grasp...but perhaps that is because I am a musician and not a botanist. Very richly in the vein of some of the most classic of sci fi--well thought out, but somehow, more elusive to me than the previous novel. Which is odd, because I love Tyra's family more than anybody else and love the richness of FINALLY some POC in sci fi. Well worth it, and I think my Luke-warm feelings towards some of the plot points are merely my own personal bias.
February 29, 2016
An easy read.
But that does not mean it is lacking. Full of emotion and devotion this book explores one woman's journey to do something that is against her very nature. You can't help but feel for her. You can't help wanting to root for her. She isn't as innocent as the plants she speaks to, but this time she needs some of that rebel. A very good book. I look forward to reading more as this series develops.
But that does not mean it is lacking. Full of emotion and devotion this book explores one woman's journey to do something that is against her very nature. You can't help but feel for her. You can't help wanting to root for her. She isn't as innocent as the plants she speaks to, but this time she needs some of that rebel. A very good book. I look forward to reading more as this series develops.
July 25, 2021
Book 2 of this series. Another quick easy read.
Tried to be emotional and heart-wrenching... And the Grower power was less explicitly about emotional manipulation. It was sad to see Tyra's pain. But it never really felt like she had a good reason to be in pain. I guess these stories are meant to reflect a coming-of-age that the author experienced... but they seem a bit superficial compared to the family and joy and love of the A Modern Witch books
Tried to be emotional and heart-wrenching... And the Grower power was less explicitly about emotional manipulation. It was sad to see Tyra's pain. But it never really felt like she had a good reason to be in pain. I guess these stories are meant to reflect a coming-of-age that the author experienced... but they seem a bit superficial compared to the family and joy and love of the A Modern Witch books
February 8, 2016
It's Tee's turn to fly off to identify a problem, find the solution and learn a lesson. No one else can write such a heart felt stories and teach a lesson like Audrey Faye can. Her style of writing is unique and deep with meaning. Tee learns life is not easy and sometimes the hard choices are the right solution. Even when family and people don't agree, someone must step up and get the job done.
May 20, 2016
I'm sure loads of people say this, but I would read anything Audrey Faye / Deborah Geary writes. She has a style which really brings the characters to life. This was stunning and Tee's struggle really rang true. I can't wait for the next Fixer story, I love the popping in on previous characters too and can't wait to see how Tatiana grows and changes. They're the new Witch Central.
March 5, 2016
Damn it Audrey Fey-
Woman you did it again crafting and refining a beautiful story melding the strengths of hard science and wisdom of the esoteric and soft sciences developing rich. warm and delightful characters presenting great life lessons and insights while crafting an engaging story --can't wait until the next one hits the stands and others.
Woman you did it again crafting and refining a beautiful story melding the strengths of hard science and wisdom of the esoteric and soft sciences developing rich. warm and delightful characters presenting great life lessons and insights while crafting an engaging story --can't wait until the next one hits the stands and others.
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