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Green Jack
What do Saffron, a scavenger from the Core, and Jane, an Oracle at the Collegium have in common?
The Directorate--and the dangerous magic of a Green Jack's leaf mask.
After the Lake Wars and the droughts, a Green Jack walked out of the forest, and out of legend. Whatever he touched grew, and there was enough food to eat. But after the Lake Wars and the cataclysms, it wasn’t enough. Nothing was enough. Elysium City closed its gates, poisoning the suburbs, fighting the Ferals of the Badlands, and keeping the rebels trapped inside the Spirit Forest.
For a little while.
Because a Green Jack’s mask might help the crops grow in the dry months, but it also kills whoever wears it. And recently the masks are rejecting them faster and faster.
And now Saffron has a choice: wear the mask or let a small piece of magic die.
Meanwhile, Jane’s family secrets are catching up to her. Her mother offers her to the Directorate’s new Program. Survival is by no means guaranteed.
And although the Directorate controls both science and magic, but they can't control everything.
Not anymore.
But if science can't save them, and magic can't save them---how will Saffron and Jane save each other?
The Directorate--and the dangerous magic of a Green Jack's leaf mask.
After the Lake Wars and the droughts, a Green Jack walked out of the forest, and out of legend. Whatever he touched grew, and there was enough food to eat. But after the Lake Wars and the cataclysms, it wasn’t enough. Nothing was enough. Elysium City closed its gates, poisoning the suburbs, fighting the Ferals of the Badlands, and keeping the rebels trapped inside the Spirit Forest.
For a little while.
Because a Green Jack’s mask might help the crops grow in the dry months, but it also kills whoever wears it. And recently the masks are rejecting them faster and faster.
And now Saffron has a choice: wear the mask or let a small piece of magic die.
Meanwhile, Jane’s family secrets are catching up to her. Her mother offers her to the Directorate’s new Program. Survival is by no means guaranteed.
And although the Directorate controls both science and magic, but they can't control everything.
Not anymore.
But if science can't save them, and magic can't save them---how will Saffron and Jane save each other?
- GenresFantasy
ebook
Published June 1, 2016
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Alyxandra Harvey
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Alyxandra Harvey is the author of The Cinderella Society, The Dainty Devils, The Drake Chronicles, The Witches of London, Haunting Violet and more!
She likes chai lattes, tattoos, and books.
Sometimes fueled by literary rage.
Alyxandra Harvey is the author of The Cinderella Society, The Dainty Devils, The Drake Chronicles, The Witches of London, Haunting Violet and more!
She likes chai lattes, tattoos, and books.
Sometimes fueled by literary rage.
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September 17, 2016
Very good SF novel with two excellent female lead characters and lots of action in a fully envisioned dystopian world where a new twist in human evolution may be the gateway to survival. Genetic manipulation or mutation or both results a Green Jack (or Jill); magic re-emerges from earth and forest, and humanity is shown at their savage best. Some look to the forest, while others use any and every means to sustain life in the dying city. Green Jack depicts the clash of followers of the rediscovered old green gods and those who put their trust in science and human ingenuity - and ruthlessness. At times a violent book, it reflects the reality of the world it contains.
The book's editing, in the edition I read, is badly flawed with frequent typos or misused words, and occasional partially rewritten sentences and phrases.
The plot and characterization are both excellent, the pace very good. Despite the editing flaws, the writing style is very good and readable. Recommended.
The book's editing, in the edition I read, is badly flawed with frequent typos or misused words, and occasional partially rewritten sentences and phrases.
The plot and characterization are both excellent, the pace very good. Despite the editing flaws, the writing style is very good and readable. Recommended.
May 6, 2017
DNF 60%
Well the cover is pretty.
But I could just not connect to the story. I just did not like the writing, and at 60% I decided that I would rather read something else.
Well the cover is pretty.
But I could just not connect to the story. I just did not like the writing, and at 60% I decided that I would rather read something else.
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