by Alex De Kok
I absolutely loved this! It was definitely worth the wait for this one but please don't keep us waiting so long for another!
A delightfully unusual tale with many possibilities. The Terran backdrop piques the imagination, and whets one's curiosity for more details. So it provides a logical potential story line that is not required, but could be developed easily into either an integral foundation for the primary, or into a separate series unto itself.
The same can be said for the "keeta". The foreshadowing suggests they represent something important to the protagonist. I would enjoy seeing their further development into the story.
I am pleasantly surprised that at this stage at least, the story avoids the usual Hollywood "humans are greedy, wicked, planet pillaging" garbage that often accompanies stories told from an alien viewpoint. Your presentation of the Terran historical influence, though sparse, is refreshing, and I can envision a complete story line evolving there as well. Looks to me like you have a good foundation upon which to build not less than two companion series to go with this one.
This is a most intriguing story. A world that forgoes all modern conveniences and weaponry of advanced civilizations is a concept nearly unimaginable, but you have managed to carry it off. I look forward to continued chapters of this truly unique tale.
for a nice read. The people we meet in this special world that are learning to survive with weapons of our yesteryears are nice, polite, and respectful of those with whom they associate. The sex is interesting and constant but not overbearing. The story begs for continuation and could progress in many directions. I'm hooked on this people and their open sexual values and practices and yet their morality is impressive. I would love to read more.