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Colonial Explorer Corps #1
The Earth Concurrence
Taking a gap year before attending the Explorer Corps Academy, Siti Kassis accompanies her legendary father on a trip to the prize jewel in an Explorer's crown: Earth.
Evacuated centuries before, humans now return to mankind's planet of origin to reclaim their birthright.
But when Siti and her father's team land near the site of the last known scientific outpost, they find more than they bargained for.
Evacuated centuries before, humans now return to mankind's planet of origin to reclaim their birthright.
But when Siti and her father's team land near the site of the last known scientific outpost, they find more than they bargained for.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 23, 2020
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About the author
Julia Huni
55 books172 followersAuthor of the Colonial Exploration Corps, Space Janitor, Recycled World, and Krimson Empire series.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
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February 8, 2024
*Not completely convincing as it's a bit tough*
I had a harder time reading this novel than Julia Huni's previous book, "The Vaccum of Space", and it took me a while to understand why. Because the story - the (scientific) team of a spaceship, the Colonial Explorer Corps - lands on the earth, which was evacuated over 500 years ago, to research its current state and, completely by surprise, runs into other humans - spoke to me very much. The fact that the heroine of the story, Siti, is the commander's daughter gives the whole thing additional spice. And then the blue flying squirrel *LOVE IT*.
But I found the novel surprisingly tough to read, which was partly due to the fact that a lot of dialogue was used and I would have liked a faster pace and not as much talking, especially it was often irrelevant. The real problem, however, was that many of the characters were barely developed. Siti often interacts with a group of people of the same age, but their actions hardly differ, which made it difficult to tell them apart in the long run. After a week's break I found it hard to tell some characters apart and had simply forgotten who they were exactly and what their relationship was to each other because they were written blandly.
So I struggled with the book for a while, but similar to “The Vacuum of Space”, the story picked up again towards the end - around the last 20% - so that the novel could be finished quite quickly in the end. But the unsatisfactory feeling remained. I will definitely read the subsequent volumes at some point because I am generally a fan of this type of science fiction and it is rarely written anymore. And who knows, maybe these will be better written.
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*Nicht völlig überzeugend da etwas zäh*
Ich tat mir mit diesem Roman schwerer als mit Julia Hunis vorherigem Buch „The Vaccum of Space“ und es dauerte eine Weile bis mir klar wurde, weshalb. Denn die Geschichte - das (wissenschaftliche) Team eines Raumschiffs - das Colonial Explorer Corps - landet auf der vor über 500 Jahren evakuierten Erde, um ihren aktuellen Zustand zu erforschen und trifft völlig überraschen auf Menschen - sprach mich sehr an. Dass die Heldin der Geschichte, Siti, die Tochter des Kommandanten ist gibt dem ganzen zusätzliche Würze. Und dann das blaue Gleithörnchen *schmacht*.
Doch ich fand den Roman überraschend zäh zu lesen, was zum einen daran lag, der sehr viel mit der Dialogform gearbeitet wurde und ich mir eine Geschichte gewünscht hätte, in der schlicht mehr passiert und nicht ganz so viel geredet wird, zumal dies auch häufig eher belanglos war. Das eigentliche Problem war jedoch, dass viele Figuren kaum ausgearbeitet waren. So ist Siti häufig mit einer Gruppe gleichaltriger unterwegs, die sich aber von ihren Aktionen her kaum unterscheiden, was es auf Dauer schwierig machte, sie zu unterschieden. Das führte dazu, dass ich nach einer einwöchigen Pause einige Charaktere nicht mehr auseinanderhalten konnte und schlicht vergessen hatte, wer sie denn jetzt genau waren und was genau ihre Beziehung zueinander war, weil sie blaß geschrieben waren.
So kämpfte ich eine Weile mit dem Buch, doch ähnliche wie „The Vacuum of Space“ zog die Story zum Ende hin - etwa bei den letzten 20% - wieder an, so dass der Roman sich am Ende doch recht schnell beenden ließ. Doch das unbefriedigende Gefühl blieb. Ich werde sicherlich die Folgebände auch irgendwann lesen, weil ich generell ein Fan dieser Art von Science Fiction bin und diese kaum noch geschrieben wird. Und wer weiß, vielleicht sind diese dann auch besser geschrieben.
I had a harder time reading this novel than Julia Huni's previous book, "The Vaccum of Space", and it took me a while to understand why. Because the story - the (scientific) team of a spaceship, the Colonial Explorer Corps - lands on the earth, which was evacuated over 500 years ago, to research its current state and, completely by surprise, runs into other humans - spoke to me very much. The fact that the heroine of the story, Siti, is the commander's daughter gives the whole thing additional spice. And then the blue flying squirrel *LOVE IT*.
But I found the novel surprisingly tough to read, which was partly due to the fact that a lot of dialogue was used and I would have liked a faster pace and not as much talking, especially it was often irrelevant. The real problem, however, was that many of the characters were barely developed. Siti often interacts with a group of people of the same age, but their actions hardly differ, which made it difficult to tell them apart in the long run. After a week's break I found it hard to tell some characters apart and had simply forgotten who they were exactly and what their relationship was to each other because they were written blandly.
So I struggled with the book for a while, but similar to “The Vacuum of Space”, the story picked up again towards the end - around the last 20% - so that the novel could be finished quite quickly in the end. But the unsatisfactory feeling remained. I will definitely read the subsequent volumes at some point because I am generally a fan of this type of science fiction and it is rarely written anymore. And who knows, maybe these will be better written.
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*Nicht völlig überzeugend da etwas zäh*
Ich tat mir mit diesem Roman schwerer als mit Julia Hunis vorherigem Buch „The Vaccum of Space“ und es dauerte eine Weile bis mir klar wurde, weshalb. Denn die Geschichte - das (wissenschaftliche) Team eines Raumschiffs - das Colonial Explorer Corps - landet auf der vor über 500 Jahren evakuierten Erde, um ihren aktuellen Zustand zu erforschen und trifft völlig überraschen auf Menschen - sprach mich sehr an. Dass die Heldin der Geschichte, Siti, die Tochter des Kommandanten ist gibt dem ganzen zusätzliche Würze. Und dann das blaue Gleithörnchen *schmacht*.
Doch ich fand den Roman überraschend zäh zu lesen, was zum einen daran lag, der sehr viel mit der Dialogform gearbeitet wurde und ich mir eine Geschichte gewünscht hätte, in der schlicht mehr passiert und nicht ganz so viel geredet wird, zumal dies auch häufig eher belanglos war. Das eigentliche Problem war jedoch, dass viele Figuren kaum ausgearbeitet waren. So ist Siti häufig mit einer Gruppe gleichaltriger unterwegs, die sich aber von ihren Aktionen her kaum unterscheiden, was es auf Dauer schwierig machte, sie zu unterschieden. Das führte dazu, dass ich nach einer einwöchigen Pause einige Charaktere nicht mehr auseinanderhalten konnte und schlicht vergessen hatte, wer sie denn jetzt genau waren und was genau ihre Beziehung zueinander war, weil sie blaß geschrieben waren.
So kämpfte ich eine Weile mit dem Buch, doch ähnliche wie „The Vacuum of Space“ zog die Story zum Ende hin - etwa bei den letzten 20% - wieder an, so dass der Roman sich am Ende doch recht schnell beenden ließ. Doch das unbefriedigende Gefühl blieb. Ich werde sicherlich die Folgebände auch irgendwann lesen, weil ich generell ein Fan dieser Art von Science Fiction bin und diese kaum noch geschrieben wird. Und wer weiß, vielleicht sind diese dann auch besser geschrieben.
November 11, 2020
I was lucky enough to access an ARC in exchange for my review of the book to assist others in their reading choices. Be warned I grade hard, so 5 stars means I have, or probably will, read it multiple times and enjoy all the readings about as much as I did the first.
Let’s start with the good stuff. This arrived at the same time as the library delivered a month or two of carefully spaced holds and Mother Nature delivered a bunch of freezing rain before the leaves had fallen off the trees. This book held its own against an 11 day power outage, moving to the in-laws, then a hotel, and finally back home, in between getting the electrician to rebuild the power meter that was ripped off the side of the house, the huge piles of tree debris waiting for “big trash pickup day”, a dog still recovering from surgery, the fiber internet and water heater STILL being out, the insurance company claims, etc. That right there should get it AT LEAST 4 stars in my opinion!
It’s a fun read and moves at a good pace. However it wasn’t perfect either. Siti, the main character, has an odd and awkward relationship with her father. She makes a lot of mistakes and always wants to do the right thin next time, but never bothers when next time actually comes around. Nate, her father is in command of the mission and keeps telling her he doesn’t trust her and this her last chance, but obviously either does trust her a lot, or really doesn’t care at all, because he never really does anything about it. This back and forth from both of them and between them too, annoyed me. It was worse in the beginning and was mostly ignored, rather than resolved, later.
The only other thing that bugged me a bit was the last quarter of the book seemed a bit rushed somehow in some way that I can’t really describe as it wrapped everything up. But both these things are minor nitpicking on a very good book.
The notes at the end of the book said that the “Recycled World” series leads up to this for one of the main character groups, but the book stands on its own just fine. This is probably a 4.25 or 4.5 star book, but I gave it the benefit of any doubt to avoid my November disaster feelings that might rub off on it. As a further hint about my opinion on this, I’m going to hunt down that series and read it too. All said, I recommend this book and look forward to seeing the next book in the series.
Let’s start with the good stuff. This arrived at the same time as the library delivered a month or two of carefully spaced holds and Mother Nature delivered a bunch of freezing rain before the leaves had fallen off the trees. This book held its own against an 11 day power outage, moving to the in-laws, then a hotel, and finally back home, in between getting the electrician to rebuild the power meter that was ripped off the side of the house, the huge piles of tree debris waiting for “big trash pickup day”, a dog still recovering from surgery, the fiber internet and water heater STILL being out, the insurance company claims, etc. That right there should get it AT LEAST 4 stars in my opinion!
It’s a fun read and moves at a good pace. However it wasn’t perfect either. Siti, the main character, has an odd and awkward relationship with her father. She makes a lot of mistakes and always wants to do the right thin next time, but never bothers when next time actually comes around. Nate, her father is in command of the mission and keeps telling her he doesn’t trust her and this her last chance, but obviously either does trust her a lot, or really doesn’t care at all, because he never really does anything about it. This back and forth from both of them and between them too, annoyed me. It was worse in the beginning and was mostly ignored, rather than resolved, later.
The only other thing that bugged me a bit was the last quarter of the book seemed a bit rushed somehow in some way that I can’t really describe as it wrapped everything up. But both these things are minor nitpicking on a very good book.
The notes at the end of the book said that the “Recycled World” series leads up to this for one of the main character groups, but the book stands on its own just fine. This is probably a 4.25 or 4.5 star book, but I gave it the benefit of any doubt to avoid my November disaster feelings that might rub off on it. As a further hint about my opinion on this, I’m going to hunt down that series and read it too. All said, I recommend this book and look forward to seeing the next book in the series.
December 4, 2020
An exploratory force was not expecting to find survivors 500 years after abandoning earth - 4.5 stars
Narrated from the view of a 20 year old, Siti, the daughter of the team leader, Nate Kassis, we observe frequent surprises and youthful indiscretions.
The trip from the explorer's home world took 20 years during which most of the crew was in stasis. The story starts as the space ship arrives at earth orbit. The explorers are expecting that another group of explorers - Gagarins - will challenge the Colonial government for ownership of earth.
There are considerations to be followed so as not to let the local population know about the Colonial explorer's high technology -- medical and human enhancements.
Earth Concurrence is a well constructed tale allowing the reader to be learning about the humans that they find. While the Colonial explorers - who appear to be aliens from the point of view of the natives - appear to be good and honorable but, Colonials think that the people they find on earth can't be trusted.
It is a bit disconcerting that Nate is a military commander to everyone except his daughter; she keeps referring to him as "dad".
The natives on planet earth have formed tribal units with some tribes attacking others. Some tribes have been able to populate earth's surface while others are unwilling to leave a protective Dome.
A two person news organization has been embedded with the explorers. A small mammal from the spaceship rounds out the cast to give additional emotional impact. This a nice portrayal of what exploring a known planet might be like after a substantial hiatus. This was a highly enjoyable space adventure on our own planet. Enjoy!
Narrated from the view of a 20 year old, Siti, the daughter of the team leader, Nate Kassis, we observe frequent surprises and youthful indiscretions.
The trip from the explorer's home world took 20 years during which most of the crew was in stasis. The story starts as the space ship arrives at earth orbit. The explorers are expecting that another group of explorers - Gagarins - will challenge the Colonial government for ownership of earth.
There are considerations to be followed so as not to let the local population know about the Colonial explorer's high technology -- medical and human enhancements.
Earth Concurrence is a well constructed tale allowing the reader to be learning about the humans that they find. While the Colonial explorers - who appear to be aliens from the point of view of the natives - appear to be good and honorable but, Colonials think that the people they find on earth can't be trusted.
It is a bit disconcerting that Nate is a military commander to everyone except his daughter; she keeps referring to him as "dad".
The natives on planet earth have formed tribal units with some tribes attacking others. Some tribes have been able to populate earth's surface while others are unwilling to leave a protective Dome.
A two person news organization has been embedded with the explorers. A small mammal from the spaceship rounds out the cast to give additional emotional impact. This a nice portrayal of what exploring a known planet might be like after a substantial hiatus. This was a highly enjoyable space adventure on our own planet. Enjoy!
November 25, 2020
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
*No spoilers*. This is the first book in The Colonial Explorer Corps series. It follows the author’s Recycled World books. It’s not necessary to read the Recycled World series, however, you’ll recognize some of the characters if you do.
The storyline was interesting as it opens with descendants of the people who had left Earth, returning as explorers. The book moves along at a good pace and goes into a good detail on what the explorers find. It had some twists which I saw coming but others which surprised me! I enjoyed the way the author worked the previous series into this one. This book was a fun and enjoyable read and I recommend it as such.
The characters the author created in the Earth Concurrence were entertaining, although the characters from the Recycled World series seemed to be more fully developed and had more depth. There is some mention of how the some of the explorers got on this mission, however more detail and back story would be appreciated. Siti, one of the main characters was developed more fully as the story went along. Her father, the Colonial Explorer Corp commander was not as open to new ideas as I would expect in an explorer and caused me to glare at my e-reader in places. Marika, another main character was, in my opinion, well written and had a good plot line. Liam (a stowaway?) was fun and a treat to read.
Overall, this is a good and fun read. I expect further books in the series will more fully develop the characters and I look forward to reading them.
*No spoilers*. This is the first book in The Colonial Explorer Corps series. It follows the author’s Recycled World books. It’s not necessary to read the Recycled World series, however, you’ll recognize some of the characters if you do.
The storyline was interesting as it opens with descendants of the people who had left Earth, returning as explorers. The book moves along at a good pace and goes into a good detail on what the explorers find. It had some twists which I saw coming but others which surprised me! I enjoyed the way the author worked the previous series into this one. This book was a fun and enjoyable read and I recommend it as such.
The characters the author created in the Earth Concurrence were entertaining, although the characters from the Recycled World series seemed to be more fully developed and had more depth. There is some mention of how the some of the explorers got on this mission, however more detail and back story would be appreciated. Siti, one of the main characters was developed more fully as the story went along. Her father, the Colonial Explorer Corp commander was not as open to new ideas as I would expect in an explorer and caused me to glare at my e-reader in places. Marika, another main character was, in my opinion, well written and had a good plot line. Liam (a stowaway?) was fun and a treat to read.
Overall, this is a good and fun read. I expect further books in the series will more fully develop the characters and I look forward to reading them.
November 27, 2020
4.5 stars for this page-turner. An explorer ship reaches Earth, at coordinates given by the people who evacuated it 500 years ago, with the aim of ensuring that Earth is a neutral place where all spacefaring nations can learn about their ancestors' origins. However, what's this?? others are already there – with villages and mostly low-level technology. The explorers immediately assume that these are Gagarins (rivals in the political sphere), but the settlers insist that they are the survivors of those left behind. Tension/excitement and more prosaic events (such as day-to-day life) alternate to make for good reading.
Julia Huni does a grand job of characterization and world description (technology as well), and keeps your interest as the commander's daughter Siti (perhaps aged 17?) sometimes defies orders, getting in trouble or perhaps discovering something of value. The tale is told through her voice as she gets to know other young people in the settlement (her assignment being to get them to reveal where they're really from) but others carry the story too, so it's not just a tale of "young person making mistakes and learning". (A small animal livens things up as well.) Surprises ensue as the story develops, rebels from outside the village cause havoc – and is there maybe a traitor somewhere? I look forward to the next book!
I received an advance copy and voluntarily leave this honest review.
Julia Huni does a grand job of characterization and world description (technology as well), and keeps your interest as the commander's daughter Siti (perhaps aged 17?) sometimes defies orders, getting in trouble or perhaps discovering something of value. The tale is told through her voice as she gets to know other young people in the settlement (her assignment being to get them to reveal where they're really from) but others carry the story too, so it's not just a tale of "young person making mistakes and learning". (A small animal livens things up as well.) Surprises ensue as the story develops, rebels from outside the village cause havoc – and is there maybe a traitor somewhere? I look forward to the next book!
I received an advance copy and voluntarily leave this honest review.
November 24, 2020
I received an ARC copy of this first book in a new series. This is my voluntary and unbiased review. Although there are tie-ins to a previous series that I have not read yet, this book stands well on it's own. I did enjoy the story but there were a couple of irritants, I found both Siti and her father's actions somewhat frustrating and repetitive... but they did appear to finally learn by the end of the book. That may be related to the genre... YA.. and the age of the main character but she really deserved the nickname she acquired! In the main I found that the book told a complete and enjoyable story, lots of action, and a couple of plot twists but with no cliffhangers. There are a number intriguing tidbits that might show up in the future books. The sair-glider seems like it has a lot of potential... maybe another intelligent species???? Also her "friend" Marika's story didn't feel finished. I'd also like to know the story behind Wronglen's attitude. I really enjoyed the numerous references or inferences to "old" sci-fi from Siti's name (Serenity) to the Star Trek quotes, and I'm sure when I re-read it I'll find even more! So, I enjoyed and recommend this book and look forward to reading more in the series (to see if my guesses are right LOL)
November 11, 2020
I was lucky enough for get an ARC eBook copy. Honest review. No spoilers.
Quite a lot of the science fiction books I read are heavy and gritty so sometimes it's good to read something a little lighter and emotionally gentler but still exciting, engaging and fun to read.
Yes it's a YA book but some of the most harrowing books I've read as an adult are YA so that's not the reason it's gentle.
I first came across Julia Huni's writing with the Space Janitor series - it intrigued me and I took a chance then loved it so much I read the series in it's current entirety and joined Huni's newsletter list.
The Earth Concurrence is set in the same universe but on Earth with a range of new characters that I warmed to and want to know more about. I want to see how the main character Serenity - Siti for short - develops and matures as a result of her adventures. I want to know what happens next.. I want to know more about.. No spoilers. There are events in the stories past and future that I need to know more about and I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series to find out.
Again this book was exactly what I needed between heavier books. I got that action and adventure with some grit but somehow snuggles you under a warm blanket and gives you a hot chocolate to drink.
Something I've seen others do is a comparison so.. this book most reminds me of the most recent tv series 'Lost in Space'. It gives me those kind of feels.
Quite a lot of the science fiction books I read are heavy and gritty so sometimes it's good to read something a little lighter and emotionally gentler but still exciting, engaging and fun to read.
Yes it's a YA book but some of the most harrowing books I've read as an adult are YA so that's not the reason it's gentle.
I first came across Julia Huni's writing with the Space Janitor series - it intrigued me and I took a chance then loved it so much I read the series in it's current entirety and joined Huni's newsletter list.
The Earth Concurrence is set in the same universe but on Earth with a range of new characters that I warmed to and want to know more about. I want to see how the main character Serenity - Siti for short - develops and matures as a result of her adventures. I want to know what happens next.. I want to know more about.. No spoilers. There are events in the stories past and future that I need to know more about and I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series to find out.
Again this book was exactly what I needed between heavier books. I got that action and adventure with some grit but somehow snuggles you under a warm blanket and gives you a hot chocolate to drink.
Something I've seen others do is a comparison so.. this book most reminds me of the most recent tv series 'Lost in Space'. It gives me those kind of feels.
November 11, 2020
While the story took a bit of setup to really get going, it ended with plenty of excitement. The characters were interesting enough to want to know more about them. While I thought the "hero of Darenti" was way more dense than he had any right to be, at least he came around by the end. Also, meeting up with old friends form Recycled World, was quite enjoyable.
From time to time, the writing was a bit disjointed so that I though I might have skipped a page or something, but other than that, it was wall written and engrossing.
From time to time, the writing was a bit disjointed so that I though I might have skipped a page or something, but other than that, it was wall written and engrossing.
November 25, 2020
The Earth Concurrence by Julia Huni is an interesting sequel to the two book series, Recycled World and Reduced World.
The story is told by the teenage daughter of a famous explorer and the leader of a new expedition to an Earth that was evacuated 500 years earlier in a massive Exodus. The hope is that Earth will have healed itself and be again habitable. There are surprises galore for all involved, including the reader.
The story is well written, fun and engaging. I look forward to more in this series.
The story is told by the teenage daughter of a famous explorer and the leader of a new expedition to an Earth that was evacuated 500 years earlier in a massive Exodus. The hope is that Earth will have healed itself and be again habitable. There are surprises galore for all involved, including the reader.
The story is well written, fun and engaging. I look forward to more in this series.
November 6, 2022
What Happens When We Return to Earth?
The Earth Concurrence is Julia Huni's first book of her Colonial Explorer Corps Young Adult Science Fiction series. It is well written, well edited, and has a good plot. The story is fast-paced, with strong dialog and believable characters.
It is a quick, fun read that holds the reader's interest. Though it is a series, most loose strings were tied up, and thankfully, it did not end as a "To Be Continued" book.
The Earth Concurrence is Julia Huni's first book of her Colonial Explorer Corps Young Adult Science Fiction series. It is well written, well edited, and has a good plot. The story is fast-paced, with strong dialog and believable characters.
It is a quick, fun read that holds the reader's interest. Though it is a series, most loose strings were tied up, and thankfully, it did not end as a "To Be Continued" book.
July 12, 2024
Get ready for a New Old World!
Talking about a Great Dysphoria! Earth has been found again! It's been over 500 years since mankind has fled Old Earth due to great calamities, but mankind has finally returned!
Only a small problem. There are humans still there! Everyone was supposed to have been evacuated and saved, but? Or are they sneaky Enemies from another human empire? Better read it and find out if Earth can survive a war or colonization
Talking about a Great Dysphoria! Earth has been found again! It's been over 500 years since mankind has fled Old Earth due to great calamities, but mankind has finally returned!
Only a small problem. There are humans still there! Everyone was supposed to have been evacuated and saved, but? Or are they sneaky Enemies from another human empire? Better read it and find out if Earth can survive a war or colonization
December 17, 2024
Astronaut names.
It took me a second and I have some research to do on at least one of the names but it was a nice touch. Lots of character interaction and fun tech. The telepathy was not overused or overwhelming and the book one conclusion was nicely wrapped and not the cliffhanger it could have been. Some promising possibilities for book two! A heartfelt “more!!” rating from me!
It took me a second and I have some research to do on at least one of the names but it was a nice touch. Lots of character interaction and fun tech. The telepathy was not overused or overwhelming and the book one conclusion was nicely wrapped and not the cliffhanger it could have been. Some promising possibilities for book two! A heartfelt “more!!” rating from me!
April 18, 2021
Initially, I had issues with Siti. She's the daughter of the mission commander heading back to Earth 500 years after "everybody" evacuated. Others call her Princess because she has been brought along as a favour for her father.
At the start she was Princess but the character developed and became enjoyable.
Keep reading
At the start she was Princess but the character developed and became enjoyable.
Keep reading
November 22, 2022
Good story with a small twist towards the end
I enjoyed this story, it was I interesting to revisit the interplanetary world which I found in the space janitor stories. A return to Earth is a great idea and the whole plot of mixed races fighting for ownership but rejecting the residents right of first claim is so well told.
I enjoyed this story, it was I interesting to revisit the interplanetary world which I found in the space janitor stories. A return to Earth is a great idea and the whole plot of mixed races fighting for ownership but rejecting the residents right of first claim is so well told.
January 9, 2025
I hate to say it, because I generally like this author, but I could not finish this book. I did not get far enough to find out if the story itself was worthwhile. The story follows the teenaged daughter of the Commander of the expedition, and she was too annoying. The third or fourth (or fifth or sixth) time she demonstrated how entitled she considered herself to be, I was out.
November 24, 2020
An excellent fast paced exciting fantasy YA story! Super well written & very enjoyable! Brilliant ideas, characters & plot! I do strongly recommend this book & all works by this author! I can't wait for the next part! Such an enjoyable read! I would strongly recommend this to anyone that loves this genre! You will not be disappointed!
November 23, 2020
Amazing book but left something more to read, while a new start to a series it leaves the reader hungry and eager to read Recycled world to understand what is happening and who are these survivors.
Waiting for both the sequel to the series and story of Earth
Arc review
Waiting for both the sequel to the series and story of Earth
Arc review
April 15, 2021
Great new series full of snark, disobedient children and plenty of adventure. Siti should not have been there, but she was. And rules...what rules? You will gave to read the book to find out what opportunities and disasters result from Siti's actions.
February 3, 2022
First book in the series
Earth was evacuated 500 years before the start of this story. Or was it? Colonists return to explore and reclaim the planet. That’s when the surprises start. A great YA read.
Earth was evacuated 500 years before the start of this story. Or was it? Colonists return to explore and reclaim the planet. That’s when the surprises start. A great YA read.
October 29, 2022
Returning to Earth is Not Going As Planned
I enjoyed Siti's story. Coming back to Earth as part of her fathers expedition. Meeting the survivors and descendants of survivors and making friends and enemies. I can't wait to get into the next book.
I enjoyed Siti's story. Coming back to Earth as part of her fathers expedition. Meeting the survivors and descendants of survivors and making friends and enemies. I can't wait to get into the next book.
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February 9, 2023I liked the space janitor books, so I decided to give this one a chance.
I hate reading about obtuse people though. The stupidity of most of the characters was infuriating. And I found I really don't care about the plot, so I've moved on to other things.
I hate reading about obtuse people though. The stupidity of most of the characters was infuriating. And I found I really don't care about the plot, so I've moved on to other things.
April 3, 2023
It would have been a 5 - it was a great romp, after all. But our protagonist's father, the great hero, was far too stubborn in his beliefs given his claimed reputation. And he was far too dismissive of his daughter's input. Pissed me off!
July 13, 2023
I was please to see that this series is set in the same universe as the Space Janitor series, which I devoured. Another strong, also headstrong female main character. Nice plot twist near the end. Thoroughly enjoyable!
February 6, 2024
DNF at 20%. It's hard to take the MC seriously. She seems like a spoilt princess who doesn't know anything and asks really stupid questions for someone who was raised by a military commander. Shouldn't she know or have researched some of this stuff when travelling on a colony ship?
July 8, 2024
An awesome book!
Explorers going back to earth after leaving for 500 years due to the unstable environment and toxic climate. Only to find that some people actually missed the ships and our ancestors are still alive and well.
Explorers going back to earth after leaving for 500 years due to the unstable environment and toxic climate. Only to find that some people actually missed the ships and our ancestors are still alive and well.
December 19, 2024
Everyone acted like a child. The stupidity of Siti, the idiocy of her dad and the other "adults" were seriously off-putting. I was really disappointed. I kept hoping that would improve. Didn't happen. This is a book for very young adults. I may try it again when I am desperate.
January 21, 2022
Interesting story, and the start of a series it might be fun to follow. Nothing new here, but it certainly is interesting, and I think I'd like to see where it goes.
February 8, 2022
Intriguing start!
I’m gonna read the next one so……need I really say
more! Apparently I do, short and sweet is not allowed
I’m gonna read the next one so……need I really say
more! Apparently I do, short and sweet is not allowed
March 14, 2022
Excellent
Good, fun story in the vein of her Space Janitor series. Not the most serious of plots, but it obviously wasn't supposed to be. Just a fun read. Thank you
Good, fun story in the vein of her Space Janitor series. Not the most serious of plots, but it obviously wasn't supposed to be. Just a fun read. Thank you
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