About the Book:
Title: The Corandria Station
Author: Carol E. Keen
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Date: November 22, 2016
**First Place Winner from CWW and CIAN in the 5000 words Contest; Speculative Fiction Division.**
First Officer Mimsy B’Groves never expected her life to be anything but ordinary. Waking up in the wake of a major disaster aboard The Corandria Station, Mimsy must solve the mystery surrounding the place she once called home. The planet below her now holds her only chance for answers – if she can survive without revealing her deepest secret. Can a lone, witty, sentient feline overcome the obstacles placed before her?
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My Review:
To start with, this is a Science Fiction book, but do not pass this by if you are not a fan. Usually I do not read Sci-Fi, however, this tale won me over, and it will you too. This story is geared towards young adults. The reader will find a lot to identify with, despite the fact the heroine, Mimsy, is a feline–and a large part of the story takes place on a surprisingly purple planet.
While Mimsy searches for her missing crewmates, she also goes on a journey of self-discovery. She finds beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. That is an eye-opening experience because Mimzy has spent her life trying to shape her body into something it is not.
Everyone wants to be accepted. Many young adults have deluded themselves into believing their appearance is the most important thing in life. They want to have the type of beauty their school mates and media say are attractive. Panic and low self-worth can result when one can’t achieve the highly prized “look” many of the kids admire. The large amount of money spent on makeup, cosmetics, and clothing testify to the lengths people go to.
Wrapped up in a story that contains mystery, adventure and unexpected friendship, the reader will find an important message: letting society tell you what you should look like can be a ticket to disappointment. What one culture calls ugly, another culture considers beautiful. The point is that no one should base their self-worth on what society considers attractive. The world’s opinion of beauty is fickle and can change overnight. I think this is a great message for all ages, but especially for the young.
Although ebooks are not my favorite, this story captured my attention. God is also a part of this story, although He is referred to by the name Mimsy calls Him. This is a clean story, and I think this 5-star tale that will be appreciated by all who enjoy young adult fiction.
Celebrate Lit has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of The Corandria Station, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
About the Author:
Carol E. Keen enjoys fresh coffee, hot tea, and a good book. She was published for several years in FAMA magazine (Freshwater and Marine Aquarium) as a contributing editor. She published her first book on CD, called Simply Seahorses. She now resides in Alabama with her husband and family and spends her time writing, reading, working in photography, and being with her much-loved critters.
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