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Threshold
The disappearances have been happening for months. They've stopped calling them missing. Instead their names are read each night during The Count. The world has grown to expect empty neighborhoods and abandoned children but what happens when they discover that was only Stage 1? No one is safe.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2016
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About the author
Val Day-Sanchez
9 books8 followersVal (Short for Valerie) Day-Sanchez received both her B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University. She is college professor and has two sons who keep her quite busy. During her free time she likes to give the characters in her mind worlds to live in, which is a slightly off-putting way of saying that she loves to write.
Her passion of the desert southwest is often depicted in her writing.
Her work includes Y.A. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and adult fiction.
Her passion of the desert southwest is often depicted in her writing.
Her work includes Y.A. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and adult fiction.
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February 24, 2017
How I Got This Book
I received a free Kindle copy from Amazon. I bought the Kindle copy of the companion novella.
The Pitch
Pair of teenagers deal with invasion by (non-anal probing) aliens.
Summary
Mysterious alien race arrives on Earth and start abducting humans. Lucas and Cameron must make hard choices when the American President implemented response plan. Meanwhile, aliens who infiltrated human society discover the reasons for their invasion and must decide where their loyalties lie.
The Good
Threshold is a refreshing break from the cliche-filled YA novels by the Big 5 publishers. The drama and excitement comes from great sci-fi action, not stupid love triangles. The premise is also unique as compared with the current YA market, though of course alien invasion is a common sci-fi trope. I'm glad that the "evil" aliens in Threshold aren't invading Earth for water (or some other stupid reasons in other similar works).
The Bad
The many POVs can be confusing if you read too fast. Character development could've been better.
Overall Rating - 4 of 5
Good YA novel with novel premise.
#YACliches Rating - 4 of 5
This novel specifically subverts many of the YA and sci-fi genres. I'm especially pleased by the lack of glittering vampires and anal-probing greys.
Sci-Fi Hardness Rating - 4 (Fluorite)
Threshold features aliens with FTL capabilities, so it's on the softer side.
I received a free Kindle copy from Amazon. I bought the Kindle copy of the companion novella.
The Pitch
Pair of teenagers deal with invasion by (non-anal probing) aliens.
Summary
Mysterious alien race arrives on Earth and start abducting humans. Lucas and Cameron must make hard choices when the American President implemented response plan. Meanwhile, aliens who infiltrated human society discover the reasons for their invasion and must decide where their loyalties lie.
The Good
Threshold is a refreshing break from the cliche-filled YA novels by the Big 5 publishers. The drama and excitement comes from great sci-fi action, not stupid love triangles. The premise is also unique as compared with the current YA market, though of course alien invasion is a common sci-fi trope. I'm glad that the "evil" aliens in Threshold aren't invading Earth for water (or some other stupid reasons in other similar works).
The Bad
The many POVs can be confusing if you read too fast. Character development could've been better.
Overall Rating - 4 of 5
Good YA novel with novel premise.
#YACliches Rating - 4 of 5
This novel specifically subverts many of the YA and sci-fi genres. I'm especially pleased by the lack of glittering vampires and anal-probing greys.
Sci-Fi Hardness Rating - 4 (Fluorite)
Threshold features aliens with FTL capabilities, so it's on the softer side.
June 2, 2016
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Well a full review will be posted on my blog & on Amazon but here's a quick rundown!
Pros:
-real promise to the storyline, very cool concept!
-Once you're emotionally invested in the storyline, there's some very strong emotions.
-Some character development and relationship development is fun to watch play out.
Cons:
-Plot jumps from place to place, very confusing.
-wasn't engaged at the beginning (but keep going, it does get better!)
-I felt some introductions/deaths etc were rushed, I'd of liked to know more about some characters.
-Structure wasn't fantastic - no chapters, quick changes of focus etc.
Overall, I'd say it was enjoyable with a bit of effort. Some slow parts and some good parts, the book entirely is a good start to a new series. Recommend to sci-fi fans looking for a fresh series!
Well a full review will be posted on my blog & on Amazon but here's a quick rundown!
Pros:
-real promise to the storyline, very cool concept!
-Once you're emotionally invested in the storyline, there's some very strong emotions.
-Some character development and relationship development is fun to watch play out.
Cons:
-Plot jumps from place to place, very confusing.
-wasn't engaged at the beginning (but keep going, it does get better!)
-I felt some introductions/deaths etc were rushed, I'd of liked to know more about some characters.
-Structure wasn't fantastic - no chapters, quick changes of focus etc.
Overall, I'd say it was enjoyable with a bit of effort. Some slow parts and some good parts, the book entirely is a good start to a new series. Recommend to sci-fi fans looking for a fresh series!
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