Review by Azura_Cat -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
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Review by Azura_Cat -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
[Following is a volunteer review of "Homecoming" by Jude Austin.]
After years of abuse, trauma, and a desperate, but successful, escape, Tau and Kata finally found themselves tasting freedom in Jude Austin’s second Projects book, Homecoming. However, that freedom was short-lived as the plots of those around them closed in. Still physically injured from their escape, exhausted from their experiences, and sought by people who wish to use them, Tau and Kata both search for a way through the turmoil. Who can be trusted? Will the two be able to stay together despite the efforts of those around them and their uncertainties? Where is the place that each can finally call home?
The second book of the Projects series did not disappoint. As a result, I will give Homecoming the same score I did for Project Tau: 4 out of 4 stars. The novel was professionally edited and had a plot that was as captivating as the first. Jude Austin introduced new characters, too, allowing readers to have a bigger cast to love or hate. However, what I loved most about this book is the fact that it is as realistic as the first in terms of human behavior. People are complex, and decisions are not all rational nor correct. The book reminds us of the darkness of humanity, but it also shows the goodness that still exists.
The goodness portrayed in this book is a relief, especially as it is more prominent than it was in the first novel. Nevertheless, the book still brought me to tears. While there is a lot to love about Homecoming, the thing I disliked the most would be the fact that neither Tau nor Kata could begin to heal from their traumas. Of course, that did not last the entire novel, but every new trial set in front of the two boys was quite painful. However, that level of pain was matched by the joyful triumph I felt every time they experienced some personal growth and healing.
While this novel is more mellow when it comes to the mature themes presented, I would still recommend that this novel only be read by adults. Jude Austin continues the story of Tau and Kata smoothly, so many aspects of the first book are important in the second. Cursing is frequent in the book, and some references to the rape experienced by Tau in the first book exist as well.
Despite hurting my heart once more, I love the first two books of this series and am looking forward to the continuation. There are some plot points from the first novel that have not been brought back up that hopefully will make an entrance in a later novel. However, I am excited to read more of the Projects series simply because Jude Austin writes about heavy topics so well. Homecoming was as excellent as I could have hoped, so readers should look forward to this novel with anticipation.
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After years of abuse, trauma, and a desperate, but successful, escape, Tau and Kata finally found themselves tasting freedom in Jude Austin’s second Projects book, Homecoming. However, that freedom was short-lived as the plots of those around them closed in. Still physically injured from their escape, exhausted from their experiences, and sought by people who wish to use them, Tau and Kata both search for a way through the turmoil. Who can be trusted? Will the two be able to stay together despite the efforts of those around them and their uncertainties? Where is the place that each can finally call home?
The second book of the Projects series did not disappoint. As a result, I will give Homecoming the same score I did for Project Tau: 4 out of 4 stars. The novel was professionally edited and had a plot that was as captivating as the first. Jude Austin introduced new characters, too, allowing readers to have a bigger cast to love or hate. However, what I loved most about this book is the fact that it is as realistic as the first in terms of human behavior. People are complex, and decisions are not all rational nor correct. The book reminds us of the darkness of humanity, but it also shows the goodness that still exists.
The goodness portrayed in this book is a relief, especially as it is more prominent than it was in the first novel. Nevertheless, the book still brought me to tears. While there is a lot to love about Homecoming, the thing I disliked the most would be the fact that neither Tau nor Kata could begin to heal from their traumas. Of course, that did not last the entire novel, but every new trial set in front of the two boys was quite painful. However, that level of pain was matched by the joyful triumph I felt every time they experienced some personal growth and healing.
While this novel is more mellow when it comes to the mature themes presented, I would still recommend that this novel only be read by adults. Jude Austin continues the story of Tau and Kata smoothly, so many aspects of the first book are important in the second. Cursing is frequent in the book, and some references to the rape experienced by Tau in the first book exist as well.
Despite hurting my heart once more, I love the first two books of this series and am looking forward to the continuation. There are some plot points from the first novel that have not been brought back up that hopefully will make an entrance in a later novel. However, I am excited to read more of the Projects series simply because Jude Austin writes about heavy topics so well. Homecoming was as excellent as I could have hoped, so readers should look forward to this novel with anticipation.
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Homecoming
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