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The Culling (The Slave Girl Chronicles #1)
by
J.C. Andrijeski (Goodreads Author)
Jet is a 19-year-old skag, one of the humans still living free on Earth following an invasion of creatures called the Nirreth. Squatting in the ruins of Vancouver, Canada, Jet and her family eke out an existence underground, hiding from the culler ships. No one knows where the ships take the people they take, but they never return. When a culler finds Jet, she may discover...more
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Published
September 1st 2011
by White Sun Press
(first published August 31st 2011)
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Not sure how many people are going to read this when they do like me and get it free during the Indie freebie blowout for Amazon Kindle. I do know that I enjoyed reading this strong start to the authors dystopian based series, enjoyed it so much that read more than half on my smart phone while waiting for my Kindle DX to charge so could finish on my eReader.
There is something about fantasy that really draws me in, this world and these characters were tailor made for my reading enjoyment. The ent...more
There is something about fantasy that really draws me in, this world and these characters were tailor made for my reading enjoyment. The ent...more
"Jet is a 19-year-old skag, one of the humans still living free on Earth following an invasion of creatures called the Nirreth. Squatting in the ruins of Vancouver, Jet and her family eke out an existence underground, hiding from the culler ships. No one knows where the ships take the people they take, but they never return. When a culler finds Jet, she may discover the truth the hard way...and end up living among the very creatures that have enslaved her." Amazon Description
This book is just......more
This book is just......more
A girl, a sword, and a rebellion in some dystopian future. Toss in some murky allegiances and what more could one want? Definitely ready for part two.
J.C. Andrijeski has hit the mark with “The Culling”, the first book in the Slave Girl Chronicles. Her strong female lead character, Jet, is tough, intelligent, capable and very sympathetic. And, she has a kick-ass sword! Painting a dystopian landscape is always a challenge but J.C. is up for that challenge and more. The author keeps the action moving, engaging the reader in the conflict, while painting that detailed and complicated landscape. You won’t just read the novel, you'll find yourself b...more
This first book in the Slave Girl Chronicles series is really more of a novella than a full length book.
Jet is a young human woman living in a future world in which we have destroyed the planet and been invaded by a race of aliens who now control everything. She's been hiding out with her mother and younger brother along with some others who are simply trying to survive and not be captured and sold into slavery. This is where the story begins.
I really liked this first book in the series, althou...more
Jet is a young human woman living in a future world in which we have destroyed the planet and been invaded by a race of aliens who now control everything. She's been hiding out with her mother and younger brother along with some others who are simply trying to survive and not be captured and sold into slavery. This is where the story begins.
I really liked this first book in the series, althou...more
The novel is set in a dystopian future in which alien overlords have taken over our planet after we left it in shambles. That's the short and sweet summary of the novel, but really it doesn't quite describe it.
Another way might be to say that the novel is a fast-paced action thriller that slowly builds an interesting and believable world along the journey. There are plenty of twists and turns, especially during the later half of the novel, to keep it interesting. I'd recommend this novel for fan...more
Another way might be to say that the novel is a fast-paced action thriller that slowly builds an interesting and believable world along the journey. There are plenty of twists and turns, especially during the later half of the novel, to keep it interesting. I'd recommend this novel for fan...more
Apr 10, 2013
Damali
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Hunger Games, "V," Earth: Final Conflict fans
Earth is overrun by creepy aliens who use humans for food, sex, slavery, or all three. The remaining humans are struggling to survive underground with limited resources. 19-year-old Jet is on her way to trade goods with another settlement when she’s captured, and taken to an alien settlement. She’s tough without being overly boyish, and not annoying at all. Excellent characterization and worldbuilding, and the best aliens I’ve encountered in a long time. Isn't the cover bad ass? On to book 2! I...more
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This is a very nice introduction to Jet and her world.
Jet is a survivor. This tough and stubborn female lead navigates a polluted earth of which alien beings, the Nirreth, have almost total control. Jet's always been led to believe the Nirreth are the Enemy, so when she's captured to be taken to their green space, she's ready to fight to the death. After all, the Nirreth eat humans, right? But learning about the Nirreth up close and personal brings more questions than answers, and Jet wonders if...more
Jet is a survivor. This tough and stubborn female lead navigates a polluted earth of which alien beings, the Nirreth, have almost total control. Jet's always been led to believe the Nirreth are the Enemy, so when she's captured to be taken to their green space, she's ready to fight to the death. After all, the Nirreth eat humans, right? But learning about the Nirreth up close and personal brings more questions than answers, and Jet wonders if...more
3.5 stars for me; good sci-fi - ...basically this was an alien abduction; with a human rebellion in the background. I like Jet. However, not enough information was given about any of the other characters; or...Jet found out on the very last pages that everything she thought about those characters was false. So, no true info about the other characters. I am on the fence about every other character. Jet has joined the rebellion. I wish it would have ended with a fight or something. The writing is...more
"If you read no other fantasy books this year, I would highly suggest this one. Smooth writing, great dialog and a plot that will linger in your mind even after you've finished. This is one I've just recently read and it's outstanding. The main character is a strong female character and the descriptions will pull you into the pages. J.C. Andrijeski has published a number of other books and I will be reading all of them. I've had a taste, and now I want more. "
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4.5 I really enjoyed this! Jet is a bad ass chick but gets caught by the aliens that invaded earth..the aliens sound like a cross between avatar and jar jar binks. Lots of action a teeny tiny bit predictable(it is fictional aliens)!
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I dunno what I think about it...will try to get my thoughts together and write a review.
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I've published novels, short stories and nonfiction articles and essays, as well as an illustrated children's story in an anthology. I've also produced a graphic novel version of my Bridge series books, entitled Rook, and written a number of screenplays for short films and done other odd and end film type stuff. My main focus right now is writing novels however, including several middle grades and...more
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