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Thrive Space Colony Adventures #1
Skyship Thrive
An ex-cop who cannot die. A moon full of settlers who cannot thrive. Mahina's terraformers built a high-tech urban paradise. Then Earth flooded the colony with desperate refugees, cop Sass Collier among them.The settlers who arrived with Sass died decades ago. Outside the citadel, their descendants die weak and young.Sass fought a rebellion against the city once. She won concessions to give the settlers a chance at health. She paid with 20 years in prison.Now she’s out, a reformed character. She assembles a diverse crew and finds odd jobs. She intends to mind her own business – how to make a profit with the skyship Thrive.But her fellow settlers are still failing.While her business model careens toward circus acts, Sass dares to defy the city again, to solve Mahina’s failure to thrive.Pick up Skyship Thrive because you love upbeat character-driven SF with fun technology. Suggested for fans of Firefly, Jenny Schwartz's Xeno-Archaeologist, or Nathan Lowell’s Golden Age of the Solar Clipper. This series is complete, and the second Thrive series as well.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2019
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Ginger Booth
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After 14 years on walkabout to New York, Colorado, Texas and Tokyo, I swam home to spawn in shoreline Connecticut. A recovering computer programmer, I’ve worked in the seismic industry, semiconductor electronics, academic research in biology and environmental science, and online teaching simulators.
I live alone, and enjoy swimming, walking, and crafts. I grow vegetables indoors, until my crops spill outside and down the driveway. I read voraciously, curious about everything, especially how things work.
After 14 years on walkabout to New York, Colorado, Texas and Tokyo, I swam home to spawn in shoreline Connecticut. A recovering computer programmer, I’ve worked in the seismic industry, semiconductor electronics, academic research in biology and environmental science, and online teaching simulators.
I live alone, and enjoy swimming, walking, and crafts. I grow vegetables indoors, until my crops spill outside and down the driveway. I read voraciously, curious about everything, especially how things work.
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June 30, 2020
Have Spaceship Will Travel
It's nice to find a Sci-fi novel that isn't all about killing aliens or spaceship battles. Reminds me of the sci-fi I grew up with in the 60's. Good story , great characters and believable technology. Good read. Try it ,you'll like it
It's nice to find a Sci-fi novel that isn't all about killing aliens or spaceship battles. Reminds me of the sci-fi I grew up with in the 60's. Good story , great characters and believable technology. Good read. Try it ,you'll like it
August 17, 2019
The first chapter wasn’t bad, but I couldn’t see where it was going. Then the second chapter started with Two weeks before….. I hate that! Fortunately this doesn't spoils the story.
For the first half of the book the story was a bit slow, but still quite interesting, then Sass started making some odd decisions. It was always clear that at some point she would start to push the system, but given her past I was really surprised she suddenly started acting on impulse. There was certainly more action after this point, the problem was it was rather like watching a ”Carry on” farce. I had to suspend my disbelief to get to the end of the book, the plot really had quite a few holes, but at least it was interesting.
For the first half of the book the story was a bit slow, but still quite interesting, then Sass started making some odd decisions. It was always clear that at some point she would start to push the system, but given her past I was really surprised she suddenly started acting on impulse. There was certainly more action after this point, the problem was it was rather like watching a ”Carry on” farce. I had to suspend my disbelief to get to the end of the book, the plot really had quite a few holes, but at least it was interesting.
December 29, 2019
Honestly, I went into this book expecting a romp. But, for all that there’s plenty of whimsy here, “Skyship Thrive” has a pretty serious story to tell, and it tells it well. I’ll be checking out book 2 soon.
September 17, 2024
Quite good!
April 9, 2025
Slow start for me, couldn't really get into the characters. Ultimately it did click in for me, and I found it a decent read. Not sure I will read the next in series, the writing is good but not great for me.
April 20, 2019
I am biased because I love Ginger Booth’s earlier series, which consists of 12 books focused on a divided and desperate America, struggling to maintain a civilized society in the midst of devastating climate change. I think they’re well written, entertaining, and informative—and thus are important!
She is now trying her hand at Science Fiction, a dramatic change from a series about a world we all recognize to a world more alien. This is the first of two books about post-Earth settlements. As the Earth becomes uninhabitable, the human race strives to survive on the moons of planets other than their origin. Life is hard, and human nature does not naturally assume an egalitarian posture. The situation is ripe with conflict and Ms. Booth delivers it.
The author has created an interesting if complicated world, and she’s populated it with a cast of interesting characters that you’re sure to like. She’s a master at dialogue, and her scientific postulates seem sufficiently plausible.
This is but the first of a series of at least three novels exploring the same world and character set, and it’s a worthy addition to your reading list.
She is now trying her hand at Science Fiction, a dramatic change from a series about a world we all recognize to a world more alien. This is the first of two books about post-Earth settlements. As the Earth becomes uninhabitable, the human race strives to survive on the moons of planets other than their origin. Life is hard, and human nature does not naturally assume an egalitarian posture. The situation is ripe with conflict and Ms. Booth delivers it.
The author has created an interesting if complicated world, and she’s populated it with a cast of interesting characters that you’re sure to like. She’s a master at dialogue, and her scientific postulates seem sufficiently plausible.
This is but the first of a series of at least three novels exploring the same world and character set, and it’s a worthy addition to your reading list.
August 13, 2022
( Format : Audiobook )
"T.G.I.S. Thank God it's sunset."
An interesting and, for these days, more unusual science fiction book as it revolves more around society and personality than space battles or extinction. With earth becoming overpopulated and untenable, new planets had been sought and found for colonisation. But the desperate need for expansion occurred earlier than anticipated so settlers arrived before the planet's were ready and were resented by those already in occupation. On Mahina the two groups barely mixed, the original Urbs being seen as the dominant, healthy and intelligent group, the newcomers unable to thrive in the atmosphere and deprived of many of the advantages. There has been an insurrection some twenty years prior to the start of the book and one of the leaders, Sass, and just completed a twenty year sentence for her part in it and had purchased an old worship which she hoped would provide her with a business.
The first part of the book concentrates on introducing the reader to the people and place, including the unusual week (a diagram of which, together with a ground plan of the Skyship Thrive is apparently available on the author's website), finally launching into the story and encompassing more. It should have worked well but, for this reader, felt a bit clunky. This was, in part, definitely because the narrator, Veronica Giguere, although reading well, had a voice which seemed determined to send me to sleep. With a downturn at the end of most of her sentences and an insufficient texture to hold my attention, I found that I frequently had to rewind to recover sections missed. This definitely distracted from my enjoyment oveall.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, but not in the audio format. Visually written, and with some intriguing concepts, it is a S.F.story which will stay with me into the future. My thanks to the rights builder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy via Free Audiobook Codes
"T.G.I.S. Thank God it's sunset."
An interesting and, for these days, more unusual science fiction book as it revolves more around society and personality than space battles or extinction. With earth becoming overpopulated and untenable, new planets had been sought and found for colonisation. But the desperate need for expansion occurred earlier than anticipated so settlers arrived before the planet's were ready and were resented by those already in occupation. On Mahina the two groups barely mixed, the original Urbs being seen as the dominant, healthy and intelligent group, the newcomers unable to thrive in the atmosphere and deprived of many of the advantages. There has been an insurrection some twenty years prior to the start of the book and one of the leaders, Sass, and just completed a twenty year sentence for her part in it and had purchased an old worship which she hoped would provide her with a business.
The first part of the book concentrates on introducing the reader to the people and place, including the unusual week (a diagram of which, together with a ground plan of the Skyship Thrive is apparently available on the author's website), finally launching into the story and encompassing more. It should have worked well but, for this reader, felt a bit clunky. This was, in part, definitely because the narrator, Veronica Giguere, although reading well, had a voice which seemed determined to send me to sleep. With a downturn at the end of most of her sentences and an insufficient texture to hold my attention, I found that I frequently had to rewind to recover sections missed. This definitely distracted from my enjoyment oveall.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, but not in the audio format. Visually written, and with some intriguing concepts, it is a S.F.story which will stay with me into the future. My thanks to the rights builder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy via Free Audiobook Codes
August 4, 2020
It's rewarding when you read the first book of a multi-book series, and after finishing be confident that you've found a series you can keep going with for at least one or two more - maybe all. For me, this is one of those.
The publisher's description of story is adequate enough to tell you what the book is about. I would add a couple of points. First, the notion of a self-repairing body is not new in SF; but the way this author deals with it - where one (really, several, though the others don't matter as much) character has this, and others don't - is thoughtful and interesting. It makes that character's personal decision-making different than others, creating opportunities for how to tell the story in an interesting way.
Second, the world building is fun because of the way the actual planet (/moon) is structured to orbit around its sun. The unusual cycles / rhythms in the book are casually woven into the story line in a useful, novel, and fun way.
Finally, the story fits in an interesting seam. On one hand, it's merely the story of the main character making her way thru life, not having a plan that is laid out in military precision but which has a direction and a hoped-for life-goal. OTOH, you can spy that there's a direction for the story line that has a longer-term arc that is going to unfold. One that the main character probably doesn't know about yet, but may have hints about. Yet we, as the reader, may be seeing this just slightly earlier than the characters are. Which makes for fun, because we just ever-so-slightly see the characters discovering what we hope they'll discover.
So, I like it. I'll read more. I'm going to put a book in-between, but I'll definitely be going on.
The publisher's description of story is adequate enough to tell you what the book is about. I would add a couple of points. First, the notion of a self-repairing body is not new in SF; but the way this author deals with it - where one (really, several, though the others don't matter as much) character has this, and others don't - is thoughtful and interesting. It makes that character's personal decision-making different than others, creating opportunities for how to tell the story in an interesting way.
Second, the world building is fun because of the way the actual planet (/moon) is structured to orbit around its sun. The unusual cycles / rhythms in the book are casually woven into the story line in a useful, novel, and fun way.
Finally, the story fits in an interesting seam. On one hand, it's merely the story of the main character making her way thru life, not having a plan that is laid out in military precision but which has a direction and a hoped-for life-goal. OTOH, you can spy that there's a direction for the story line that has a longer-term arc that is going to unfold. One that the main character probably doesn't know about yet, but may have hints about. Yet we, as the reader, may be seeing this just slightly earlier than the characters are. Which makes for fun, because we just ever-so-slightly see the characters discovering what we hope they'll discover.
So, I like it. I'll read more. I'm going to put a book in-between, but I'll definitely be going on.
May 31, 2021
Light Hearted and Entertaining
This is a story that brings together a crew of unlikely personalities and a motley one at best. Ms Booth has written another book that takes on the issues of a failed earth and what happens because of it. But, for every dark there is light. For those who like the Guardians of the Galaxy, you will enjoy this book immensely. Through all the trials of post-apocalyptic situations there will always be those who just need to lighten it up and have fun. You have those of whose life gives them the ability to experience the situations through all its changes (think of Groot), captains who say, “let’s enjoy this while we can” and a crew who says “Let’s have some fun” in the vain of “Who’s line is it anyway?”
Who builds a slide in a starship? How about a vegetable stand that looks like a mushroom? You will find the answers to these very intriguing questions and more. The book delves into the lighter sides of darkness, into the consequences of our lack of common sense, and the inevitable question of why would you jump from a perfectly good starship. If you need to take a break from the “we’re all going to die” type of the apocalypse to the “we’re all going to have some fun in the meantime”, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, watch the sun go down, and have a great time.
This is a story that brings together a crew of unlikely personalities and a motley one at best. Ms Booth has written another book that takes on the issues of a failed earth and what happens because of it. But, for every dark there is light. For those who like the Guardians of the Galaxy, you will enjoy this book immensely. Through all the trials of post-apocalyptic situations there will always be those who just need to lighten it up and have fun. You have those of whose life gives them the ability to experience the situations through all its changes (think of Groot), captains who say, “let’s enjoy this while we can” and a crew who says “Let’s have some fun” in the vain of “Who’s line is it anyway?”
Who builds a slide in a starship? How about a vegetable stand that looks like a mushroom? You will find the answers to these very intriguing questions and more. The book delves into the lighter sides of darkness, into the consequences of our lack of common sense, and the inevitable question of why would you jump from a perfectly good starship. If you need to take a break from the “we’re all going to die” type of the apocalypse to the “we’re all going to have some fun in the meantime”, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, watch the sun go down, and have a great time.
October 6, 2025
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
2.75*
Lost points for starting the book with things happening, then going 'two weeks earlier'. I've always hated that jumping back in time to set the scene for the opening, be it in books, show or films.
I liked the MC.
I liked the other characters.
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Probably
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
2.75*
Lost points for starting the book with things happening, then going 'two weeks earlier'. I've always hated that jumping back in time to set the scene for the opening, be it in books, show or films.
I liked the MC.
I liked the other characters.
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Probably
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
February 4, 2019
Fun (but Serious) Science Fiction
I'm a beta reader for Ginger. That means I get a free copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review. But that's not the important reason. What's important is that I love Ginger's books and I want her to be successful so she'll keep writing.
Skyship Thrive is straight Science Fiction, but (I think) readable by fans of most genres. It has the perfect mix of tragedy, humor, romance, mystery and triumph. If you're not big on the technical stuff, just let it slide by. It's really a great story. If you're still concerned about the SF aspect, try the sample. I think you'll like it.
Most of the characters are likeable and they grow on you as Ginger develops their personalities. The heroes are (sometimes reluctantly) heroic. And the villains are properly villainous and get their just rewards.
One important thing is that Ginger never ends a book with a cliffhanger. Wanting to find out what happens next--oh, yes! But never feeling like you've been cheated.
I'm a beta reader for Ginger. That means I get a free copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review. But that's not the important reason. What's important is that I love Ginger's books and I want her to be successful so she'll keep writing.
Skyship Thrive is straight Science Fiction, but (I think) readable by fans of most genres. It has the perfect mix of tragedy, humor, romance, mystery and triumph. If you're not big on the technical stuff, just let it slide by. It's really a great story. If you're still concerned about the SF aspect, try the sample. I think you'll like it.
Most of the characters are likeable and they grow on you as Ginger develops their personalities. The heroes are (sometimes reluctantly) heroic. And the villains are properly villainous and get their just rewards.
One important thing is that Ginger never ends a book with a cliffhanger. Wanting to find out what happens next--oh, yes! But never feeling like you've been cheated.
July 5, 2020
Fun read. Will buy the next one.
Refugees from an ecologically devastated earth settle on marginally habitable planets. The humans that came before earth collapsed resent the more recent arrivals and treat them badly. The hero, a latecomer, has just completed a 20 year prison sentence for being part of a rebellion and tries (not very hard) to stay out of trouble. She buys a run down sky ship (sort of a flying bus and bulldozer) planning to make a living. By good luck and good instincts she assembles a motley crew who have diverse and needed skills and overcomes her nemesis. She doesn’t age as she was injected with experimental nanotechnology before leaving earth. No laws of physics or biology are broken although they are stretched a bit. Satisfying ending and we are left with plenty of new challenges. God fun.
Refugees from an ecologically devastated earth settle on marginally habitable planets. The humans that came before earth collapsed resent the more recent arrivals and treat them badly. The hero, a latecomer, has just completed a 20 year prison sentence for being part of a rebellion and tries (not very hard) to stay out of trouble. She buys a run down sky ship (sort of a flying bus and bulldozer) planning to make a living. By good luck and good instincts she assembles a motley crew who have diverse and needed skills and overcomes her nemesis. She doesn’t age as she was injected with experimental nanotechnology before leaving earth. No laws of physics or biology are broken although they are stretched a bit. Satisfying ending and we are left with plenty of new challenges. God fun.
August 22, 2020
Skyship thrive, book#1
Very good book.
It was a little hard to jump into , due to a lot of techno-lingo in the first chapters , but once I got acclimated to the vocabulary of this world the characters and story took flight along with the ship.
I really got into the storyline as Sass built up her crew roster , and I became emotionally involved as I realized what high morals the captain and crew displayed.
Nothing propels a story better than characters that are willing to risk all they have and ever will have to help others , that's the kind of leader I'd follow into Hell itself !
I would have given this book five stars if it hadn't been for the kind of obtuse introduction. I almost didn't continue reading after the beginning , but I'm very happy I stuck with the storyline. It got better and better as I travelled along. I'm going right out and getting book # two.
Very good book.
It was a little hard to jump into , due to a lot of techno-lingo in the first chapters , but once I got acclimated to the vocabulary of this world the characters and story took flight along with the ship.
I really got into the storyline as Sass built up her crew roster , and I became emotionally involved as I realized what high morals the captain and crew displayed.
Nothing propels a story better than characters that are willing to risk all they have and ever will have to help others , that's the kind of leader I'd follow into Hell itself !
I would have given this book five stars if it hadn't been for the kind of obtuse introduction. I almost didn't continue reading after the beginning , but I'm very happy I stuck with the storyline. It got better and better as I travelled along. I'm going right out and getting book # two.
November 21, 2023
Just Meh. There were some good bits, but while Firefly (the show) inspired the story, it was far too similar, making it seem more of a knockoff. The science is also off, which bothered me since it's easy to avoid. Asteroid belt/accretion ring navigation is not a gun-blazing obstacle course. All too often, authors want to add a bit of cinematic suspense into the story and get trapped in a bad trope. The planet's rings are a ring. Fly to orbit somewhere without debris and then rendezvous with the orbiting space station. But for that matter, why would you park a space station in an active debris field and planetary ring? I guess all that speaks to why I had problems with the story, and it's only one of more than a few, but so many readers have expressed excitement over the whole series. I'm giving it one more try with the second book.
August 29, 2021
I got this suggestion off of FaceBook. When Earth started to fail, colony ships were sent out. One of the colonies on one of the moons of the planet Pono in the Aloha system, has divided into the city dwellers (early settlers) and settlers (later immigrants). The gravity is low and the settlers are exposed to toxins, poor nutrition and fragile bones. An ex-policeman, born on Earth and given a gift of longevity and unlimited self healing, has just finished a 20 year sentence as a farmer after leading a revolt to try to get better care for the settlers. She buys one of the few remaining skyships and begins to assemble a rag-tag crew.
Turns out to be a very good series and I found myself surfacing after binge reading 6 of the books. These are worth a look.
Turns out to be a very good series and I found myself surfacing after binge reading 6 of the books. These are worth a look.
August 25, 2025
This one fell right in the middle for me. It was low stakes colony building sci-fi with some fun characters, an interesting world, and some firefly type vibes. I felt like it lacked some humor to go along with the lightheartedness of it.
The pacing was good and honestly Ginger's writing was excellent as far as keeping you entertained, and building out the world. You could really visualize everything that was happening. Well written.
I both appreciated that there never felt like there was ever any major threat or danger for our character but at the same time that might have spiced up the overall read and made it fell a little more realistic and little less summer beach read.
I am a maybe on reading the 2nd book, might pick it up sometime for a quick easy read though.
The pacing was good and honestly Ginger's writing was excellent as far as keeping you entertained, and building out the world. You could really visualize everything that was happening. Well written.
I both appreciated that there never felt like there was ever any major threat or danger for our character but at the same time that might have spiced up the overall read and made it fell a little more realistic and little less summer beach read.
I am a maybe on reading the 2nd book, might pick it up sometime for a quick easy read though.
September 4, 2021
Not the usual space opera
No space battles, no aliens but still a good read. It read like a tv pilot with the cast being introduced a bit set a time. With the feel of a western set in space with a former sheriff going against the mayor with just the right amount of sci fi. The plot moved among at a nice pace and by the end of the book it only felt a little rushed. The headers on each chapter gives you hints on things yet to come and by the end the crew is all set up for the next adventure. I am looking forward to seeing how the crew progress with their lives in the next book.
No space battles, no aliens but still a good read. It read like a tv pilot with the cast being introduced a bit set a time. With the feel of a western set in space with a former sheriff going against the mayor with just the right amount of sci fi. The plot moved among at a nice pace and by the end of the book it only felt a little rushed. The headers on each chapter gives you hints on things yet to come and by the end the crew is all set up for the next adventure. I am looking forward to seeing how the crew progress with their lives in the next book.
July 18, 2023
Help me read more books
When this one started, I thought it was going to be a very enjoyable story. Turns out, It's an ok story, but not nearly as enjoyable as I thought at first. Most scifi folks will probably like it, but I found it to not be as interesting as it looked at first. It may still be worth reading, and I may work my way through another book in the series, but if I do, it won't be right away.
The story isn't bad at all, it just doesn't appeal to me, though I can see where it would probably work for others, it's just not my cup of tea.
When this one started, I thought it was going to be a very enjoyable story. Turns out, It's an ok story, but not nearly as enjoyable as I thought at first. Most scifi folks will probably like it, but I found it to not be as interesting as it looked at first. It may still be worth reading, and I may work my way through another book in the series, but if I do, it won't be right away.
The story isn't bad at all, it just doesn't appeal to me, though I can see where it would probably work for others, it's just not my cup of tea.
September 3, 2019
Entertaining and amusing sci-fi.
A former political rebel completes her sentence and enters a parole period with every intention of becoming a law-abiding citizen of the space colony where she lives. Unfortunately fate has other plans. This rebel has bought a space ship which is a money pit and denies her the dream of making a living while flying free. Add in a newly married partner, an every increasing crew of misfits and friends who are world renown daredevils and life just becomes one never ending challenge.
A former political rebel completes her sentence and enters a parole period with every intention of becoming a law-abiding citizen of the space colony where she lives. Unfortunately fate has other plans. This rebel has bought a space ship which is a money pit and denies her the dream of making a living while flying free. Add in a newly married partner, an every increasing crew of misfits and friends who are world renown daredevils and life just becomes one never ending challenge.
April 10, 2020
This is not my typical read. An ad on social media compared it to Firefly. For me that was not good because it is not Firefly. The characters and their dialogue are not as intriguing as one of my favorite shows.
The world created here is interesting with more than one conflict going on at a time. The author made sure to include a selection of all the different types of people int his world.
This story read more of a how to create your own spaceship business than high drama, but it did keep me reading and caring about the characters.
The world created here is interesting with more than one conflict going on at a time. The author made sure to include a selection of all the different types of people int his world.
This story read more of a how to create your own spaceship business than high drama, but it did keep me reading and caring about the characters.
March 1, 2025
On a moon of a gas giant a colony of Earth has two distinct populations, one is the elite (urbs), the other are settlers. The elite hoard the benefits of science etc. for themselves leaving the settlers to cope with maladies that could be ameliorated by science. A former cop serving time on a farm for leading a rebellion against the elite finishes her sentence, sells the farm and buys a skyship. She gains a partner and also an urb influencer among others to assist the settlers and hopefully help them to thrive on the moon.
February 4, 2020
Great start to an interesting world(s)!!
I debated giving four or five stars to this wonder-filled world. My only complaint was that so much was covered in this book that the author was reduced to “telling” at certain points when I wanted a deeper dive into the scenes. I quickly realized that this was merely a nitpick because I was so engrossed in the story. Amazing concept and a great start to the series!
I debated giving four or five stars to this wonder-filled world. My only complaint was that so much was covered in this book that the author was reduced to “telling” at certain points when I wanted a deeper dive into the scenes. I quickly realized that this was merely a nitpick because I was so engrossed in the story. Amazing concept and a great start to the series!
March 6, 2020
No disaster relief from Earth
Although humanity on Earth started colonization efforts so they could evacuate people even to other star systems they had to leave in forty +years not 150 as planned. Ending with only one shipment of people and unaware at first that there would be no more relief from Earth ,sever problems began as the colonists tried to establish their colony. From there the fun started. Great book
Although humanity on Earth started colonization efforts so they could evacuate people even to other star systems they had to leave in forty +years not 150 as planned. Ending with only one shipment of people and unaware at first that there would be no more relief from Earth ,sever problems began as the colonists tried to establish their colony. From there the fun started. Great book
September 26, 2020
Fun read
I enjoyed everything. It’s a little disjointed at times, but the narrative flow is steady and all the little pieces link back up in the end.
My one complaint is the ‘evil overlord’. She was simultaneously too successful and utterly incompetent. Not enough development of *how* she maintained her power to explain how it all fell apart.
I read this in KU, but now I’m going to buy it *and* the sequel. That’s a good recommendation.
I enjoyed everything. It’s a little disjointed at times, but the narrative flow is steady and all the little pieces link back up in the end.
My one complaint is the ‘evil overlord’. She was simultaneously too successful and utterly incompetent. Not enough development of *how* she maintained her power to explain how it all fell apart.
I read this in KU, but now I’m going to buy it *and* the sequel. That’s a good recommendation.
November 13, 2020
It Gets Better
Definitely a slow start for this other world storyline. I was into chapter 12 before any interest developed for me. Initially the characters are not clearly differentiated and the plot consists of poorly blended past and present actions. Eventually it gets better and the storyline begins to clarify enough to generate interest. This book ends on a positive note and I will try the next book.
Definitely a slow start for this other world storyline. I was into chapter 12 before any interest developed for me. Initially the characters are not clearly differentiated and the plot consists of poorly blended past and present actions. Eventually it gets better and the storyline begins to clarify enough to generate interest. This book ends on a positive note and I will try the next book.
December 4, 2020
#kindleunlimited
As a book available with Kindle Unlimited I was very pleased. There was a patch of rough writing early on where the first word of every sentence for half a page was "She". I almost gave up when I hit that section, literally downloaded another book. However; the writing style improved as the book went along and I am so pleased I gave it a second chance. Believable characters, well thought out world, good plot, and a nice length.
As a book available with Kindle Unlimited I was very pleased. There was a patch of rough writing early on where the first word of every sentence for half a page was "She". I almost gave up when I hit that section, literally downloaded another book. However; the writing style improved as the book went along and I am so pleased I gave it a second chance. Believable characters, well thought out world, good plot, and a nice length.
January 5, 2022
You can't take the sky from me-good!
Book promotion wasn't lying when it mentioned Firefly show. This has some great nods to the show with the basic idea of get a ship, find a crew, and jobs. The wonderful worldbuilding gives you a diversity of characters and I appreciated most of the detsil work on this. The day system is awkward and might need some getting used to. Worth it for the great story. Going to read the next!
Book promotion wasn't lying when it mentioned Firefly show. This has some great nods to the show with the basic idea of get a ship, find a crew, and jobs. The wonderful worldbuilding gives you a diversity of characters and I appreciated most of the detsil work on this. The day system is awkward and might need some getting used to. Worth it for the great story. Going to read the next!
January 9, 2022
I really don't like writing bad reviews. So why write this one you may ask? Because when you're 10 chapters into a book and literally NOTHING has happened, it's needed. The most exciting thing to happen in the early chapters of the book is being front and center to watching wheat and soy beans grow... It's REALLY rare that I abandon a book before finishing it but in this case, the hype was no where close to the product.
April 12, 2022
Interesting universe where technology has mostly stalled since flowing earth. The original pioneers established urban cities, but when the overwhelming Earth refugees arrived they were shunted to new, ill prepared settlements and treated as a lower class.
Characters are pretty well developed. It just felt like things often resolved like reading the newspaper recap or watching a brief montage of what transpired.
Characters are pretty well developed. It just felt like things often resolved like reading the newspaper recap or watching a brief montage of what transpired.
February 10, 2023
Sass had been a prisoner on a farm now she is back if form causing upheaval.
Sass was an inmate on a farm for twenty years now she has been turned lose to cause mayhem again. She had worked at a revolution that failed now she just wants the settlements to thrive. If that means she and her crew must push the law thats what she will do. Anything to bring notice to the settlers not thriving on their planet. Then the fun starts.
Sass was an inmate on a farm for twenty years now she has been turned lose to cause mayhem again. She had worked at a revolution that failed now she just wants the settlements to thrive. If that means she and her crew must push the law thats what she will do. Anything to bring notice to the settlers not thriving on their planet. Then the fun starts.
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