A philosophic deep space mystery thriller
The rich have yet again chosen to abandon an Earth they’ve helped destroy. This time, they’ve placed their fate in the hands of an alien species who’ve said, “leave in the ships we provide, and we will attempt to salvage your planet.”
But the alien’s organic spaceships are claustrophobic and have a creepy cosmic-horror, root and tendril vibe.
So, at first I assumed, the aliens would snack on the rich mid-flight. But nothing in this novel is as it seems.
The tale unfolds through the eyes of two relatively powerless and thus relatable people: Jenna Watkins, a PA to an oil magnate and Seth Knight, the teen-aged son of an oil executive. The author does an excellent job of describing the character’s situations and motivations and allows them considerable growth over the course of the story. Each uncovers separate aspects of the ship’s mysterious purpose, makes their own interpretation of events, and reacts in their own way to the challenges they face the consequences of their choices.
In the end, I was left with a few questions, as the two main characters had formed different opinions on the alien’s motives. So I look forward to learning more about the plant ships and their passengers.
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