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Review by Mariesg -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
[Following is a volunteer review of "Homecoming" by Jude Austin.]
Project Tau left us with Kata and Tau successfully escaping from the lab. Homecoming by Jude Austin picks back up right where we left off. Tau and Kata run away to a planet and hide in a motel as they plan their next move. After meeting with a notorious gang, Kata and Tau go to Trandellia to seek refuge. But when the Trandellian government betrays Kata, Tau and Kata find themselves separated with no plan on how to escape Gen-Tech's clutches for good. To make matters worse, Gen-Tech has just placed a bounty on both of them.
I like how it was not just a happily ever after story after Kata and Tau left. There were moments where I was surprised they were still struggling. Not in a bad way but most books, after the conflict is resolved, paint the characters lives as perfect fantasies where they had no difficulties dealing with the aftermath. I am glad that Homecoming does not take the same direction. After going through a traumatic event and abuse for such a long time, they are going to struggle. They will struggle with figuring out how to get Gen-Tech off their backs. They will struggle with trying to move on and heal from it all. They are going to have problems. And they did.
I love that both Tau and Kata found solace in older, father figure type mentors. Each one was perfect for dealing with the situations they were going through. Alan was great at being patient and calm with Kata. Even when he lashed out and would not trust Alan, the character maintained his cool and did his best to help Kata. Kurai, on the other hand, was better suited to help Tau because he was very gentle. He understood that Tau had never been outside the lab and would need time to get used to all of it. He was extremely understanding and patient with him.
This series is so great because although it's science fiction and contains worlds and technologies that we can only dream of, it's rooted in reality and human emotion. It helps us see that how we should act around people who are going through something. Just like Alan and Kurai, we should be patient. Also, it helps us see how we can hurt others and not even notice it. For example, the storyline with Kata and his father. His father did not realize how terrible Kata felt growing up in their home. But unlike him, we should strive to listen and correct our behavior. Project Tau is an amazing series that is more than just adventures in space. It is about understanding. It is about who we are as humans and the experiences we go through. It is about learning to show love and kindness instead of hatred.
The sequel to Project Tau gets 4 out of 4 stars from me. The book is well-edited. There was not anything I did not like. If you are into science fiction, this series is a good one to pick up. Science fiction fans will especially appreciate the world-building and the interplanetary society in space. However, if you are not big on science fiction, do not think you cannot read this. Although science fiction, the book does not rely heavily on aspects of the genre like other books do. That being said, you need to have read the first book to understand everything that happens here. If you read and loved the first one, you are going to love the second. Similar to the first one, there are mentions of rape and violence, but nothing descriptive. Because of the intense topics this book tackles, this is not a book for kids. I recommend teenagers and up.
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Homecoming
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Project Tau left us with Kata and Tau successfully escaping from the lab. Homecoming by Jude Austin picks back up right where we left off. Tau and Kata run away to a planet and hide in a motel as they plan their next move. After meeting with a notorious gang, Kata and Tau go to Trandellia to seek refuge. But when the Trandellian government betrays Kata, Tau and Kata find themselves separated with no plan on how to escape Gen-Tech's clutches for good. To make matters worse, Gen-Tech has just placed a bounty on both of them.
I like how it was not just a happily ever after story after Kata and Tau left. There were moments where I was surprised they were still struggling. Not in a bad way but most books, after the conflict is resolved, paint the characters lives as perfect fantasies where they had no difficulties dealing with the aftermath. I am glad that Homecoming does not take the same direction. After going through a traumatic event and abuse for such a long time, they are going to struggle. They will struggle with figuring out how to get Gen-Tech off their backs. They will struggle with trying to move on and heal from it all. They are going to have problems. And they did.
I love that both Tau and Kata found solace in older, father figure type mentors. Each one was perfect for dealing with the situations they were going through. Alan was great at being patient and calm with Kata. Even when he lashed out and would not trust Alan, the character maintained his cool and did his best to help Kata. Kurai, on the other hand, was better suited to help Tau because he was very gentle. He understood that Tau had never been outside the lab and would need time to get used to all of it. He was extremely understanding and patient with him.
This series is so great because although it's science fiction and contains worlds and technologies that we can only dream of, it's rooted in reality and human emotion. It helps us see that how we should act around people who are going through something. Just like Alan and Kurai, we should be patient. Also, it helps us see how we can hurt others and not even notice it. For example, the storyline with Kata and his father. His father did not realize how terrible Kata felt growing up in their home. But unlike him, we should strive to listen and correct our behavior. Project Tau is an amazing series that is more than just adventures in space. It is about understanding. It is about who we are as humans and the experiences we go through. It is about learning to show love and kindness instead of hatred.
The sequel to Project Tau gets 4 out of 4 stars from me. The book is well-edited. There was not anything I did not like. If you are into science fiction, this series is a good one to pick up. Science fiction fans will especially appreciate the world-building and the interplanetary society in space. However, if you are not big on science fiction, do not think you cannot read this. Although science fiction, the book does not rely heavily on aspects of the genre like other books do. That being said, you need to have read the first book to understand everything that happens here. If you read and loved the first one, you are going to love the second. Similar to the first one, there are mentions of rape and violence, but nothing descriptive. Because of the intense topics this book tackles, this is not a book for kids. I recommend teenagers and up.
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Homecoming
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