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Essex Colony
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It’s been 227 days since Essex Colony’s last transmission…
Dispatched to the surface of Essex Prime and tasked with discovering what happened to the colony, Doctor Soran Ingram discovers that most of the colonists are dead and the surviving Executive Officer—Aline Aster—has turned into a ravening wolf-beast. The human survivors claim the XO and her Lunaran fellows went mad ...more
Dispatched to the surface of Essex Prime and tasked with discovering what happened to the colony, Doctor Soran Ingram discovers that most of the colonists are dead and the surviving Executive Officer—Aline Aster—has turned into a ravening wolf-beast. The human survivors claim the XO and her Lunaran fellows went mad ...more
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3.25 Stars. I’m a little on the fence about this one. Parts of it I really enjoyed other parts felt rushed. However, it does have some potential and because this is only book one, I’m hoping the series might come into its own a bit more in the next installment. I’m fighting off a pretty nasty head cold, that is making being on the computer not that much fun right now, so if I don’t make complete sense please forgive me.
This is a sci-fi novella and what may be the first wlw story by Cooper. I ap ...more
This is a sci-fi novella and what may be the first wlw story by Cooper. I ap ...more
3.75 Stars
I requested Essex Colony because I’d started reading another Lia Cooper book and was enjoying it but life circumstances pulled me away and I never had a chance to go back. Life circumstances have been harsh again, but this is a novella and it helped entertain me with the right word count and storyline.
Essex Colony sounded interesting, something different, and like a book that could take me away from the usual gay romance. Into space… with women. And it delivered.
Lia Cooper has created ...more
I requested Essex Colony because I’d started reading another Lia Cooper book and was enjoying it but life circumstances pulled me away and I never had a chance to go back. Life circumstances have been harsh again, but this is a novella and it helped entertain me with the right word count and storyline.
Essex Colony sounded interesting, something different, and like a book that could take me away from the usual gay romance. Into space… with women. And it delivered.
Lia Cooper has created ...more
Like other reviewers, I enjoyed aspects of this story but found some elements lacking. The overall quality of writing, the main character, Soren, and her relationship with Aline were definitely strong points. I thought the whole, "AI" thing was handled especially well. There was also a good amount of tension and mystery, keeping me interested throughout.
I happen to like novella length books, but they can make it challenging to create a rich and complete story arc. In this case, the pacing felt o ...more
I happen to like novella length books, but they can make it challenging to create a rich and complete story arc. In this case, the pacing felt o ...more
This is a bit of a genre mixer of a science fiction novella. It is a romance, with the intimate scenes between Aline a werewolf from a planet of them and Soran, their spaceship's cyborg doctor provides the best part of the action. It does have a weird bit of sci fi horror that is mashed into this adventure story, and it does distract a little bit from both Aline and Soran, who are fascinating characters, but don't always get a ton of stuff to do outside of their flashback scenes.
This is short a ...more
This is short a ...more
Thank you to NetGalley and NineStar Press for the opportunity to read and and give an honest review of #EssexColony by Lia Cooper.
On Essex Prime, there have been no reports or communication with the colonists who are currently living there. It has been over 200 days since the last report.
Doctor Soran Ingram, an artificial intelligence with a psychology education, is sent with a team of others to investigate what happened and hope to find survivors. When the team arrives they find most of the col ...more
On Essex Prime, there have been no reports or communication with the colonists who are currently living there. It has been over 200 days since the last report.
Doctor Soran Ingram, an artificial intelligence with a psychology education, is sent with a team of others to investigate what happened and hope to find survivors. When the team arrives they find most of the col ...more
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
It’s been almost three years since Soran last saw Aster. The two of them met on the voyage to Essex Prime where Aster, along with the other Lunaran settlers, would be spending the next five years helping the new colony get its feet off the ground. The colonists came from many backgrounds and many planets. And now, of the two hundred people, a scant thirty survive. Twenty-nine of them are human, Anglo-Earthers. The other one is Aster. But the Aster that Soran knew ...more
4.25 stars
It’s been almost three years since Soran last saw Aster. The two of them met on the voyage to Essex Prime where Aster, along with the other Lunaran settlers, would be spending the next five years helping the new colony get its feet off the ground. The colonists came from many backgrounds and many planets. And now, of the two hundred people, a scant thirty survive. Twenty-nine of them are human, Anglo-Earthers. The other one is Aster. But the Aster that Soran knew ...more
[Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review]
Surprisingly effective and dare I say cute fantasy scifi love story with suspense and action elements. At least, this was my takeaway after I finished reading it. The characters and plot were captivating thorough, though character exploration is ultimately where this little gem truly shines, and the plot feels more like a vehicle to get there . I really enjoyed Soran as a main character, and enjoyed looking at things through her po ...more
Surprisingly effective and dare I say cute fantasy scifi love story with suspense and action elements. At least, this was my takeaway after I finished reading it. The characters and plot were captivating thorough, though character exploration is ultimately where this little gem truly shines, and the plot feels more like a vehicle to get there . I really enjoyed Soran as a main character, and enjoyed looking at things through her po ...more
I don't know if anyone specifically needed f/f romance between a robot and a werewolf IN SPACE, but here you go! I was a little disappointed by how rushed it felt, because scifi survival horror is my not-so-secret weakness and I think it needed more time and space to lean in on its tropes, but it was okay! Full review at The Lesbrary.
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It’s been 227 days since Essex Colony’s last transmission…Dispatched to the surface of Essex Prime and tasked with discovering what happened to the colony, Doctor Soran Ingram discovers that most of the colonists are dead and the surviving Executive Officer—Aline Aster—has turned into a ravening wolf-beast. The human survivors claim the XO and her Lunaran fellows went mad and killed everyone, but Soran has her doubts. Following Aster’s testimony, as well as clues left behind, Soran embarks on a
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This story was a perfect example of wasted opportunity. It had a great premise and character setup. I believed in the history of the two romantic leads but then it went downhill fast.
It wasted what little time the novella had on rehashing the feelings the robot and the werewolf had for each other. I get it, they wanted to fuck like bunnies. How about instead focus a little bit more on the magic mirror threat? It may have made me care and wish to know more about this world.
It wasted what little time the novella had on rehashing the feelings the robot and the werewolf had for each other. I get it, they wanted to fuck like bunnies. How about instead focus a little bit more on the magic mirror threat? It may have made me care and wish to know more about this world.
This Sci-fi epic is marvelous. This is more of a sci-fi mystery and it was very exciting and enjoyable.
I love Cooper's writing and the way the story was told comprising of the present and past memories. The development of the characters was thoughtful and well done. I loved the incorporation of varying alien species.
Soran is a sentient AI and she is so wonderful. I love how she thinks and experiences, I love how she interacts and functions. Her unflinching loyalty and dedication is inspiring. Sh ...more
I love Cooper's writing and the way the story was told comprising of the present and past memories. The development of the characters was thoughtful and well done. I loved the incorporation of varying alien species.
Soran is a sentient AI and she is so wonderful. I love how she thinks and experiences, I love how she interacts and functions. Her unflinching loyalty and dedication is inspiring. Sh ...more
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