Review: Campy, sexy, and fun with solid characters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2013
Set in a post-apocalyptic reconstruction era where the history of Earth has been lost, Aneka Jensen is awoken from a long hibernation on a derelict ship to find that all she has known has been wiped away by war and over a thousand years.  She finds herself in a culture of neo-humans, known as the jenlay, who have been genetically and socially engineered to eliminate most of the problems found in her own 21st century origin.  Part of this includes STIs and taboos regarding the human form...and sexuality.In an oddly engrossing and reasonably fast paced story, Niall Teasdale draws us into this new world through Aneka's eyes and shows how a 21st century soldier adapts to a culture that is so different from her own in many ways, but yet so similar.  The story is intriguing and engaging, and the science portion of the fiction is engaging without being burdensome.Highly recommended for those who are fans of time-shifted characters, historical reconstructionism, and alien cultures within humanity.Plus, the erotica - while prevalent - is remarkably well written without overpowering the story.  Always a bonus.I am thoroughly looking forward to a sequel, as the book exceeded my expectations and the characters are charming and inviting for another visit.