UNITY is a story of the dangers of isolationist ideals. Two star nations hold a tenous treaty established eons ago, marking them as independent and uniquely different in their behaviors. The nation of Unity became totally utilitarian, stripping all forms of individual freedoms and focusing only on the needs of the whole. Outworld turned their sights toward complete freedom and anarchy, leaving only the individual to govern themselves. While both nations had the interests of their citizens at heart, neither has been able to truly deliver a better existence. And now, frictions between the two nations are coming to a head.The story follows Di Monet, a young and down on her luck aspiring Boss, meets a Unity refugee she thinks will make for an easy payday. But as Monet begins her song and dance, she quickly realizes that this Unity woman isn’t quite the fool she took her for; she calls herself Freya, and she captains a ship of her own, taking Monet and a few of her friends on an adventure across Outworld, in search of wealth, purpose, and freedom.
I think this book correlates a lot with our current time and with the happenings in our world. It's like Lord of the rings, at least for me. Placed in space still with its segregated, closed worlds, humans are humans no matter what world, or country here on earth, they live/affiliated with, desires are humanly unless wiped off with technology. The digital world is expanding and just like everything it has its advantages and disadvantages. We must have social interactions and without friends or alliances we are vulnerable, exactly how the book shows. We need each other more than ever... but are we all realizing this? A must and a very enjoyable read.