“Your mother made me promise to send you this box if she did not return from her expedition… she wanted to ensure you would nd the answers you needed to uncover the truth about your destiny.”
The Grand Collectanea is where it all begins … When SaRiah receives a mysterious parcel from a grandfather she never knew, she can’t resist learning more about what she nds within. A family heirloom left by her mother, lost years ago on a top-secret space expedition, has everything SaRiah needs to uncover the truth about her family and her destiny.
With the help of friends and the Collectanea, a blueprint is created leading her on an epic adventure that builds a bridge to her mother’s path. A journey that will test her resolve, and her relationships as she uncovers secrets lurking in the past … and the future
I immediately liked the female protagonist. She is very “real” and shows both strengths and weaknesses. The premise drew me in and I just kept reading to find out more about this new world. The connection to Terrans is different than anything I have encountered before. Some political intrigue, fascinating old books, and an interesting romance, all add to the story of uncovering the secrets of this world’s past. At times humorous, adventurous, intriguing and romantic, it is full of well developed characters, and moves along at a good pace.
Beautiful! A Triumph! A Dream come true! Collectanea; a flowing, intertwined story of love, trust, friendship, destiny, and intrigue. The characters come alive with the breath of their words, and the actions of their form. I was ensnared by a mystery, as I laughed, and cried; the characters and the story, transformed; twisting, turning flawlessly before my eyes. An easy, flowing, relaxing read for one such as I; Who has not cracked the spine of too many books. Am I left wanting, for part two? Yes!
Collectanea is a fast paced mystery sci-fi with a intriguing story behind it. It's easy to warm up to the characters without its being overly sentimental.
Very promising new author. Intriguing story line - it pulls you in right away and leaves you wanting more. Fun characters. Looking forward to the next book!