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Space Colony One #1
The Concordia Deception
Disaster threatens humanity’s first deep space colony.
Genetic specialist Cariad has spent 184 years in cryonic suspension to achieve her dream. But her new home isn’t the paradise the scientists predicted, and stowaway saboteurs are determined that no one is going to survive.
To defeat the colony’s enemies, Cariad must enlist the help of the Gens, who are the last in a long line of generations who lived and died aboard the colony ship. They’ve been bred and trained with one object in to build a new civilization. But their wishes and those of the colony’s scientists don’t match up.
The colony is teetering on the edge of disaster. Can Cariad pull it back from the brink?
The Concordia Deception is book one in the compelling, provocative space colonization epic adventure, Space Colony One.
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Genetic specialist Cariad has spent 184 years in cryonic suspension to achieve her dream. But her new home isn’t the paradise the scientists predicted, and stowaway saboteurs are determined that no one is going to survive.
To defeat the colony’s enemies, Cariad must enlist the help of the Gens, who are the last in a long line of generations who lived and died aboard the colony ship. They’ve been bred and trained with one object in to build a new civilization. But their wishes and those of the colony’s scientists don’t match up.
The colony is teetering on the edge of disaster. Can Cariad pull it back from the brink?
The Concordia Deception is book one in the compelling, provocative space colonization epic adventure, Space Colony One.
Sign up to J.J. Green’s reader group for a free copy of the Space Colony One prequel, Night of
326 pages, ebook
First published May 31, 2018
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J.J. Green
105 books391 followersJ.J. Green is a British-Australian science fiction author with a lifelong love of distant landscapes, intriguing cultures and fascinating places. She was born within the sound of the bells of Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London, making her a bona fide Cockney, and she lived in Australia, Laos and Taiwan before returning to the UK to settle down in Cambridge.
Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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March 7, 2019
The Awoke are supposed to teach and care for the colonists, but the colonists resent this perceived "paternalistic oppresion". And there is a third class of misterious people, the Guardians, just arrived from Earth. Cue in deception, betrayal and explosions. Plus, the world is not uninhabited, and the natives are definitely not friendly. Mistery and suspense, plus social speculation.
Be aware this is not hardcore sci-fi: no scientific explanations or technological marvels. The focus is the people, their relationships, and the social drivers. Couldn't relate to any of the MC (Ethan and Cariad, Colonist and Woken), felt they were mere shadows of what they could be, very few moments of real character. The best is the social environment, the struggle of a doomed society to find its place, of not repeating ancient failures, and coping with growth pains.
Mistery and suspense, plus social speculation, this feels more like space opera than true sci-fi. Interesting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Be aware this is not hardcore sci-fi: no scientific explanations or technological marvels. The focus is the people, their relationships, and the social drivers. Couldn't relate to any of the MC (Ethan and Cariad, Colonist and Woken), felt they were mere shadows of what they could be, very few moments of real character. The best is the social environment, the struggle of a doomed society to find its place, of not repeating ancient failures, and coping with growth pains.
Mistery and suspense, plus social speculation, this feels more like space opera than true sci-fi. Interesting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2018
What can I say? The combination of science fiction and the psychology of both individuals and societies really engaged me.
Basically, this is a story of establishing a colony on a new planet with the challenges that involves. It gets really interesting as the colonists have never lived anywhere but on a spaceship and they behave very much like helpless children. The Woken have travelled in stasis from Earth with the purpose of teaching the colonists how to establish society on the new planet. The colonists, however, feel that this is their new life and they want to have complete control over it. Cue a struggle that parents of teenagers will likely know well!
Now throw in sabotage, a conspiracy, dangerous wildlife and the arrival of mysterious travellers from Earth…phew!
The Concordia Deception has a great pace, fluctuating between speedy action scenes and slower sections focused on the relationships between individuals, particularly Ethan (a colonist) and Cariad (a Woken).
This is not what most would class as true science fiction because it lacks the scientific detail, accuracy, and focus that the genre can demand. But for many, like me, it’s a much easier read with a greater storyline and increased focus on people rather than technology.
The Concordia Deception is a great start to the series and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Basically, this is a story of establishing a colony on a new planet with the challenges that involves. It gets really interesting as the colonists have never lived anywhere but on a spaceship and they behave very much like helpless children. The Woken have travelled in stasis from Earth with the purpose of teaching the colonists how to establish society on the new planet. The colonists, however, feel that this is their new life and they want to have complete control over it. Cue a struggle that parents of teenagers will likely know well!
Now throw in sabotage, a conspiracy, dangerous wildlife and the arrival of mysterious travellers from Earth…phew!
The Concordia Deception has a great pace, fluctuating between speedy action scenes and slower sections focused on the relationships between individuals, particularly Ethan (a colonist) and Cariad (a Woken).
This is not what most would class as true science fiction because it lacks the scientific detail, accuracy, and focus that the genre can demand. But for many, like me, it’s a much easier read with a greater storyline and increased focus on people rather than technology.
The Concordia Deception is a great start to the series and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
September 4, 2022
I rated this about 2.5 stars
The Concordia deception is a science fiction novel concerning the foundation of mankind’s first space colony.
There are some very familiar human traits in this book predominantly the difference between us and them, the believe of one group to be superior to the other and having the right to change the rules in their favor.
The new dividers are neither race, religion nor sex, it’s the form of arrival at the new planet. The author has decided to combine both concepts of interstellar colonization, the generation ship in tandem with cryogenic conservation of scientists as booster for the new settlement. Making the groups the woken and the genetic settlers. The rules were written by the woken, and rewritten by the gens during transition, so conflicts are preprogrammed.
I didn’t rate the book higher as the narrative is rather predictable, and not overly fluid, but i still will look at the next book in the series, mainly because i bought the three nobel ebook.
The Concordia deception is a science fiction novel concerning the foundation of mankind’s first space colony.
There are some very familiar human traits in this book predominantly the difference between us and them, the believe of one group to be superior to the other and having the right to change the rules in their favor.
The new dividers are neither race, religion nor sex, it’s the form of arrival at the new planet. The author has decided to combine both concepts of interstellar colonization, the generation ship in tandem with cryogenic conservation of scientists as booster for the new settlement. Making the groups the woken and the genetic settlers. The rules were written by the woken, and rewritten by the gens during transition, so conflicts are preprogrammed.
I didn’t rate the book higher as the narrative is rather predictable, and not overly fluid, but i still will look at the next book in the series, mainly because i bought the three nobel ebook.
December 5, 2019
This book is really awesome.
July 24, 2018
This book is about a human colony on another world, but there is not a lot of detail about the actual planet to distract you from the story about the characters. There are some nasty predators but no apparent food chain to speak of. And it does seem that the colonists spend a lot of time behaving like children and not much time worrying about things like, oh you know, food, or survival or what-not. But clearly this is not for hard sci-fi types, as the focus is all on the two main characters, and how the scientists as a group relate to the less well educated colonists who lived (and died) on the ship for generations as it travelled from Earth, while the scientists slept in cryostasis. Which is not to say I didn’t enjoy the book, because I did. I would have enjoyed it more with greater attention to the “science” part of the science-fiction tag though – just putting a spaceship in orbit is not quite enough for me!
November 15, 2021
Not what I was hoping for. Elites vs the majority with another small group thrown in for balance of power.
Not inventive, so, not good science fiction. But science fiction it is, set in outer space, far from earth, a journey that took generations (the majority) while the scientist (the elites) slept hoping to be successfully revived. A good basis for conflict, for juxtaposition of ideas and understanding. Explored a bit, but ultimately feels like an opportunity lost to simple ideas, to simple conflict. A cop out. The author took the easy route. I can't help but think what Ursula Le Guin could have done with this; the social commentary possibilities.
I don't know if/when I will follow up and read the next book in the series, even though 5 more reside on my e-reader.
Not inventive, so, not good science fiction. But science fiction it is, set in outer space, far from earth, a journey that took generations (the majority) while the scientist (the elites) slept hoping to be successfully revived. A good basis for conflict, for juxtaposition of ideas and understanding. Explored a bit, but ultimately feels like an opportunity lost to simple ideas, to simple conflict. A cop out. The author took the easy route. I can't help but think what Ursula Le Guin could have done with this; the social commentary possibilities.
I don't know if/when I will follow up and read the next book in the series, even though 5 more reside on my e-reader.
July 23, 2020
As a pure sci-fi novel, it's kind of weak, with many inconsistencies in the technology of space travel and colonization. The plot makes sudden unexplained lurches. However, the main plot tensions are pretty compelling and while not explored deep enough to be very convincing they keep the story moving along briskly. The main protagonists are sympathetic enough to draw you in and ultimately the story comes to a reasonably satisfying conclusion.
Overall it's a bit too shallow to encourage reading the sequels, but as a quick escape it's quite adequate.
Overall it's a bit too shallow to encourage reading the sequels, but as a quick escape it's quite adequate.
February 27, 2019
Imagine waking up a hundred and eighty years after you left Earth to find the ship you're on has finally made it to its destination. This is a truth Cariad comes to accept from the moment she opens her eyes.
Cariad and her colleagues have been tasked with helping the new generation of humans in colonizing a new planet. One that's fully of possibilities and resources. The process might be daunting, but she's willing to do everything possible to ensure the process goes off without a hitch. Survival won't be easy. If she and the new generation work together, however, they'll be able to make their dreams of colonization a reality.
I love science fiction. Reading, watching it, it never gets old. I devour it whenever possible. J. J. Green has crafted quite a believable world. One where mankind is on its last legs, all because man didn't take care of what Earth bequeathed him.
While this story is fiction, it's reminiscent of the hardships we're having currently on Earth. Mind you, the situation isn't as grave as it's depicted in The Concordia Deception. We still have time to fix things if we so wish to.
J. J. has set up such an engrossing story that you want to know about Cariad and the rest of the characters. There's enough back story provided that you don't find yourself wondering about the how's and why's, giving the reader an immersive experience when it comes to the hardships and realities the characters experience.
I honestly can't wait to see what's coming next for the Cariad and the others. How will they fare now that they've gotten things under way? Only time will tell.
Cariad and her colleagues have been tasked with helping the new generation of humans in colonizing a new planet. One that's fully of possibilities and resources. The process might be daunting, but she's willing to do everything possible to ensure the process goes off without a hitch. Survival won't be easy. If she and the new generation work together, however, they'll be able to make their dreams of colonization a reality.
I love science fiction. Reading, watching it, it never gets old. I devour it whenever possible. J. J. Green has crafted quite a believable world. One where mankind is on its last legs, all because man didn't take care of what Earth bequeathed him.
While this story is fiction, it's reminiscent of the hardships we're having currently on Earth. Mind you, the situation isn't as grave as it's depicted in The Concordia Deception. We still have time to fix things if we so wish to.
J. J. has set up such an engrossing story that you want to know about Cariad and the rest of the characters. There's enough back story provided that you don't find yourself wondering about the how's and why's, giving the reader an immersive experience when it comes to the hardships and realities the characters experience.
I honestly can't wait to see what's coming next for the Cariad and the others. How will they fare now that they've gotten things under way? Only time will tell.
July 24, 2021
This looks like the beginning of a thrilling space story by the talented JJ Green. Having read some of her other work I am intrigued to read this series.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel into deep space and leave Earth behind for ever? That is exactly what the Woken, or “previously cryo preserved” as some of them like to be called, did when they ventured forth on the Nova Fortuna. Preserved in cryogenic suspension, these scientists did not know if the revival process would work and they would ever live again.
This tells the story of the Woken and the Gens, or Generational Colonists, as they arrive at their destination.
The Gens are humans that have lived and died only ever on the spaceship. It has now been travelling through space for around one hundred and eighty years. This means there have been many generations of colonists who have never reached their destination.
Not everything goes to plan and when another spaceship turns up, piloted by the Guardians, with news that there is a plot by some of the Woken or Gens to sabotage the future of the space colony, Cariad (a Woken) and Ethan (a Gen) learn that they no longer know who to trust.
The organisers of the expedition think that they have planned for all eventualities, however that is not the case as you will discover for yourself if you take my advise and indulge in this well written, exciting story.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel into deep space and leave Earth behind for ever? That is exactly what the Woken, or “previously cryo preserved” as some of them like to be called, did when they ventured forth on the Nova Fortuna. Preserved in cryogenic suspension, these scientists did not know if the revival process would work and they would ever live again.
This tells the story of the Woken and the Gens, or Generational Colonists, as they arrive at their destination.
The Gens are humans that have lived and died only ever on the spaceship. It has now been travelling through space for around one hundred and eighty years. This means there have been many generations of colonists who have never reached their destination.
Not everything goes to plan and when another spaceship turns up, piloted by the Guardians, with news that there is a plot by some of the Woken or Gens to sabotage the future of the space colony, Cariad (a Woken) and Ethan (a Gen) learn that they no longer know who to trust.
The organisers of the expedition think that they have planned for all eventualities, however that is not the case as you will discover for yourself if you take my advise and indulge in this well written, exciting story.
October 27, 2024
There's something I love about a colonisation story. It combines that exploratory excitement of discovering a strange new world, with the promise of building a brand new life there, and creating something that will endure. The Concordia Deception delivers well on both of these.
JJ Green has created a unique and interesting class divide that is completely original to this setting. The Gens (descendants of a generational crew on the spaceship) and the Woken (people from earth who have been woken from cryogenic suspension). The conflict that develops between them feels natural and brings great drama to the story.
I loved the characters Cariad and Ethan. They are from different sides of this divide, but are very close friends. Their relationship was one of the emotional high points of this story.
The book pays careful attention to science, giving a very realistic-feeling depiction of cryogenic technology, and addressing the difficulties of genetics in a brand new isolated human community.
A thrilling plot, interesting worldbuilding, a very satisfying ending, and the promise of much more to come make this a fantastic beginning to what I can only assume will be a fantastic series.
JJ Green has created a unique and interesting class divide that is completely original to this setting. The Gens (descendants of a generational crew on the spaceship) and the Woken (people from earth who have been woken from cryogenic suspension). The conflict that develops between them feels natural and brings great drama to the story.
I loved the characters Cariad and Ethan. They are from different sides of this divide, but are very close friends. Their relationship was one of the emotional high points of this story.
The book pays careful attention to science, giving a very realistic-feeling depiction of cryogenic technology, and addressing the difficulties of genetics in a brand new isolated human community.
A thrilling plot, interesting worldbuilding, a very satisfying ending, and the promise of much more to come make this a fantastic beginning to what I can only assume will be a fantastic series.
April 11, 2019
A colony ship from Earth finally reaches its destination, some 200 years later. It is a struggle to survive on a new planet, and yet class conflicts start almost immediately.
This is an SF colonization book based around a generation ship approach. Anyone that has read extensive science fiction will get the concept. In this story, we end up with essentially three classes of people pretty much for the start and the internal conflict begins.
The story is very well written, which interesting characters and a good plot. My own personal problem is that I don't like reading about class conflicts, which detracted from the story for me. I would rather focus on the challenges of the new planet. Nevertheless, the story was, as I said, well written and involved plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. Overall, it was a good read, if not perfectly suited to my own personal tastes.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is an SF colonization book based around a generation ship approach. Anyone that has read extensive science fiction will get the concept. In this story, we end up with essentially three classes of people pretty much for the start and the internal conflict begins.
The story is very well written, which interesting characters and a good plot. My own personal problem is that I don't like reading about class conflicts, which detracted from the story for me. I would rather focus on the challenges of the new planet. Nevertheless, the story was, as I said, well written and involved plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. Overall, it was a good read, if not perfectly suited to my own personal tastes.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
June 20, 2020
After nearly 200 years Earth's first interstellar voyage has made planetfall. The ship was composed of two groups, the Gens were born and raised on the ship while the Woken were in suspended animation. Upon their arrival a third group appeared, the Guardians. The Guardians had come from Earth in an FTL ship and said they were there to insure the survival of the colony.
There was also a group of terrorists called the Natural Movement who apparently wanted the colony to fail and were not above killing people with bombs to insure their success. Many of the Woken grew fearful and decided they should run the colony and employed the Guardians as police to enforce their rule over the Gens.
Although this is the first of a trilogy, it can be read as a standalone book and has a satisfying ending with a nice reveal at the end.
There was also a group of terrorists called the Natural Movement who apparently wanted the colony to fail and were not above killing people with bombs to insure their success. Many of the Woken grew fearful and decided they should run the colony and employed the Guardians as police to enforce their rule over the Gens.
Although this is the first of a trilogy, it can be read as a standalone book and has a satisfying ending with a nice reveal at the end.
August 9, 2020
The book opens will with an immediate challenge to the populace that has travelled to the new world in the hopes of a better life.
With the lead characters coming from different backgrounds and separated even more by spiralling events, distrust because of their significant differences becomes the norm. The story is well developed, the characters strong with distinctive voices and there's a clear underlying message that no matter how far mankind chooses to reach, the nature of who we are will always be with us and that there are those who will endeavour to control the situation irrespective of the impact to others.
The technology components of the story are thought out, there's nothing that seems to be a stretch for the time period in question and there's an interesting hook for the next book.
With the lead characters coming from different backgrounds and separated even more by spiralling events, distrust because of their significant differences becomes the norm. The story is well developed, the characters strong with distinctive voices and there's a clear underlying message that no matter how far mankind chooses to reach, the nature of who we are will always be with us and that there are those who will endeavour to control the situation irrespective of the impact to others.
The technology components of the story are thought out, there's nothing that seems to be a stretch for the time period in question and there's an interesting hook for the next book.
July 12, 2019
Kobo edition, 279 pages.
A fine start to the series - fleeing an overpopulated (dying) Earth the colony ship Nova Fortuna, with a mixture of 'Gens', descendants of the original crew, and 'Woken', revived from cryosleep at the end of the voyage, begin the colonisation process on a new world (unnamed for much of the volume). They face problems, not least from animals - but have unexpected help in the form of a group of 'Guardians' sent from Earth long after the colony ship departed to help the fledgling colony survive.
Tensions between the three groups are exacerbated by sabotage attributed to Natural Movement followers opposed to science...
We see the action throgh the eyes of Ethan, a Gen farmer who wants to be an explorer, and Cariad, a Woken geneticist essentially in charge of the programme to ensure the colony's viability.
A fine start to the series - fleeing an overpopulated (dying) Earth the colony ship Nova Fortuna, with a mixture of 'Gens', descendants of the original crew, and 'Woken', revived from cryosleep at the end of the voyage, begin the colonisation process on a new world (unnamed for much of the volume). They face problems, not least from animals - but have unexpected help in the form of a group of 'Guardians' sent from Earth long after the colony ship departed to help the fledgling colony survive.
Tensions between the three groups are exacerbated by sabotage attributed to Natural Movement followers opposed to science...
We see the action throgh the eyes of Ethan, a Gen farmer who wants to be an explorer, and Cariad, a Woken geneticist essentially in charge of the programme to ensure the colony's viability.
October 17, 2025
This is a pretty good book. It's not anything groundbreaking, but it's a good sci-fi read if anyone is looking for something entertaining. It follows two main characters who have their own journeys while on a newly discovered planet. The writing is somewhat casual and it doesn't really go into sci-fi elements too deeply which can be good if someone isn't looking to learn about a lot of tech or lore. It would have been nice to introduce some more sci-fi elements like technology, why names are the way they are, more elements about the past, etc. But it's a good read overall. The twists and turns were exciting and I enjoyed them. They weren't as excited or intense as I thought they'd be, but it fits the casual nature of this book. So overall, a good book for soft sci-fi readers! 4/5
January 31, 2022
The Concordia Deception is a Science Fiction story and more. In a future universe, there is intrigue, deception, class warfare and more. A story much like this could have been written in a lot of settings but I’m glad this one had spaceships and future technology.
A starship arrives on a distant planet to start a human colony. Things are very bad back on Earth, and the colonists are wanting a fresh start for themselves and humankind as a whole. Of course all sorts of problems arise. This is an excellent look at at how different personalities and viewpoints interact in a situation where answers are in short supply.
I found this to be an excellent read.
A starship arrives on a distant planet to start a human colony. Things are very bad back on Earth, and the colonists are wanting a fresh start for themselves and humankind as a whole. Of course all sorts of problems arise. This is an excellent look at at how different personalities and viewpoints interact in a situation where answers are in short supply.
I found this to be an excellent read.
March 15, 2023
3.6 stars. The setting and premise were all interesting. A colony ship has arrived at its destination. Two groups of people. Gens are descendants of people who were awake during the trip and kept things running. The women are scientists who were hibernated during the trip. There is all a sabotage group. Guardians arrived from about the same time as the colony ship. The various groups are not getting along.
Very good premise but I didn’t feel much empathy with any of the characters. There is something of an end to the book, but there are enough unfinished story arcs to set up a very long series. Not interested at this time.
Very good premise but I didn’t feel much empathy with any of the characters. There is something of an end to the book, but there are enough unfinished story arcs to set up a very long series. Not interested at this time.
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January 6, 2020
The author uses a space colonization setting to write about a political debate. The factions are the Gens who settle the planet and the Woken who are the scientists helping in the settling. Then the Guardians show up to ensure the colony succeeds. The handling of the political debate was done well and the conclusion was good.
I found the conflict between the Gens and Wokens a bit manufactured, it was there only because the author said it was there. The buildup of the conflicts was easily to see.
The science was good and well defined but I would have enjoyed more. Worth the read.
I found the conflict between the Gens and Wokens a bit manufactured, it was there only because the author said it was there. The buildup of the conflicts was easily to see.
The science was good and well defined but I would have enjoyed more. Worth the read.
February 21, 2020
The basic premise and story is decent and entertaining. Three groups, the Woken (who travelled to the new planet from Earth in stasis), the Gens (generations born and raised aboard the colony starship after it left Earth) and the superior strangers who arrive from Earth on a fast ship that left Earth baby many years after the colony ship... With conflicting agendas. It's a good story and reasonably well told. Characters feel a bit simplistic, a little too clichéd and obvious but it's still a good read!
April 20, 2022
I'm just a *little* bit obsessed with stories about intergenerational space travel, so picking up the Concordia Deception seemed like an obvious choice! I can honestly say I've never quite seen the concept treated the way it is here.
JJ Green's treatment of the concept combines intergenerational travelers with cryo-frozen scientists and even artificial birth processes -- which results in an EPIC culture war when they arrive on their destination planet. It's an arresting story, and I highly recommend it.
JJ Green's treatment of the concept combines intergenerational travelers with cryo-frozen scientists and even artificial birth processes -- which results in an EPIC culture war when they arrive on their destination planet. It's an arresting story, and I highly recommend it.
February 26, 2019
The second book in this series, the first book was "Night of Flames". That book was very good too, this one is very, very good. lol! Starting out on a new world has got to be extremely difficult. Of course there is a lot going on. The world is being built and it will take time. This story is an excellent start. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
March 7, 2019
I had fun reading this one by J.J. Green , ending up finishing it on my Kindle, after starting it on my PC.
Definitely was well worth the time to read. Good world building, good characterization, and kept me going long after my usual bedtime to finish.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this genre!
No #spoilers here.....read it and enjoy
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Definitely was well worth the time to read. Good world building, good characterization, and kept me going long after my usual bedtime to finish.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this genre!
No #spoilers here.....read it and enjoy
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 13, 2020
I liked this book more than I thought I would. The author's writing style and how the dialogue works with the action to move the story along at an entertaining pace, made it hard to put this book down. This story has elements of Battlestar Galactica, Expanse, and something else I haven't been able to quite put my finger on (Gattica?). But she takes these elements and makes it her own. It isn't a story you've read before. Perhaps due to the current events in our news, the breach between Gens and Woken was the most believable and thought-provoking part that I enjoyed.
November 24, 2020
Interesting plot, characters initially superficial
Although this is a very interesting story in terms of what happens, I had to read many chapters before I became engaged. The world-building on the ships, shuttles and planet lacked details. The two main characters were two-dimensional until they had dealt with enough surprises and challenges that they gained some depth. Once hooked, I enjoyed the story and I look forward to reading book 2.
Although this is a very interesting story in terms of what happens, I had to read many chapters before I became engaged. The world-building on the ships, shuttles and planet lacked details. The two main characters were two-dimensional until they had dealt with enough surprises and challenges that they gained some depth. Once hooked, I enjoyed the story and I look forward to reading book 2.
April 28, 2022
Wonderful fantasy listening 🎶🔰
A will written fantasy Sci-Fi solar system adventure thriller novel by J. J. Green Space Colony Series book one. Earth 🌎 has sent a space ship into deep space to colonize a distant planet. When they arrive issues between three different groups cause set backs which must be solved. I would recommend this novel to readers of fantasy Sci-Fi space novels 👍. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa as I do. 🏡🔰👒😆 2022
A will written fantasy Sci-Fi solar system adventure thriller novel by J. J. Green Space Colony Series book one. Earth 🌎 has sent a space ship into deep space to colonize a distant planet. When they arrive issues between three different groups cause set backs which must be solved. I would recommend this novel to readers of fantasy Sci-Fi space novels 👍. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa as I do. 🏡🔰👒😆 2022
February 25, 2019
Mankind attempts to establish a foothold on a new planet in a distant star system.
The beginning of a saga depicting the growing pains of a fledgling colony from earth, their problems and failures. Even an internal situation left over from their departure from their long lost homeland. A very interesting and exciting series start which I give high marks for not ending in a cliff-hanger.
The beginning of a saga depicting the growing pains of a fledgling colony from earth, their problems and failures. Even an internal situation left over from their departure from their long lost homeland. A very interesting and exciting series start which I give high marks for not ending in a cliff-hanger.
January 6, 2020
Interesting take on Colonization
J.J. Green brought a new take to the Space Colonization with a Generational Ship. Seeing the way that the different groups of characters interact especially in times of stress, was very enlightening. She brought human nature to the forefront of her writing.
J.J. Green brought a new take to the Space Colonization with a Generational Ship. Seeing the way that the different groups of characters interact especially in times of stress, was very enlightening. She brought human nature to the forefront of her writing.
January 6, 2020
Great story Well worth reading. Three different beings to colonize a new world.
Caridia and Ethan are but two in a ship and colony of WOKEN and GENS sent to begin a new world. The Woken and Gens don't trust each other, but Caridia a Woken, and Ethan a Gen form a friendship. Then we learn of the Guardians. The guardians tell all that they are there to protect. But how do we know?
Caridia and Ethan are but two in a ship and colony of WOKEN and GENS sent to begin a new world. The Woken and Gens don't trust each other, but Caridia a Woken, and Ethan a Gen form a friendship. Then we learn of the Guardians. The guardians tell all that they are there to protect. But how do we know?
March 15, 2020
Honest statement: I read the book in December but neglected the review.
Now, in March, I've read it again and got to re-enjoy those things that would be spoilers if I mentioned them (but they are soooo good). haha.
The story revolves around "Do as I say because I'm older and wiser than you."
Growth is not just about age; it's also about learning and discovery.
Loved it
Now, in March, I've read it again and got to re-enjoy those things that would be spoilers if I mentioned them (but they are soooo good). haha.
The story revolves around "Do as I say because I'm older and wiser than you."
Growth is not just about age; it's also about learning and discovery.
Loved it
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