Review: Intriguing Story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2011
Life improved for the settlers on planet Verdana after they joined symbiotically with the alaahi.  Young Jena can scarcely remember a time when her gentle symbiont, Neya, was not a part of her life.  But now Jena's quiet life is changing.  Seeds of suspicion have been sewn throughout the settlement, and some of the colonists begin to question the wisdom of their bond with the alaahi.  As the tranquility of Jena's community unravels, she must confront the real truth about the planet Verdana and about her own family.I don't read much science fiction, but I'm very glad I took a chance on this well-written short by Lee Moan.  "Symbiosis" is suitable for young adults, but enjoyable for anyone.  It's a story about choices, about the bargains we all strike in order to survive and prosper.  Can we ever be truly certain we have chosen wisely?  The author has created realistic characters and an intriguing plot that moves along at a good, steady pace.  I'll be taking a look at other books by Lee Moan.