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Review by Ehardin3 -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
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Freedom; The concept seemed simple enough to both Kata and Tau, but how far would they have to go to earn it? Homecoming Projects: Book 2 by Jude Austin is a fantastic science fiction novel that continues the tale of Kata, formerly known as Kalin Taylor and his friend Tau, a human clone known as a Project, as they fight for the right to be free. After escaping the horrors of GenTech, Kata and Tau are desperate to find safety and refuse to allow themselves to be imprisoned once again. Kata believes that returning to his homeworld of Trandellia will grant him and Tau what they are searching for, but his home only seems to lead to more lies and deceit. Kata is sent to a world with no laws, tasked with finding a diplomat's missing daughter while Tau is kidnapped and taken back to GenTech. Unsure of who to trust and where to go, will Kata be able to save himself and his friend, or will they be forced back into a life of torture and slavery?
Being the second book of a series, I thought I knew what to expect from this novel, but Austin proved me wrong time and time again with new twists and turns in the story following Tau and Kalin. One of my favorite parts from this book was the different perspectives that we got to see. Parts of the book are written from Kata's point of view, some from Tau's and there were another one or two characters as well, and this made the story more interesting. It gave us a more in-depth look into the account because we were able to see it unfold at different angles. It also provided a look at events that happened at other locations at the same time instead of just hearing about them later, which I enjoyed.
The characters are also delightful in this story. Kata has evolved from being a typical self-centered young man to someone who cares deeply about his friend. It was also interesting to learn more about his past when he lived with his family and see that any trauma he had begun before he even steps foot in GenTech. We see how this trauma has affected him, some of which is something that affects many people in the world today. Tau was another character who had an excellent evolution in this book. We see him flourish into a person who has opinions and thoughts and plans for himself instead of blindly following Kata, which was one of my favorite parts of the book. It makes the reader think about the ethicality of the human clones known as Projects. They weren't just clones that could be tortured and enslaved but free-thinking people that deserved rights. These different perspectives also allowed me to feel their sorrow and pain.
This book, like its predecessor, was extremely well edited as I only found one error in the story. There wasn't anything that I disliked about the book either. It was a fast-paced story that keeps readers entertained and is impossible to put down. There is a reference to rape and torture, but it is not unnecessarily graphic. There are several instances of profanities, though, which could be off-putting to some readers. Though this story has a somber tone throughout, there are plenty of instances of humor as well.
I give the newest book of the Projects series 4 out of 4 stars. From start to finish, this book kept me interested and invested in the characters and story. Every new character was interesting and well developed, and it left me wanting to read even more. By the end of the story, you’re friends with Kata and Tau and want them to succeed. The story was exciting and had many twists that a reader may not seem coming, which was enjoyable as well. Readers who enjoyed the first book would love this one though there is enough reference that this book could be enjoyed as a stand-alone as well. Even if you usually don't like science fiction books, but you like a fast-paced adventure full of twists and loveable characters, this book is a must-read.
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Homecoming
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Freedom; The concept seemed simple enough to both Kata and Tau, but how far would they have to go to earn it? Homecoming Projects: Book 2 by Jude Austin is a fantastic science fiction novel that continues the tale of Kata, formerly known as Kalin Taylor and his friend Tau, a human clone known as a Project, as they fight for the right to be free. After escaping the horrors of GenTech, Kata and Tau are desperate to find safety and refuse to allow themselves to be imprisoned once again. Kata believes that returning to his homeworld of Trandellia will grant him and Tau what they are searching for, but his home only seems to lead to more lies and deceit. Kata is sent to a world with no laws, tasked with finding a diplomat's missing daughter while Tau is kidnapped and taken back to GenTech. Unsure of who to trust and where to go, will Kata be able to save himself and his friend, or will they be forced back into a life of torture and slavery?
Being the second book of a series, I thought I knew what to expect from this novel, but Austin proved me wrong time and time again with new twists and turns in the story following Tau and Kalin. One of my favorite parts from this book was the different perspectives that we got to see. Parts of the book are written from Kata's point of view, some from Tau's and there were another one or two characters as well, and this made the story more interesting. It gave us a more in-depth look into the account because we were able to see it unfold at different angles. It also provided a look at events that happened at other locations at the same time instead of just hearing about them later, which I enjoyed.
The characters are also delightful in this story. Kata has evolved from being a typical self-centered young man to someone who cares deeply about his friend. It was also interesting to learn more about his past when he lived with his family and see that any trauma he had begun before he even steps foot in GenTech. We see how this trauma has affected him, some of which is something that affects many people in the world today. Tau was another character who had an excellent evolution in this book. We see him flourish into a person who has opinions and thoughts and plans for himself instead of blindly following Kata, which was one of my favorite parts of the book. It makes the reader think about the ethicality of the human clones known as Projects. They weren't just clones that could be tortured and enslaved but free-thinking people that deserved rights. These different perspectives also allowed me to feel their sorrow and pain.
This book, like its predecessor, was extremely well edited as I only found one error in the story. There wasn't anything that I disliked about the book either. It was a fast-paced story that keeps readers entertained and is impossible to put down. There is a reference to rape and torture, but it is not unnecessarily graphic. There are several instances of profanities, though, which could be off-putting to some readers. Though this story has a somber tone throughout, there are plenty of instances of humor as well.
I give the newest book of the Projects series 4 out of 4 stars. From start to finish, this book kept me interested and invested in the characters and story. Every new character was interesting and well developed, and it left me wanting to read even more. By the end of the story, you’re friends with Kata and Tau and want them to succeed. The story was exciting and had many twists that a reader may not seem coming, which was enjoyable as well. Readers who enjoyed the first book would love this one though there is enough reference that this book could be enjoyed as a stand-alone as well. Even if you usually don't like science fiction books, but you like a fast-paced adventure full of twists and loveable characters, this book is a must-read.
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Homecoming
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