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Minerva has been acting as Recruiter Norz for years. Her mind can split into eight different directions and propel the bot bodies in areas where the alien might be in danger.
When her daughter was taken from her too soon, she had to split her off time between taking care of herself and monitoring her child growing in the tank. In the battle between her and her child, she was losing herself.
Imbolt has been on his way to Terra for some time. His genetic match had produced a daughter, and five months from now, she would be out in the world. Unfortunately, the woman he had been matched with would not make it if he didn’t take matters into his hands and out of hers.
When her daughter was taken from her too soon, she had to split her off time between taking care of herself and monitoring her child growing in the tank. In the battle between her and her child, she was losing herself.
Imbolt has been on his way to Terra for some time. His genetic match had produced a daughter, and five months from now, she would be out in the world. Unfortunately, the woman he had been matched with would not make it if he didn’t take matters into his hands and out of hers.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2016
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June 30, 2017
I was so pleased to find this book was out that I stayed up waaay too late and read it. It's the last book in the Terran Times Second Wave series. While the author states she has some ideas for spin-offs, they are not in the works.
This book is about Recruiter Norz, who we recently learned is not an alien after all. It turns out that she's not just human, but can project herself into robotic bodies and interact in multiple places at the same time. Minerva has recently been impregnated through artificial insemination, but due to the alienness of the father, the fetus had to be removed and placed in a container to finish maturing. Minnie is suffering emotional and psychological distress since she 'gave birth' but cannot hold her baby. She has no one as personal backup, and the father is send for to help snap her out of her obsessive depression.
And so he does. Minnie initially is unhappy about his tactics, but is too physically and emotionally exhausted to respond gives him the ability to force her to take a bit of care for herself. She begins to pay attention to what she needs to hear but hasn't listened to, and things progress quickly from there. Minnie gets a bit of a surprise regarding Earth, and I liked that.
I'll miss this series, so will focus on enjoying the rest of the Citadel series as long as that continues.
This book is about Recruiter Norz, who we recently learned is not an alien after all. It turns out that she's not just human, but can project herself into robotic bodies and interact in multiple places at the same time. Minerva has recently been impregnated through artificial insemination, but due to the alienness of the father, the fetus had to be removed and placed in a container to finish maturing. Minnie is suffering emotional and psychological distress since she 'gave birth' but cannot hold her baby. She has no one as personal backup, and the father is send for to help snap her out of her obsessive depression.
And so he does. Minnie initially is unhappy about his tactics, but is too physically and emotionally exhausted to respond gives him the ability to force her to take a bit of care for herself. She begins to pay attention to what she needs to hear but hasn't listened to, and things progress quickly from there. Minnie gets a bit of a surprise regarding Earth, and I liked that.
I'll miss this series, so will focus on enjoying the rest of the Citadel series as long as that continues.
September 5, 2016
This is a very good ending to a very long series.
The series is an interesting one in that the enjoyment of the books is a cumulative one. Each short story is rather underdeveloped but as the books grow and grow the narrative becomes rich and engrossing.
The series is an expensive habit though. I try to borrow as well as purchase the books because the cost per book length is often not well balanced. However, I like supporting a writer's livelihood and knowing that the price off the books allows her to write.
A few books in this long running series feel route and like a money making machine rather than fiction which also makes money.
This book is not one of those. We get a full fleshed love story that explores grief and leaning into each other.
This is a very good way to close out this world of which the author was clearly weary but this book doesn't show it.
The series is an interesting one in that the enjoyment of the books is a cumulative one. Each short story is rather underdeveloped but as the books grow and grow the narrative becomes rich and engrossing.
The series is an expensive habit though. I try to borrow as well as purchase the books because the cost per book length is often not well balanced. However, I like supporting a writer's livelihood and knowing that the price off the books allows her to write.
A few books in this long running series feel route and like a money making machine rather than fiction which also makes money.
This book is not one of those. We get a full fleshed love story that explores grief and leaning into each other.
This is a very good way to close out this world of which the author was clearly weary but this book doesn't show it.
December 8, 2024
Ok, I re-read it, just in case. I liked it better the second time around! :-)
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June 5, 2020So we're finally done with the Terrans for a while. I will miss them, but with so many stories coming from this author, it's easy to forget the details and reread them over and over again.
February 25, 2021
Quit
I have them all and I reread them all. I have many of your stories, all of the ones that tie them together and I now have the new one to read. I shall have the joy of re-reading them when the mood strikes me. Your many wonderful stories have made me happy over the years... Thank You, Viola, for what you have written and the pleasure I shall have dipping back into this series with the new one!
I have them all and I reread them all. I have many of your stories, all of the ones that tie them together and I now have the new one to read. I shall have the joy of re-reading them when the mood strikes me. Your many wonderful stories have made me happy over the years... Thank You, Viola, for what you have written and the pleasure I shall have dipping back into this series with the new one!
May 6, 2023
Terrans
I just wish there were more. I have read most if not all the books in your series. More than a couple times. Just as i get set into the world i get to the last book. I wish you would write more about the other characters left out .
I just wish there were more. I have read most if not all the books in your series. More than a couple times. Just as i get set into the world i get to the last book. I wish you would write more about the other characters left out .
March 5, 2022
perfect
The best yet, but also a great culmination to this story arc. Incredible storylines, that could be true. Thank you 😊
The best yet, but also a great culmination to this story arc. Incredible storylines, that could be true. Thank you 😊
July 13, 2016
I'm sad that VG has decided to retire this series, it was one of my favourites.
That said I've been very curious about Recruiter Norz and the suits/bots and there were a few hints and at one point, VG came out and said Norz was being run by Minerva. Hints of Gaia's involvement as well.
What came as a total surprise was Minny's love interest. Would of liked more of him in the story, though it was obvious he was terrific.
And would of liked more of the future Earth Guardians as well.
Once again we had a really short story and it could of been more fleshed out.
But I did like the final instalment in this series.
Merged review:
Re-read 12/7/16
That said I've been very curious about Recruiter Norz and the suits/bots and there were a few hints and at one point, VG came out and said Norz was being run by Minerva. Hints of Gaia's involvement as well.
What came as a total surprise was Minny's love interest. Would of liked more of him in the story, though it was obvious he was terrific.
And would of liked more of the future Earth Guardians as well.
Once again we had a really short story and it could of been more fleshed out.
But I did like the final instalment in this series.
Merged review:
Re-read 12/7/16
July 15, 2016
Great ending to a great series
Loved Quit, a great ending to a great series. Loved Minny and Imbolt and how their story brought the series full circle. I love the open ending, hope to see stories of the children of the Terrans , those we have met, Mala and Isabi's , Kira and Tiergar and Amy and Palden, and those we have not. The Guardians of Earth, would make a great Short series, or Tales From the Terrain Citadel.
Loved Quit, a great ending to a great series. Loved Minny and Imbolt and how their story brought the series full circle. I love the open ending, hope to see stories of the children of the Terrans , those we have met, Mala and Isabi's , Kira and Tiergar and Amy and Palden, and those we have not. The Guardians of Earth, would make a great Short series, or Tales From the Terrain Citadel.
July 15, 2016
I will miss Terran Times!
I have all the books and have read many of them several times. I love this world built by Ms. Grace and will be missing my romantic sci fi infusion every month. If you can, buy a few of the books. Each is a short story, some relating to others, but all with a happy ever after at the end. Think of them like a snack of the most decadent dessert imaginable. You will love the satisfaction without the calories.
I have all the books and have read many of them several times. I love this world built by Ms. Grace and will be missing my romantic sci fi infusion every month. If you can, buy a few of the books. Each is a short story, some relating to others, but all with a happy ever after at the end. Think of them like a snack of the most decadent dessert imaginable. You will love the satisfaction without the calories.
May 3, 2017
Sad to see the Terran Times come to an end.
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