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Thrive Space Colony Adventures #3
Interplanetary Thrive: Large Print Edition
Five months there. Five months back.
And seven months waiting for the planets to align. In a tiny ship never meant for deep space.
Denali is one hell of a trip.
But the leading mind in nanite medicine is stranded there. Captain Sass Collier wants him back, to cure failure to thrive syndrome in her own colony.
Each of the crew has a motive to embrace the risk. The lucky ones wish for adventure. Adventure is assured.
But Denali holds another prize beyond their wildest dreams.
Can Sass hold her fractious crew together, get the goods, and meet her launch window home?
Get Interplanetary Thrive now because you love a rollicking space opera with heart! Book 3 in the Thrive Space Colony Adventures.
Large Print Edition.
And seven months waiting for the planets to align. In a tiny ship never meant for deep space.
Denali is one hell of a trip.
But the leading mind in nanite medicine is stranded there. Captain Sass Collier wants him back, to cure failure to thrive syndrome in her own colony.
Each of the crew has a motive to embrace the risk. The lucky ones wish for adventure. Adventure is assured.
But Denali holds another prize beyond their wildest dreams.
Can Sass hold her fractious crew together, get the goods, and meet her launch window home?
Get Interplanetary Thrive now because you love a rollicking space opera with heart! Book 3 in the Thrive Space Colony Adventures.
Large Print Edition.
- GenresScience Fiction
344 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 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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October 1, 2024
Hard to Be More Disappointed
What started out as a promising series has slowly devolved into interpersonal drama. This book puts the Opera in Space Opera. Interplanetary Drive is like an old-school TV bottle episode: stuck in the same setting with nothing happening. But, while a bottle episode can actually play to the strengths of a TV show (think Seinfeld's classic Parking Garage), it can also expose a shows weaknesses. In this case, Interplanetary Drive exposes nothing but Thrive Space Colony's weaknesses.
First problem: Nothing of real importance to the plot happens. Yes, things go wrong and they fix them. Yes, it's sets up the premise of the next book (needing to refuel on Denali). Yes, the crew gain experience and grit. But, that's it. The entire book could be summed up with one sentence. "The crew travelled through space, had some issues with their ship and fixed them, and then made it to Denali." I found myself literally skipping dozens of pages at time just to find something happening in the story.
Second problem: A book dedicated to the development of the interpersonal relationships does so in the most awkward and jilted manner possible (choosing pairings that don't make sense or are morally dubious). Why do Sass and Clay dislike each other, but maybe like each other at the same time? Booth tries to explain, but fails to convince me. What seems like an obvious pairing between Ben and Kassidy is eschewed in favor of Ben and his "domestic partner" Copeland. This being reminiscent of the ancient Roman practice of pederasty. Booth tries to skirt the issue in favor of indicating Ben is 21 (despite described most commonly as "boy" and just starting college) and Copeland is only six years older. OK, sure. But, Copeland was married and has a child. Elsewhere in the series, his life stage is distinctly understood as "middle aged" for settlers due to short lifespans.
Anyways, there's more that I can say, but for sake of time I won't. If you're committed to the series, you'll be better served to just skip this book. For me, I'm done with the series (at least for a while). If I get in a slump, I may attempt to come back and skip ahead in the hopes that the author just needed to fill space. But, if this is a sign of what's to come, I'll be looking elsewhere.
What started out as a promising series has slowly devolved into interpersonal drama. This book puts the Opera in Space Opera. Interplanetary Drive is like an old-school TV bottle episode: stuck in the same setting with nothing happening. But, while a bottle episode can actually play to the strengths of a TV show (think Seinfeld's classic Parking Garage), it can also expose a shows weaknesses. In this case, Interplanetary Drive exposes nothing but Thrive Space Colony's weaknesses.
First problem: Nothing of real importance to the plot happens. Yes, things go wrong and they fix them. Yes, it's sets up the premise of the next book (needing to refuel on Denali). Yes, the crew gain experience and grit. But, that's it. The entire book could be summed up with one sentence. "The crew travelled through space, had some issues with their ship and fixed them, and then made it to Denali." I found myself literally skipping dozens of pages at time just to find something happening in the story.
Second problem: A book dedicated to the development of the interpersonal relationships does so in the most awkward and jilted manner possible (choosing pairings that don't make sense or are morally dubious). Why do Sass and Clay dislike each other, but maybe like each other at the same time? Booth tries to explain, but fails to convince me. What seems like an obvious pairing between Ben and Kassidy is eschewed in favor of Ben and his "domestic partner" Copeland. This being reminiscent of the ancient Roman practice of pederasty. Booth tries to skirt the issue in favor of indicating Ben is 21 (despite described most commonly as "boy" and just starting college) and Copeland is only six years older. OK, sure. But, Copeland was married and has a child. Elsewhere in the series, his life stage is distinctly understood as "middle aged" for settlers due to short lifespans.
Anyways, there's more that I can say, but for sake of time I won't. If you're committed to the series, you'll be better served to just skip this book. For me, I'm done with the series (at least for a while). If I get in a slump, I may attempt to come back and skip ahead in the hopes that the author just needed to fill space. But, if this is a sign of what's to come, I'll be looking elsewhere.
January 24, 2020
This is very much a transitional book for me. All my favorite characters are back, and they are on a long journey to the farthest reaches of the Aloha System. It is a 5-month trip there, and 5-month back.
There are plenty of technical issues and lots of things can and do go wrong, a very deadly development in a tiny spaceship traveling to the far edge of the “known world.” It will take all of their knowledge and derring-do to get there. Will they have enough left to get back?
The crew, described by one of the ship’s officers as a crew of misfits, are living in tight quarters that can exacerbate the inevitable small tensions that arise between the crew members with damaging consequences. It’s a good fun read, but it really is a transition from the serious conflicts within the Pono Rings (Books 1 and 2) and the Jurassic Park-like environment that they encounter once they reach Denali, Pono’s sister planet (Book 4).
There are plenty of technical issues and lots of things can and do go wrong, a very deadly development in a tiny spaceship traveling to the far edge of the “known world.” It will take all of their knowledge and derring-do to get there. Will they have enough left to get back?
The crew, described by one of the ship’s officers as a crew of misfits, are living in tight quarters that can exacerbate the inevitable small tensions that arise between the crew members with damaging consequences. It’s a good fun read, but it really is a transition from the serious conflicts within the Pono Rings (Books 1 and 2) and the Jurassic Park-like environment that they encounter once they reach Denali, Pono’s sister planet (Book 4).
June 5, 2019
Misfit Toys
“Collier, your ship is the island of misfit toys” That is what Clay calls Sass’s crew. That is what you will learn in this installment of the Thrive’s coalescence into an interplanetary spaceship. As Sass tries to collect the necessary people and resources to save the refugees from earth, she must also serve as parent, coach, counselor and captain to her own set of misfits. This chapter of the story brings about realizations within the crew of how they fit in or don’t. They learn how to be partners and how to be family. Ms Booth even found ways to bring out emotions from this reader. This storyline has come a long way and looks to continue bring a lot of reading pleasure in the future.
“Collier, your ship is the island of misfit toys” That is what Clay calls Sass’s crew. That is what you will learn in this installment of the Thrive’s coalescence into an interplanetary spaceship. As Sass tries to collect the necessary people and resources to save the refugees from earth, she must also serve as parent, coach, counselor and captain to her own set of misfits. This chapter of the story brings about realizations within the crew of how they fit in or don’t. They learn how to be partners and how to be family. Ms Booth even found ways to bring out emotions from this reader. This storyline has come a long way and looks to continue bring a lot of reading pleasure in the future.
September 13, 2019
A good story
I have enjoyed the Thrive books so far. The setting is interesting and creative, the characters are well rounded, and the technical details are complex enough to be believable. I also find that the grittiness of the surroundings makes them feel real. I do see similarities between this ship and Serenity, but that has just made it easier for me to picture it in my mind, so no worries, the storyline itself is quite different. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I have enjoyed the Thrive books so far. The setting is interesting and creative, the characters are well rounded, and the technical details are complex enough to be believable. I also find that the grittiness of the surroundings makes them feel real. I do see similarities between this ship and Serenity, but that has just made it easier for me to picture it in my mind, so no worries, the storyline itself is quite different. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
October 8, 2020
Interplanetary Thrive , Thrive #3
Another good book from ginger booth , Thrive #3 once again reunites the thrive crew in a long road trip through local space to the planet Denali. There are a few serious occurrences along the way, and it is touch and go for a while. I enjoy this series a lot because of the emotional interaction between Sass the Captain and her crew, my only beef with it is that sometimes it gets a little tangled in technical jargon and it's a little difficult to keep track of what's happening.
Another good book from ginger booth , Thrive #3 once again reunites the thrive crew in a long road trip through local space to the planet Denali. There are a few serious occurrences along the way, and it is touch and go for a while. I enjoy this series a lot because of the emotional interaction between Sass the Captain and her crew, my only beef with it is that sometimes it gets a little tangled in technical jargon and it's a little difficult to keep track of what's happening.
March 25, 2025
I kept waiting
… for an interesting story to begin, but eventually I realized that this book is merely acting as a bridge between two books in a series. All it can be is “Spaceship leaves one planet. Spaceship goes through space, which is long & boring. Spaceship arrives. Space travel is boring. Author throws in some mishaps to try to make boring spaceflight less boring. Doesn’t really succeed.”
… for an interesting story to begin, but eventually I realized that this book is merely acting as a bridge between two books in a series. All it can be is “Spaceship leaves one planet. Spaceship goes through space, which is long & boring. Spaceship arrives. Space travel is boring. Author throws in some mishaps to try to make boring spaceflight less boring. Doesn’t really succeed.”
June 6, 2019
Interplanetary Thrive
Another fabulous book by Ginger Booth. I would give this book 5 stars. You will fall in love with the characters from book one. Their adventures in this book were edge of your seat exciting. I can not wait till the next book is ready so I can see their new adventures on Denali
Another fabulous book by Ginger Booth. I would give this book 5 stars. You will fall in love with the characters from book one. Their adventures in this book were edge of your seat exciting. I can not wait till the next book is ready so I can see their new adventures on Denali
December 30, 2019
This one was technical
It kind of got in the way of the storytelling a bit for me. I had a hard time picturing the cargo container disaster. But I appreciate what the author is trying to do, and I respect the way she allows things to go wrong without providing a perfect solution. Lots of little surprises thrown in, like Dr. Yang sounding like a chipmunk.
It kind of got in the way of the storytelling a bit for me. I had a hard time picturing the cargo container disaster. But I appreciate what the author is trying to do, and I respect the way she allows things to go wrong without providing a perfect solution. Lots of little surprises thrown in, like Dr. Yang sounding like a chipmunk.
February 10, 2023
Sass and crew are still on the hunt for new business and adventure the trip to Denali is harrowing
Sass and her crew along with Clay have continued the adventure and traveling to Denali. Things don’t go as planned and they have injured aboard. They almost lost two crew and now that they are close to Denali the news is horrible.
Sass and her crew along with Clay have continued the adventure and traveling to Denali. Things don’t go as planned and they have injured aboard. They almost lost two crew and now that they are close to Denali the news is horrible.
January 1, 2024
Exciting, entertaining and very enjoyable series!!!!!
Congratulation to Ginger Booth for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series.
Congratulation to Ginger Booth for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series.
June 21, 2021
I loved it! Rollicking good time. Lots of action and adventure. Interesting new world to imagine living in. The Thrive stories are my favorite science fiction books ever! And very positive characters. I’ve read all the Thrive books and am waiting with anticipation for more.
August 29, 2021
This time a much longer trip, to the planet Denali. The amount of fuel needed to land on Denali and then regain orbit becomes a real problem, especially when they find that the main settlement, with the spaceport, has been destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption.
September 12, 2023
Wow.
This will be an epic adventure. The exciting anxiety of traveling through space from one planet to another was a nice change from my other dramas. I can't wait to see what they will discover on Denali.
This will be an epic adventure. The exciting anxiety of traveling through space from one planet to another was a nice change from my other dramas. I can't wait to see what they will discover on Denali.
June 18, 2019
Not bad
To me the story ends early . The challenge of getting to the planet and back is cut in half
To me the story ends early . The challenge of getting to the planet and back is cut in half
November 11, 2019
Excellent addition to a great series
This has been a wonderful read, suspense, danger and human interaction all in the tight confines of a small spaceship.
This has been a wonderful read, suspense, danger and human interaction all in the tight confines of a small spaceship.
February 15, 2023
Space Thrive
Very interesting book about Space travel and the drive of colonists to adapt and thrive in space. I recommend it as a good read.
Very interesting book about Space travel and the drive of colonists to adapt and thrive in space. I recommend it as a good read.
January 11, 2024
3.5 stars
January 27, 2025
Good, seems like the story is half done! Can't wait to dig into the next book
July 2, 2020
Halfway
Another excellent book in the "Thrive" series. It's amazing how the author can make you feel what the crewmembers feel ,in their long space journey. Exhausting ,exhilarating ,frightening ,boring and how they overcome all of this to get ,halfway ,through their journey. Highly recommend this series to fans of well written ,believable ,science fiction.
Another excellent book in the "Thrive" series. It's amazing how the author can make you feel what the crewmembers feel ,in their long space journey. Exhausting ,exhilarating ,frightening ,boring and how they overcome all of this to get ,halfway ,through their journey. Highly recommend this series to fans of well written ,believable ,science fiction.
March 23, 2021
Not bad. A good page turner.
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