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Verita (Verita #1)

by Tracy Rozzlynn (Goodreads Author)

4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 · rating details · 318 ratings · 80 reviews

If your world suddenly crumbled, leaving you with nothing but heartache, would you risk your life for a chance at a new beginning on a new world?

Brett Bradbury's parents are dead, her boyfriend's a cheater, and her best friend essentially dumped her. Truly alone in the world, Brett agrees to help colonize the newly discovered planet, Verita.

Now Brett's on a strange new wo...more

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Published (first published May 20th 2011)

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Sep 28, 2011 Tina rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! I won this book as a part of a Library Thing Giveaway, and I was not disappointed. It is a young adult story whose main character, Brett, loses her parents and becomes a part of foster care. Rather than being there until her 18th birthday, she chooses to be a part of a new world. She is frozen, and then woken up 100 years later on a new world, Verita. She is joined by hundreds of other teenagers, all of whom were given information about their occupation during their “...more

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Feb 10, 2012 Avry15 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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i have finished reading the book , the story goes as Brett, the heroine of the story(or so what i guess)agreed to partake in colonizing a newly-discovered planet--Verita.(wow)!
a really good book..highly recommended for teens like me..it depicts realistically what youth's inner war right now...and the life-situations were truly in..I'm excited for the sequel of this book..hope there is...more

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Aug 24, 2011 Tennille rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW this book is fantastic it has the right amount of action and the right amount of love!! I loved it and could not put it down, in fact i was attached to my ebook and my ebook to the wall charging it was that great!! The characters were easy to relate to and had you feeling along with them!! It's a future that is easy to relate to and i was so dissapointed when the book ended, luckily though there is a sequel which i can not wait to read!! I won't go into detail as to what the book is about as...more

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Jan 09, 2013 H. Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: science-fiction, young-adult-fiction

Just finished reading Verita after borrowing it from the Kindle library a while ago. I liked it a lot! Brett was an enjoyable protagonist with enough character flaws to not be a Mary Sue but still be relatable and kept me rooting for her. Brody frustrated me a lot, though the storyline with him was pretty easy to figure out once other people started acting the same way, so I understood why Brett couldn't just shut him out of her life. I felt the Ryan had a good amount of flaws, too (which is a g...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This book was amazing. The description doesn't really do it justice.

I started this book at 10 PM. I finished it at almost 2 AM and didn't put it down for a second. I loved the main character. She was sassy, sweet, hard working, independent, but still vulnerable. She was a very likeable. I didn't care for the love triangle in this book (mainly because I cannot stand Brody), but I think it is leading somewhere and I'm hoping there is conspiracy (because what Sci Fi book isn't complete unless you...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Phia rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was really hooked into this book at first, because the first chapters were interesting, but eventually, I became ready to hate on this book because some things got into my nerves. And then, something I didn't expect happen... It got better(albeit at the latter parts-- I guess patience really is virtue). As a bonus, certain irritating things turned out to be not that irritating after all because explanations were given, so if you're planning on not finishing your copy, I suggest the opposite :)...more I was really hooked into this book at first, because the first chapters were interesting, but eventually, I became ready to hate on this book because some things got into my nerves. And then, something I didn't expect happen... It got better(albeit at the latter parts-- I guess patience really is virtue). As a bonus, certain irritating things turned out to be not that irritating after all because explanations were given, so if you're planning on not finishing your copy, I suggest the opposite :)

The main character, Brett, was likeable for the most part. I say "for the most part" because her initial attitude towards Brody was really annoying (but at least she admitted that) and she tends to put her life at risk. Otherwise, she has a strong personality.

The "love triangle" here doesn't even deserve that title because it's pretty obvious, even from the very start, which guy Brett's gonna end up with.

Ryan.... I wouldn't be surprised if he's bipolar or something. The justification for his overprotectiveness wasn't enough. I mean, yeah, it's an excuse, but was it really necessary for him to bite Brett's head off just because of his overprotectiveness? I didn't think so. Their fights reminded me of Chloe and Derek's (from the Darkest Powers trilogy). I know I shouldn't compare, but I just did, so, while I'm at it: the latter part of the book reminded me of THG and The Calling(especially with the involvement of the "meerkit").

We're told that Verita is life-sustaining, but I wanted to know more about this planet, aside from the buildings and stuff that were already constructed upon Brett&Co.'s arrival. Alas, all I got were descriptions of the greeneries and animals there. I'm curious about how the air feels like, what the color of the sky is (and clouds, if there were any), how big the moon/sun/stars look like from their viewpoint, and stuff like that. Also, there were parts that felt unbelievable to me, like (view spoiler)

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Oct 10, 2012 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars

I found this book for free on Kindle and it sounded interesting. I was so impressed! Although there were quite a few typos I found, and the book could probably use some line editing, I think that this series has a lot of potential. My rating of 3 stars is because of typos and for other small flaws I found. I felt that the author skimmed over some parts of the book that she could have expended on, such as Brett's friend group. We only get to know her best friend Andi, and it would be great to kno...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Mindy rated it 2 of 5 stars

The idea was good: a teen girl with no family embarks on a journey with a bunch of other teens to settle and colonize a planet.

The execution, however, left something to be desired. The first person present tense, which worked marvelously in The Hunger Games and Divergent, fell somehow flat here - possibly because there wasn't a lot of action going on besides the main character and friends traipsing around the planet's base for meals and dances. Everything about the novel had the same overall to...more

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Jul 12, 2012 Elisa Nuckle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 3-stars

3.5 stars out of 5!

I read this a while back and forgot to review. The writing isn't bad, Verita is a unique place, but I really didn't like the main character. Understand that I don't normally read YA, and when I do I normally have a problem with the immature main characters -- which I understand is part of the genre, so please take this review with a grain of salt. A huge pinch of salt, actually.

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-unique world. The animals and plants were strange and exotic.
-fun minor characters. Love inter...more

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May 04, 2012 D.M. Dutcher rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, science-fiction

Disclaimer: bought this Kindle version of this book.

Brett has just lost both her parents in an accident. Without any other relatives, the 16 year old is dumped into foster care. One day, she is approached by a strange man who offers her a deal: to be part of a colony ship seeking out new worlds.

You'd think this would be the start of a dystopia, but it's not. It's a tale about teens having to become adults on a new world, and it's refreshing in that it shows them more as capable people who just h...more Disclaimer: bought this Kindle version of this book.

Brett has just lost both her parents in an accident. Without any other relatives, the 16 year old is dumped into foster care. One day, she is approached by a strange man who offers her a deal: to be part of a colony ship seeking out new worlds.

You'd think this would be the start of a dystopia, but it's not. It's a tale about teens having to become adults on a new world, and it's refreshing in that it shows them more as capable people who just have to deal with the various minefields of adult life: romance, accepting leadership, dealing with subordinates, and the like. There are no evil adults out there that inflict indignities on helpless teens. It's a very refreshing book to read.

I also enjoyed how the colony itself was portrayed. It's a weird mix of "get the job done" and some soft Big Brother aspects. Everyone in it has a career, but they don't pick it: while they are in cryogenic sleep, they are subliminally trained to be a profession. They generally have a lot of freedom, but they are denied anything but dorm style housing if they don't marry, and divorce sends you back to the dorms. But everyone there is generally happy and content with it. I honestly wished she ran with this more, because it's a rich world with some serious conflict. Would you be okay if someone else picked what you would do for the rest of your life? What else are they imprinting on you while you sleep in the pod? Is it fair that single people can't own a house, and what would they feel like when everyone seems to be dating and marrying?

However there are a few things in the book that made me stop from giving it four stars. One, Brett's time on Earth felt a little too rushed and forced. I think if she just had started with her awakening from the pod and gradually remembering and commenting on her old life it would have felt more natural in flow. As it is, she loses everything very quickly, and there's a big problem never addressed about how a culture preys on unconnected teens to staff their exploration ships that goes unsaid. It works out in the end, but it could have used some expanding.

Also. I'm not sure how I feel with Brett. The beginning she feels like a teen would, especially one dealing with loss. But later on she starts to look and feel hyper-competent, with really only her relationship triangle the source of problems. I'm not sure if it's too abrupt a change for me, considering she seemed to go from troubled teen to leader of a survey group quickly. My guess would be teaching her to be a biologist was not all they did to her while she slept, but that's out of canon.

Finally, there's one big "duh" later on in the book which really should have been commented on by Brett more than it was. It involved a certain creature obviously showing signs of intelligence that should have been a "first contact" sort of thing, but it just slides by and never gets dwelt on. I wont go into spoilers, but you'll see it reading the book.

There's a couple minor formatting errors in the Ebook, mostly certain characters rendering as a ? sign. I've seen Ebooks from big publishing houses do the same error, so it's not a deal-killer. Honestly, you could give the book four stars. It's a good YA science fiction novel that treats teens with refreshing competency, and has a different take on things than usual books of the genre. Even the love triangle is done well, with good commentary on lust versus love, and love interests that have real flaws and aren't either perfect or despicable. There's just a few flaws or odd decisions that made it simply a "liked it" book for me.(less)

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Oct 23, 2011 Emily rated it 5 of 5 stars

I won this book back a while ago in one of Librarythings giveaways. Unfortunately with time and delays I was unable to give my review for it till now. Let me just start by saying WOW. Normally Science Fiction is harder for me to enjoy as I'm really picky and have a certain way I like to read things. But Tracy has captivated me in the compelling world she has created for Brett and I can NOT wait for the next book. So much so I have been searching and trying to find out when it will come out. With...more

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Sep 14, 2011 Allizabeth Collins rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received Verita and Fast-Tracked through the LibraryThing Member Giveaway Program and was very exited about both. Verita begins with the main character, Brett, suffering the unimaginable loss of both her parents, followed by the realization that the people she calls friends are not what they seem. So instead of staying at the orphanage till she turns 18, she is recruited by a government organization that is sending teens to a habitable planet called Verita in order to study and repopulate it....more

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Sep 01, 2011 Author Anna del C. Dye rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a nice futuristic tale that has Sci-Fi and romance included. The idea is quite interesting and who knows, maybe it will come to pass in a near future. The theme has been done before, like most fantasy tales, and like all the others this one also has it own twist. The first part is dedicated to establishing the characters on their new planet and their working teams. The second part is dedicated to Brett, the main character, and her romances with two young men.
Verita is a new planet some...more

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Jun 18, 2011 Nancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Most 16 year olds are out for fun, grades, best friends, boys/girls and movies. Not Brett Bradbury. Brett, an orphan following her parents’ death in a plane crash, the un-friending by her best friend and the dumping by her boyfriend; has decided to take a huge life-altering step. She is going to Verita.

Verita is a life-sustaining planet similar to Earth but virtually unknown. Brett and many others are going to be colonizing Verita and will be taught a skill during space travel. So – when Brett a...more

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Jun 14, 2011 Dani rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-indie-carnival-giveaway

Sixteen year old Brett Bradbury's life is fairly average until one fateful night when she suddenly finds herself utterly alone in the world. Everyone she cares about has either died or abandoned her, and when a mysterious corporation offers her a chance to escape the foster care system and become part of something that could benefit humanity's future she accepts. Brett suddenly finds herself on a strange new planet with an expertise she never knew she had and finding fulfillment in her new-found...more Sixteen year old Brett Bradbury's life is fairly average until one fateful night when she suddenly finds herself utterly alone in the world. Everyone she cares about has either died or abandoned her, and when a mysterious corporation offers her a chance to escape the foster care system and become part of something that could benefit humanity's future she accepts. Brett suddenly finds herself on a strange new planet with an expertise she never knew she had and finding fulfillment in her new-found purpose. She quickly meets a bunch of new friends including the handsome, All-American Brody and the aggravating and enigmatic Ryan. She begins her assignment discovering and cataloging the colonized planet's flora, fauna and other various resources, and settles in quickly to life on Verita. However, despite the seeming perfection of her new situation she begins to notice strange things going on around her, and after some specific events she begins to wonder if there's something rotten in the state of Denmark...I mean Verita.

This was a well-written, sci-fi love story with slight dystopian vibes that I'm hoping will be explored in later books. Brett was a well done character. Though mourning the loss of her parents and friendships on Earth, she doesn't allow the loss to consume her and allows herself to start over on Verita. She's strong, intelligent, discerning and courageous. Caution for those who don't like love triangles, there is a little triangle action going on here, although for me there was only ever one clear winner in the quest for Brett's heart.....and he was adorable. The author had me a little frustrated at times, because it seemed at times that Brett and her leading man would never admit to caring for one another, but it was a good frustrating and I felt like I had some resolution when the story came to a close. I felt that the story did lag a little in the middle but picked up quickly towards the end and though the main characters were well written and explored, I would've liked to see a little more character development with some of the supporting cast.

Overall, an engaging, fun read and I'll be tuning in for the next book! :)(less)

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Jul 04, 2011 Fallon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, young-adult, series, fantasy

I always start a book with low expectations, that way (especially with new authors or independent books) I don’t get disappointed, and sometimes I get a good surprise. “Verita” is one of those good surprises. It does have quite a few typos and editing errors though, which can be a bit of a distraction, they are not over abundant but they are still there. The first chapter is kind of all over the place and transitions without letting you know you’re changing time frames or location it’s just the...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Emily rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle

This book is an excellent blend of science fiction and fantasy. The world created is intriguing and believable; the concept of life on a new planet was interesting and seems plausible in the context of the story. It was really easy to get lost in Verita and follow Brett around. The descriptions were amazing, I could easily visualize the world and was eager to learn more.

I really like the characters, but I found they spoke and acted like adults a little too much for me, even though I understand t...more

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Jul 14, 2011 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Verita by Tracy Rozzlynn is a mix of YA science fiction, fantasy and romance. Brett Bradbury is your typical 16 year old trying to fit in until she loses her parents to a tragic accident. Not having a family to take her in, she becomes a part of the foster care system. There a group of scientists recruit them to become a part of an experiment. They are cyrogenically frozen and trained in their destined fields for the future colonization of a life sustaining planet called Verita. Once Brett becom...more

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Mar 01, 2013 Lidia rated it 4 of 5 stars

It started off kind of typical but there were a lot of redeeming factors. Included in those is a spoiler so I may as well not mention it.
Kind of a mushy book though. Lots of kissing. lol So if that's not your thing, go find something else to read. Nothing beyond that though, fyi. Looking fwd to book two though. I bought my version off Amazon and it did not have as many issues with punctuation or typos as the excerpt online has.

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Mar 11, 2013 Jennifer rated it 2 of 5 stars

The premise had a lot of potential, but I was completely underwhelmed. This is essentially a high school drama filled with high school stereotypes wrapped in a thin veil of sci-fi.

First I have to share this quote for its ridiculousness. The protagonist describes her hair: "it naturally falls into abundant, loose curls without getting frizzy." (emphasis mine) What planet does this author live on, because it's certainly not Earth. Curly hair just doesn't DO that.

*The writing quality was pretty med...more The premise had a lot of potential, but I was completely underwhelmed. This is essentially a high school drama filled with high school stereotypes wrapped in a thin veil of sci-fi.

First I have to share this quote for its ridiculousness. The protagonist describes her hair: "it naturally falls into abundant, loose curls without getting frizzy." (emphasis mine) What planet does this author live on, because it's certainly not Earth. Curly hair just doesn't DO that.

*The writing quality was pretty mediocre. It's first person present tense, which is tricky to get right. The character had no unique voice. She sounded bored and monotone (which didn't seem to jive with what the author wanted her character to be). I could understand this tone during the beginning, when the character may have been depressed, but it just keeps droning on even after her life and mood improve. On the plus side, this made it the perfect book to read while in bed and winding down...because it usually left me feeling pretty sleepy. :p

*The author also has an infuriating tendency to re-use the same words and terms...over...and over....and over again. Just like...really? There's no better way to communicate that your character did something "quickly?"

*The narrative is plagued with telling and not showing.

*What was incredibly disappointing to me was the fact that the author had this wonderful opportunity to do some massive world-building. Your characters are going 300 years into the future to populate a new planet...you have a completely clean slate. This world can be anything you could possibly imagine it to be. Instead, there is virtually no description of the planet or its flora and fauna. She glosses over prime situations in which the story would have benefitted from painting a picture of this brand new world. Instead of showing us sweeping vistas or mysterious alien forests, the author focuses in on describing the shower facilities of the field lab. There's no sense of curiosity or wonder. This characteristic of the narrative made me feel claustrophobic.

Pretty sure I'd picked this up for free at the Kindle store a couple months ago, it's $4 now. I wouldn't recommend this book unless you can get it for free and are just looking for something to fill your time with.(less)

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Apr 14, 2013 David rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone, scifi followers

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The beginning of Verita was really boring. I hate to sound like a jerk, but I didn't care about the loss of her parents or the fact that her boyfriend moved on within a week of her being put in foster care. I didn't care that her foster parents were a real pain. I almost regretted spending my money on this. But then all of a sudden, some guy is offering her a literal ticket off the planet and it got so much better.

When Brett woke up on Verita she discovered the...more (David-reviews.com Check me out :D)

The beginning of Verita was really boring. I hate to sound like a jerk, but I didn't care about the loss of her parents or the fact that her boyfriend moved on within a week of her being put in foster care. I didn't care that her foster parents were a real pain. I almost regretted spending my money on this. But then all of a sudden, some guy is offering her a literal ticket off the planet and it got so much better.

When Brett woke up on Verita she discovered they assigned a job to her and somehow got her to learn all the knowledge she needed as a biologist. It was actually pretty awesome. I can't even imagine going to sleep and waking up with mass amounts of new knowledge. The only complaint I have about this part of the book is that the procedure of acquiring this knowledge not explained. Though I do have my own ideas.

I love the world building of Verita. I could visualize the whole compound from its dirt paths to the married housing units. When Brett, Ryan, and the rest of the team explored the forrest outside the fence, everything seemed so exotic. It was interesting seeing a new world through scientific eyes. I even relearned a few things I forgot after high school.

The plot line was pretty straight forward. Until the end that is. I had actually guessed the underlying conspiracy in the beginning but I won't tell you what the possible brainwashing was about. Once Brett figures it out herself it definitely explains a lot. So keep an eye out for unusual behavior.

The character development was pretty good. No one was bland, everyone had a distinct personality. But for the sake of keeping this readable I wont expand on this.

I do have some complaints. As I had already mentioned, that beginning was brutal. I almost put the book down because of it. Just power through that part and trust me it gets better.

The second complaint I have is the fact that Brett is a biologist that only mentions three animals. Why did we only learn about those three animals in this world? They lived in the middle of a forest and all she decided to acknowledge was the Meerkits, Enux, and the Pan-wolf? It just doesn't make sense that I learned more about the deadly plants then I did about animals.

I honestly loved this book. I highly recommend it even though Brett is a crummy biologist learning to be a botanist.
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Jul 29, 2011 Jeff rated it 5 of 5 stars

This author did a great job writing this book. The story starts kind of slow but once it gets into first gear it’s a nonstop reader. There is romance interlaced into the science fiction, so if that’s not your cup of tea then this may not be the book for you. I loved the whole premise of the book, I enjoyed every moment of the book and look forward to the next book in the trilogy. The author truly did her research prior to writing this book and I thought she really detailed the different jobs. Th...more

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Dec 16, 2011 Christina (Ensconced in YA) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I found this book when browsing through the 99 cent books. The first few chapters interested me enough to buy it. I thought that I would at most be entertained for an evening.

I was wrong.

The book to me, really starts, when Brett arrives on the new planet. Having attempted to write something similar in genre at one point in my life, I know how difficult it is to really create a new world and everything on it. It's a different type of writing than just taking the reality we already know and then b...more

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Aug 30, 2011 Suzanne rated it 4 of 5 stars

After being pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed “Fast Tracked” by this same author, I was anxious to read her other work. Fortunately, I also won “Verita” through the Library Thing Giveaway, and so I didn’t have to wait long to dive into a whole new world by this author.

I was stunned by the hard emotional punch this story opened with. After Brett was literally ripped out of life as she knew it, she really found out who her friends were, or in this case weren’t. I was broken hearted for h...more

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Aug 02, 2012 Leti Mar rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book has a very interesting concept. Troubled teen with potential are cryogenicly frozen and sent to another planet to colonize it. I found the world the author creates detailed and imaginative. The descriptions of the wildlife and botanical life1 are stunning. It starts off a bit slow but is still thoroughly enjoyable. You don't even start to suspect that there is something strange and off about this world and its romances until you get towards the end but I honestly did not mind I was so...more

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Aug 09, 2011 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, science-fiction, young-adult

Tracy Rozzlynn’s writing style overall was easy to read. The book could have used a bit more polishing, but it was easy for me to forgive since I was sucked into the story. Brett starts her new life on a planet called Verita, having been trained as a biologist while in stasis during the 300-year journey. I shared her anticipation leading up to exploration of the new environment. The strange, unknown new world premise appeals to me. The author’s vivid imagery brought Verita to life. Romance aboun...more

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May 18, 2012 Shay Hardman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, books-i-want-to-get

Verita is quite an interesting novel. I found myself completely drawn into the story and couldn't stop reading until I finished. This book has an interesting and new storyline than others I have recently read. The characters are easily likeable and fun to "listen" to.

The thought of having a tragedy strike you down in life and being offered a chance to move on and do something better with your life is so tempting, especially to Brett after losing so much. Not only does she get to put the past beh...more

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Oct 11, 2011 Shanon (Escaping With Fiction) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I won this book in a giveaway that was hosted by a book blog and I was so excited about it! Thanks again, Tracy Rozzlynn and SupaGurl Books. =)

I found "Verita" to be an incredible mixture of adventure, romance, and science fiction. The main character, Brett, has lost everything-- her family, friends, and boyfriend. She's going through the motions and is just trying to get a grasp on her new, crappy life. When her life is basically at an all-time low, she is offered a very big and unique opportun...more I won this book in a giveaway that was hosted by a book blog and I was so excited about it! Thanks again, Tracy Rozzlynn and SupaGurl Books. =)

I found "Verita" to be an incredible mixture of adventure, romance, and science fiction. The main character, Brett, has lost everything-- her family, friends, and boyfriend. She's going through the motions and is just trying to get a grasp on her new, crappy life. When her life is basically at an all-time low, she is offered a very big and unique opportunity to literally leave her world behind, and start a new life. When she awakens on this new planet, along with many kids her age, there's no going back on her decision.

On Verita, Brett finds purpose and adventure with her assigned job as a biologist. She also makes quite a few friends, and even finds herself swept up in an attraction to two very different guys. I really took an instant liking to Brett's character. She is a very intelligent and passionate young woman. She's also quite witty at times, and I definitely had some laugh-out-loud moments while reading this book. Several of the other characters in this book were enjoyable as well. Andi is Brett's best friend, and boy is she full of fire! I also can't stress enough how much I love Ryan. He's a tad testy at times but his reasoning behind his motives are understandable. I got a kick out of his and Brett's interaction, whether they were yelling at each other or hitting it off. I just couldn't get enough of them!!

Aside from the characters, I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions and imagery of Verita. It sounds like such a beautiful and mysterious place, and the animals sound amazing. I was so mystified by the "meerkits", with their violet eyes and their overall personalities (I wish we had those here on earth!). Tracy Rozzlynn really does a fantastic job of making you SEE Verita in all it's entirety.

The last portion of the book had me crazed to learn the outcome, and I must say I am pleased. Thankfully, the last chapter didn't leave me with a ticked off, cliff-hanger feeling. Having never read a sci-fi/space-like book before, I really wasn't sure what to expect, but this story had my attention the entire time and I really wouldn't change a thing about it. I am very eager to read the next installment of Verita, so I can continue with Brett on her exciting discoveries and journey of the planet. I'm also very interested to learn what Brett will uncover regarding some of the many mysteries and theories she's encountered. Bring it on!

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Jul 29, 2011 Jade rated it 4 of 5 stars

Couldn’t put it down! It was so interesting learning about and visualizing this new planet and all the amazing things they had and would encounter. Wonderful detail in the animals and plant life found already!! The description of the feelings that they as teens (or adults really) would be going through was great! The way Brett, Ryan or any of the other fabulous characters, acted or reacted to different situations as a result of the loss or pain they had previously suffered was perfect! It made i...more

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Aug 13, 2011 Doskoi_panda rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook

I have a confession. I love young adult literature. When when I won Verita through the giveaway I was cheerful and ready for a new read and a new author. I was intrigued by the description, and began reading it. I found that a lot of the description is excellent, the new world is reasonably fleshed out, and the characters have substance (always nice to see!) I liked the idea of a colony, and some of the practical ideas/protocol seemed reasonable. I also liked that the main character is a strong...more

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About Tracy Rozzlynn

Tracy Rozzlynn writes Science Fiction and Fantasy for Young Adults. She lives in New England with her young daughter and a variety of pets. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Rhode Island.

Verita is her debut novel.

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