Review: Original, very good storyline
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2011
I read a lot of books like these, mostly for research for my own. The only thing that would have made this book better would have been to lengthen it with more background material. I could easily see it as a series had Ms. Smith not taken care of that in the ending. I very much enjoy series literature, particularly with this subject matter..... heh.The main character Rue was strong and well-developed (as a person, not endowment) and you will like her. She had scary times but was strong enough to use her brains to help deal with them, adapt and use her experiences in survival and outwitting enemies, well, if you could call them enemies. Her counterpart Dawn was a bit softer which made a perfect contrast between the two. Their relationship develops to a close friendship and support that enables them to adapt to their new home.There was less time spent on the male characters, but once you got over the scary they were very loveable - and very surprised at their 'pets' from Earth. It was a hoot to see how they dealt with insubordination when they were used to complete(ly boring) compliance.I've just checked out Candace's page for some more material, she's well worth checking out if this books is an indicator of her talent.