Review: Here there be dragons (and yetis)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2012
What could be better than a short story about Mars? I am not sure! This story is about a Martian expedition that is sent to map the hidden surface of Mars; Mars' surface is trapped under layers of ice and dust. The story is about the voyage into the unknown; to reveal what is in the so-called empty/barren places. What is really at the edge of the world? Are there dragons?Sita, the cartographer in question, loves to draw maps to bring the hidden contours of the land out. She helps on the expedition by mapping out safe routes so their vehicles do not fall into treacherous ice caverns as the previous one had. One of the other things about Sita is that she 'sees' Yetis in the shadows. Yetis that beckon her to follow.What I loved about this story is the blend of science and fantastical elements. Are the Yetis real or is Sita losing her mind? What is so cool about reading a new story is you are never sure where it will lead and this author keeps you guessing!